• Chain Free +
• Stunning village location +
• Period family home full of history and character (approx. 2,350 sq ft) +
• Large cellar +
• Separate linked Cottage (over 1,000 sq ft) - on one level +
• Garage and barns (approx. 1,800 sq ft in total) +
• Large prize-winning gardens and additional paddock (approx. 4.7 acres in total) +
• Short drive to Canterbury, and Ashford - with regular fast trains into London (38 mins) and bus service to canterbury +
• Primary school in nearby Petham +
• Full high speed Fibre broadband +

A beautiful oasis of calm, full of character and period features - with spacious self-contained annexe, extensive flint barns and overlooking its own meadow - nestled in mature prize-winning gardens atop the North Downs, on the edge of the ancient village of Waltham.

For over 400 years, Walnut Tree Farm has proudly stood at the approach to Waltham, an ancient village with simple unspoilt 12th Century church, and originally called Temple Waltham due to its links with the Knights Templar. Set atop the North Downs - a designated "area of outstanding natural beauty" - the Grade II Listed house, self-contained cottage annexe and multiple flint barns cover just under an acre and enjoy a secluded spot with views of the spectacular rolling Kent countryside. The extensive prize-winning gardens and 3½ acre meadow teem with flora and fauna. There is a thriving community in the village, and walking and horse riding are popular in the surrounding forest downs and byways, with several stables available nearby.

Recognised as being of "special architectural and historic interest", this charming and characterful house boasts a wealth of period features, including extensive exposed timbers, an impressive inglenook fireplace, large cellar, second/back stairs and Kent peg-tiled roof. There are four double bedrooms (two en suite), a large dual-aspect lounge, dining room with its own feature fireplace, snug, country-style kitchen, and recently modernised accessible family bathroom. Outside there are two large south-west facing terraces - one adjoining the house with an original 200m deep well (covered by a robust metal grate), the other looking out over a walled formal garden area with a pergola, mature vine and topiary. A gated gravel driveway leads to a single garage and parking for at least five cars - all screened from the garden by beautifully manicured yew hedging. Included with the property is the triangular "Green" at the front, referred to in some parts as a "Godcake".

The flint cottage annexe was formerly a single storey barn and is connected to the house by the partly glazed "Link". It is arranged on a single, accessible level and features an impressive large high-ceilinged lounge, good sized dining kitchen, and two double bedrooms, both en suite and until recently was generating a good income from tenants.