For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in 16th Century Residence Nestled in 7 Acres. South Green, Sittingbourne£1,650,000

£1,650,000 - £1,750,000 Guide Price. Grade II Listed 16th Century four bedroom residence. Numerous outbuildings - Planning permission - Tranquil haven of approx. 7 acres. Charming period features with desirable 21st century convenience. Traditionally styled kitchen - Walk-in larder & separate utility room. Three reception rooms - Ancient beams - Inglenook/ log-burner. Luxurious en suite & two further bath/ shower rooms. Versatile accommodation - Multigenerational - business - Air BnB. Idyllic serene setting enveloped by glorious woodland trust grounds. Excellent road/ rail networks & highly regarded schooling options. Fine & Country proudly presents Icknor House, an enchanting Grade II Listed 16th-century residence of exceptional beauty and character. Idyllically nestled within seven acres of grounds, this unique and inspiring home stands beyond impressive wooden gates that glide open to reveal a tree-lined sweeping driveway, leading through a landscape of timeless tranquillity towards the historic house at its heart. Steeped in centuries of heritage yet perfectly attuned to modern living, Icknor House offers a sanctuary of rare privacy and charm, where history, elegance and nature unite in perfect harmony. Lovingly restored by its current custodians, the property radiates a sense of tranquillity and refined grace. Within, generous and versatile accommodation flows effortlessly, offering four elegant bedrooms and four reception rooms designed for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. Every space tells a story, from the light-filled traditional Shaker-style kitchen, the heart of the home, with its Aga complemented by high specification integrated appliances, marble-topped island, walk-in larder and separate utility room. This inviting space perfectly blends traditional country charm with contemporary elegance, creating a social hub ideal for family gatherings and culinary creations. The series of reception rooms each offer their own atmosphere and purpose. The Green Room centres around a magnificent inglenook fireplace inset with a log burner, creating a warm and inviting retreat, while the Blue Room provides a peaceful study or reading space. The third reception room, a comfortable television lounge, has been the setting for countless cherished memories, a place to unwind with family and enjoy evenings together in comfort and warmth. Ascend the beautiful oak staircase with glazed balustrade to discover four well-appointed bedrooms, each framing captivating views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. The principal suite enjoys a luxurious en suite, complemented by a stylish family bathroom and a further ground-floor shower room, all designed to deliver modern comfort while preserving historic grace. Beyond the main house lies an array of distinctive outbuildings, each with its own personality and purpose. A double car barn with workshop, kitchenette and shower room has planning permission to extend, creating a substantial space ideal for a gym, home office or leisure suite, with an integrated storage shed completing the design. Another outbuilding serves as an arts and crafts studio, while a charming timber studio with log burner, mezzanine and bi-fold doors opens directly into the gardens, offering an inspiring setting for creativity, reflection or enterprise. The striking Octagon building, with its vaulted ceiling and panoramic woodland views, provides an exceptional space that could lend itself to a variety of uses, blending practicality with tranquillity. Three acres of formal gardens surround the property, extending to a total of seven acres, providing a private and peaceful sanctuary of lawns, woodlands, and timeless charm, where the landscape opens to reveal a field of summer daisies and a graceful circle of willow trees, a whimsical, almost magical feature that captures the essence of this enchanting home. Beyond the estate, the expansive grounds of the Woodland Trust gently envelope Icknor House, offering a natural extension to its setting, with bluebell walks weaving through ancient woodland. As dusk falls, the absence of light pollution reveals a celestial canopy of stars, a nightly reminder of Icknor House's rare and almost spiritual calm. Despite its rural seclusion, the estate enjoys excellent access to the M20 and M25, with Maidstone just eight miles and Sittingbourne fifteen minutes away. The Hook and Hatchet Inn is a short stroll, and the surrounding area offers an abundance of fine dining and country walks through the glorious Kentish countryside. For the next custodian, Icknor House promises a lifestyle both refined and restorative, a private sanctuary, a multigenerational family home or a versatile estate for those seeking to live, create and work amid history and nature. It is, quite simply, where period charm meets contemporary elegance. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating TBC For mobile phone coverage in this area please look online Ultrafast, Superfast & Standard broadband is available at the property - for more information please look online Property is in a conservation area Utilities:- Electric / Private Water Bore / Cable TV or Satellite / Phone / Broadband Drainage is via private sewage treatment plant which is understood to be compliant