We bought this house about a year ago because we loved the basic beauty of the place, although it was in a somewhat ‘unloved’ state but structurally very sound. We were looking for a project where we felt we could make a difference and have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of creating the wonderful home you see today. It has been completely rewired, replumbed, new bathrooms and cloakroom as well as a new kitchen and log burners. Everywhere has been replastered, redecorated and the outside renovated. We are very proud of our achievement and we hope that new owners will enjoy everything this property now has to offer.
It was originally built in around 1506 as a Kentish Hall House where the local landlords would meet on a regular basis. However between 1520 and 1540 the second floor was added and it was converted into a private residence. Although the original paperwork was destroyed in a fire all the deeds etc. from about 1600 were stored in Canterbury Cathedral and we have copies of them all which will be available to new owners.
Petham is a charming village with a good primary school, a Grade 1 listed church and a number of activities in the modern village hall. There is a nearby garden centre as well as a farm shop in Lower Hardres where you will also find the Granville pub/restaurant which offers excellent food. For cricketing enthusiasts there is the Street End cricket club or you can enjoy watching county players at the Kent County Cricket ground.
We are not far from the heritage city of Canterbury with its plethora of historic buildings and where you can enjoy the shops, restaurants and entertainment and we are only 10 minutes from Waitrose. While a real bonus for commuters is the high-speed train from Canterbury West that will whisk you to St Pancras in under an hour. We are also quite central for the Continent with Dover and the Channel Tunnel being within easy reach. There are outstanding state and private secondary schools in the city as well as three universities and other facilities for sporting fans including the Canterbury golf club as well as the Roundwood Hall golf club along Stone Street for golfing aficionados.