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A “stunning riverside retreat” kitted out with its own sauna, cinema and quirky hammock floor has hit the market for a staggering £2.5 million.
Riverside Manor in Bethersden, near Ashford, is a modern converted barn boasting six bedrooms and seven bathrooms over two floors.
The gardens, which include a pond and two sunken trampolines, back onto the River Beult.
The modern home includes a gym, with a sauna and shower, an open plan kitchen, cinema room, office and master bedroom with a Juliet balcony.
Listed with estate agent Strutt and Parker, the description states: “A stunning riverside retreat offering an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury, space, and sophistication.
“The stunning reception hall sets the tone for the entire house, with its exposed brickwork, porcelain floor tiles, double height ceiling and steel and timber staircase rising to the galleried first-floor landing.
“There is also an office for home working, a purpose-built gym with sauna and shower, and a fully equipped cinema room with split-level seating, a projector, integrated sound and stunning lighting design.”
In addition, the unique home has a rather unusual feature.
The estate agents add: “A unique feature of the property is the first floor 'hammock room', with its netted floor suspended across a void over the dining area, which is ideal for relaxing and play.”
Upstairs, the space is accessed through double glass doors and has a large window overlooking the gardens.
The estate agent continued: “The gardens extend to the banks of the picturesque River Beult, offering peaceful waterside views of the ancient woodland and abundant wildlife.
“Beyond the lawned gardens lies a private area of ancient woodland, carpeted with bluebells each spring - a magical natural sanctuary on your doorstep.
“The property is set in a rural position on the outskirts of the delightful Kentish village of Bethersden, with local shops, a church, Post Office, the community-owned George Pub, which just won the regional CAMRA Pub of the Year award 2025.”