Raise a glass to this old pub, which has made a lovely family home. Homes & Living took a look.

As its name suggests, this 18th century white weatherboarded house in the heart of an ancient agricultural hamlet was once the village pub, known simply as the Plough.

And while its days as a hostelry came to an end 25 years ago it still has a welcoming feel which captured the heart of owner Darril Ling at first visit.

Now on the market again after six years, this pretty home has been refurbished and updated extensively throughout. The beer barrels are long gone, but today contemporary styling blends beautifully with stacks of period features.

The building is believed to date from 1770 and period features include exposed timbers, a cellar and a large fireplace. Extensive improvements include new custom-made windows and joinery, a Jotul wood stove and new oil-fired boiler.

The entrance door leads to a lobby with large cupboard and in turn to the entrance hall.

As well as a large main sitting room there is a double aspect dining room, which has a connecting door to the kitchen/breakfast room. This has been fitted with a bespoke range of wall and base units with a matching island/breakfast bar unit all under quartz work surfaces. The floor is tiled with under-floor heating which extends into the useful utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs a central landing gives access to each room. The master bedroom has lovely country views and a dressing area with walk-in wardrobe and French windows with a Juliet balcony. The en-suite shower room has been fitted to a high standard with under-floor heating.

There are three further bedrooms, one with an en-suite. The family bathroom is well fitted with a bath and separate shower.

The cellar is reached from the kitchen and outside there is a large three-bay garage with a room over.

The large gravelled drive/turning area provides parking for several vehicles.

The main garden is lawned with a variety of trees and shrubs as well as a paved terrace and gardener’s toilet.

In addition, the cottage has planning granted for a ground floor extension off the sitting room and also a barn in the garden.

The property has oil-fired central heating and septic tank drainage.

Shottenden is in the Kent Downs about four miles south east of Faversham. Most of the houses in the hamlet are gathered around the little High Street, with the others scattered around four major farms.

Nearby railway stations are at Selling, Chilham, Chartham or Faversham.

For information ring the agent on 01795 533544.