The Barn. Easole Street Nonington, Canterbury Kent CT15 4HG

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1 The Barn Easole Street Nonington, Canterbury Kent CT15 4HG

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3 The Barn Easole Street Nonington, Canterbury Kent CT15 4HG

4 The Barn Nonington, Canterbury Immaculately presented Grade II listed thatched barn Old and new exposed oak beams throughout Detached outbuilding with potential for an annex Garage and driveway beyond secure electric gates Modern kitchen/breakfast area with integrated appliances Three reception areas with views of garden. Log-burner/fireplace This stunning Grade II listed thatched barn, originally built in the 1700s in the charming village of Nonington, is a sheer delight. It offers everything you might imagine from such an iconic building and even more. From having originally been a seed store for the nearby farm, it was transformed in 1985 into an amazing oak-timber-framed home with marvellous wow factor features wherever you look. Stepping across the threshold you are straight into the ground-floor open-plan reception hall and sitting area with its plethora of beams, double doors to the garden, full-height windows and impressive vaulted and beamed roof rising two floors above the central area with glass-fronted galleried landings overlooking the ground floor. Sensitively divided by beamed columns, at one end is the attractive and cosy main lounge area while, at the other, you will find a superb contemporary kitchen/breakfast area and a large dining area together with a modern log-burning stove that helps to keep the whole place warm. The kitchen has a range of glossy white units and a shiny black central island with a breakfast bar together and a range of appliances including a double oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, tall wine rack and wine cooler. There is a charming modern shower room that is also enveloped in attractive beams. On the first floor the central glass-sided passage provides a lovely view over the ground floor and out into the wrap-around garden and connects the two bedrooms at either end of the property. The master includes an en suite shower room and a wall of smoked-glass wardrobes while the second double bedroom is serviced by the adjacent family bathroom. A similar glass passageway links the third bedroom and the snug/study area on the second floor where you can also look down onto the floors below. The walled and secluded garden consists of a variety of fascinating areas including the charming mini-maze, the hot tub and a terrace where you can enjoy al fresco dining. Access to the long drive is through arched solid wood electronic gates. It provides off-road parking for about three cars and leads to the charming detached outbuilding. At one end is the garage whilst the other has a shower and cloakroom and an office above so you do have additional accommodation if you need a fourth bedroom. In fact, subject to the appropriate planning consents, it could be possible to transform the entire outbuilding into a totally separate dwelling for other family members, staff or as a holiday let.

5 The current owner says: It is a lovely house for entertaining and it looks wonderful at Christmas with a vast tree in the centre of the living room. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time living in this very special house but our daughter is growing up and we need to find somewhere with more space. It is a lovely house for entertaining and it looks wonderful at Christmas with a vast tree in the centre of the living room. We originally moved here because we wanted to live in a village community, enjoy the countryside and walks with the dog as well as find an excellent primary school. We are not going to move very far away as we found that Nonington is a pleasant and friendly village nestling in the middle of the Kent countryside, with the local Royal Oak pub as a great focal point. The village hall provides plenty of activities including badminton, table tennis and toddler groups and there is also a cricket club as well as bridlepaths and wonderful country walks around the village you can even try one of the guided walks organised by members of the parish council. In addition to the very good local primary school there is a garage and a Co-op only three minutes drive away. There are regular bus services to Dover for easy access to the Continent and Canterbury with its historic buildings, high-street stores and individual shops as well as excellent restaurants, theatres, schools and universities. It is less than an hour to London from Canterbury West station to St. Pancras, while the local station at Aylesham is only a mile away. So we feel the village is very central for the coast, the countryside and the towns.

6 GROUND FLOOR Reception Hall 12 8 x 12 2 (3.86m x 3.71m) Sitting Area: 14 2 x 12 8 (4.32m x 3.86m) Lounge Area: 16 1 x (4.91m x 3.33m) Dining Area: 16 0 x 13 0 (4.88m x 3.97m) Kitchen/Breakfast Area: 16 0 x 12 0 (4.88m x 3.66m) Shower Room: 11 6 x 5 0 (3.51m x 1.53m) FIRST FLOOR Galleried Landing Master Bedroom: x 10 1 (4.85m x 3.08m) En-Suite Shower Room Wardrobe Bedroom 2: 12 2 x (3.71m x 3.63m) Family Bathroom second FLOOR Galleried Landing Snug/Study Area: 9 11 x 9 7 (3.02m x 2.92m) Bedroom 3: 13 4 (4.07m) x 9 9 (2.97m) narrowing to 8 10 (2.69m) exterior Garden Driveway Outbuilding Garage: 18 3 x 8 9 (5.57m x 2.67m) Shower Room Cloakroom Office: 25 9 x 7 9 (7.85m x 2.36m)

7 Travel information By Road: Aylesham station Canterbury Dover Docks Eurotunnel Gatwick Airport Ashford Charing Cross 1 mile 12 miles 15 miles 16 miles 76 miles 24 miles 71 miles By Train from Aylesham: Canterbury 11 mins Ashford International 1hr 03 mins Dover Priory 17 mins Charing Cross 2hr 18 mins Victoria 1hr 43 mins Healthcare Wingham Surgery Aylesham Health Centre Lydden Surgery Kent and Canterbury Hospital BMI Chaucer Hospital Buckland Hospital Leisure clubs & facilities Nonington Village Hall Royal St. George,s Golf Club Kent County Cricket Club Canterbury Golf Club Canterbury Bowling Club Snowdown Rugby Football Club Barton Field Equestrian Centre Polo Fam Sports Club Education Primary Schools: Nonington C. of E Temple Ewell C. of E Goodnestone C.0 of E River Primary King s School Junior Dover College Junior Secondary Schools: Sir Roger Manwood s King s School Kent College Simon Langton Girls Grammar Simon Langton Boys Grammar Dover College Duke of York s Entertainment The Royal Oak FitzWalter Arms Griffin s Head Abode Hotel Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Gulbenkian Theatre Local attractions/landmarks Wingham Wildlife Park Howletts Wild Animal Park Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Tales Roman Museum Canterbury Castle Weaver s Cottages Wildwood Discovery Park

8 Directions Heading South East on the M2, at junction 7 take the A2/ A299 exit to Canterbury/Dover/Margate/Ramsgate. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Boughton Bypass/A2; keep right to continue on the A2. Take the exit towards Womenswold/Snowdon/Adisham/Nonington. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Adisham Road/B2046. Turn right and continue onto Holt Street and then continue onto Easole Street. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country s offices in: Canterbury on St. Margaret s Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TG canterbury@fineandcountry.com Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday London office 8.30am 6.30pm 9.00am 5.00pm 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AG All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only; their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance. These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. Where a room layout is included this is for general guidance only, it is not to scale and its accuracy cannot be confirmed. COUNTRY HOMES LUXURY APARTMENTS PERIOD PROPERTIES EQUESTRIAN