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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Postling, Hythe, Kent, CT21
£1,500,000
Postling, Hythe, Kent, CT21
£1,500,000
Our Summary
- Planning permission Ref 23/0067/FH listed building consent has been granted for the removal of an internal wall to open up the office space
Description
This stunning Grade II listed five-bedroom home, known as The Pent, boasts immense charm and character, with its original part dating back to the 17th century and later additions in the 19th and 21st centuries. The property, which was once home to famous novelist Joseph Conrad, is nestled amidst beautifully designed and planted gardens, featuring a tennis court, orchard, fields, and outbuildings, including a substantial detached barn and an aircraft hangar. The interior boasts a wealth of features, including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, and a fine oak-framed extension. The property also benefits from a biomass boiler, solar photovoltaic panels, and a shared private springwater supply. Located in the village of Postling, The Pent offers easy access to local amenities, including a primary school, church, and village store, as well as the coastal town of Hythe and the cathedral city of Canterbury.