2 bedroom cottage for sale

An exceptionally lovely character cottage situated in the sought after seaside village of Kingsdown. Bought by the vendors in 1995, they have transformed what was a modest 2 up 2 down into a very special home by extending into the sunny south facing garden to maximise on the light and views over the village. 

Much thought and effort has gone into preserving the period feel of the cottage with stripped pine floors, original doors and fireplaces with practical upgrades including underfloor heating to much of the ground floor and large roof lantern in the kitchen/breakfast room, providing natural light.

The accommodation comprises: sitting room, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke hand painted floor and wall cupboards and a range of appliances, conservatory and a well appointed bathroom with roll top bath and shower. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite WC). There is also potential to convert the attic into a 3rd bedroom (subject to usual consents).

To the front of the cottage is a small paved garden area, to the rear is a very pretty cottage style garden mainly lawn with a variety of plants and shrubs and small trees, tool shed and decked seating area

KINGSDOWN is a former fishing village of charm and character and offers a range of leisure activities. In the village there is a small selection of shops and amenities including a Newsagent/Post Office, butcher, three Public Houses, the Church of St Johns and a Primary School (rated outstanding by Ofsted). Recreational activities include water sports and fishing along with Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Course. A further three Champion golf courses are a short drive away including Royal St Georges in Sandwich (venue for the British Open). The historic coastal town of DEAL has a good variety of shopping and leisure facilities yet still retains much of its character as a former maritime town. DOVER, with its docks and cross-Channel services, is seven miles away, offering fast access to the Continent and fast Rail Link access to London St Pancras travelling from the nearest station at Walmer (1hr 15mins).

The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:

Period style part glazed panelled front door to:

SITTING ROOM

Fireplace, stripped pine floorboards, radiator, built in cupboard to side of chimney breast, 2 wall light points, door to:

LOUNGE

Fireplace with stripped pine surround, woodburning stove, stripped pine floorboards, inset down lights, radiator. Door to:

INNER LOBBY

Roof light, stripped pine floorboards. Door to:

BATHROOM

Well-appointed with roll top bath, corner shower cubicle, contemporary style hand basin, WC, roof lantern, inset down lights, limestone floor tiles with underfloor heating, fully tiled walls and heated towel rail.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Fitted with a bespoke range of ‘country style’ painted wood floor and wall cabinets with polished granite work surfaces. ‘Belfast’ sink, ‘Rangemaster’ gas cooker with extractor canopy/light over, concealed dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Inset down lights, space for fridge/freezer. Large roof lantern, tiled floor with underfloor heating. 3 steps and glazed double door to:

CONSERVATORY

Lovely view over rear garden and village. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, double doors to rear garden.

From lounge pine staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR

Small landing. Doors to:

BEDROOM 1

Radiator, built in wardrobe, original cast iron fireplace. Door to:

EN-SUITE WC

Hand basin, WC, fully tiled walls, inset down lights, built in cupboard.

BEDROOM 2

Radiator, cast iron fireplace, cupboard housing ‘Worcester’ wall mounted gas fired boiler. Access hatch with folding ladder to boarded and plaster boarded roof space, Velux window. Currently used for storage but with potential to convert into a 3rd bedroom (subject to the usual consents).

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN

2 sets of steps lead up from The Rise to a paved seating area in front of cottage. Bin storage space and freestanding storage locker.

REAR GARDEN

Sunny south facing aspect, mainly lawn with plant/shrub borders, lavender and hydrangea, olive and cherry trees. Tool shed, small area of garden behind shed, outside tap and electric point.

COUNCIL TAX BAND ' C '

MAINS GAS, ELECTRICITY, WATER AND DRAINAGE

VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AGENTS MARSHALL AND CLARKE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VARIOUS APPLIANCES AND SERVICES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY MARSHALL AND CLARKE

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