Beautiful Historical Home with Modern Amenities

A beautiful rural property, in a stunning, tranquil location, steeped in history in beautiful Meopham Village. Our 4 bedroomed historical house with modern amenities offers the chance to escape from the city; enjoy the beautiful space, local country pubs, walks and quiet location to relax and unwind. Local train links or from closeby Ebbsfleet offers quick travel into London and to local historical cities or to the coast. The space This tastefully restored, historical property is located in a conservation area, on the site where a Saxon King once lived, there are many reminders of the local history in this beautiful and tranquil setting. Located at the end of a private drive, the property boasts beautiful views onto its historical 1.75 acre gardens, whilst having many modern amenities including a large kitchen diner, a great place for entertaining, plus two spacious reception rooms and plenty of space within the property. The large dining table offers a great space to gather and enjoy food together, the kitchen is usually stocked with various ingredients and the wine fridge offers an honesty box for use of its contents! Downstairs consists of a hallway into a large family area, that has a large dining room table with plenty of comfy seating, leading into the kitchen area and out to the stunning garden. A large traditional, lounge area, with spacious sofas, a TV and original open fireplace, offers more space to relax and enjoy. Four good sized double bedded rooms; one can be made up as two singles, allows for a family or a couple of families to gather and enjoy it's tranquil location to unwind, relax and to explore the local area. Some bed configurations may be adapted to offer two singles in bedrooms, if required, please ask for more information. If there is a ninth guest this can be accommodated on a mattress or Z bed. Bathrooms A large traditionally restored family bathroom includes toilet bath and shower. Two of the king rooms have en suites which include electric showers and macerator toilets, these require some consideration with waste materials as not plumbed directly into mains drainage. There is a cloakroom toilet and basin downstairs. The garden is a beautiful place to sit and read and relax with 200 year old redwoods and stunning rhododendrons a whole host of wildlife rabbits and pheasants strolling by and sometimes sheep and livestock reside in the adjacent field. There are a few outdoor seating options with a large patio outside of the bi folds, the bistro area out the front, plus another smaller tables and chairs. Plenty of space to gather together and also to escape to a quiet spot too. The house has Spotify and Netflix although we at all times ask that our neighbours are fully considered with music noise levels, due to the tranquil setting. The house had been tastefully restored with many modern additions whilst keeping its original charm and character. The property due to its history has some quirky traits.... and it is part of an old court, the property shown and listed is completely separate to the others in the court, you will have full use of the property, there are a couple of locked cupboards and a small locked office/ store room in the house. There is cabin at the back of the garden that may also be booked at the time of booking (Please message for the link to the whole property) and sleeps three people. Double and single. The owners will check you in for your stay to explain and answer any questions, they reside locally and will be on hand by phone if required. If your stay is longer they will drop by at pre advised times to feed the penned chickens and collect the eggs. (Unless of course you wish to!) and water the plants. Within 5 mins walk from the property are the 'local shops" which include a great independent coffee shop that serves fab lunches, plus an indian restaurant, fish and chip shop and takeaways, a hairdresser, barbers, a local convenience store and express supermarket. An inexpensive but great restaurant is another 5 minute walk past the shops and local pubs serving local fare are also located within 5, 10, 15 mins walk, including a pub that on weekends accessed by a 20 minute walk over a local park serves a great Thai meal. Within walkable distance the village boasts a cricket green, with two great pubs serving good food, three very local large country parks, one with a visitor centre and all with cafes, many beautiful countryside walks including local orchards and vineyards and some great pubs and restaurants add to to the charm of this location. The cyclopark is less than a 10 minute drive and Blue Water shopping centre with its huge array of shops, cinemas and restaurants is just a 20 minute drive. The coast is less than an hours drive or accessible via the local train station and offers a selection of quiet beaches; Minster or Sheerness The more quirky and vibrant seaside town Whitstable is 45 min drive with many art galleries, pubs and restaurants plus a market and fisherman's village with local crafts on sale. Local cities Rochester and Canterbury, both cathedral towns have plenty to explore and see and do, again easily accessible by the road networks or the local direct train links. Central London is just 35 mins by train for its theatres and cultural centre. The garden you see in the images is for sole use of the property. The boundary on one side is tree lined and not fully fenced so the neighbours dog visits at time to time she's a dalmatian called Millie. If you ignore her she'll do the same! If the cabin is not included in your booking we ask that you are aware there may be a separate booking here, this will not affect your stay and the property has its own access.