Property description
Grade II Listed Detached Cottage with History
Unobstructed Views of Reculver Castle and The Sea
Five Double Bedrooms and Annexe with Own Entrance
Outside Office with Power and Light and a Barbecue Lodge
Plenty of Off Street Parking and Double Garage
Mann countrywide are privileged to bring to the open market the most exquisite Grade II listed, detached country home surrounded by fields within close proximity to Herne Bay.
This fine home is ideal for those looking to commute as the property is ideally located within close proximity to the A2 allowing easy access to both Canterbury and Herne Bay.
On approach, the property has a handsome curb appeal and offers such charm and character with a wealth of history. A private driveway leads to parking for several cars and access to the substantial garden with breath taking views. A pathway leads to the front door that is surrounded in pretty gardens with an abundance of trees and shrubbery. On entry, there is an overwhelming warm and welcoming feel as you step into the lounge. A large exposed brick open fireplace takes central focus point to the room and large window to the front allows copious amounts of natural light. Beams give the room a real character feel and wooden flooring flows through into the dining room. The dining area has yet another beautiful fireplace and window with quaint views towards the front gardens. You will also find a third reception room that would make an ideal office/study that has a fireplace with feature display aga. Furthermore there is an additional bathroom of which the current owner has recently refurbished. The bathroom now benefits from bath and shower white suite and designed with a neutral colour scheme. To the rear of the property you will find the real heart of the home. The modern fitted kitchen still has a country style theme and is a very practical and of a substantial size measuring approximately 28ft. Black granite work tops work perfectly with wooden wall and floor units. Double doors open out to a patio area and into the garden with glorious views to open fields for as far as the eye can see. There is also a separate utility area with room for all washing appliances. With even further potential Old Mill House has planning permission for a two storey extension at the rear of the property, off the kitchen and utility. Please find more details on the council website CA/14/01985/FUL and CA/14/01986/LB. To the left of the kitchen is a door of which leads through into a one bedroom annex with principle reception room. These versatile rooms have a number of different uses and would suit those perfectly who work from home or who would prefer additional bedrooms to the ground floor. The rooms benefit from High ceilings and ample natural light and one reception room also has separate access to outside.
To the first floor, off the landing you will find three superb double bedrooms with again a number of period features. Exposed beams and views can be enjoyed in every room.
There is also a second family shower room and two further staircases from either side of the property that takes you to two further double bedrooms both of which are in the eaves and benefit from generous amounts of storage.
To the rear of the property is a stunning garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a unique wooden structure summer lodge with built in internal barbeque. Additionally there is also a large wooden cabin ideal for hobbies at home or for those who want further space as an office.
In order to appreciate the wealth of accommodation and history the property has to offer, please contact the office at your earliest convenience to arrange an accompanied viewing.
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