6 bed detached house for sale

Sandwich Road, Eastry, Kent CT13

Positioned in the heart of the village, The White House is a stunning Grade II Listed home that combines Georgian and Victorian charm to create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The current owners have greatly improved the property, updating it with a beautiful modern kitchen, high-end bathrooms, and gorgeous wooden floors, and the addition of a self-contained annexe, ensuring the home is as functional as it is elegant.

The entrance, framed by a handsome Georgian façade, opens into a long reception hall that links the two architectural styles and provides access to the home's versatile reception rooms. In the Victorian wing, the formal drawing room features high ceilings, large sash windows, and a wood-burning stove, with glazed doors leading to a conservatory overlooking the gardens. The older part of the house includes a spacious study and a cozy sitting room.

At the heart of the home is the expansive kitchen, which occupies the full depth of the house to create a wonderful family gathering space. Complete with a cozy Aga, handmade painted units, and a central island, and room for a large dining table. The convenience of the home is completed by a vast lower ground floor, offering all the practical essentials including a laundry, boot rooms, and wine cellars."
The first floor is defined by elegance, featuring beautiful oak herringbone floors with four bedrooms, two of which are currently used as bespoke dressing rooms.
The principal bedroom, positioned at the front of the house mirrors the Victorian proportions of the drawing room below and views of the garden and swimming pool.

The Stable
This superb self-contained cottage was created by the current owners and finished to the same exacting standards as the principal house. It offers a lovely reception room, a separate kitchen with painted wooden units, an entrance lobby, and a cloakroom. The bedrooms feature characterful vaulted ceilings with exposed beams; the accommodation is completed by a separate bathroom and an en suite shower room to the principal bedroom.

The property's standout feature is its stunning swimming pool, set within a beautifully landscaped and sheltered area perfect for entertaining.

This complements the wider gardens, which feature elegant topiary, hedging, and a front terrace with views across a mature, tree-lined lawn.

Access to the grounds is provided by a sweeping driveway that leads to parking in front of the house and a separate entrance by The Stable.

The White House is situated in the vibrant village of Eastry, a short distance from the historic town of Sandwich. The well-served setting offers a wide array of amenities, including a local store, Post Office, butchers, bakers, pharmacy, public house and church, as well as a range of eateries.

Sandwich is home to a further selection of shopping and cultural attractions, whilst an extensive array of facilities can be found in Canterbury, including excellent educational options. The Kent coast and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve are also close by, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding countryside with wonderful walking and cycling routes. There are numerous well-regarded golf courses in the local areas, including Royal St George’s.

Sandwich mainline railway station has fast and frequent connections to London, and the A2 links to the M2 motorway and further afield, with the area also benefitting from good access to the Continent.