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Guide Price£1,750,000

The Street, Denton

Land size
12 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Exceptional Grade II Listed country home set within approximately 12 acres of gardens, paddocks & equestrian land
  • Flexible & versatile accommodation spanning 6,500 sq. ft. including outbuildings
  • Option to purchase an additional 8 acres of land, subject to negotiation
  • Versatile layout that could remain as 2 living spaces or be reconfigured into 1 substantial family home, subject to requirements
  • Extensive accommodation with 2 kitchens, 2 staircases, 5 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms & up to 8 bedrooms across the main house
  • Large principal rooms with exposed beams, fireplaces & period detailing reflecting the character of the original property
  • Wide range of outbuildings including workshops, stables, stores, tractor shed, summer house & powered workspace
  • Generous off-road parking for multiple vehicles alongside extensive space for horseboxes, trailers & equestrian equipment
  • Rural setting in Denton between Canterbury & Folkestone, combining countryside surroundings with access to schools, amenities & transport links
  • Excellent access to the A2, M20 & High Speed rail services from Canterbury or Folkestone

Description

Property Description: Guide Price £1,750,000 - £2,000,000. Set within approximately 12 acres of gardens, paddocks and established grounds, The Old Rectory is an exceptional Grade II Listed country residence that combines period character with remarkable versatility. Currently arranged as two independent homes beneath one roof, the property provides an increasingly rare opportunity for multigenerational living, equestrian buyers, home business operators or those seeking a substantial country residence with income potential, subject to any necessary permissions.

Approached via a sweeping driveway, the house immediately creates an impressive first impression, framed by mature trees and surrounded by open countryside. The grounds extend far beyond the formal gardens to include grazing paddocks, equestrian facilities and a collection of useful outbuildings, creating a property that is equally suited to family life and rural pursuits.

The accommodation extends to more than 6,500 square feet, including the outbuildings, and has evolved over time into two self-contained living spaces whilst retaining the option for a future owner to reconfigure the layout to suit their own requirements. Two kitchens, two staircases, five reception rooms, eight bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms provide exceptional flexibility, whether accommodating an extended family, creating independent guest accommodation or providing dedicated work-from-home space.

The principal reception rooms are generous in scale and full of period character, with exposed timbers, fireplaces and views across the surrounding grounds. Multiple living areas allow family members to spread out comfortably, while the kitchens and dining spaces provide practical everyday living for large households or dual occupancy.

The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with eight bedrooms arranged across the upper floors, complemented by dressing areas and several bath and shower rooms. The adaptable layout allows rooms to be repurposed as studies, hobby rooms or guest suites depending on individual requirements.

Outside: Externally the property becomes particularly distinctive. The house sits within approximately 12 acres, incorporating gardens, paddocks and established equestrian facilities including stables and a sand school, together with a shepherd’s hut positioned towards the top of the land.

The property also has an extensive collection of detached outbuildings, including a tractor shed, a workshop, a garage, storage areas and a summer house. One of the powered outbuildings is currently used by the vendor as a business workspace.

The scale of the land gives the property strong appeal for buyers with horses, while the range of buildings also creates room for machinery, tack, feed, vehicles and general storage. There is also off-road parking for multiple cars. There is also the option to purchase an additional 8 acres of land, subject to negotiation.

The surrounding countryside creates an attractive backdrop to the house, with open views across the adjoining land and a sense of separation from neighbouring properties. Denton sits between Canterbury and Folkestone, making the setting particularly appealing for those wanting a rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of both. The combination of substantial accommodation, approximately 12 acres and established equestrian infrastructure makes The Old Rectory a rare proposition.

Location: The Old Rectory is situated in the village of Denton, a small and highly regarded village nestled within the beautiful North Downs countryside between Canterbury and Folkestone. Surrounded by rolling farmland, ancient woodland and an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways, the area is particularly popular with walkers, riders and those seeking a rural lifestyle.

Nearby Wingham, Barham and Elham provide a range of everyday amenities including village shops, pubs, cafés and primary schools, while the Cathedral City of Canterbury is approximately 8 miles away, offering an extensive selection of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and highly regarded grammar, state and independent schools.

The area is exceptionally well connected, with the A2 providing direct access towards Canterbury, Dover and the M2, while the nearby M20 links to Ashford, Maidstone and London. High Speed rail services from both Canterbury West and Folkestone West reach London St Pancras in around an hour, making the property well suited to commuters seeking a country home.

The surrounding countryside forms part of the spectacular Kent Downs National Landscape, renowned for its rolling hills, picturesque villages and excellent riding and walking routes, while the Channel Tunnel, Port of Dover and Kent coastline are all easily accessible.

Directions: SatNav = CT4 6QZ / What3Words = tributes.revised.filed

Council Tax: 2 council tax bands - G and A (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Dover District Council . Kent County Council .

Services: Oil fired heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

Identity verification: Please note, Sandersons UK are obligated by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc.VAT per property and accepted offer. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information form is completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both parties respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Disclaimer: Please note the image with the boundary line is for indicative purposes only and will be need to be confirmed via Land Registry during the conveyancing process.

Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptations for accessibility. There is driveway parking for multiple vehicles in front of the property and a single garage. There is a public right of way across one of the fields.

                   

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 190 Homes with Land listings in South East England (10+ acres).

This Property£145,833 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £92,366 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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

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Parking
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Garden
Rear 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

13 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Selsted Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Barham Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Elham Church of England Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lydden Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Dover Christ Church Academy6.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Folkestone Academy6.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    936
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,116
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Turner Free School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    997
    Type
    Free schools
  • Dover Grammar School for Boys6.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    960
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys

* 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 Shepherdswell, Shepherds Well2.7 miles
Co-op Aylesham, Aylesham3.4 miles
Tesco Hawkinge Express, Hawkinge4.6 miles

GP surgery

Hawkinge And Elham3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Boots3.4 miles

Hospital

The Bmi Chaucer Hospital6.6 miles

Green space

Playing Field911 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Shepherds Well Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Jackdaw16 metres

Typical drive times

Dover15 min · 10 miles
Fordwich16 min · 11 miles
Folkestone14 min · 8 miles
Canterbury (city)14 min · 9 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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