Acrise, Folkestone, Kent

Winterdown Farm is a very commutable house, via High Speed One Trains at Ashford or Folkestone. It offers a masterclass in combining period elegance with refined, contemporary sensibility. Framed by expansive picture windows and tall glazed doors, the home acts as a lens, drawing the undulating vistas of the scenic downland valley directly into its living spaces.

The heart of the home begins in a striking reception hall that immediately captures the scale of the surrounding landscape. To the front, two formal reception rooms offer sanctuary; a peaceful study—perfect for music or reflection—features bespoke craftsmanship, while the sitting room, with its ornate corniced ceilings and open hearth, is bathed in light via a southwest-facing bay window.

The sun-drenched 24ft orangery with glass roof and dual French doors seamlessly connects to the tranquil gardens. Adjacent, the open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with central island.

The first floor is defined by a dramatic galleried landing. The principal suite is a private retreat, boasting a southwest aspect and a generous dressing room. There are three further bedrooms, including a second dressing room and a secluded fourth bedroom tucked away on the second floor.

Seclusion is absolute. Accessed via a private single-track lane, the property is a hidden sanctuary. Beyond the house, the land caters to the equestrian enthusiast with a detached stable block, five stables, and tack room.

The grounds are made up of rolling lawns, vibrant border beds, and a charming woodland path, extending into fenced paddocks that invite the quiet rhythm of country life.

The property is situated within the peaceful rural hamlet of Acrise, set in the Kent Downs National Landscape and surrounded by open farmland and ancient woodland. The quintessential rural village of Elham is within easy reach and provides a good range of day to day amenities including the popular gastro pub The Kings Arms.

The coastal town of Folkestone lies approximately six miles to the south and offers a growing cultural and creative scene, and, together with the historic city of Canterbury, provides a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities. The area is particularly well served for independent education, including The King’s School and St Edmund’s School in Canterbury, alongside well regarded grammar schools such as the Simon Langton Grammar Schools and Barton Court Grammar School.

The M20 provides convenient road access to London, the Channel ports and the wider motorway network, while Folkestone West and Folkestone Central stations offer High Speed services to London St Pancras in under an hour. Ashford International provides further high speed services to London, and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton offers direct cross Channel services to mainland Europe.