A little bit of clever updating would soon reap rich rewards at this charming old property with inglenook and exposed beams.

Three-bedroom Fretherne is in a large plot at Blean Hill, near Canterbury, and is on the market with Charles Bainbridge, priced at £425,000.

There are exposed timbers throughout much of the house and some very attractive stained glass windows.

Great family-sized accommodation includes an impressive central hall, a large sitting room which opens to the study and a conservatory.

The farmhouse-style kitchen with a Rayburn is next to the dining room and there is a large utility room with a door leading to the back garden.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room plus there are two further bedrooms and a large family bathroom. It may be possible to alter the layout of this floor to provide four bedrooms.

There is a drive leading to an extensive parking area. The back garden comprises lawn, gravelled area and paved seating area under a timber pergola.

At the front is a large lawned garden with a selection of mature trees.

Fretherne is in Blean on the edge of Canterbury. The village has a range of local facilities including a parade of shops, popular primary school and pubs.

From the house there’s easy access to Blean Woods Nature Reserve where you will find lovely walks.

For commuters, the high speed rail service from nearby Canterbury West Station has a journey time to London St Pancras of around 55 minutes.

For information ring the agent on 01227 780227.