4 bed detached house to rent

Crundale, Canterbury CT4

A unique opportunity to live in an imposing Grade II Listed country house forming the major wing of a historic manor house set in the heart of the Kent Downs as Area of outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by rolling countryside. There are walks, bridle paths and cycle routes on your doorstep. Crundale itself has its own historic Church, and the popular Compass Inn public House/restaurant is just a half a mile away located in the hamlet of Sole Street. Winchcombe Manor dates back to the early 17th century with 19th century alterations and now forms the major wing. The accommodation is spacious and full of charm and character throughout. The original heavy ornate front door opens into a spacious hallway with heavy panelled arches and doorways, a wide staircase leads to a galleried landing. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has an Aga, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The formal dining room is set with a heavy wooden beamed ceiling, large inglenook fireplace with the facility for a wood burning stove (not provided by the landlord). There is a cellar which could be used as an office, music room and has previously been a cinema room. The sitting room has oak panelled walls with hidden cupboards behind the panelling, large inglenook fireplace and views over the countryside. Upstairs the principle bedroom (historically recorded as the great chamber) has oak panelled walls with hidden closets, large inglenook fireplace and views overlooking the countryside. There is a modern ensuite bathroom with ornate roll-top bath. Two further large double bedrooms and one medium double, separate WC. Family bathroom with large walk in shower, double wash hand basin and feature bath can also be found on this floor. The property is set in 0.75 acre of land within the grounds there is a log store and large detached barn which can be accessed by a vehicle and ample courtyard parking for six cars and more.

Council Tax Band: G.
Rent £2,950
Deposit £3,403.84

Ground Floor / Entry Hallway

Kitchen / Diner

Dining Room

Basement / Cellar

Living Room

First Floor / Stairs

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Family Bathroom

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1 En-Suite

Barn

Rear Garden