Bekesbourne Hill, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent

Beautifully refurbished, the Prince of Wales is a distinctive period residence and former public house with the Bekesbourne rail station on the doorstep, with direct lines to London Victoria. The property combines historic character with contemporary finishes, retaining features such as timber floorboards and vaulted ceilings.

A glazed entrance porch leads into a generous reception hall with timber flooring and an inset log-burner. A door from the hall opens into a bright sitting room with a fireplace; the room connects through to a substantial dining room. This dual-aspect space features expansive bi-fold doors opening onto the garden deck.

The adjoining kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, skylight, timber work surfaces and a central table-style island/breakfast bar and is complemented by a utility room and a contemporary cloakroom. A separate study provides a dedicated space for home working, with the option for this room to be utilised as a third bedroom.

The central first floor landing leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with a feature fireplace. Both bedrooms are served by a family bathroom featuring a free-standing polished roll-top bath, walk-in shower and marble-topped vanity unit. Ladder access from the principal bedroom leads to a fully boarded loft, providing additional storage.

Outside, a gravel driveway to the front provides parking for several vehicles.

The private rear gardens are arranged for both relaxation and outdoor entertaining, with a substantial timber sun deck adjoining the house. Gravel pathways lead through productive raised kitchen garden beds to expansive lawns.

An attractive vintage, Victorian summer house and a separate brick-built store provide further garden features, while established trees frame the grounds and views across the surrounding countryside

The Prince of Wales enjoys a charming and peaceful rural setting in Bekesbourne, surrounded by attractive Kent countryside yet within easy reach of the historic city of Canterbury. Local amenities are available in nearby Bridge and Littlebourne, while Canterbury itself provides a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. The area is particularly well served for education, with highly regarded independent and grammar schools (including King’s School Canterbury, Kent College, St Edmund’s School, and the Simon Langton Grammar Schools) all within convenient distance.

Bekesbourne station is very close and provides services to Canterbury and Dover, with Canterbury East only 1 stop (approximately 4 mins) and Canterbury West offering further rail connections, including High Speed services to London in under an hour. Alternatively, Ashford International is within 18 miles, offering services to London St Pancras from around 36 minutes. The A2 is readily accessible, providing routes towards Dover and links to the motorway network for travel to London and beyond. The area has good access to Continental Europe via Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover.