Kilndown Place, Stelling Minnis, CT4

The perfect first step on the ladder with 60% shared ownership offered by Mote housing and avaliable with no onward chain.

This two-bedroom home is so much more than meets the eye. Now, we know estate agents will always tell you that, so why should you believe us? Well, let's take you through it step by step.

Firstly, this is a rather exclusive cul-de-sac, set just off Stone Street in Stelling Minnis. From here, you have easy access to Canterbury, Folkestone and Ashford, which offers a high-speed rail service into London.

Convenience-wise, the access and transport links are great. But living in the middle of the countryside can sometimes feel a little isolating, can't it? Well, not here. You can walk to the local shop, or to Knowler farm to grab a coffee, or enjoy pizza night with live music - or the gym. You can pop into the pub and even hold your child's hand on the walk to school in the morning. No need to defrost the car in the winter months. It's hat, scarf, gloves, wellies and off you go!

Location is important, but we do spend most of our time indoors, so let's talk about the house.

From the front, you'll notice the garage to the left and the parking. And there's more than you might expect. You can comfortably fit three cars on the driveway, potentially more if you park carefully, and there's plenty of additional parking along the road.

Stepping inside, the entrance hall is a good size and provides access to all the rooms. It might seem like a small thing, but having separately accessed rooms, rather than having to walk through the lounge to get to the kitchen, makes a real difference. It just makes the whole layout feel that much more sensible.

There's a cloakroom, a well-equipped kitchen with plenty of storage and worktop space, and a lounge diner which genuinely lives up to its billing. You can comfortably fit a sofa and two chairs, a coffee table and a six-seater dining table in here. There's even a sizeable understairs storage cupboard, which is perfect for hiding away all those bits and pieces when people turn up unexpectedly!

The French doors, complete with side panels, have been fitted with plantation shutters, adding a little privacy and elegance to the room.

Upstairs, you'll find both bedrooms and the family bathroom. All, like the rest of the house, are generous in size and proportion and presented to an excellent standard. No poky second bedroom, no cramped bathroom, just space to stretch out and relax. You could even put a sofa at the end of the bed in the main bedroom if you felt the need. It's that big!

The main bedroom also benefits from the outlook to the rear. The uninterrupted vista across the countryside is a pleasure to wake up to, and you can only imagine how lovely it must look as the seasons change. One thing's for sure, you'll never get bored of looking out across it.

Outside, the rear garden is very much in keeping with the proportions of the house. In fact, if you took the time to look out of the upstairs window, you'd see that compared with the others in the row, it's huge. And with space comes versatility.

There's already a private patio area that's crying out for a hot tub, alongside a separate patio built for entertaining and al fresco dining. What's more, it's positioned right at the back of the garden, putting you in the perfect spot to soak up every last drop of sunshine during the warmer months. Not a bad place to spend a summer evening!

The garden also benefits from an outbuilding with its own separate power supply and running water. It's currently used as a dog grooming parlour, but could easily accommodate a number of other occupations, hobbies or perhaps even become a home office.

We said at the start that location is important, and it is, but it's always about finding the right balance for you. The great thing about this spot is that you can access everything either by car or on foot. And part of the joy of living in the countryside is getting out and enjoying the surroundings, whether that's with the dog, the children or simply enjoying a little peace and quiet on your own.

The "Minnises", as they're known, are elevated areas of countryside, so not only do you get the pleasure of being surrounded by nature, but the views can be spectacular too. We all know the benefits of spending time outdoors, and the more time you spend away from towns and cities, the more you'll appreciate it.

Finally, we have to mention the community.

Part of the countryside lifestyle is the way people pull together, and on a development such as this, that's still very much the case. You'll be warmly welcomed, people will ask your name and you’re sure to find Christmas cards coming through the door from the neighbours.

People care here. People help out, and people look out for one another.

It's a little bit of modern living with the gift of tradition, all wrapped up in shiny (almost) new paper.

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