Swingfield

Situation

This super property is well located in this delightful rural hamlet with open countryside to the front. There are a number of villages within easy reach including Densole, Hawkinge, Elham, Lyminge and Barham. These offer a good variety of services including shops, schooling, public houses, doctors, pharmacists, sport and recreational amenities. To the South, on the coast, you will find Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. To the North, accessed via the A260 connecting to the A2, is the cathedral city of Canterbury. These both offer an extensive range of facilities together with mainline train services to London. The Channel port of Dover lies to the South East providing further means of access to Europe.

Property

Ivy House – A Characterful Countryside Retreat with Endless Potential nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Swingfield Street, it is a beautifully presented period cottage that seamlessly blends timeless charm with elegant modern updates. Dating back to 1806, this character-filled home boasts a striking brick and flint façade beneath a Kent Peg tiled roof, which was fully replaced in 2015.
Set within generous gardens, Ivy House enjoys a tranquil village setting among just 21 individually styled homes, offering a true sense of community. While already deceptively spacious, the property also presents exciting potential for further expansion—the double garage was thoughtfully constructed to allow for a first-floor addition if desired.
Inside, the well-balanced layout is designed for both comfort and versatility. The ground floor features four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and a shower room, providing ample space for everyday living and entertaining....

Entrance Porch

Dining Hall

13' 6'' x 10' 11'' (4.11m x 3.32m)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

13' 8'' x 11' 11'' (4.16m x 3.63m)

Sitting Room

14' 2'' x 13' 6'' (4.31m x 4.11m)

Study

13' 11'' x 8' 10'' (4.24m x 2.69m)

Family/Garden Room

18' 4'' x 13' 4'' (5.58m x 4.06m)

Utility Room

7' 3'' x 6' 3'' (2.21m x 1.90m)

Ground Floor Shower Room

6' 3'' x 4' 7'' (1.90m x 1.40m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One

13' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.24m x 3.17m)

En-suite

8' 9'' x 3' 2'' (2.66m x 0.96m)

Bedroom Two

13' 1'' x 11' 3'' (3.98m x 3.43m)

Bedroom Three

13' 1'' x 8' 8'' (3.98m x 2.64m)

Family Bathroom

8' 4'' x 6' 0'' (2.54m x 1.83m)

Double Garage

22' 10'' x 21' 1'' (6.95m x 6.42m)

Workshop

15' 7'' x 9' 0'' (4.75m x 2.74m)

Store

6' 0'' x 4' 9'' (1.83m x 1.45m)

Outside

Set within generous gardens and grounds of just under ¼ acre, Ivy House offers a beautifully landscaped outdoor space designed for both relaxation and practicality. The gardens are predominantly laid to neat lawn, complemented by a greenhouse, a productive vegetable plot, and a spacious sun terrace, an ideal spot to enjoy the picturesque view of the 13th-century St. Peter's Church.
For parking and storage, the property benefits from a double attached garage with full-height loft space, designed and built to allow for future conversion (subject to planning permissions). A brick-paved driveway provides parking for up to three vehicles, while an additional single driveway with gated access offers parking for 1-2 more vehicles. A separate garage/garden store with power and lighting further enhances the practicality of the space.
A side access gate leads to the rear garden, where the 1,250-litre oil storage tank is discreetly positioned. The double garage is fitted with...

Services

Oil-fired central heating (new boiler installed in 2019) plus 1250 litre oil storage tank.
Mains water and electricity are connected, private drainage.

Maintained burglar alarm with integrated smoke alarm, CCTV and security lighting on each elevation Satellite dish wired to each TV aerial point through an internal relay box.