The Barton

Nestling in 1.07acres of garden and surrounding grounds in the charming hamlet of Patrixbourne is this delightful mid-15th century detached country house. Although you can park in the forecourt area, which provides off road parking and includes a block of four garages, in order to get the true initial impact of this delightful ‘chocolate box' property you need to walk through the gate adjacent to the lane and along the path beside the front lawn and shrub borders. Set well back from the road and with its black and white exterior, Kent peg tiled roof, ornamental finials and high chimney stack this cottage provides all the traditional external elements associated with a country property from this historic era.

Character features also abound as you walk into the house through the fascinating porch with an impressive oak studded front door, including exposed wall and ceiling beams wherever you look. There is a good size dual aspect lounge on one side with an inglenook fireplace and an archway to the sitting area with French doors and windows along three sides. The dual aspect dining room also includes an inglenook fireplace and access to the country style kitchen with its Aga and other appliances. There is also a study, an understairs cupboard and a shower room.

The fascinating open landing with vertical beams leads to a family bathroom and three bedrooms including a single with sliding cupboards on both sides. There are two double bedrooms with brick fireplaces and a door between them as well as access from the landing.

Outside there is a fitted workshop, laundry room and toilet as well as a garden shed and a terrace with an archway to the amazing grounds with large grassy areas and magnificent trees and shrubs.

 
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

What the Owner says:

Patrixbourne is a very pleasant place to live with a friendly community and an historic church where there are regular services and other activities. There is a football club and playing fields as well as wonderful places to walk and a station in nearby Bekesbourne, which is a real bonus for commuters. Bekesbourne also as has a veterinary surgery, deli, cafe and gift shop as well as the renowned Howletts Animal Park. The A2 is not far if you want to drive to Dover or Folkestone for the Continent or trips to London.

The excellent village of Bridge is only half a mile or a short walk across the fields. It includes a top class restaurant, three pubs and an Outstanding primary school. There are also a variety of useful shops such as a baker, butcher, small supermarket, health centre, chemist and equestrian outlet as well as a dentist, hairdressers and gift shop. It is not far to the historic city of Canterbury with its UNESCO heritage buildings, high street stores, independent shops, pubs and restaurants as well as excellent secondary private and grammar schools plus three universities

Room sizes:

• Porch
• Hallway
• Lounge: 14'3 x 12'8 (4.35m x 3.86m)
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 13'6 x 12'1 (4.12m x 3.69m)
• Study: 10'0 x 7'10 (3.05m x 2.39m)
• Dining Room: 16'8 x 13'2 (5.08m x 4.02m)
• Part Glazed Sitting Area: 13'11 x 10'9 (4.24m x 3.28m)
• Rear Porch
• Shower Room: 3'11 x 3'5 (1.19m x 1.04m)
• FIRST FLOOR
• Landing
• Bedroom 3: 12'10 maximum (3.91m) x 12'10 (3.91m) narrowing to 6'3 (1.91m)
• Bedroom 1: 18'8 maximum x 15'1 maximum (5.69m x 4.60m)
• Bedroom 2: 15'10 x 12'6 (4.83m x 3.81m)

• Bathroom: 6'10 x 6'0 (2.08m x 1.83m)
• Store Area
• OUTSIDE
• Front Garden
• Rear Garden
• Workshop
• Laundry Room
• Paddock
• QUADRUPLE GARAGE BLOCK
• Quadruple Garage 1: 16'1 x 9'1 (4.91m x 2.77m)
• Quadruple Garage 2: 16'1 x 9'1 (4.91m x 2.77m)
• Quadruple Garage 3: 16'1 x 9'1 (4.91m x 2.77m)
• Quadruple Garage 4: 16'1 x 9'1 (4.91m x 2.77m)

 
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
 
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