This 18th-century cottage is located in Barham in the Elham Valley, within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the ideal base for up to seven guests to explore the countryside, coastline and historic towns and cities of Kent. The picturesque city of Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its magnificent cathedral and historic winding streets, is 7 miles away. The beautiful beaches at Sandwich and Deal are 12 and 16 miles away respectively. Countryside walks and trails are in abundance from the front door. Barham is home to a well-stocked local shop and excellent pub, both within 200 metres of the property.
This quirky cottage has original features at every turn. The ground floor has plenty of living and socialising space, with a lounge and snug, complete with dual-aspect windows and an inglenook fireplace. The open-plan kitchen and dining room feature a fitted kitchen with views of the garden along with a small AGA range oven. A handy cloakroom with original antique WC and utility room can also be found on this floor. The split-level first floor is home to three, beautifully furnished and appointed bedrooms: a double, a twin and a single. A Jack and Jill bathroom can be accessed from the double bedroom and the hallway, and there is also a separate cloakroom with an original antique WC. Climb the steep cottage-style stairs with low headroom to the second floor where a king-size bedroom sits beneath the eaves, with a dual-aspect window. There is also a fabulous bathroom with a free-standing bath.
The property boasts a quintessentially English country-walled cottage garden full of mature shrubs and flowers, and there is a patio area with plenty of garden furniture. South facing, it’s ideal for catching the sun throughout the day.