Description
- Three bedroom historic home presented in a timeless and contemporary style
- Updated to a high specification
- Exclusive gated development
- Character features
- Enviable views over the River Stour and countryside
- Bridge to your very own Island of approximately 1.75 acres where you can take in the nature and enjoy peace
- Two bathrooms/WC's
- Decked terrace
- Tenure - Freehold
- Council Tax - Band G
This former corn mill is a place where time stands still, yet life flows harmoniously...... It’s not just a house; it’s an experience—a tranquil lifestyle waiting to be embraced! So don't miss out on this impressive and unique opportunity to live in an exclusive gated development and historic home which is believed to date back to the early 1800's and then converted in 2004. The current vendors have further improved this beautiful Grade II Listed home to compliment the many characterful features which include lancet windows with secondary glazing, parquet flooring to the ground floor and a turbine room with viewing panel in the floor enabling you to enjoy the intricate mechanisms above and below. French doors lead to the decked terrace which is ideal for al fresco entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the wonderful environment. The property enjoys stunning views from every aspect overlooking the gently flowing River Stour, countryside and bridge to your very own 'Island' consisting of approximately 1.75 acres of land bursting with nature including magnificent mature trees, vegetable beds, an array of natural plants creating a wonderful place where you can enjoy the seclusion and peace while you observe nature and enjoy the unpolluted night skies. EPC Rating: C
SituationIsland House is situated approximately 4.5 miles west of the historic City of Canterbury, which offers independent and high street retailers, and award-winning restaurants, breweries and cosy cafés, good range of schools in both the state and private sectors, colleges and universities. There are many cultural interests and a good choice of recreational facilities to include golf courses, championship cricket, sport centres, swimming pools and watersports along the coast. The property is also well placed to take advantage of the A2/M2 giving access to the national motorway network. Railway stations are nearby at Chartham and Chilham with services into Canterbury and Ashford. There are high speed links operating from Ashford International and Canterbury West to London St. Pancras (approx. 36 and 55 minutes respectively).
The accommodation comprises
Ground floor
Entrance hall
Dining room
19' 9" x 13' 3" (6.02m x 4.04m) open plan to:
Kitchen
16' 6" x 6' 6" (5.03m x 1.98m)
Turbine room
11' 3" x 7' 11" (3.43m x 2.41m)
First floor
Landing
Living room
20' 6" x 12' 0" (6.25m x 3.66m)
Shower room/WC
Second floor
Bedroom one
12' 4" x 11' 6" (3.76m x 3.51m)
Bedroom two
12' 4" x 9' 3" (3.76m x 2.82m)
Shower room/WC
Third floor
Landing
Bedroom three
15' 10" x 13' 8" (4.83m x 4.17m)
Outside
Car port with store and two parking spaces within the common courtyard
16' 8" x 8' 11" (5.08m x 2.72m)
Decking and approximately 1.75 Acre Island
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