Church Lane, Nackington, Kent

Designed by local architect Frank Lee Evans in the 1970s, Nackington Farmhouse is a distinctive family home. Bright open spaces finished in earth tones add warmth and a sense of calm, with captivating views over the charming grounds, surrounding fields and local parish church. Sitting in around 1.44 acres, the property also has a tennis court and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

The sociable ground floor living space comprises an expansive open-plan sitting and dining room, complemented by an attractive mix of handsome wood panelling and exposed brick that runs through much of the property; there is a striking curved feature fireplace and the space benefits from multiple leafy aspects through a variety of wide picture windows and doors to the garden. A part vaulted and well fitted home office is accessed from the sitting room and a conservatory to the rear has doors opening to the southerly terrace.

The space flows through a brick arch into the bright 22 ft kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with an AGA range and an array of wall and base units arranged around a central island with breakfast bar; there is a useful larder and ample room for a table. Adjacent is a utility room and a boot/cloakroom; a staircase from here leads down to the laundry and boiler rooms, which in turn link through to the integrated garage and a cinema room. These lower ground floor rooms can also be accessed from a staircase in the main entrance hall.

Sliding doors open to an inner courtyard adjoining the indoor pool, complete with sauna and shower room. This area can be accessed through a corridor off the kitchen which also leads to the impressive, vaulted family room, with doors to the west terrace. This space has a dedicated study area and a bathroom and could be utilised as a further bedroom suite.

Four generous bedrooms are arranged off the first floor landing, all with elevated country views. The principal suite has fitted wardrobes, a shower room, bath behind a floating wall and door opening to a balcony with impressive views. Three further bedrooms (one with balcony access) and a family shower room complete the accommodation.

A five-bar wooden gate opens to the long, gravelled driveway beside the historic church, flanked by edged lawns and mature trees, which lead up to the integrated garage and a large turning circle. From here is the greenhouse, vegetable patch and shed.

The sizeable rear terrace features a range of mixed brick and stone paving and decking, with an enviable south-westerly aspect. There is a decorative pond, a barbecue area and the outdoor pool and terrace.

A wealth of shrub and herbaceous borders surround the property, with a wrap-around level lawn interspersed with established trees, adjoining farm fields. The tennis court is enclosed with hedging.

The property is situated within a scenic setting on the fringes of the cathedral city of Canterbury, which provides a wealth of recreational, cultural and everyday amenities, including supermarkets, high street and independent shops, a theatre and a plethora of restaurants and public houses. Barton Wood and Blean Forest are ideal for walking and cycling, with the coastal setting of Whitstable in easy reach. There are excellent schools in both private and state sectors, including The King’s Schools, St Edmund’s School, Kent College and the Simon Langton grammar schools.

The M20 (Junction 11) and the dualled A2 junction at Bridge give access to the wider motorway network. The High Speed service to London St Pancras is available from Canterbury West (with journey times from under an hour). The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone and the Port of Dover provide links to the Continent.