5 bed detached house for sale

Blean Common, Blean, Canterbury CT2

New Barn is a truly unique detached barn-style residence designed and built by the current owners in 2005 to an exceptionally high specification. Extending to over 5,000 sq. Ft, this impressive and individual home offers generous versatile accommodation perfectly suited to modern family living, complemented by the added luxury of an indoor heated swimming pool, changing room and home gym.

Upon entering, the property immediately impresses with its striking double-height vaulted ceiling extending to the first floor and semi-galleried landing creating a wonderful sense of space and light. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan living area thoughtfully arranged into distinct yet seamlessly connected zones. The dining area flows through to a welcoming family/sitting space where large windows provide pleasant views across the garden and indoor swimming pool. This in turn connects to the stylishly fitted kitchen/breakfast room which enjoys direct access to the rear garden making it ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.

Further ground-floor accommodation includes a cloakroom, utility room, study, a substantial cinema/games room and a delightful generously proportioned lounge featuring a log-burning stove providing a cosy retreat for relaxation.

An impressive oak floating staircase rises to the semi-galleried landing which leads to five well-proportioned double bedrooms, three benefiting from en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom/shower room. The principal bedroom is particularly noteworthy enjoying a vaulted ceiling and private balcony overlooking the rear garden. A dedicated dressing room and spacious en-suite bathroom further enhance this luxurious suite which features a freestanding bath and a wet-room area with rainfall shower.

Adding to the property's exceptional appeal, the indoor heated swimming pool provides a year-round leisure facility, complete with its own changing room and staircase leading to the home gym above, creating an enviable space for relaxation, fitness and family enjoyment.

Externally, the well-maintained gardens provide ample space for children and outdoor entertaining. An extensive patio offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining and summer gatherings, while the garden provides a pleasant backdrop to this distinctive home.

To the front, a substantial driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a garage complex incorporating both double and single garages. Accessed via the double garage, a separate studio offers additional flexibility, complete with a kitchenette and cloakroom, making it ideal for a variety of uses subject to any necessary consents.

New Barn enjoys a convenient position within the popular village of Blean, approximately 350 yards from local shopping facilities and just 100 yards from regular bus services connecting to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, approximately 2.9 miles away, and the charming harbour town of Whitstable, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Two public houses are within walking distance, while well-regarded educational facilities, including Blean Primary School, Kent College and St Edmund's School, are nearby.

For commuters, Canterbury West railway station, approximately 2.5 miles away, provides a high-speed rail service to London St Pancras making this an attractive location for those seeking a spacious and distinctive family home with excellent connections to the capital.

New Barn represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and individually designed residence combining character, impressive proportions and luxurious leisure facilities in a desirable village setting.

Non-Approved Draft Details

Entrance Vestibule

Stained oak double front entrance door. Light. Vaulted ceiling. Opening to dining/family area.

Cloakroom

Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Underfloor heating. Wood floor.

Dining/Family Area - 31' 6 x 14' 7 (9.61m x 4.45m)

Vaulted ceiling extending to first floor semi-galleried landing. Window to rear overlooking garden. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Wood floor. Downlighters. Glazed and oak balustrade floating staircase to semi-galleried landing. Glazed double door to swimming pool room. Opening to kitchen/breakfast area.

Kitchen Area - 15' 1 x 14' 2 (4.6m x 4.32m)

Bank of fitted units incorporating larder unit with shelves and drawers. Large island unit with granite top, cupboard and drawers below, undermount stainless steel sink unit with drainer grooves and breakfast bar area, inset electric hob with single gas ring, stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Built-in Miele fan assisted electric oven. Meile combination oven and warming drawer. Integrated dishwasher and full height fridge and separate under counter freezer. Window to rear overlooking garden. Underfloor heating. Downlighters. Limestone tiled floor. Double doors to rear garden.

Sitting Room - 25' 5 x 15' 10 Plus Large Bay (7.75m x 4.83m)

Feature fireplace housing log burning stove. Large bay window to front overlooking garden. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

Cinema/Games Room - 15' 8 x 13' 9 (4.78m x 4.2m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

Study - 10' 8 x 8' 5 (3.26m x 2.57m)

Window to front overlooking garden. Thermostat for underfloor heating. Fitted cupboard.

