Cross the bridge over the duck pond to find grade II listed Bow Cottage on the edge of the village of Pluckley.

In a picturesque setting, the pretty five-bedroom house is typical of this area, which was the setting of TV series The Darling Buds of May.

There is a mainline station just a mile away and a double garage with an office over. Add to this the potential to continue a successful bed and breakfast business and this could be the house to change your life.

A wonderful period house, it had an extensive programme of renovation and remodelling in 1997. The works brought the property into the 21st century with under-floor heating as well as rewiring and new plumbing and insulation. But the house still retains its character feel, with lots of exposed beams.

There is an entrance hall and a large lounge with inglenook fireplace, woodstove and bi-folding doors to the back garden.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room leads into a utility room and there is a separate dining room. The house has a downstairs cloakroom.

The master bedroom has an en suite and there are three further first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A fifth bedroom is tucked into the roof and has a sweet character window peeping out from under the eaves.

As well as the pond, the large gardens include a pretty terrace with timber pergola and wisteria. There is a detached double garage with an exterior staircase reaching the office.

Address: Bow Cottage, Smarden Road, Pluckley

Guide Price: £750,000

Agent: Hobbs Parker

For information ring the agent on 01233 506220.