RATLING CANTERBURY, KENT - Guide Price £1,895,000 Freehold - Reapit
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RATLING CANTERBURY, KENT Guide Price £1,895,000 Freehold
RATLING COURT, DESCRIPTION
RATLING ROAD, AYLESHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 3HN Ratling Court is a fine example of a Grade I Listed period
farmhouse with a Listing dating circa 1320 with later additions
in the 15th, 16th and 18th Centuries.
Construction is of timber frame close studded with plaster infill,
painted brickwork under a tiled roof.
A FINE EXAMPLE OF A GRADE I LISTED PERIOD FARMHOUSE
There are many beautiful original features, such as King post roof
WITH 5 BEDROOMS, TWO OAST HOUSES, ALONG WITH over the central hall (one of the very few surviving roofs in Kent)
crown posts, dragon beams, beautiful exposed timbers, moulded
VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS SET IN GARDENS & GROUNDS OF wooden fire surrounds along with inglenook and feature
fireplaces, latched doors and stripped flooring and sash windows
ABOUT 4.7 ACRES some with window shutters.
In the grounds are two Oast houses with garaging, stable block,
detached thatched barn and a fascinating thatched Donkey
Wheel House, with all the original workings, which links up to
the rear entrance of the house and lends itself perfectly for
alfresco dining and entertaining.
There are various outbuildings which would provide incredible
residential/ancillary accommodation if converted, providing all
the relevant planning permission and constraints have been
granted.
HISTORY
Ratling Court has an incredible and fascinating long line of
history, with Sir William Cowper (Bart, 1642) living at Ratling
and is said to have planned the additions and the ceiling in the
hall. Sir William Cowper’s son became the first Lord High
Chancellor of Great Britain in the 18th Century. Sir William
rebuilt the south wing in the 17th Century and added the great
fireplace and upper floor in the old hall.
The house was originally built for the de Ratling family and long
remained a possession of the Earls Cowper. It is also alleged that
the man-made lake was constructed for Edward, the Black
Prince, to cross.
FEATURES - Entrance Hall, entry door with original lock and key. - Sitting Room, inglenook fireplace with wood burner, beam ceiling, attractive exposed beams and brickwork to walls, stairs to first floor. - Drawing Room, cast iron feature fireplace, French doors, ribbed beam ceilings and exposed brick and timber walls, sash windows with shutters. - Rear Hall, with door leading to concealed secondary staircase. - Dining Room, sash windows, wood panelling to one wall with concealed drinks cupboard and pantry. - Snug, cast iron feature fireplace with wood burner, recess either side with display shelving and storage below, wood panelling to half walls, sash window. - Study, double aspect with under stair storage. - Cellar - Kitchen/Breakfast Room, beams to ceiling, water pump, - fireplace recess housing five oven aga, range of base units with butler sink, dishwasher, wooden worktops, red brick flooring, off the kitchen is the former working gin distillery with copper bin and stonewash basin. - Walk-in pantry, light and shelving. - WC, low level hand basin - First Floor Landing, wide gauge floorboards, storage cupboard. - Master Bedroom, exposed beams, en suite shower room. sash windows. - Bedroom 2, currently arranged as a dressing room, with range of built-in wardrobes, cast iron fireplace, door leading to concealed secondary staircase. - Bedrooms 3, currently arranged as a study, with range of book shelves, cast iron feature fireplace. - Bedroom 4, beams, built-in wardrobes, en suite shower room. - Bedroom 5, sash windows, range of built-in wardrobes. - Family Bathroom, central Victorian roll top bath on claw feet, separate shower cubicle, twin hand basin on legs, high cistern WC, chrome towel radiator, feature fireplace, wood panelling to half walls, sash window.
SITUATION OUTSIDE
Ratling Court is situated on the edge of the small village of The property is approached off Ratling Road via a five bar
Adisham which sits between the larger villages of Wingham and automatic gate onto a long gravel driveway providing ample
Barham, both offering everyday amenities. There is also a local parking and leading to the main house.
farm shop which supplies local produce. The Cathedral City of
Canterbury lies approximately 9.6 miles away and offers many The garden and grounds extend to around five acres and are
cultural interests, excellent shopping centre and a good selection mainly laid to lawn to include two orchards, variety of fruit
of schools in the private and state sectors, universities and trees, wealth of mature trees, shrubs and flower borders,
colleges. heated swimming pool, sun terrace and pond.
Recreational facilities in and around the area include, Howletts & Also within the grounds is a Twin Oast house with garaging
Wingham Wildlife Parks, swimming pools and sports centres, for up to eight cars, a detached thatched barn and stable block
Polo Farm, good choice of golf courses, to include The Royal with 5 stables and tack room, some of which would provide
St. Georges in Sandwich. Fishing and water sports can be found fabulous secondary accommodation if the relevant planning
along the coast. consents were obtained.
Connections are good with Adisham Railway Station PROPERTY INFORMATION
approximately 0.4 miles away with connecting services into - Services: Mains water, electricity, gas. Private drainage.
Canterbury and London. The high speed link from Canterbury Oil to supply the Aga.
East to London St. Pancras takes just over an hour. There is easy - Local Authority: Dover District Council
access onto the A2/M20 and M2 linking into other motorway - Council Tax band: “G” (2021/22)
networks. - Fixtures and fittings: are excluded from the sale but may be
available by separate negotiation.
The Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton offer
services to the continent and are both within easy reach.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide,
they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other
DIRECTIONS parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.
Leaving Canterbury towards the A2, follow signs for Dover. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not
Proceed on the A2 for approximately 4 miles, leaving the A2 tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans,
orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be
signposted for Adisham/Wingham on the B2046. At the relied on.
roundabout take the first left exit and continue along this road 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects
for approximately 4 miles. Just after Adisham Station turn right may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption
and proceed down the country lane. Ratling Court will be found should be made that any contents are included in the sale.
4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning,
on the left just before the bend via white five bar gates.
building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or
consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the
property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or
other consent has been obtained.
VIEWINGS 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection,
Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant
Tel: 01227 781600 aspects of the property.
6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not
be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no
authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to
the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any
contract between you and the seller.
CANTERBURY 01227 781600 canterbury@jackson-stops.co.uk jackson-stops.co.uk
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