Stonehall, Lydden, Dover

This handsome detached five- to six-bedroom country home, complete with a flexible lower ground floor providing flexible living space, offers an exceptional blend of period charm, versatile living space, modern technology and breath-taking countryside views. Lovingly maintained and improved by the current owners over almost 40 years, it is a truly special property and represents excellent value for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle without compromising on convenience.

Believed to date back approximately 100 years, the house retains a wealth of character features, including exposed beams, while benefiting from thoughtful modern upgrades. The attractive white-painted exterior, classic diamond-pane windows and spacious gated driveway provide excellent kerb appeal, with parking for four to five vehicles.

From the entrance hall, French doors immediately draw the eye towards the large terrace and glass-fronted veranda, offering panoramic views across the rolling hills of the Lydden and Temple Ewell Nature Reserve, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The ground floor provides generous and flexible accommodation. The country-style kitchen features pine units, a range cooker and durable Amtico flooring, opening into the spacious dining area. A useful utility room provides access to the garden and garage, which has been converted into a practical workshop and storage area and benefits from a recently replaced roof.

The elegant sitting room is a welcoming space, featuring exposed beams, a multi-fuel burner and French doors opening onto the terrace. To the front of the property, what was formerly the fifth bedroom has been transformed into a beautifully fitted professional salon. With hot and cold water, drainage and plumbing already installed, this versatile room could continue as a home business, become an office or be converted back into a bedroom. The existing plumbing also offers exciting potential for a future en-suite to the principal bedroom above, subject to the necessary permissions.

A large family bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath completes the ground floor. Upstairs are four further double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, elegant French doors and a Juliette balcony overlooking the landscaped gardens and countryside. The luxury first-floor bathroom includes a bath, separate shower and built-in waterproof television.

The lower-ground floor is accessed independently via the carport and private courtyard. It comprises an open-plan living area, fitted kitchen, and a private bathroom, making it ideal for home working or a guest suite.

The property has also been enhanced with solar panels and battery storage, rainwater harvesting, upgraded fibre broadband and recently serviced independent heating systems serving the main house and lower ground floor.

Outside, the beautifully established rear garden backs directly onto the nature reserve. Created over many years, it features lawn, winding paths, mature shrubs, trees, palms and raised vegetable planters with winter-use covers. A fully powered timber summerhouse provides a peaceful retreat.

The village itself is situated close to the A2, near Dover. There are regular buses to both Canterbury and Dover providing access to an array of schools and colleges. For London commuters, Dover priory station provides the High speed service to St Pancras in under an hour. The village also benefits from the homely Lydden Bell pub which has a great restaurant and plenty of entertainment particularly in summer in the spacious beer garden. A well regarded primary school, doctors surgery and village hall provide essential amenities to this superbly located village.



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