Wickham Road, Wickhambreaux, Kent

Chapel House is a sophisticated, contemporary home skilfully created within the walls of a former Methodist chapel.

The accommodation is arranged around large, open plan spaces which connect to provide an ease of living and sense of calm throughout.

The generous sitting room is a striking area where a sleek timber and glass staircase rises to a galleried landing, above which the vaulted ceilings highlight the wonderful volume of the building. Light floods in from above as well as through plentiful windows on three aspects. Oak flooring and the clean lines of the staircase detail and modern fireplace, blend with original panelling and gothic arched windows to produce an understated yet exceptionally stylish finish.

There is a useful home office and a cloakroom set off the entrance hall, but much of the remainder of the ground floor is given over to the kitchen, arranged around an island and opening to a fantastic dining room with bi-folding doors across one wall and a vast skylight above and providing space for a large table. Again, the contemporary design blends seamlessly with the original building. Practical spaces include a boot room and utility room. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

The galleried landing links the well-appointed bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has a lovely outlook to the rear and has a dressing area, incorporating fitted drawers and wardrobes, together with an en suite with a large shower. Oak flooring continues to the two further bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and the other an en suite with both a shower and bath.

A driveway provides plenty of parking to the front of the garage. Evergreen hedging is set behind low railings at the frontage, providing good levels of privacy.

Mainly laid to lawn, the garden has been planted to create an easy-maintenance and secluded space to enjoy with the house. Pleached cherry laurels along the boundary are underplanted with Annabelle hydrangeas. Three mature yew trees are a lovely feature and there is a terraced barbecue area to the end of the garden.

Chapel House occupies a lovely setting with an outlook over the River Stour to open countryside, in the heart of picturesque Wickhambreaux. The village has a primary school and a pub with further amenities available in neighbouring Littlebourne.

The Cathedral city of Canterbury has a superb array of restaurants and both high street and independent shops. There is easy access to large supermarkets and the city’s well-regarded leisure and cultural facilities. There are excellent schools in both private and state sectors, including The King’s School, St Edmund’s School and the Simon Langton grammar schools.

The dualled A2 junction at Bridge gives access to the wider motorway network. The High Speed train service to London St Pancras is available from Canterbury West with journey times from 52 minutes. The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel at Folkestone.