A charming unlisted three bedroom cottage believed to date back to the early 18th century.

Description

Peacock House is a charming and unlisted white weather-boarded detached cottage dating from circa 1720 with a detached self-contained annexe.

This wonderful property has been refurbished by the current owners, retaining a wealth of period charm and character including exposed timbers, English elm flooring and with the majority of the rooms benefitting from dual or triple aspects, it features accommodation arranged over two floors.

Reception rooms comprise a triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove and a formal dining room with original English elm beams. A well proportioned kitchen/breakfast room with central island and wood burning Rayburn Aga supplying the hot water and heating. There is an induction hob, Neue oven and space for white goods. On the other side of the property, off the entrance hall, is a beautifully bright and airy triple aspect sun room with a bay window and overhead windows. A downstairs cloakroom concludes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, the main bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room whilst the other two bedrooms are served by a stylishly appointed family bathroom.

Nestled amongst delightful cottage style gardens of about 0.2 of an acre which have been beautifully maintained, the garden is laid mainly to lawn. There are a range of risen flower beds, vegetable beds, apple trees, cherry trees and gooseberry trees which create a charming appeal. Outbuildings include a potting shed, summerhouse with electricity and a heated greenhouse. To the front of the property is parking for several cars along with a double garage.

Situated to the side of the property and with separate access, is a superb detached self-contained holiday annexe. Accommodation comprises a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom and shower room.

Location

Situated in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Peacock House is located 1.6 miles from the village of Aldington which offers good local amenities including a post office, public house, café and Parish Church. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Hythe (6.8 miles), Ashford (8.6 miles) and Folkestone (12.3 miles).

Main line stations can be found in Westenhanger (5.4miles) with frequent services to London Charing Cross and London St Pancras and Dymchurch (4.9 miles) with frequent services to London St Pancras. A high speed train service can be found at Ashford International (8.5 miles) with services to London Victoria, London St Pancras and London Charing Cross in 37 minutes.

There is an excellent selection of schools in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. These include Aldington and Woodchurch Primary schools, Ashford School, Highworth Grammar School Ashford, Kings Canterbury, Norton Knatchbull for Boys, Homewood School in Tenterden and Sutton Valence and Benenden at secondary level.

The M20 is accessed via Junctions 10 or 11 giving good links to ferry terminals, Channel Tunnel and the motorway networks.

Local activities include Port Lympne Safari Park (3 miles) and Brockhill Country Park where days out can be enjoyed.

*All mileages and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,517 sq ft


Acreage: 0.21 Acres

Directions

From junction 10A of the M20 travel south east on A20 towards Hythe and turn right on to Station Road. Proceed for about 2.2 miles and at the T-junction turn right on to Roman Road and then immediately left on to Forge Hill which merges on to New Road Hill. At the end of New Road Hill turn left on to Boat Lane and continue on to B2067/Gigger’s Green road and the property will be found on your right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Heating via electric radiators and wood fired Rayburn. Private drainage.