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
Map Location
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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- 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
65 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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