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Bell Barn, The Street, CT3 1RN foundationproperty.co.uk Bell Barn, The Street, Wickhambreaux CT3 1RN

SITUATION: marshes of Nature Reserve. The larger village of , just a Bell Barn is situated right in the mile away, benefits from a post office, heart of Wickhambreaux, next to the shop, a primary school, cricket club, a village school and just a few steps church, an excellent bus service and a from its picturesque village green. GP practice, whilst the bustling village of Wickhambreaux is a charming and Wingham is just two miles away and also historic village, just five miles from offers excellent local amenities. , with a strong sense of community centred around the village The cathedral is a hall, the Rose Inn, a C of E primary school vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a and the beautiful 14th century church of thriving city centre offering a wide array St. Andrew’s. The village has a number of of High Street brands alongside a diverse distinctive period properties clustered mix of independent retailers, cafes and around the pretty village green, including international restaurants. The city also a former watermill on the banks of offers a fine selection of sporting, leisure the . There is a recreation and recreational amenities, including the ground with children’s play area and a refurbished Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury bus service from the village centre. A has an excellent choice of educational short distance from the house there are amenities, ranging from Grammar several footpaths leading to beautiful schools to well regarded private schools countryside. and three universities. Canterbury offers a regular rail service to London Victoria, The surrounding countryside is good Charing Cross and Cannon Street and farmland producing some of ’s finest the high speed rail link connects with fruit as well as cereal and vegetable London’s St Pancras from Canterbury crops. Close by are the lakes and West station in just under one hour. • A Striking & Distinctive Detached Residence • Sensitively Renovated Throughout • Quirky' Upside Down' Layout • Three/Four Bedrooms - Two Bathrooms • Spectacular Open Plan Living Space • High Spec Kitchen With Granite Topped Island • Sitting Room With Vaulted Ceiling & Wood Burner • Picturesque & Highly Sought-After Village Setting DESCRIPTION:

A highly unique and immaculately storage cabinet. This stylish wet room is work surfaces, a Franke sink, a presented four bedroom detached finished with sleek ceramic floor tiles and Rangemaster range cooker and an island residence, situated right in the heart of the glazed ceramic wall tiling. and breakfast bar. picturesque and extremely sought-after Wickhambreaux village, just five miles from The master bedroom is at the end of Two, wide open archways lead into a Canterbury. the hallway and is an impressive double wonderfully light and airy sitting room, aspect room, with two sets of twin bespoke with a wood burning stove, a beamed and Bell Barn was built during the 1960’s, wardrobes, two double glazed windows vaulted ceiling and an entire wall of glazing, however it has been utterly transformed with plantation shutters and French doors which affords stunning views across the by its previous and current owners into an connecting this room with the garden. village. elegant and stylish family home. On the first floor, there is a spectacular Other features of note include a mix of During a comprehensive yet highly open plan living space, with a separate traditionally styled and contemporary sensitive programme of renovation, the kitchen, dining and sitting area, with a upright radiators, Hemlock pine latch-key owners have added delicate touches such triple aspect and beautiful oak flooring doors and double glazed stable doors as oak flooring, bespoke fitted furniture throughout. The kitchen has been fitted which provide access from the sitting room and Farrow & Ball décor, alongside a high with a range of high quality wooden units, to the garden, via a set of reclaimed brick specification kitchen & bathrooms and set around a mix of wood block and granite steps. striking and contemporary anodised aluminium double glazing in anthracite throughout.

These improvements, combined with the property’s attractive tile-hung façade and quirky ‘upside down’ layout make Bell Barn a truly unique and highly distinctive home.

The property is entered via a set of double glazed doors, which open into a porch. From here, the front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with a terracotta tiled floor, a utility area and stairs to the first floor.

The hallway leads to three spacious double bedrooms, each with lovely exposed wood flooring and bespoke wardrobes, and a beautifully appointed shower room. This has been luxuriously fitted with a high specification suite, including a walk-in shower enclosure and a contemporary oval basin mounted on an oak topped

TENURE: FREEHOLD Also on this floor, there is a well appointed family bathroom and an elegant study, with wood flooring, a bespoke desk and storage unit and a bay window overlooking The Street. This room could also easily serve as a bedroom, if required.

The current owners have also cleverly created some extra space, by adding a loft room above the kitchen and dining room. This is boarded out, with two double glazed windows, lighting and power points. It is accessed via a drop down ladder, making it an ideal hobby room.

OUTSIDE:

The house is set back from The Street, behind an attractive brick and paved front garden, with raised flowerbeds set within railway sleepers. A side gate leads to the rear garden, which measures approximately 32 ft and is laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety of mature plants and shrubs.

There is a sandstone patio area and a pond adjacent to the house, and a timber shed to the side. The garden is walled to two sides, with a lovely reclaimed Victorian brick staircase with wrought iron balustrade rising to the first floor. There is an inset wood store and storage shed beneath.

TOTAL FLOOR AREA (Excluding Loft Room): Approx. 1557 sq. ft (145 sq. m) EPC RATING: C COUNCIL TAX BAND: E GENERAL INFORMATION: The property is served by all mains services. The property is within a conservation area.

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