2 bedroom detached house for sale
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Property description & features
- Detached Grade I I Listed cottage
- Character downstairs rooms
- SItting Room with exposed beams and Fireplace
- Separate Dining Room
- Country style Kitchen with integral appliances
- Bright Conservatory overlooking garden
- 2 First Floor Bedrooms & Bathroom
- Well stocked Cottage garden with patio area
- Parking driveway at the rear with access to garden & rear of property
- Set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Property - AGENTS NOTE: There is limited head height in the kitchen, so any person over 5ft 10' will find this area to be slightly restrictive to move around in comfortably.
A tidy and individual Grade II listed detached cottage surrounded by mature trees and bushes situated in a glorious location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This attractive home includes on the GROUND FLOOR a cosy sitting room, measuring 13'10 x 11'3, with original feature beams and open fireplace leading to the country style kitchen with an extensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances. In addition, there is a separate dining room which measures 16'5 x 6'10 and a bright conservatory, measuring 13'1 x 7'1, overlooking the delightful rear garden.
On the FIRST FLOOR there are two bedrooms, the master measuring 18'7 x 13'10, together with a contemporary three piece bathroom.
Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated in the Alkham Valley,a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,in the village of Alkham which offers a range of amenities as well as two large livery yards, a village hall,garden centre/Tack Shop and Feed supplier as well as a popular gastro pub 'The Marquis of Granby' which is in walking distance of the property.There are local amenities and primary schools the villages of Temple Ewell and River with a mainline railway station at Kearnsey. For a wider range of local amenities the village of Hawkinge is in convenient driving distance with shops, primary school and Doctors surgery plus Community Hall with regular clubs.The coastal town of Folkestone is situated around 6 miles away with bathing beach and watersports plus shopping,restaurants with easy access to the Eurotunnel to the continent.The M20 and A2/M2 motorways are both within convenient driving distance as is the Cathedral City of Canterbury.The high speed rail link to London and St Pancras can be accessed either via Folkestone West or Folkestone Central stations in a journey time of around 60 minutes.
Gardens & Parking - The property is located on a spacious corner plot approached off a lane with pedestrian gate to the front and parking area located at the end of the rear garden large enough to accommodate two 4WD vehicles also with potential to erect a garage (subject to permissions). The secluded well stocked cottage gardens are a feature of the property wrapping around the side and rear including a tiled patio and useful garden shed.
Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
TITLE NUMBER : K467931
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dover District Council
TAX BAND: C
SERVICES: Private drainage,mains water,electric,gas central heating
EPC: Not applicable as the property is Grade 2 listed.
Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors' Agent - Celia Ransley
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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Directions - Proceed southbound on the M20 and come off at Junction 13 at the Roundhill Tunnel where the road becomes the A20, Take the next exit (after exiting the tunnel), which is the A260 to Canterbury and Folkestone, At the roundabout take the first exit onto White Horse Hill A260,Turn left onto Alkham Valley Road and drive around 3 miles into Alkham Village and the property after will be found on the left up the hill just after Pub/Restaurant The Marquis of Grandby and on the left handside of the short bend (drive slowly as the access lane comes up quickly).Drive up the access lane around 25 metres and on the right there is a parking space for 2 cars and access to the rear of the property and garden.
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