A Gothic-Style Mansion with Formal Gardens in Kent

This property is on the market for £5,500,000, listed with Savills.

The Grade II listed property dates back to 1846, built for local landowner William Whelan by notable architect William John Donthorn, who would go on to found the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The grand country house is within walking distance to the charming market town of Tenterden, set at the gates to the 45 acre estate.

With its parkland setting featuring ancient woodland and manicured formal gardens, the country estate is a delight of natural wonders, with formal and informal garden rooms across the property, designed by Catherine Berkeley and realized by Mark Wilmshurst.

Of note in the gardens is the “Wisteria Walk Garden”, designed in the Italianate-style and featuring yew hedging and rose-clad walls and arbour which add structure and depth beneath the impressive Wisteria.

Further beyond, find a “Well Garden”, and the impressive “Yew Labyrinth”, as well as the original walled kitchen garden (producing asparagus, gooseberries, and blackcurrants), various gardeners' outbuildings, and a greenhouse.

The 10,000 square foot property makes an impressive family home, with beautifully proportioned rooms and charming period detail throughout the 8-bedroom home.

A renovated 3-bedroom gatehouse and 2-bedroom coach house complete the estate.

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