Our 10 most popular homes of 2023
As we move into 2024, it's time to reflect on our most popular homes marketed in the past year. We've tallied up all the likes and shares from our social media accounts to produce our top 10. From unique conversions, to country homes, the properties are varied but all exceptional in their on way.
10 - Juniper Close, Canterbury SOLD
Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000
This wonderful eco-friendly family home is situated in a popular cul-de-sac on the south side of Canterbury close to the city centre, local transport links and great schools. It is perfectly located for everything a growing family could want and has beautiful countryside views to the rear.
The house has been renovated and extended to an extremely high standard with wooden flooring throughout and Passivhaus technology which aims to reduce the need to heat the building to such an extent that you do not need a conventional heating system. Fifteen solar panels on the south-facing roof generate both electricity and hot water, dramatically reducing energy costs. The property is also triple-glazed throughout, contributing to its rare EPC A rating and making this an incredibly comfortable home to live in all year round.
9 - Woodlands Road, Adisham For Sale
Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,200,000
This wonderful detached manor house is located in the heart of some of Kent's finest countryside, exceptionally well designed with panoramic view points out to the far reaching views. Nestled amongst approximately half an acre and overlooking the surrounding woodland, this family home certainly has the space for all to comfortably enjoy. With the four double bedrooms and five bathrooms, the whole family can enjoy their own private space yet still come to together for meal times and relaxing.
8 - Rainford House, Bethersden For Sale
Guide Price £1,100,000 - £1,200,000
Rainford House is an elegant country home built in the 1920s, it has been exceptionally well cared for and extended over the years. The property is nestled in the heart of Kent's countryside and has panoramic views around the 0.85 acres of land.
Set in an idyllic spot and tucked away down a quiet country lane, this house is ideal for those wanting a peaceful lifestyle yet require the convenience of both Ashford and Tenterden being within just 7 miles. With deer grazing in the back fields and a large pond attracting more of the local wildlife, you will be able to enjoy plenty of relaxing moments in the serene atmosphere on offer with this property.
7 - Blindgrooms Farm, Shadoxhurst For Sale
Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,100,000
Situated at the end of an exclusive private lane in the popular village of Shadoxhurst is this stunning period five bedroom detached property which has harmoniously blended the old with the new. This wonderful family home sits within approximately 0.48 acres of land and occupies 3823 sq ft of spacious accommodation surrounded by farmland with country walks on your doorstep.
The property has undergone complete renovation and has been finished to the highest standards throughout providing a wonderful living space for all the family. There is a tremendous amount of natural light throughout this entire property. It has been designed with the light in mind and has exceptional room proportions with many of the rooms being dual aspect.
6 - Bennetts Lane, Binegar, Radstock SOLD
Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,250,000
This absolutely stunning property is nestled in the heart of Somerset in the quiet village of Binegar. The Coach House provides over 4000 sq feet of accommodation, largely on one level, with a principal suite on the first floor. The layout of the house lends itself to being truly flexible with the potential to create self contained accommodation if required. With close links to Wells and other surrounding villages, you get the best of both worlds - a sense of being remote while at the same time being close to all amenities.
The Coach House was originally built in the 1800s and has been extended over the years to the house we are selling today. It is approached through double electric gates from a quiet country lane. Occupying approximately 2.5 acres of land, both the house and the grounds are beautifully presented.
5 - The Stone Lodge, Maidstone LET
The current owners have beautifully converted this 1830s Grade II chapel from its dilapidation to what we see today - a modern, high specification and stunning family home. With some of the original features maintained such as patterned and exposed stonework, high ceilings, gothic windows and fireplaces, this property is the perfect blend of original charm and modern living. With four double bedrooms (two on each floor) this property will give each of the family their own substantial space.
The owners have spent considerable time researching the best way to heat this building and settled on the installation of both underfloor heating to the ground floor and the insertion of a HERU system. This stands for ‘Home Energy Resources Unit’ and it’s a hybrid heat pump that extracts heat from a source and transfers it to where it is needed the most. There are thermostats on the walls and then this recycled heat gets pumped out via circular air vent units in the ceiling of each room to keep it at a certain temperature. It also helps to reduce dust particles too.
4 - Hazel Hatch, Smeeth SOLD
Guide Price: £1,450,000 - £1,550,000
Hazel Hatch is situated on an established very private plot of approximately 2.2 acres with stunning established gardens in the peaceful village of Smeeth. Smeeth is an ideal location for families who want a rural village life but still have easy access to transport and commuter links.
This wonderful period property has spacious and versatile accommodation extending to almost 5000 Sq Ft with parts of the house dating back over 200 years. The property has a wealth of character and charm with exposed beams in most rooms, brickwork, oak wooden framed windows and an Inglenook fireplace. The original front door key was made by a local blacksmith and still functions.
3 - East Town Lane, Pilton SOLD
Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,200,000
If location is what you are after, then you will find this property hard to beat. Situated on the edge of the prestigious village of Pilton this property has charm, character and rural views from almost every window. The cherry on the top is the vista from the paddock over fields to Glastonbury Tor which is simply stunning.
2 - Newlands Stud, Charing For Sale
Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000
This back to back attached home is just one of nine properties located in the hamlet of Newlands Stud. Newly converted by the current owners in March 2022, situated on approximately an acre of meadow within a peaceful rural setting on the edge of protected woodland, just outside of Charing. Absolutely perfect for anyone looking for that peaceful setting amongst Kent's finest countryside.
The open plan living space is astoundingly spacious and has beautiful high ceilings and Velux windows. The owners made the decision to keep some of the original stone exposed and in keeping with this theme have kept the steel works exposed too, adding to the height of the room. This area is incredibly flexible and has plenty of room for dining, cooking, relaxing and entertaining.
1 - Church Walk, Headcorn SOLD
Guide Price £375,000 - £400,000
Taking our top spot this year is Bless Cottage. A quaint cottage full of quirky and period features, it's easy to see why this property garnered so much attention. It is one of a handful of medieval cottages sitting proudly along Church Walk. This quiet footpath was once the main road out of Headcorn, it is now a mindful stroll through 500 years of English history towards the High Street with an abundance of amenities.
As you stand outside the cottage looking through the leaded casement windows you are instantly drawn to its charm and romantic ideal. Once inside the property you are blown away by the endless character, warmth and soul it has.
