“We moved here when the property was new and have been very happy living in this lovely house with our family. We have enjoyed the amazing open views of the meadows with grazing sheep and the wide variety of amazing bird life. It has been a pleasure developing the well-stocked garden which, over the years, has been an ideal setting for barbecues and family gatherings. However we feel it is now time to downsize and move nearer to our children.
St Marys Meadow community is a warm and friendly place to live and many of the original occupants are still here. We enjoy a mix of age groups as families with young children appreciate the quietness and safety that a cul-de-sac affords. Over the years the residents have organized a number of spectacular events such as Royal events, vintage scarecrow trails and open garden occasions. Our very close proximity to Wingham village means it is only a four minute walk to the local shops, pubs, mobile library, doctor and dental surgeries and newsagent. There is a frequent bus service to Canterbury and Sandwich which is ideal for children attending secondary education.
Wingham stretches out along a tree-lined high street dominated by the tall copper spire of the historic St Mary's Church with its 13th century arches. The village includes thatched cottages, medieval hall houses and handsome Georgian buildings with around sixty houses built before 1760 and many dating back to the 1400s that all combine to give the village a unique, traditional beauty. However it is no sleepy backwater as it has two pubs including the Dog Inn and the Anchor, the Wingham Central Stores, the Wingham Country Market, interior design shops as well as a surgery and dentist. Nearby is the excellent Gibsons farm shop and a garden centre. There are also a multitude of societies and sports club while the recreation ground has recently been upgraded. For a day out with the family the Wingham Wildlife Park is only half a mile outside the village.
There is a well-regarded local primary school in Wingham and nearby Adisham primary is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are excellent grammar schools in nearby Sandwich and Canterbury and top class private schools in Canterbury. Here you will also find three universities and a further education college as well as high street stores, individual shops, restaurants, historical buildings and two mainline stations including Canterbury West with the high speed train that can whisk you to London in under an hour. Frequent bus services go between Sandwich, Deal and Canterbury while the A2 is not far if you want to drive to London or to Dover and Folkestone for the Continent. While the Cinque Port town of Sandwich with its medieval buildings, shops, grammar school and championship golf courses is also within easy driving distance.”