Pilgrims Way, Charing, Kent

The property is a minimalist haven, with clean lines, thoughtful design, and spacious contemporary accommodation throughout. Built on an H-plan, the four bedrooms are to one side of the house and a fabulous open-plan kitchen dining and sitting area to the other side, enjoying far-reaching rural views.

Set amongst a serene and picturesque rural landscape, 1 Palace View takes its name from the charming view toward The Archbishop’s Palace in Charing village. The property has been designed to take full advantage of the setting with large picture windows/sliding doors taking in the idyllic views, and with the use of natural materials such as larch cladding and zinc roofing. The accommodation is arranged across a single, light-filled floor with eco benefits including solar panels, battery storage, infrared heating, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), smart hot water tank and rainwater harvesting.

The central reception hall gives access to the living space to the right and the bedroom accommodation on the left. The hall also includes a cloakroom and a door to bedroom 4, currently used as a home office but could equally serve as a snug.

The main reception space provides stylish, generous open-plan living, incorporating the kitchen, dining and sitting areas, including a rako home lighting control system. The well-appointed kitchen includes a central island with a ventilating induction Bora hob, full-height wall units with inset Siemens appliances, and a range of base units positioned beneath a picture window and sliding doors leading to the deck. Adjacent to the kitchen is a traditional U-shaped pantry, along with a utility room that has a door to the outside. The sitting area features a wood panelled media wall incorporating a contemporary fireplace and concealed audio-visual storage cabinet, with sliding doors that open to the deck. Between the kitchen and sitting area lies the dining space, complete with a deep window seat that beautifully frames the view.

The bedroom wing includes a generously sized principal bedroom with a dressing area, sliding doors to the garden, and an en suite shower room. There are three additional double bedrooms (two with built-in storage), with one also benefiting from an en suite shower room and another with double doors opening to a sheltered private deck. There is a family bathroom with twin showers and bath.

1 Palace View is approached via a private lane from Pilgrims Way, leading into the generous parking and turning area for the property, with a Tesla charger to the outside of the building and garage with mezzanine storage above.

The property benefits from fields to one side and stunning, far-reaching views from the main rooms and from the large deck that runs the full length of the house. Adjacent to the deck is the garden store and outdoor kitchen and bar, with space for a barbecue and a pizza oven, perfect for al fresco entertaining.

A wildlife meadow has been created, beyond the lawns, with mown paths meandering through, and leading to a large paddock with a vehicular right of way.

Agent’s note: the land will be subject to an overage clause. Please speak to the agent for further details.

The charming village of Charing is popular for its traditional village facilities and benefits from a broad variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, churches, a private health and fitness club, primary school and a doctors’ surgery. Nearby, Canterbury, Maidstone and Ashford all offer extensive shopping, cultural and leisure amenities and a choice of well-regarded schools in both private and state sectors, including grammar schools.

Transport links are excellent: the M20 gives access to major regional centres and the motorway network and Charing station provides regular mainline services to London Victoria (from 90 minutes), and Ashford International station, the latter providing a High Speed link to London St Pancras (from 36 minutes). The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.