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Cobbs Hill, Old Wives Lees, Canterbury, Kent, CT4

Land size
1.55 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached annexe provides flexible ancillary accommodation and excellent income-generating potential.
  • Charming period cottage thoughtfully extended to create an impressive blend of character features and contemporary living.
  • Set within beautifully landscaped and secluded gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.55 acres.
  • Exceptional garden room with extensive glazing, contemporary wood-burning stove and underfloor heating, creating a seamless connection with the gardens.
  • Recently constructed bespoke kitchen featuring a central island, curved work surfaces and full-height glazing overlooking the grounds.
  • Principal bedroom suite enjoys fitted wardrobes, underfloor heating and direct access to the terrace and gardens.
  • Additional features include a recently constructed triple-bay cart barn, solar array with battery storage, and extensive parking.
  • Delightfully positioned on the edge of Old Wives Lees adjoining the Kent Downs National Landscape, approximately one mile from Chilham village and railway station, with excellent (truncated)

Description

I am especially drawn to the wonderful sense of seclusion within the gardens and the garage being tucked discreetly away from view. -- Greg Wood, Director

#TheGardenOfEngland

Nestled within beautifully landscaped and secluded gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.55 acres, Vine Cottage is a truly special home where period charm blends seamlessly with striking contemporary additions.

Further enhancing its appeal is a detached annexe offering excellent income-generating potential, a triple-bay cart barn, and solar array with battery storage.

Located within approximately one mile of a Chilham village and train station, providing convenient access for commuters.

The original cottage has been thoughtfully enhanced by modern extensions, resulting in an impressive fusion of character and contemporary style. At the heart of the home is a welcoming dining room with original mullioned windows overlooking the stunning garden room beyond. This exceptional reception space is flooded with natural light through expansive glazing and sliding doors, creating a seamless connection with the gardens. A contemporary wood-burning stove, set against a quartz feature wall, provides an attractive focal point, while limestone flooring with underfloor heating ensures year-round comfort.
The principal bedroom, located within the extension, mirrors the generous proportions of the garden room and benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes, underfloor heating and sliding doors opening directly onto the terrace and gardens.
The recently constructed kitchen is a magnificent addition, featuring bespoke cabinetry, curved work surfaces, a central island and impressive full-height glazing framing delightful garden views. There is ample space for informal dining, while the adjoining contemporary bathroom is luxuriously appointed with a large walk-in shower. Two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation.
Separate from the main house, the detached annexe offers excellent ancillary accommodation and income potential. It comprises an open-plan kitchen and reception room, bedroom and shower room, with bifold doors opening onto a gravelled terrace.
To the front is a driveway that keads to the house and up the slope towards the recently constructed triple cart barn, comprising two open bays and one enclosed storage bay. To the rear of the house, a raised terrace overlooks attractive gardens centred around a pond, with a limestone-paved seating area providing an idyllic setting for outdoor dining. Beyond, the grounds rise gently to an upper lawn interspersed with mature and fruit trees, including cherry, peach and plum.
Situation
Vine Cottage occupies a delightful edge-of-village position adjoining the Kent Downs National Landscape and enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The charming hamlet of Old Wives Lees lies on the historic Pilgrims' Way, with local amenities available in nearby Chilham and Chartham. The Cathedral City of Canterbury offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.
Excellent transport links include access to the M2 at Junction 7, together with rail services from Chilham, Faversham and Selling. High Speed services to London St Pancras are available from Canterbury West and Ashford International.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains drainage, water and power.
Heating – Gas fired central heating
Council Tax Band: E
Annexe Council Tax Band - A
Flood Risk* - Very Low
Broadband* – Yes, Superfast available
Mobile Signal Coverage* – Yes (OfCom)
*Data from ‘Sprift’ via On The Market.

Our Ref: AVS260083

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-06-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,937 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£564,516 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £307,144 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
70 C
98 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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

65 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Chartham Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    380
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Selling Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Methodist
  • Sheldwich Primary School4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    246
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Canterbury Academy4.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,984
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wye School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    557
    Type
    Free schools
  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,226
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • The Abbey School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,061
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Archbishop's School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    770
    Type
    Foundation school
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Spar - Harbledown, Upper Harbledown3 miles
Morrisons Thanington Canterbury, Canterbury4.2 miles
Iceland Thanington Canterbury, Canterbury4.4 miles

GP surgery

Old School Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Morrisons Pharmacy4.2 miles

Hospital

The Bmi Chaucer Hospital5.1 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden242 metres

Walking trail

North Downs Way249 metres

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

Chilham Rail Station943 metres

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall358 metres

Typical drive times

Ashford18 min · 9.6 miles
Faversham12 min · 6.6 miles
Whitstable16 min · 11 miles
Canterbury (city)13 min · 6.7 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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