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Prepare to be charmed by Grade Ii-listed Stelling House, a 17th century home on the southern edge of the village of Petham. The five-bedroom property, at Stone Street, Petham is priced at £1.05m with Strutt & Parker. It comes with 1.6 acres of gardens, including a pretty barn. On arrival, a central hallway with parquet floor and a deep fireplace leads to a 23ft sitting room, also with a fireplace. One door from the sitting room leads to an octagonal conservatory and another leads to a small study. The kitchen/breakfast room is a stunning space, with french A 23ft lounge/diner is a great place to entertain at this semi-detached house in a popular cul-de-sac. The three-bedroom home at Darenth Close, Herne Bay is priced at £300.000 with Wards. A large garden gives potential to add a conservatory and there’s a garage as well as plenty of driveway parking. Buyers will find front door leading to a porch and hallway with cloakroom off. A smart double aspect kitchen is at the back and the large lounge diner has window to the front as well as door and window to the back garden. Three bedrooms are all on the first floor with the family bathroom. The large garden has a summer house. Herne Bay train station is 2.4 miles away and there are three primary schools within two miles. Graham Goodsell, of Wards, says: “This is a stunning family home with spacious living accommodation. A spacious entrance hall creates a wonderful first impression and the main reception room is clearly separated into lounge and dining areas, ideal for entertaining. “The garden is a good size, so there is potential to look at adding a conservatory extension without greatly compromising garden space.” doors to the garden and an Aga. There is a snug and a downstairs cloakroom. An oak staircase with beautiful carved newel posts rises to the first floor where there are four bedrooms including the impressive master suite with walk-in wardrobe and en suite. The family bathroom is also on this floor. Stairs rise to bedroom five and an attic store room. The barn provides garaging. Petham has a primary school, church and active community village hall. The countryside surrounding Stelling House is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Jane Layfield, of Strutt & Parker, says: “Stelling House is a beautiful Grade Ii-listed, timberframed Kentish farmhouse in a popular location and within easy reach of Canterbury. “The house sits quite centrally within its gardens.”

Address: Stelling House, Stone Street, Petham, near Canterbury Price: £1.05m Agent: Strutt & Parker Address: Darenth Close, Herne Bay Price: £300,000 Agent: Wards