Stone Street, Petham
Guide Price
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Added on 30/08/2026
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Characterful & beautifully presented, semi-detached converted granary set back from the road in the village of Petham
- Impressive living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, wood-burning stove & wide bi-fold doors to the garden
- Superb rear outlook across open countryside, creating a particularly attractive backdrop from both the house & garden
- Spacious fitted kitchen with extensive cabinetry, generous worktop space & separate utility room
- 4 bedrooms arranged across the 1st & 2nd floors, creating a flexible layout for families, guests or home working
- 2 bathrooms positioned across the upper floors, plus additional cloakroom
- Strong period character throughout with exposed beams, brickwork & details retained from the original granary conversion
- Private rear garden with paved seating area, lawn & beautiful uninterrupted views across open countryside
- Off-road parking for 2 cars to the front, with further potential to the side subject to the necessary permissions
- Set within the Kent Downs National Landscape with countryside walks & just a few miles south of Canterbury, combining village life with easy access to the city
Description
Property Description: Guide Price £550,000 - £600,000. Set back from the road in the sought after village of Petham, this semi-detached converted granary combines the character of its original building with a wonderfully rural setting. Arranged across three floors, the house is beautifully presented throughout and backs onto open countryside, with far-reaching views to the rear that form a backdrop to much of the home.
The approach immediately gives a sense of the property's setting, with off-road parking for two cars to the front and the distinctive dark weatherboarded elevations reflecting its agricultural origins. Step inside and there are further reminders of the building's past, with exposed brickwork and timbers appearing throughout the accommodation.
The ground floor is where the house really comes into its own. The kitchen is a substantial room in its own right, extending to over 17 feet and fitted with an extensive range of timber cabinetry, generous work surfaces and integrated appliances. A separate utility room keeps the practical side of everyday life tucked away.
From here, the accommodation opens into an impressive living and dining room, which is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the house. A vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and timber detailing give the room real character, while a wood-burning stove creates a natural focal point. It is the rear elevation, however, that makes the room particularly special. Full-width bi-fold doors open almost the entire room onto the terrace, creating an uninterrupted connection with the garden and the countryside beyond. Even with the doors closed, the large glazed opening frames the landscape, while in warmer weather the living space and terrace can function almost as one.
The first floor has two bedrooms alongside the first of the property's two bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. Continue to the second floor and there are two further bedrooms and another bathroom, creating a flexible arrangement spread across the upper floors. The bedrooms retain plenty of the granary's individual character, with exposed beams and varied ceiling lines, while the rear-facing principal bedroom has a particularly impressive outlook across the surrounding countryside.
Outside: The garden reinforces just how rural the setting feels the rear garden and is arranged to make the most of the setting. A paved terrace immediately behind the house provides space for outdoor seating and entertaining, with the lawn continuing beyond. The open landscape behind creates a wonderful sense of space, with far-reaching countryside views and very little to interrupt them.
The property is already comfortable and ready to move into, while still leaving scope for a future owner to put their own stamp on it. The vendors have also identified potential for further development to the side, together with additional parking or a car port, subject of course to the necessary planning permissions.
Location: The Granary is set back from the road in the sought-after village of Petham, approximately five miles south of Canterbury, surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Renowned for its picturesque setting and strong sense of community, Petham is home to the beautiful Grade I listed All Saints Church, a well-used village hall hosting a variety of community events and activities, and a well-regarded primary school. The surrounding countryside provides an exceptional setting for walking, cycling and horse riding, with numerous public footpaths and bridleways weaving through the nearby hills and woodland. Traditional country pubs, local farm shops and village amenities can be found in the surrounding area, while the neighbouring village of Chartham provides everyday conveniences together with a mainline railway station offering services to Canterbury and Ashford, where High Speed connections continue to London St Pancras. Canterbury, just over five miles away, provides an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded state, grammar and independent schools. Excellent road links via the A2 connect to the wider motorway network, while Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel and the Kent coastline are all within comfortable reach, making this an ideal location for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on connectivity.
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Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council . Kent County Council .
Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.
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Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptations for accessibility. There is off road pakring for 2 cars in front of the property.
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Rear garden
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Affordability
Monthly repayments£2,664
Property: £ 550,000
Deposit: £ 55,000
Interest rate: 5.02%
Term: 30 years
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