“We have thoroughly enjoyed living in this unique home for the past 25 years and it has been a ‘labour of love’ to renovate it, but still retain the history of past centuries. However we feel the time has come for us to downsize and let another family have the pleasure of living in this special place.

The hamlet of Bossingham includes the good Stelling Minnis primary school while Stelling Minnis is very close with its historic working mill, archetypal village green, pub and the famous Minnis. Here is a great place for walking the dog and there are excellent places for cycling. Nearby Lower Hardres is a delightful place in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes a village hall where a number of activities regularly take place as well as the delightful Granville pub and restaurant, while for those who enjoy the sound of willow on leather there is the Street End cricket club. Alternatively cricket fans can watch their favourite players at the nearby St Lawrence cricket ground, home of Kent County Cricket. There is even a scout’s group in the old Methodist Church a short walk away. In Stelling Minnis there is a Post Office and Co-op Village Store almost next door to the Rose and Crown pub.

We are not far from Canterbury with its UNESCO world heritage site historic buildings, high street stores and individual shops, theatres, universities, bars and restaurants as well as two mainline stations and the high speed rail that will whisk you to London in under an hour. There is also an excellent choice of grammar and private schools while for sporting enthusiasts there is the Roundwood Hall Golf Club along Stone Street or the Canterbury Golf club and Polo Farm Sports club on the outskirts of the city. If you enjoy horses, there is also the Bursted Manor riding centre and excellent rides in the 440 acres of Lyminge forest. If you want to go further afield it is very easy to get to the A2 for London or Dover and Folkestone for trips to the Continent.”