Sweeping swathes of the greenest valley spread in all directions from this four-bedroom detached house.

In a plot of just under half an acre, the house is tucked away in a rural spot between the village of West Hougham, and Elms Vale, on the edge of Dover.

So, while there are glorious and uninterrupted valley views, this house is within two miles of a railway station, whisking commuters to London’s St Pancras in 66 minutes on the high-speed train.

Elms Wood House is an unlisted period house which has undergone a recent sympathetic refurbishment. A new top quality 27ft kitchen/diner includes bespoke designer kitchen units, with granite work surfaces, island with overhead extractor and inset induction hob. There is an integrated wine cooler, integrated dishwasher, built-in double oven and down lighters.

The principal reception rooms, including the kitchen, have mellow oak flooring whilst the bedrooms are carpeted and the tiled bathroom floors have under floor heating.

In addition to a 37ft double glazed conservatory, there is a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove and an additional reception room.

The bathrooms have been refurbished with contemporary fittings.

The house is at the front of its plot and has almost half an acre of gardens to the other three sides including trees, shrubs and a summerhouse with brick paving and a terrace.

To the left is a garage with adjoining stores.

Address: Elms Wood House, Hougham, near Dover

Price: £545,000

Agent: Hobbs Parker

For information ring the agent on 01233 506220.