5 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Fordwich Road, Fordwich, Canterbury, Kent CT2 | £ 1,250,000
Overview
| Price: | £ 1,250,000 |
|---|---|
| Contract type: | For Sale |
| Type: | Detached house |
| County: | Kent |
| Town: | Canterbury |
| Postcode: | CT2 |
| Address: | Fordwich Road, Fordwich, Canterbury, Kent CT2 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
Property Description
Entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining Room | Study | Conservatory | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | WC | Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom | 4 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | 2 Attic rooms | Parking area | Extensive outbuilding | Walled Garden
Friendly Hall is one of the most charming and intriguing period houses in the local area. Listed Grade II, the house appears from the front to be an attractive Georgian village house. However, the façade belies what lies behind it.
On closer internal inspection the house has ancient origins. Evidence of timber framing can be seen, particularly in the dining room and the roof structure. However, the architectural intrigue does not end there! Georgian influences are substantially evident in the drawing room with a beautifully proportioned room, Victorian additions were made to the rear and south west wing, whilst the north-east wing forms the kitchen area and is likely to be the oldest area of the house. All in all it presents a wonderful juxtaposition of architectural history creating a home of real charm and character.
The entrance door opens to the hall, from where all the main rooms are accessed. The magnificent double aspect drawing room has a wonderfully tall, beamed ceiling, elegant Georgian panelling and open fireplaces at either end. Doors lead to an elegant conservatory. A passageway behind the drawing room leads to the study. Part oak panelled, this room overlooks the courtyard and has a range of fitted cupboards.
The spacious dining room has a fireplace and a beamed ceiling. At the heart of the house is the wonderful farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room. With exposed timbers to the full height the room is divided into two distinct areas. The larger is a relaxed seating space with ample room for table, sofas etc. An arch leads through to the kitchen, fitted with a range of painted wooden wall and floor units with wooden work surfaces over. A useful utility room is adjacent.
The master suite comprises a very spacious bedroom with exposed brick and timber wall and a bright bathroom with central bath. Steps lead up to a dressing room/bedroom 5 with a lovely open fireplace. Three further bedrooms and a bathroom complete the accommodation on the first floor. Two large rooms are found on the second floor, one currently used for storage and the other arranged as an informal seating area. Planning applications have been submitted to add roof lights and an en-suite to this area (ca//19/00312 and ca//19/00313).
Friendly Hall is situated on the outskirts of Fordwich, England's smallest town. Fordwich lies to the north east of Canterbury, with its extensive educational, leisure and shopping facilities. The Junior Kings School is located close by in Sturry village.
The A2 gives direct access to the motorway network. Ashford International and the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone provide regular Eurostar and Shuttle services to the Continent. The nearby Fordwich Arms, with its Michelin starred chef, has a wonderful reputation.
The house is approached through double gates to a gravelled turning and parking area to the rear. Along the boundary is a range of outbuildings including former stables, workshops etc. Now used for garaging/storage the buildings have potential for conversion (subject to any necessary consent).
The garden to the front is a delight. Informally but carefully landscaped, it is divided into a series of “rooms”, each with their own character. Much care has been taken to create colour in the garden throughout the seasons, with wild flowers growing through the lawn, and climbing and shrub roses giving accents of colour. A brick and timber pergola is heavily clad with roses, wisteria and clematis. This leads to a seating area, passing a sunken pond. The rear garden is entirely enclosed by a high wall.
Property Location
Property Marketed by Strutt & Parker - Canterbury
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