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Guide Price£950,000

The Street, West Hougham, Dover

Land size
1.8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Exceptional Grade II listed Georgian country house set within approximately 1.8 acres of private and mature landscaped grounds.
  • Elegant period accommodation featuring high ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces and beautifully proportioned reception rooms.
  • Four double bedrooms including principal rooms with sash windows, fitted storage and en-suite/WC facilities.
  • Substantial cellar and extensive roof void offering significant storage or potential for further development (STPP).
  • Extensive range of traditional outbuildings including barn, stables and storage buildings with conversion potential (STPP).
  • Chain-free sale in the peaceful rural West Hougham setting within easy reach of Dover and Canterbury.
  • OPEN HOUSE: Friday 29th May 2026 (Strictly by appointment only)

Description

Situated on The Street in the rural village of West Hougham, this exceptional Grade II listed Georgian country house is a rare and significant offering, set within approximately 1.8 acres of private and beautifully landscaped grounds. The property has been carefully maintained while retaining a wealth of original features, including high ceilings, sash-windows, and elegant reception spaces. Offered to the market chain-free, with extensive accommodation, outbuildings (barn & stables), and significant further potential.

The ground floor is arranged around a grand central entrance hall, which sets the tone for the scale and character found throughout the home. To the front of the property are two impressive principal reception rooms, comprising a drawing room and a formal dining room, both featuring bay windows and focal fireplaces, creating refined spaces ideal for entertaining. A further family living room provides a more relaxed setting and enjoys a dual-aspect outlook with access through to a rear garden room, connecting the principal living spaces with the garden beyond. The kitchen is positioned to the rear and is fitted with units, ample work surfaces and storage, complemented by a walk-in larder. A rear glass porch provides a practical utility area, while a downstairs WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, a central landing provides access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The two principal front-facing bedrooms both feature attractive bay windows overlooking the private grounds, along with fitted storage and access to individual WC facilities with wash hand basins. To the rear of the property are two further double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a private en-suite bathroom. A separate family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation. In addition, the property offers a substantial cellar comprising three individual rooms with lighting and power, as well as a large roof void accessed via a fixed staircase from the en-suite bedroom, offering significant storage or conversion potential (subject to the necessary consents).

Externally, the property is set within approximately 1.8 acres of mature and well-maintained grounds, featuring extensive lawns, established tree lines, hedging, flower beds and carefully considered landscaping throughout. The gardens include a walled section, a productive allotment area, and a ground-level pond set beneath a mature willow tree, creating a particularly picturesque setting. A swimming pool is also located within a walled and hedge-enclosed area to the side of the property, currently requiring refurbishment but offering excellent potential for reinstatement.

A substantial in-and-out driveway provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a range of traditional outbuildings, including a brick and flint barn with large doors suitable for vehicle access, storage or potential conversion (subject to consents). A further set of brick and flint stables offers scope for equestrian use or alternative storage, while an additional tin barn provides further practical outbuilding space. To the rear of the grounds is a fenced paddock area with direct access from the main gardens, well suited to equestrian or lifestyle use.

Situation - West Hougham is a small and peaceful rural village situated within easy reach of Dover and the surrounding East Kent countryside. The area is characterised by open farmland, rolling landscapes and a strong sense of rural seclusion, while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Dover, with its mainline transport links, shopping facilities and seafront amenities. The historic cathedral city of Canterbury is also within comfortable driving distance, offering a wider range of cultural, educational and commercial facilities. This combination of countryside living and accessibility makes the location particularly desirable for those seeking space, privacy and heritage in a well-connected setting.

Lower Ground Floor -

Cellar - Room 1 - 4.34 x 4.56 (14'2" x 14'11") -

Cellar - Room 2 - 3.85 x 4.34 (12'7" x 14'2") -

Cellar - Room 3 - 2.32 x 4.34 (7'7" x 14'2" ) -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway -

Dining Room - 3.99 x 5.56 (13'1" x 18'2") -

Drawing Room - 4.69 x 5.14 (15'4" x 16'10") -

Kitchen - 5.03 x 5.25 (16'6" x 17'2") -

Pantry -

Greenhouse - 1.92 x 3.71 (6'3" x 12'2") -

Living Room - 3.99 x 5.73 (13'1" x 18'9") -

Conservatory - 3.14 x 3.20 (10'3" x 10'5") -

First Floor -

Bedroom 1 - 4.46 x 4.67 (14'7" x 15'3") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.92 x 4.64 (12'10" x 15'2") -

Wc -

Bedroom 3 - 4.76 x 5.46 (15'7" x 17'10") -

En-Suite Bathroom -

Bedroom 4 - 2.83 x 5.51 (9'3" x 18'0") -

Jack & Jill Bathroom -

Main Bathroom -

External -

Stone Barn - 6.10 x 13.28 (20'0" x 43'6") -

Tin Barn - 6.46 x 9.85 (21'2" x 32'3") -

Stables - 3.61 x 13.58 (11'10" x 44'6") -

Ground-Level Swimming Pool -

Agents Notes - This property is Grade II Listed. List entry no. 1363384.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£527,778 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £303,406 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Capel-le-Ferne Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    170
    Type
    Community school
  • Aycliffe Community Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Community school
  • St Martin's School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    183
    Type
    Academy converter
  • River Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    384
    Type
    Community school
  • White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    277
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Astor Secondary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    732
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dover Grammar School for Boys2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    960
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • Dover Grammar School for Girls3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    847
    Type
    Community school
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Edmund's Catholic School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    644
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Folkestone Academy3.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    936
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Maxton - Folkestone Road, Dover2.3 miles
Co-op River, Dover2.6 miles
Co-op Dover Crabble Hill, Dover2.9 miles

GP surgery

White Cliffs Medical Centre2.9 miles

Pharmacy

River Pharmacy2.5 miles

Hospital

Royal Victoria Hospital3.6 miles

Green space

Playing Field270 metres

Walking trail

North Downs Way1 mile

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Kearsney Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hougham Court Lane0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Deal21 min · 13 miles
Dover7 min · 4.2 miles
Hythe15 min · 9.7 miles
Folkestone9 min · 4.6 miles
Canterbury (city)21 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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