Swing open the wrought iron gate to find Flint House, Northbourne, near Deal, a Grade II listed family home believed to date back to 1765.

Five bedrooms, timbered ceilings and magnificent fireplaces make a warm and comfortably-sized family home.

The front door opens into the double aspect dining room, which has wooden floorboards, a sash window to the front and french doors to the garden.

A door leads through into a stunning study, with an enviable cast iron open fireplace with wooden surround and built-in library shelving.

The sitting room has a large open brick fireplace with a copper hood and a large sash window. There is a cellar, currently in use as a games room.

The kitchen has wooden floorboarding, a range of storage cupboards with work surfaces over, space for kitchen table and chairs and windows overlooking the garden. A door leads out to the back of the property giving access to the garage.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has wooden panelling on the walls with original engraving and carvings dating back to 1805. These are believed to be carvings done by farm workers celebrating the news of the British victory at Trafalgar.

There’s an enormous amount of built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom with tiled floor and large walk-in shower.

Also on the first floor are bedrooms two and three, which are both doubles. The family bathroom has a roll top bath and shower.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and attic storage space. At the front of the house is an area of paving where there is a mature holly tree.

An area of paved terrace provides plenty of space for tables and chairs for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining. The lawned garden is secluded and has good countryside views.

There is a garage, and additional parking for two cars.

Flint House, The Street, Northbourne, near Deal

Guide price: £450,000

For more information ring the agent on 01227 451123.