Detached house for sale in Lodge Lees, Denton CT4

Denton Farm is a remarkable country estate nestled in a scenic location on the outskirts of Denton village. This modern and elegant property is meticulously presented to the highest standards, featuring two self-contained adjoining houses that offer great flexibility. These homes can potentially be combined into one larger dwelling, subject to planning permission. Alongside the main residence, there are two large outbuildings: One houses a games room and an adjacent cinema room with a bar, while the other includes a workshop with changing rooms and a spacious four-car garage. The estate also boasts an impressive array of leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool with an entertainment area, an alfresco kitchen, and a putting green.

The property is accessed through wrought iron gates leading to a driveway that reaches the rear of the property, the garages, and various outbuildings. A second gate opens to the front of the property. The estate spans approximately 8.4 acres, featuring landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool with surrounding terraces, and an outdoor kitchen. To the north of the main house is a charming rockery garden next to a carp pond with a decked area and terrace.

House A

This bright and spacious home features well-proportioned open-plan rooms. The dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is a highlight, with high ceilings, ample fitted cupboards, a central island, and plenty of workspace. Bi-fold doors at each end open to the terraces and the indoor heated swimming pool with a shower room. The entrance hall, with a striking glazed staircase with floating steps, leads to a generously sized sitting room with a wall of bi-fold doors opening to the southeast-facing terrace. The ground floor includes two bedrooms and a shower room, while the first floor offers the principal bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing room (potential fourth bedroom) and a contemporary wet room.

House B

The reception hall leads to an open-plan sitting/dining area with a wall of bi-fold doors opening to the southeast-facing terrace and a kitchen fitted with a range of cupboards and integrated appliances. Off the hall is a utility room. The ground floor includes two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other served by a separate shower room. The first floor features the principal bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing room (potential fourth bedroom) and an en-suite bathroom.

The village of Denton occupies a delightful setting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself has a village hall, an ancient church and The Jackdaw Inn public house, whilst Barham village (1.5 miles) has a village store and post office.

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EPC Rating: D

Location

Denton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Denton with Wootton, in the Dover district of Kent, England. In 1961 the parish had a population of 137. On 1 April 1961 the parish was abolished and merged with Wootton to form "Denton with Wootton". The village is 7 miles (11 km) northwest from the channel port of Dover, and 30 miles (48 km) east-southeast from the county town of Maidstone. The A260 Barham to Folkestone road runs through the village, and the major A2 London to Dover road is 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. Wootton, the other parish village, is 1 mile to the southeast. To the southwest of the village is the Grade II* listed Jacobean timber framed Tappington (or Tappington-Everard) Hall which dates to the 16th century.
The property is situated 11 miles from the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and cultural amenities

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: Golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Transport links

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).

House A Ground Floor

House A Ground Floor Entrance Leading To

Sitting Room (9.06m x 6.07m)

Bedroom (5.36m x 5.32m)

Shower Room

With Shower, Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

Bedroom (4.45m x 3.44m)

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room (11.43m x 6.00m)

Swimming Pool (13.20m x 7.55m)

Shower Room

With Shower, Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

First Floor

First Floor Landing Leading To

Principal Bedroom (8.46m x 5.65m)

En-Suite

With Bath, Toilet and Hand Wash Basins

Dressing Room/ Bedroom (6.32m x 4.37m)

Linen Store (3.08m x 1.85m)

House B Ground Floor

House B Ground Floor Entrance Leading To

Utility Room (3.47m x 2.85m)

Bedroom (5.44m x 4.40m)

En-Suite

With Shower, Toilet and Hand Wash

Bathroom

With, Shower, Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

Bedroom (4.60m x 3.58m)

Sitting/ Dining Room (8.05m x 7.00m)

Kitchen (3.99m x 3.89m)

First Floor

First Floor Landing leading To

Principle Bedroom (5.67m x 4.70m)

En-Suite

With Bath, Shower, Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

Dressing Room/ Bedroom (4.72m x 4.45m)

Cabin

Outside Cabin Including:

Bedroom (5.45m x 3.83m)

Wc

With Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

External Areas

External Areas Including:

Kitchen

Covered Outside Kitchen

Covered Sitting Area (6.03m x 3.99m)

Swimming Changing Room

With Two Showers, Two toilets and Two Hand Wash Basins

Workshop (12.49m x 5.38m)

Cinema/ Games (18.61m x 6.22m)

First Floor

First Floor Landing Leading To

Reception (8.65m x 6.21m)

Wc

With Toilet and Hand Wash Basin

Gym (10.84m x 6.21m)

Garden

With Swimming Pool = 444 sq ft
Tool Shed 3.51m (11'6") x 2.89m (9'6")
Shed 1 - 3.51m (11'6") x 2.89m (9'6")
Shed 2 - 2.97m (9'9") x 2.95m (9'8")

Parking - Garage

14.34m (47'1") x 5.49m (18'0"

Parking - Driveway