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Seller Insight We have loved living here over the past 12 years but feel it is now time to downsize. Although we live in the countryside, we are only a short distance from the historic city of Canterbury with its UNESCO Heritage site buildings, high street stores, individual shops, pubs and restaurants. The city is also home to excellent grammar and first class private schools as well as three universities. If you need to commute to London or want to go on the Eurostar to the Continent we are not far from Ashford where the high speed train will whisk you to St Pancras in just over half an hour. Indeed we can be in the City door to door in just over an hour. The Channel Tunnel and Dover are also easily accessible if you want to take the car abroad. There is a shop and post office in nearby Stelling Minnis for any immediate needs as well as a friendly village pub and an historic windmill. There is a good choice of primary schools with the Bodsham Primary school rated as Outstanding by Ofsted also within the vicinity. You can enjoy walking on the Minnis or strolling towards Bodsham, Hastlingleigh and Brabourne to some of the lovely country pubs in the vicinity. There are excellent places for cycling as well as riding at the Bursted Manor Riding Centre or hacking through the nearby Lyminge Forest. Golfing enthusiasts can play at the nearby Roundwood Hall Golf Club or go further afield to Etchinghill or Sene Valley in Hythe.”
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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Step inside North Leigh House
With its origins in the early 1700s and later additions in the late 18th century and 20th century this delightful Grade II Listed property is a beautiful character family home. Nestling in 1.84 acres of grounds it is approached via a long cherry tree lined driveway ending on a large gravel frontage where you can park numerous vehicles. As soon as you see the traditional brick exterior with its Kent peg tiled roof, multi-pane sash windows and impressive chimney stack you will be fascinated to see what lies beyond the attractive front door and outer porch and you will not be disappointed. Walking into the large sitting room the main features that immediately strike you are the exposed beams and the wonderful brick surround inglenook fireplace with its Bressumer beam at one end of the room and another fireplace at the other. However the vast light and bright modern country style kitchen/breakfast room provides everything needed for modern day family life.This ‘hub of the household’ includes, stone tiled flooring, contemporary lighting, charming bespoke units housing two built in fridges, a dishwasher and wine racks as well as a four oven oil fired Aga and plenty of room for a large table and chairs. There is a walk in pantry and a door to the large utility room and cloakroom plus French doors to the wraparound terrace. An inner hallway with attractive glass cabinets and storage cupboards leads to a large double bedroom. This has a beamed and vaulted ceiling, a bay window with a charming view over the garden, enough room for a seating area, an en-suite shower room, inset shelving and a separate external door so would always make an excellent space for an elderly relative or an older child wanting a little independence. A good sized study with parquet flooring, double aspect windows and a door to the terrace is ideal if you want to work from home while the impressive south facing garden room is just the spot to enjoy the sunshine most of the day with its windows on three sides and wide French doors to the garden. The fascinating galleried landing with its beamed and vaulted ceiling is another breathtaking feature of this lovely home. It leads to the family bathroom and three double bedrooms including one with beams, a charming brick balcony and an en-suite shower as well as the main with a central ceiling and wall beams, views over the garden, ‘his and hers’ walk in dressing rooms and a large en-suite shower. Stairs from the main landing lead up to two bedrooms on the top floor with beamed and vaulted ceilings and a large landing area that would make a great hideaway for youngsters needing a bedroom and a play area. Outside the property has delightful features wherever you look. There are lawns backing onto fields interspersed with tall and impressive specimen trees, the wraparound terrace for outdoor entertaining, rose beds and shrub borders, an orchard and an old granary currently used for storage but could be developed for other purposes. In addition there is a garage block consisting of garaging, a workshop and storage space as well as a self-contained detached brick building that was originally the coach house and is a true ‘blank canvas’. At the moment the ground floor includes a shower room and one large room that is ideal for parties together with two bedrooms upstairs, however it could become a separate dwelling subject to the appropriate planning permissions.
