Hay Lane, Ham, Deal, Kent, CT14

Introducing Holly Croft, an extremely well-presented family home situated in an enchanting position. The house was built in 1995 using reclaimed barn materials to create a home worthy of the exclusive setting and in keeping with the local vernacular style. Bordering three sides of the plot is a lake and stream, with natural meadows allowing nature to thrive, together with well-maintained and planted lawn and meadow areas. There is a large traditional oak framed barn incorporating a carport/garage and separate garage/workshop with studio over, as well as numerous useful outbuildings. Two charming coastal towns are within easy reach; Deal - a former winner of the Daily Telegraph’s “High Street of the Year” – and the medieval town of Sandwich.

Holly Croft is the only property located in the Ham Fen nature reserve, which is a beautiful area of ancient natural fenland run by the Kent Wildlife Trust; totalling 100 acres, it is one of the last surviving fen habitats in Kent.

The front door opens to a spacious reception hall. To the left, the dining room with bay window offers an atmospheric space for dining and entertaining. Solid oak glazed doors open to the relaxed dual aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace and inset wood-burning stove. The adjacent triple aspect oak framed garden room is an ideal spot to watch the wildlife.

The farmhouse style kitchen has solid wood units with quartz work surfaces, a butler’s sink and natural gas Aga; there is ample space for a large table. Double doors from both the kitchen and garden room open to the large oak boarded decked area that wraps around the south and west aspects of the house, with a sunken hot tub and a wisteria covered area ideal for alfresco dining. A utility/boot room (also with stable door to decked area), a larder and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the generous principal bedroom has a small balcony overlooking the garden and en-suite with a free standing copper bath and sink. Two further bedrooms share charming views over the gardens and surrounding nature reserve. There is a beamed family bathroom. The second floor has two further bedrooms (one used as a dressing room) and a shower room.

Ham is a small hamlet close to Worth village, located between Deal and Sandwich, both providing a variety of independent shops, restaurants, and pubs and as well as supermarkets and leisure facilities. Dover and Folkestone are within easy reach, while the A2 is also easily accessible.

Stations in Sandwich and Deal provide direct High Speed train services to London St Pancras and Ashford International, with local connections to Charing Cross, Margate, Ramsgate, Sandwich and Canterbury. The area has good access to the Continent.

Holly Croft is approached over a gravelled driveway via secure electric gates, with a generous parking and turning area and two large outbuildings. The double garage has a first floor studio with shower room, which could provide potential for Air BnB, a home office or annexe accommodation. The traditional oak framed barn has been constructed so that it can be converted, and provides outstanding potential to create a larger annexe or workspace, subject to any necessary consents.

Mature fenced and hedge-lined boundaries provide high levels of privacy, with a fascinating variety of trees and plants adding colour and interest throughout the year. The river and lake border the south and west boundaries, frequented by wild mammals and a variety of insects and birds, and are approached via a beautiful wild meadow with cut paths interspersed. A paddock with orchard is located to the north. There are a variety of useful outbuildings including a stable and chicken run for keeping animals, a vegetable plot and storage. A more formal lawn sits to the rear and sides of the house. The total area enjoys approximately 3.25 acres.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a property set in the most idyllic of locations and viewing is essential with this property needing to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please note that under ‘Section 21’ of the Estate Agency Act, Miles & Barr declare an interest in this property.

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Location Summary
Deal is a town situated in Kent, which lies on the English Channel, eight miles north-east of Dover and eight miles south of Ramsgate. This former fishing and mining town became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278 and grew into the busiest port in England. In 1968, “Middle Street” was the first Conservation Area in Kent, its quaint streets and houses a reminder of its history along with many ancient buildings and monuments including, most notably, Deal and Walmer Castles . Today it is a seaside resort with its award-winning High Street, high-speed train Links to St Pancras and independent shops. An array of cafes and pubs sit along the picturesque seafront that is home to a sweeping pier.