A barn conversion in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a great one for the viewing list.

Four/five-bedroom Samain is a detached home in large gardens at Duckpits Road, Petham, Canterbury.

It’s just on the market with Charles Bainbridge, priced at £700,000.

There’s a detached double garage and Canterbury West station, with HS trains, is five miles away.

Buyers will find five bar gates and a gravel driveway leading to a large and light reception hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and a study off.

Triple aspect sitting room has a vaulted and timbered ceiling and a wood-burning stove set in exposed brick chimney breast.

At the back of the house is a kitchen/diner.

The utility room leads to one of two ground floor shower rooms and a door to garden.

An additional ground floor reception room could be called into play as a an extra bedroom if needed.

Four bedrooms with countryside views are on the first floor, with the family bathroom.

Estate agent Charles Bainbridge says: “This is an impressive and unique barn conversion providing extensive accommodation while retaining the aesthetic impact and integrity of the building.

"It is located in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Downs."

He adds: "The gardens extend to around a third of an acre.”

For information ring the agent on 01227 780227

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