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Travel Information By Road: Canterbury Channel Tunnel Ashford International Dover Docks Gatwick Airport Charing Cross
8.1 miles 11.9 miles 12.5 miles 23.0 miles 82.6 miles 66.3 miles
By Train from Ashford International: St Pancras Charing Cross Victoria Paris (Eurostar)
36 mins 1hr 16 mins 1hr 22 mins 2hrs 22mins
Leisure Clubs & Facilities Stelling Minnis Cricket Club Etchinghill Golf Club Roundwood Golf Club Elham Sports Centre Bursted Manor Riding Centre
01303 862929 01303 862260 01303 840485 01227 830568
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Healthcare Bridge Health Centre New Lyminge Surgery Elham and Hawkinge Surgery William Harvey Hospital Kent and Canterbury Hospital Chaucer Hospital
01227 831900 01303 863160 01303 840213 01233 633331 01227 766877 01227 825100
Entertainment Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Gulbenkian Theatre Leas Cliff Hall Rose and Crown Abbots Fireside Abode Hotel
Education Primary Schools: Stelling Minnis Primary Bodsham Primary Ashford School (Prep) Kings Junior Kent College Junior St Edmunds Junior
01227 709218 01233 750374 01233 625171 01227 714000 01227 762436 01227 475601
Secondary Schools: Harvey Grammar for Boys Folkestone School for Girls Simon Langton Girls Grammar Simon Langton Boys Grammar King’s School, Canterbury Kent College St Edmunds Ashford School
Local Attractions/Landmarks Stelling Minnis Windmill Lyminge Forest Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Miniature Railway Lympne Castle and Saltwood Castle Port Lympne Animal Park Dover and Deal Castles Secret War Tunnels Canterbury Cathedral
01303 252131 01303 251125 01227 463711 01227 463567 01227 595501 01227 763231 01227 475632 01233 625171
01227 787787 01227 769075 01303 228600 01227 709265 01303 840566 01227 766266
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GROUND FLOOR Porch Sitting Room 30’9 x 15’10 (9.38m x 4.83m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 32’2 x 13’9 (9.81m x 4.19m) Utility Room 9’2 x 8’0 (2.80m x 2.44m) Cloakroom Garden Room 20’2 x 15’9 (6.15m x 4.80m) Study 13’0 x 9’5 (3.97m x 2.87m) Bedroom 2 19’11 x 17’11 (6.07m x 5.46m) En-Suite Shower Room FIRST FLOOR Landing Main Bedroom Dressing Room En-Suite Shower Room Bedroom 3 En-Suite Shower Room Bedroom 4 Bathroom Eaves Storage 1 Eaves Storage 2
16’2 x 13’9 (4.93m x 4.19m) 9’4 x 8’10 (2.85m x 2.69m) 16’3 x 12’5 (4.96m x 3.79m) 11’0 x 10’0 (3.36m x 3.05m) 14’9 x 13’1 (4.50m x 3.99m) 14’7 x 13’1 (4.45m x 3.99m)
SECOND FLOOR Landing Bedroom 5 15’9 x 13’5 (4.80m x 4.09m) Bedroom 6 19’0 x 14’11 (5.80m x 4.55m) OUTSIDE Gardens Gated Driveway GARAGE BLOCK Garage Workshop Garage Store Room Open Store Open Store
EPC Exempt
17’0 x 11’1 (5.19m x 3.38m) 11’5 x 9’11 (3.48m x 3.02m) plus 25’3 x 8’0 (7.70m x 2.44m) 11’5 x 10’0 (3.48m x 3.05m) 15’3 x 8’10 (4.65m x 2.69m) 13’0 x 8’10 (3.97m x 2.69m)
COACH HOUSE GROUND FLOOR Room 1 Shower Room
35’11 x 12’6 (10.95m x 3.81m)
COACH HOUSE FIRST FLOOR Room 2 Room 3
16’9 x 12’1 (5.11m x 3.69m) 12’4 x 9’7 (3.76m x 2.92m)
OUTBUILDING 3 The Granary
14’6 x 11’8 (4.42m x 3.56m)
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2021 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 2597969. Registered office address: St Leonard’s House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1RJ. Printed 09.02.2021
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Fine & Country Tel: 01227 479 317 canterbury@fineandcountry.com 23 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2UA
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