To dip a toe in the stream at Frogholt Manor, near Folkestone is to feel at peace with the world. Homes & Living took a look at this beautiful Grade II listed home.

This beautifully refurbished country home is in a charming hamlet close to excellent road and rail connections.

With five bedrooms in the main house and two bedrooms in an annexe, Frogholt Manor stands in 3.7 acres.

Dating from the 17th century, possibly earlier, the house is a Grade II listed timber-framed building with later additions. The property retains many original features and has been painstakingly restored.

The entrance hall and staircase have stunning oak panelling, and grey stone slab flooring runs throughout the ground floor. The spacious drawing room has a deep inglenook fireplace and the double height dining room has a feature fireplace.

In the 27ft kitchen/breakfast room there’s a butler sink and doors to the back garden.

The galleried first floor landing has exposed timbers. A generous master suite has a dressing room and bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one with en suite, and two family bathrooms.

Behind the main house are some useful store rooms and a separate, security-coded entrance for oil deliveries. There is planning permission for three stables and a tack room in the grounds.

Frogholt is a hamlet of just eight homes, close to the North Downs, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is largely unchanged since the 18th century. It is set in a valley and is well obscured from view by mature trees. Areas of ancient woodland lie directly to the north of the area.

The Seabrook Stream, that starts out near Etchinghill, runs through the hamlet on its route to the coast.

Transport links are good with the M20 just over a mile away. Westenhanger station is four miles away and provides mainline services to London. The High Speed service to London St Pancras is available from Ashford International.

Address: Frogholt Manor, Frogholt, near Folkestone

Price: £1,395 million

Agent: Strutt & Parker

For information ring the agent on 01227 451123.