5 bedroom cottage

Formerly two cottages, this characterful 19th century property has been generously extended and sensitively converted into one impressive detached family home, which now offers over 2300 sq.ft of spacious and versatile accommodation, with the opportunity to create a self-contained annexe.

Hopfields has a wonderful blend of weatherboarded and brick façade and sits within approximately half an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. The interior is equally charming, with exposed beams, latch key doors, exposed brickwork and grand inglenook fireplaces.
The original front door sits handsomely within the centre of the property and can be accessed from the driveway; however, the current owner uses the rear entrance, via the oak framed conservatory.

This striking double glazed room was added in 2010 and complements the adjacent kitchen/breakfast room. Here, one will find an array of granite topped units which surround a large range stove and integrate a wine cooler and dishwasher. A breakfast bar sits central to the kitchen and is a sociable place to gather.

Oak flooring has been laid throughout and leads one to the daytime sitting room and dining area, which has French doors to the patio. Bespoke shelving surrounds the square archway that creates a little division between relaxing and dining. Beyond here, there is a utility/cloakroom with access via a stable door to the side of the property.

To the front of Hopfields, there are two reception rooms, which form the oldest part of the cottages. Both have exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces, one of which has an open fire, whilst the other has a wood burning stove nestled beneath an oak bressummer.

There are two staircases, one of which leads to the east wing and two double bedrooms and a recently added shower room. The west wing has an additional three elegant bedrooms and an updated bathroom, with decorative panelling. The main bedroom has built-in wardrobes and exposed beams.

OUTSIDE:

Hopfields is set within approximately half an acre of stunning landscaped grounds, which include driveways to the front of the house and also the double garage.

The garage building sits to the far left of the garden and has wooden doors that open into a vaulted space, currently used for storage but could equally become a workshop/home gym. To the rear of the garage there is a summer cabin, perfect for a teenager den or games room.

The garden is mainly laid to lawn with some mature trees and established shrubs and bordered by new fencing. There is a large chicken coop in the far corner shaded under a mature pine tree.

The stone patio is accessible from both the conservatory and dining room, with plenty of room for alfresco dining alongside a hot tub (available by separate negotiation).

AGENT'S NOTE:

The property is served by mains gas and private drainage. Council tax band: F

SITUATION:

Hickmans Green is a beautiful, rural, woodland setting just outside the village of Boughton-under-Blean, and just one and a half miles from a mainline railway station in the nearby village of Selling.

Boughton-under-Blean is a designated conservation area with an extremely long High Street that has scores of beautiful period buildings on either side. The village benefits from a very good primary school, hairdressers, a post office, a village store, several churches and a Golf Club. There are a range of pubs and restaurants, and the village has a real sense of community. It is situated next to Blean Woods which have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and cover more that eleven square miles.

Boughton has a regular bus service to Canterbury and Faversham and is close to the A2, which gives easy access to the M2 motorway network for London and the coast.

For a much wider range of amenities, you have the nearby market town of Faversham (three miles) and the bustling cathedral city of Canterbury (five miles). These both offer a superb range of shopping and recreational amenities, a fine selection of both private and state grammar schools, and mainline railway stations with high speed services to London Victoria, Canon street and St Pancras.

The charming seaside town of Whitstable (just seven miles away) is famous for its seafood and annual oyster festival, held at the vibrant harbour and picturesque quayside, The town has a variety of independent shops and boutiques, as well as high street names. There are good local schools, numerous restaurants, excellent leisure facilities and its own mainline railway station with a high-speed service to St Pancras.







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