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Park Gate Road, Elham, Canterbury, Kent 6 bed equestrian property for sale
Park Gate Road, Elham, Canterbury, Kent
£1,875,000
Park Gate Road, Elham, Canterbury, Kent
£1,875,000
Our Summary
- The second floor provides two attic rooms, one currently used for table tennis, and a generous attic space to the rear of the house (not shown on plans) has great potential, subject to any necessary consents
Description
Park Gate is a 15th-century timber-framed house set in the Elham Valley, Kent, with a rich history dating back to 1460. The Grade II listed property has been lovingly maintained and features stunning period details, including magnificent beams and fireplaces. The house has evolved over time and now provides spacious family accommodation, with large social areas perfect for modern family life. The property has a fascinating history, having been the home of Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for War, during World War II, and has even hosted visits from Sir Winston Churchill. The house boasts a beautiful reception hall with an inglenook fireplace, a drawing room with an open fire, and a dining room with high ceilings and large windows. The property also features a study, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a large cellar and two attic rooms. The gardens are equally impressive, with a level lawn, rose gardens, and a fishpond, and there is also a tennis court and outbuildings. The property is situated in a picturesque valley, surrounded by the Kent Downs AONB and within easy reach of Canterbury and the motorway network.