Price changed to £1,650,000
March 4, 2025
Listed for £1,750,000
February 12, 2024
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The property benefits from a sizeable private wrap-around plot, with a large tarmac driveway leading up to the house and its integral garage, offering parking space for several cars.
The mature garden has year round display and is bordered by woodland which provides an enchanting bird song. Expanses of neatly manicured level lawn encircle the grounds, with plenty of tall established and specimen trees adding height, shade and privacy. Mature herbaceous borders, palms and ferns sit beside the house, whilst several sun terraces and an outdoor kitchen area provide plenty of opportunities for dining al fresco.
There is a generous brick-based greenhouse, attached potting shed and workshop, full-sized tennis court and summer house, pump room and an additional garage.
Merton House is situated in the highly desirable historic village of Chilham, in the valley of the River Stour. Chilham is designated an AONB, bounded on the north, south and west by the North Downs, it offers picturesque countryside pursuits. The 15th century market square in the heart of the village is home to two pubs, a village shop and a traditional tea room. There is also a Post Office, primary school, sports centre and church. Taittinger champagne house planted vines in Chilham in 2017, with further expansion plans to include a new winery and visitor centre.
The mainline station is just over half a mile from the property, offering Links to High Speed trains to London St Pancras (36 minutes from Ashford International) and the East Kent coast. Road connections are excellent, with the M20 and A2/M2 offering links to the major motorway networks.
The ancient cathedral city of Canterbury is close by with its wealth of cultural and leisure facilities including the Marlowe Theatre, 2 Curzon cinemas and a variety of restaurants, bars and independent shops. Notable schools in the vicinity include The King’s School, Kent College, St Edmund’s School and the grammar schools in Canterbury and Faversham.