Utility Room - 10' 3 x 7' 3 (3.13m x 2.21m)

Range of matching wall and base units. Stainless steel sink unit. Local splash back tiling. Work surfaces. Underfloor heating. Window overlooking front garden. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Two wall mounted Worcester gas boilers supplying hot water and central heating. Control panel for gas boilers and solar panels. Swimming pool filter and pump. Door to side leading to garden.

Lobby

Large storage cupboard.

Pool Room - 32' 9 x 22' 0 Plus Recess (9.99m x 6.71m)

Stairs to gym. Pool 23'7 (7.19m) x 13'0 (3.97m) 1.5 metres deep heated pool. Window to rear garden. Double doors with glazed side panels to rear garden. Downlighters. Tiled floor.

Changing Room And Shower Wash Room

Two shower units with two rainfall shower heads. Two changing areas. Underfloor heating. Tiled walls. Downlighters.

Gym - 15' 5 x 13' 5 (4.7m x 4.09m)

Window to rear. Downlighters. Glazing looking into pool area and garden. Laminate flooring. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

Semi-Galleried Landing

Access to insulated loft. Large walk-in airing cupboard with shelves housing large lagged hot water unvented cylinder and immersion heater. Underfloor heating.

Bedroom 1 - 14' 9 x 12' 0 (4.5m x 3.66m)

Double doors to small balcony overlooking rear garden. Vaulted ceiling. Wealth of beams. Underfloor heating. Opening to dressing room and en-suite.

Dressing Room - 8' 3 Plus Wardrobe x 4' 6 Plus Wardrobe (2.52m x 1.38m)

Fitted wardrobes to two walls.

En-Suite Bath/Shower Room - 14' 7 x 8' 11 (4.45m x 2.72m)

Suite in white comprising freestanding bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, wet area with rainfall showerhead, wall hung twin wash hand basins and wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Electrically operated Velux window to front. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 2 - 14' 0 x 12' 3 (4.27m x 3.74m)

Window to side. Velux window to rear. Doorway to en-suite. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

En-Suite Shower Room - 7' 9 x 6' 9 (2.37m x 2.06m)

Suite in white comprising large walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with fixed screen, wall hung wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and drawers below and wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Velux window to front. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 3 - 15' 7 x 13' 2 (4.75m x 4.02m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Built-in wardrobe. Thermostat for underfloor heating. Doorway to en-suite.

En-Suite - 9' 7 x 3' 7 (2.93m x 1.1m)

Suite in white comprising large walk-in shower/wet area, wall hung wash hand basin and wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Sun tunnel. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom 4 - 13' 2 x 11' 1 (4.02m x 3.38m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

Bedroom 5 - 13' 2 x 7' 10 (4.02m x 2.39m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Thermostat for underfloor heating.

Family Bathroom - 8' 5 x 6' 10 (2.57m x 2.09m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with fixed screen, wall hung pedestal wash hand basin set into vanity unit with drawers below and wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Partially tiled walls. Velux window to front. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Underfloor heating.

Single Garage - 20' 4 x 8' 2 (6.2m x 2.49m)

Remote electric roller door. Power and light.

Double Garage - 20' 2 x 19' 10 (6.15m x 6.05m)

Two remote electrically operated up and over doors. Power and light. Window to rear. Staircase to first floor leading to studio.

Studio - 16' 3 x 12' 8 (4.96m x 3.87m)

Window to rear. Two radiators.

Kitchenette - 9' 9 x 3' 8 (2.98m x 1.12m)

Work surface with inset stainless steel sink unit and cupboard below.

WC

Suite in white comprising vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Door to eaves storage.

Front Garden

Large block paved driveway to front of property and garages. Well stocked borders with shrubs and bushes. Provision for electric gates if required.

Rear Garden

Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Fruit trees. Vegetable patch. Paved patio area. Composite decked seating area. Timber shed and store. Outside tap. Outside lighting. External power points. Pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing.

Solar Panels

Solar panels are fitted to the property.

Main Services

The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

Heating

Central heating is provided by two gas fired boilers situated in the Utility Room and underfloor heating and radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows

The windows are generally of timber frames and double glazed sealed units.

Tenure

The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Council Tax

We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2026/2027 is £4,061.95.

Viewing

Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.

Agent Notes

Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 26th October 2026