For anyone who dreams of living the rural idyll, this charming cedar clad Colt bungalow could be the answer. Built in 1965 and extended in the 1980’s it sits in the midst of 1.59 acres of superb gardens and a wild apple orchard on the outskirts of the hamlet of Garlinge Green. It is surrounded by farmland with breath-taking views across the North Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Approached along a quiet country lane it is accessed via wrought iron gates that lead to a spacious parking area bordered by sweeping lawns, trees, shrubs and flower beds as well as a log store. Patio doors open into a porch leading to the charming dining area with its attractive pale yellow brick central chimney breast, providing a partial divide from the spacious living area, and access to the kitchen that includes pine cupboards and stand-alone appliances.
The delightful, light, dual aspect living area has a wall of windows and patio doors to the composite decked terrace providing wonderful views over the garden and beyond and a large log burner that keeps the whole area warm and cosy. There is access to the main bedroom with a library/study area, fitted cupboards and an ensuite bathroom with a corner bath.
Beyond the dining room is a utility room, a family shower room and two double bedrooms including one with dual aspect and currently in use as a study. It has a wall of mirror-fronted cupboards, patio doors to a terrace and a stunning vista across the beautiful rose garden and the countryside.
The gardens are a very special part of this property and, as well as the lawns, trees, shrub beds, apple orchard and rose garden, there are steps up to a lovely large goldfish and lily pond you can enjoy sitting around all day. You will also find a wild garden area and a tranquil space for quiet contemplation partially hidden by cypress trees, while the hard-wearing Trex composite decked terrace is just the place for outdoor entertaining.
- Timber Colt Bungalow built in 1965
- In 1.59 acres of beautiful gardens and orchards
- Flexible layout with semi-open plan living
- Surrounded by farmland in an AONB
- Gated driveway
- Short drive to village shops or Canterbury
My husband built this house some 60 years ago and we subsequently extended it and have enjoyed devoting our love and attention to creating the garden. It has been a very special home in an idyllic setting and I will be sad to leave, but I am going to live near my family.
Although our home is in a rural location we are not isolated as Garlinge Green includes a community theatre, while we are just a three minute drive from Petham, a couple of miles from Chartham and equally close to Lower Hardres.
Petham is a charming village with a good primary school, a Grade 1 listed church and activities in the modern village hall. There is a nearby garden centre, the Roundwood Hall golf course along Stone Street, an excellent farm shop and the Granville pub in Lower Hardres. For cricketing enthusiasts there is the Street End cricket club or you can enjoy watching county players at the Kent County Cricket ground, while Chartham includes a good primary school, a convenience store, post office and hairdresser as well as the Local and Artichoke pubs, a railway station and the Chartham Vinery.
We are not far from the heritage city of Canterbury with its historic buildings, shops, restaurants and entertainment, while the high-speed train from Canterbury West can whisk you to St Pancras in under an hour. There are outstanding state and private secondary schools in the city as well as three universities and sporting facilities including the Canterbury golf club. We are also quite central for the Continent with Dover and the Channel Tunnel being within easy reach.
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