Deanery Farm Oast, Chartham

An exceptional oast conversion offering extensive, thoughtfully designed and versatile accommodation, full of warmth and character. This unique and very special home enjoys a convenient position within the village of Chartham and is framed by far-reaching views of picturesque countryside.

The property offers creative and well-designed accommodation over four floors, giving families all the space they need. All four of the bedrooms are large and inviting, each with a different feel and their own personality and there are two generous living areas, both on separate floors so everybody in the family can be catered for.

Deanery Oast is exceptionally striking from the front, with a gated entrance leading to a large gravel driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. A unique feature of this charming property is the weatherboarded, barn-style double garage which the current owners have creatively transformed into a pottery studio. This is the perfect space for those who want a dedicated work environment away from the main house or for those who want to pursue hobbies. It could, however, be easily converted back into a garage although you do still have a separate storage room to the left.

Double wooden doors open into a spacious entrance porch perfect for kicking off wellies after a countryside walk. Stepping into the hallway and entering the property, you can't help but smile and feel at home here. Despite its extensive accommodation and huge rooms, the property maintains that feeling of warmth and cosiness. To the left, the impressive living and dining room immediately draws you in the owner's favourite room in the house a space of real scale and personality, with its exposed brick feature wall and high ceilings. It's a very grand room, perfect for hosting dinner parties and entertaining friends and family. A wonderful feature of this room is the glass door which opens onto the garden patio, creating a seamless connection between inside and out, perfect for summer entertaining. This room also features a gas burning stove, helping to create a cosy environment for the colder months. The kitchen is beautifully appointed, blending modern practicality with rural charm, featuring exposed beams which give it texture and warmth. There is a range of modern shaker style units with quartz worktops and there is plenty of space for a breakfast table. A butler sink and a Rangemaster cooker gives this country kitchen an elegant finish while the adjoining utility room offers further storage and worktop space as well as an area to keep your washing separate. A guest cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, you will find a delightfully cosy sitting room with exposed timbers and a double aspect an intimate space, perfect for hunkering down. Off the landing, a door opens into a large storage/pantry room in which the current owners installed worktop space, as it was used as a little kitchenette by a relative who lived with them. With a large bedroom and en-suite also on this floor, this presents a practical layout for multi-generational families, ensuring everyone has their own space. The bedroom on this floor also benefits from a walk-in wardrobe/dressing area and enjoys peaceful views over the fields at the back, adding a sense of calm and privacy.

Stairs rise to a spacious second floor landing which presents a superb home office or creative space, bathed in natural light and offering inspiring countryside views. There is a large double bedroom which benefits from a double-aspect and there is a beautifully appointed family bathroom which has patterned wall tiles and a traditional suite featuring a claw foot bath.

A glass panelled door leads up to a huge bedroom which showcases the home's oast heritage, with beautiful, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. A short staircase separates the top bedroom, a magnificent double room which truly captures the romance of the property. With its vaulted ceiling, mezzanine area and panoramic countryside views, it's a space that feels both impressive and tranquil. A modern en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobe add the finishing touches.

GARDEN:

There is an enclosed garden to the rear which enjoys an open outlook onto the fields behind, giving it an expansive, rural feel. The plot is a great size for those who are gardening enthusiasts but don't want to have to spend all of their time maintaining it. There is a delightful patio area, an absolutely idyllic spot to enjoy an alfresco dinner and evening cocktails. The garden also includes a lovely fruit orchard.

LOCATION:

The property enjoys a convenient location within the village, a short walk from the primary school and highly regarded Firs Nursery. It is quick and easy to get onto the A28 commuter route between Canterbury and Ashford and Chartham has a mainline train station, with direct services into London. The village is an ideal place to bring up a family and has so much to offer children of all ages as well as the adults. There is a warm community spirit, with children's sports clubs and both the church and village hall offer activities for all the family. There are two doctor's surgeries within the village as well as a number of village stores and two excellent pubs.

There are plenty of stunning countryside and woodland walks, accessible from your doorstep and wonderful cycling routes. You have a cycle path which runs along the River Stour straight into Canterbury, perfect for a leisurely bike ride on a summer's day.

Canterbury offers an excellent selection of secondary schools which include grammar, comprehensive and private schools

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band F

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.