Our 10 most popular homes of 2022.
We have had the privilege of marketing some truly beautiful homes this year, from a Grade II listed oast & barn to a contemporary eco home. As we look towards 2023, now is the perfect time to reflect on your favourite homes from this past year. We tallied up all of the likes and love hearts to present you with our most popular homes of 2022.
10 - Tudor Cottage, Chilham
Guide Price £450,000
In 10th place is Tudor Cottage, a striking and beautiful Grade II listed house located in "The Square" in the picturesque village of Chilham. The property oozes character and charm with period features throughout including exposed beams, latch down doors, leaded light windows and an Inglenook fireplace.
9 - Viaduct Terrace, Hamstreet - AVAILABLE NOW
Prices from £500,000 - £700,000
Despite technically being six properties, not one, this development has proved to be very popular on our social accounts this year. All of the homes at Viaduct Terrace have been carefully constructed to a high standard by well established, independent builders Kennett Brothers . The popular village of Hamstreet offers the highly sought after balance of rural village life, yet in close proximity to the vibrant town of Ashford, Kent.
8 - The Lees, Challock - FOR SALE
Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,100,000
This outstanding four bedroom bungalow is located on "The Lees" in the exclusive village of Challock. Surrounded by green countryside this property really isn't one to be missed as the peaceful setting gives you the utmost calm and serenity.
Having been newly remodelled and extended, this detached bungalow has been refurbished to an extremely high standard and includes vaulted ceilings to the entrance hall and the kitchen/dining room.
7 - Munday Oast, Pluckley - SOLD
Guide Price £950,000 - £1,000,000.
Believed to date back to 1840 this attached ragstone oast and barn was converted and listed in the 1970s. This handsome country home has a wealth of immense charm and character and much work has been carried out in recent years to maintain and refurbish the property to an exceptionally high standard.
6 - Forest Cottages, Challock - FOR SALE
Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000
This exceptional double fronted, five bedroom cottage backs on to ancient woodland in the idyllic village of Challock. The property has spacious and versatile accommodation laid out over three floors.
This fantastic property occupies a very generous and secluded plot, extending to approximately one third of an acre. There is a magnificent state of the art gazebo/entertainment area at the bottom of the garden with lighting, infrared heaters, privacy screens, outdoor subwoofer speakers and a Parilla Gaucha barbecue superb for hosting family and friends throughout the seasons.
5 - Woodland View, Challock - SOLD
Guide Price £950,000 - £1,000,000
This stunning, four bedroom family home was the last of five properties to be built on an exclusive development in the sought after village of Challock. The property has been finished to the highest standard with exceptional attention to detail throughout.
The detached, self contained annexe provides ideal ancillary accommodation for older children who cannot yet afford to leave home but want their own space. It could also be used as an air B&B providing additional income or used as guest accommodation.
4 - Long Street, Croscombe - FOR SALE
Guide Price £900,000 - £940,000
With direct access off Long Street this beautiful and historic house has an abundance of original features and provides ample accommodation in a mixture of stone buildings set within its large plot. There is a separate Barn/Annexe ideal for holiday let opportunities or accommodation for a dependent relative as well as a separate office and workshop.
3 - Park Road, Hadlow - SOLD
Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000
This beautiful two bedroom ground floor apartment is found within this exclusive development in a rural setting to the north of Tonbridge and close to the picturesque villages of Hadlow & Plaxtol. The property itself is one of just five apartments that were cleverly converted from the wing of this Georgian building that is believed to have been built around 1813. The building was Grade II listed in 1952. Currently the apartment is configured with two double bedrooms, an impressive living room, a modern and very well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a main bathroom, plus a separate W.C.
2 - Little Chart, Ashford - SOLD
Guide Price £800,000 - £850,000
This quintessential, Grade II listed Kentish cottage is located in the picturesque, rural village of Little Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The property oozes character and charm with an abundance of significant period features including a Kent Peg tiled roof, exposed beams and brickwork, Inglenook fireplaces and latch doors - all typical of the era it was built. This rare little gem was formerly a Medieval Hall House and retains all of its character and beauty; it is surrounded by open countryside with no near neighbours, but not isolated and within easy reach of amenities and transport links.
1 - Highgate House, Croscombe - SOLD
Guide Price £2,000,000 - £2,300,000
Topping our list this year is Highgate House, a spectacular 5/6 bed family home built to the highest eco and EMF standards on the outskirts of Croscombe with commanding views of the village and valley beyond. The property has been designed with extraordinary attention to detail in a contemporary style using materials that ensure it sits seamlessly in its location. Just under 4000 square feet (including balcony) of light and elegant accommodation have been created with this stunning new build, all with eco-friendly, energy efficient, healthy living and anti-allergy principals in mind.
