Property description
This property in Tilmanstone is everything you dream about when thinking of a country cottage. With its part black and white exterior and Kent peg tiled roof, it has a real wow factor from the moment you see it. This feeling is enhanced as you cross the threshold into the warm and cosy beamed living area with its two fireplaces including a wonderful inglenook. Here you can imagine using the vast space to entertain friends and family or curl up on a sofa with a good book in front of the wood burning stove. Likewise the dining room also has a tremendous atmosphere, a perfect setting beneath the beamed ceiling for hosting dinner parties or serving a hearty Sunday lunch.
This charming Grade II listed property was originally built in 1685 and nestles in the middle of a good sized, enclosed garden that is surrounded by countryside and farmland. It includes a charming country kitchen/breakfast room with a range cooker built into the kitchen inglenook fireplace. This leads to a separate utility area and on to the rear garden. For anyone wanting to work at home, the study makes for a wonderful retreat.
The three double bedrooms upstairs are also full of character with magnificent views across the Kent countryside. These include the master with an en suite bathroom that looks large enough for a small party. The landing looks out onto the secluded rear garden which is full of fruit trees and nooks and crannies where children can play hide and seek. A small vegetable patch exists for those who want to enjoy the ‘good life’.
What the Owner says:
“I bought this house with a view to living here for the rest of my life. Unfortunately my circumstances have changed and I need to move nearer to my work. Being a ‘city dweller’ for most of my life, what really appealed to me was the peace and tranquillity that the house and the environment provide. I love walking and I am still discovering new pathways through the fields and countryside to local villages and the coast, often stopping off at the local pub for a pint before returning home.
The village is a delightful community with the historic Plough and Harrow pub as a focal point. It is a real country pub serving traditional dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There is a nearby boot fair every Sunday morning in the summer and, for horse enthusiasts, there are plenty of places to ride and a new equestrian centre is being planned in the village.
Whether you are looking for a weekend cottage in the country or want a full time home, the house offers everything a family could need. It is not far from the charming Cinque Port town of Sandwich and the thriving conservation area of Deal with its markets, coffee shops and restaurants. The area has a selection of excellent restaurants and good schools and both Dover and Canterbury offer fast train links to London. Being so close, I can be in France 90 minutes after leaving home.”
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
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