You’ll need plenty to time to explore this fascinating and unique house, which was once a historic village pub called the Three Bells.

The extremely spacious seven-bedroom family house is in a tranquil rural village setting.

The former pub was considerably refurbished and extended by the present vendor around 10 years ago.

It is now a spacious and adaptable accommodation which the agent considers could either be used as a family home or for bed and breakfast accommodation.

The house is behind five-bar gates, opposite the village church, the bells of which gave the old pub its name many years ago. The gardens of Three Bells Cottage back on to farmland.

The 21ft kitchen/breakfast room has a partly vaulted ceiling and has painted units with granite worktops.

There is a butler sink, range cooker and six-ring gas hob. There is a built-in larder to the breakfast area. A utility room has a door to the outside.

A 19ft dining room has French doors to the garden and a 25ft sitting room has a bay window and an inglenook fireplace.

There’s a family room, playroom, study and a downstairs cloakroom.

Two staircases lead to spacious landings with plenty of storage. The master bedroom is 21ft and has a shower room. The six further bedrooms are of varying sizes and are all on the first floor, together with a family bathroom.

Immediately next to the property is an enclosed area of garden, being neatly laid to pavings, lawns, shrubs and beds. A further area of garden is laid to grass and backs on to undulating farmland.

The double garage has power and light and a side access door. There is a large parking and turning area.

The villages of Densole, Hawkinge, Elham and Barham are all nearby and Folkestone and Dover within a short driving distance.

Three Bells Cottage, Swingfield Street, Swingfield, Dover

Price: £439,000

Agent: Browns

For information ring the agent on 01303 840422.