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Beechbank, Duckpit Road, Petham CT4 5QA 7 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS | 4 RECEPTIONS SITUATION: sporting, leisure and recreational amenities, including the refurbished Marlowe Theatre. Beechbank enjoys a wonderfully rural setting, enjoying magnificent views over rolling fields and has an excellent choice of educational Beechbank, Duckpit Road, countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural amenities, ranging from Grammar schools to well Beauty and backing onto a Nature Reserve, near regarded private schools and three universities. Petham CT4 5QA the picturesque village of Petham. Canterbury offers a regular rail service to London Petham is a small village and civil parish in Victoria, Charing Cross and Cannon Street and the , approx. five miles south of the high speed rail link connects with London’s St • A Magnificent Detached Country House Canterbury and just a short drive from the village Pancras from Canterbury West station in just under of Bridge. The village is served by a pre-school one hour. • Exquisite Period Features Throughout playgroup, a primary school, a village hall and a • Splendid Open Plan Living Spaces beautiful 13th century Church of All Saints and has The bustling market town of Ashford is just twelve a good sense of community. miles away, with its thriving High Street and out • Thoroughly Wood Bespoke Luxury Kitchen of town designer shopping outlets. The town also The nearby village of Bridge offers a Health Centre, offers a wide range of recreational and educational • Self-Contained Guest Annexe & Barn/Workshop dental surgery, mini market, post office, butchers, amenities, with both state and private schools the local church of St. Peters, three pubs and a well available. • Within Over Three Acres Of Park-Like Grounds regarded primary school. The town is also served by the William Harvey • With Orchards, Meadows, Paddocks & A Lake Canterbury is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, Hospital, just off junction 10 of the M20 and • Nestled In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a thriving city centre offering a wide array Ashford International station, which provides a of High Street brands alongside a diverse mix high speed rail service to London St Pancras in just of independent retailers, cafes and international 37 minutes, as well as offering a regular Eurostar restaurants. The city also offers a fine selection of shuttle service to the continent. DESCRIPTION:

An exquisite country house with guest annexe, sitting area, a dining area and a stunning oak and heating. barn and just over three acres of park-like grounds glazed garden room. including orchards, paddocks, a meadow and a An inner lobby leads to a useful utility room and a lake, in a spectacular rural setting near Canterbury. This has a marble floor with underfloor heating, a further cloakroom. beamed and vaulted ceiling and incredible views The main house is a symphony of character and over the gardens and surrounding countryside. On the first floor, a splendid galleried landing period features, having been constructed using with exposed floorboards leads to three double carefully selected reclaimed materials, combined The sitting area has a wealth of exposed beams bedrooms, a study and the family bathroom. with an uncompromising degree of craftsmanship. and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, whilst the dining room has an impressive This has been luxuriously appointed, with a The end result is an architectural masterpiece, vaulted ceiling, overlooked by a Minstrels Gallery contemporary white suite including a jacuzzi bath including exposed beams, medieval king posts, above. with an Aquavision TV and porcelain floor tiles. an inglenook fireplace, exposed herringbone brickwork, delicately knapped flintwork and a To the front of the house, there is a snug/bedroom, The main bedroom is a wonderful, dual aspect