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Step inside The Treasury Located in the charming village of Ickham this unique L-shaped 17th century barn conversion, within the curtilage of a Grade II listed farmhouse, has been beautifully remodelled and includes an area that would make an excellent annexe. There is a shared driveway with access to two parking spaces and a gate to the courtyard garden with a path to the main entrance. The front door opens into the truly breath taking open plan, double height vaulted and beamed ceiling reception hall/library with a wall of bookshelves and an impressive oak spiral staircase leading to the galleried landing that overlooks the hall. There are steps down to the gorgeous living area with floor to ceiling windows providing plenty of natural light, exposed beams, engineered oak flooring and a lovely inglenook fireplace with a large log burner to cosy up to on a cold winter’s evening. Beyond the living area are doors to a guest double bedroom with an en suite shower. Double doors from the reception hall open into the very impressive family space that incorporates the kitchen/breakfast room, the dining area and sitting room with its contemporary log burner. This awe-inspiring single storey area has a high vaulted ceiling with cross beams and a veritable wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the garden. The kitchen includes a colourful Falcon range cooker with an induction hob, cherry wood units and Corion worktops housing a variety of appliances including an American style fridge freezer and a dishwasher. At the other end of the reception hall there are multi-pane glass doors to the attractive office that also has an en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and a marble topped vanity basin, so this could always become an additional double bedroom. There are flagstone steps down to the utility room, a double shower room with marble topped twin vanity basins and a study with a door to a lobby with a very large store cupboard and an external door to the drive. This could make an excellent office area for anyone working from home as business visitors do not need to venture into the private part of the house. Alternatively this area could be a separate annexe for family members or as a holiday rental, particularly as it also includes a separate staircase leading to two double bedrooms on the first floor. However the delightful main bedroom is accessed via the spiral staircase and galleried landing and has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams as well as fitted wardrobes and drawers, an en suite shower room and eaves storage. The secluded and easily maintained garden is a real suntrap with a large terrace, a lawn with shrub borders and a pergola covered seating area for al fresco entertaining as well as a useful garden shed.
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Seller Insight We bought the property some years ago and have loved our time here as we really adore Ickham, but we are starting a new chapter in our lives now the children have grown up. The house provides very flexible accommodation and is a great place to entertain friends and family, whether you intend to live here full time or use it for weekends and holidays. Although we are in the centre of the village the location is very private and quiet, with the entrance tucked around the side. Ickham is an extremely friendly village with a great community atmosphere and as it is not on any through routes traffic is not a problem. There is a village hall with plenty of activities for all ages, a beautiful church and the renowned Duke William pub is just the place to stroll round to for Sunday lunch or a drink with friends and, if you want a bit of pampering, there is a luxury spa along the street. The adjacent village of Wickhambreaux is also delightful with a children’s playing field and a primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a village hall and the Rose pub offering freshly prepared local produce. It is only a couple of miles to Wingham with its pubs, shops, post office and nearby is the wonderful Gibsons farm shop offering top class food. If you want to entertain the youngsters there is Howletts Wild Animal Park and horsey enthusiasts can ride at the Barton Field Farm Equestrian centre. Although we live in such an attractive country village, we are not far from the historic city of Canterbury with its UNESCO heritage buildings, high street stores, individual shops, theatres, three universities and restaurants as well as two train stations including Canterbury West where the high speed train can whisk you to St Pancras in under an hour, which is ideal for commuters. Although you can take a train from Bekesbourne where it is easy to park. There are very good grammar schools in Canterbury and Sandwich and a wide choice of top class private schools in Dover and Canterbury. A regular bus service can take you to the city as well as to the Canterbury golf club and the Polo Sports club or to the Thanet towns for a day on the beach.”*
* 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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Travel Information By Road: Bekesbourne Station Canterbury East Station Canterbury West Station Ashford International Channel Tunnel Dover Docks Gatwick Airport Charing Cross
2.8 miles 5.4 miles 6.2 miles 20.6 miles 19.9 miles 17.5 miles 72.7 miles 68.0 miles
By Train from Canterbury West High-Speed St. Pancras Charing Cross Victoria Ashford International
54 mins 1hr 32mins 1hr 20mins 16 mins
By Train from Canterbury East Charing Cross Victoria Dover Priory
1h 55mins 1h 33mins 20 mins
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Healthcare Littlebourne Surgery Northgate Medical Practice Canterbury Medical Practice Kent and Canterbury Hospital Chaucer Hospital
01227 721515 01227 208556 01227 463128 01227 766877 01227 825100
Secondary Schools: Simon Langton Girls Grammar Simon Langton Boys Grammar Barton Grammar King’s School, Canterbury Kent College St Edmunds
01227 463711 01227 463567 01227 464600 01227 595501 01227 763231 01227 475600
Leisure Clubs & Facilities Polo Farm Sports Club Canterbury Golf Club Littlebourne Cricket Club Kingsmead Leisure Centre
01227 769159 01227 453532 07930391479 01227 769818
Entertainment Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Gulbenkian Theatre Abode Hotel The Rose Duke William
01227 787787 01227 769075 01227 766266 01227 721763 01227 721308
Education Primary Schools: Wickhambreaux Primary St Thomas’s Catholic Primary Kent College Junior St Edmunds Junior Kings Junior
01227 721300 01227 462539 01227 762436 01227 475600 01227 714000
Local Attractions/Landmarks Howletts Animal Park Wingham Wild Life Park The Canterbury Tales The Beaney House Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Heritage Museum
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SPLIT LEVEL GROUND FLOOR Reception Hall/Library Living Area 44’6 x 20’2 (13.57m x 6.15m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 30’3 x 15’4 (9.23m x 4.68m) Office 15’11 x 12’6 (4.85m x 3.81m) En Suite Bathroom Bedroom 2 13’8 x 8’8 (4.17m x 2.64m) En Suite Shower Room Hallway Utility Room Shower Room Study 13’9 x 11’11 (4.19m x 3.63m) Store FIRST FLOOR Main Bedroom En Suite Shower Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 OUTSIDE Garden Shed Off Road Parking
22’6 x 14’4 (6.86m x 4.37m) 15’5 x 13’0 (4.70m x 3.97m) 13’6 x 12’10 (4.12m x 3.91m)
20’6 x 6’9 (6.25m x 2.06m)
£1,000,000 Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold
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 © 2024 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 23.02.2024
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