Old farm has inglenook and Aga

COVER STORY Address: Puxton Farm, Stodmarsh Road, Stodmarsh, Price: £1.265m Agent: Charles Bainbridge

Now for sale is a stunning Grade II-listed former farmhouse in a rural setting with a range of versatile outbuildings and attractive grounds.

Puxton Farm, at Stodmarsh Road, Stodmarsh, near Canterbury, has medieval origins and is on the books of Charles Bainbridge, priced at £1.265m

The four-bedroom house comes with a one-bedroom annexe in a stable block and is in a 1.25-acre plot.

A farmhouse kitchen includes flagstone floor, wooden worktops and an Aga. A door leads to a utility room. The sitting room has a large inglenook fireplace. What could be nicer than evening drinks on this sun deck with views over a pretty creek?

The two-bedroom detached home is at North Quay, Conyer, between Faversham and Sittingbourne, and is on the market with Wards, priced at £485,000.

The property is the only detached plot in a small development of attractive homes built around 15 years ago.

Front hallway leads to a cloakroom and the 22ft lounge/diner is triple aspect, with a fireplace and door to the back garden. A kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the front and french doors to the back garden.

The two bedrooms are both on the first floor, each with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. There is a 17ft loft room.

Steps from the garden lead up to the sunny raised deck, with views of Conyer Creek. A garage is beneath the deck.

Paul Jordan, of Wards, says: “This is a unique detached house with fabulous views, within a secure gated development.

“Walks along the Saxon Shore

Way are on the doorstep and this home is economical to run, having an air source heating system.”

For information ring the agent on 01795 535517 One bedroom is on the ground floor, with an en suite. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are on the first floor and one bedroom is in the attic.

Charles Bainbridge says: “The property is believed to have medieval origins and later adapted and extended in the 18th century. “The accommodation is of elegant proportions and features extensive exposed timbers, many stone floors and impressive fireplaces.

“This is a unique opportunity to acquire a superbly presented period house in an idyllic rural setting with a very rare level of privacy and seclusion.” The house enjoys an enviable position just outside the highly regarded village of Stodmarsh which has a popular pub, the Red Lion, and famous wetland nature reserve. The village is surrounded by lovely countryside ideal for walking and cycling.

For information ring the agent on 01227 780227

ON THE MARKET Address: North Quay, Conyer, near Faversham Price: £485,000 Agent: Wards