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Area stats2 bedroom detached bungalow
Study
Sold STC
Detached bungalow
2 beds
2 baths
1388
EPC rating: D
Key information
Features and description
A generous size village bungalow ideal for improvement with heated swimming pool, double garage, stables, barn and static home all set within 4.36 Acres. of flat well drained paddocks and gardens. EPC Rating: D
Situation
The property is situated in the ever popular rural village of Kingston. The village boasts its own community hall, ancient church and a popular public house/restaurant. Nearby villages, such as Barham and Bridge, further cater well for one's every day needs, including a bowls club, award winning village shop/post office, restaurants, public houses, doctors surgery and an excellent primary school. Located in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there is a wealth of public footpaths, bridle ways and cycle routes on one's doorstep. A bus service gives access to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, to the north, and, to the south, the Channel Tunnel town of Folkestone and Ancient Cinque Port Town of Hythe on the coast. These offer an eclectic and diverse range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities including both Grammar Schools and Universities; together with high-speed rail services to London, with the travel time to St Pancras being some 60 minutes. The nearby Port of Dover and Folkestone Eurotunnel give direct and easy access into Europe.
The Property
This detached two-bedroom bungalow was built around 1945 and has been in the same occupation since 1977. It is generous in size and has allowed their growing family the opportunity to enjoy rural living at its best. The property itself, does now require some updating and modernisation, it could also be extended subject to any necessary planning consents etc. There is a three-bedroom static home positioned within the grounds, having surprisingly spacious accommodation, as well as a delightful cabin style summer house with a decked veranda.
Entrance Hall
Sitting / Family Room - 25' 1'' x 17' 10'' (7.64m x 5.43m)
Dining Room - 13' 6'' x 7' 11'' (4.11m x 2.41m)
Kitchen - 16' 1'' x 7' 6'' (4.90m x 2.28m)
Utility room - 11' 0'' x 8' 2'' (3.35m x 2.49m)
Study - 13' 6'' x 7' 10'' (4.11m x 2.39m)
Master bedroom - 18' 4'' x 11' 2'' (5.58m x 3.40m)
Bedroom Two - 11' 3'' x 9' 9'' (3.43m x 2.97m)
Shower Room
Bathroom
Conservatory - 12' 10'' x 8' 0'' (3.91m x 2.44m)
Double Garage - 23' 3'' x 20' 1'' (7.08m x 6.12m)
Summer House - 12' 8'' x 12' 7'' (3.86m x 3.83m)
Static Home
Approx. 433 SQFT
Stabling & Barn/Store
Approx. 779 SQFT
Swimming Pool - 40' 0'' x 18' 0'' (12.18m x 5.48m)
Pool Changing Room - 8' 11'' x 7' 4'' (2.72m x 2.23m)
Pool Store - 7' 0'' x 4' 11'' (2.13m x 1.50m)
Pool Boiler House - 10' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.05m x 2.01m)
Outside
The Peak is approached via a long driveway with plenty of parking and turning space for domestic vehicles and horse boxes etc. as well as a double garage. All set-in extensive grounds with the main gardens interspersed with mature shrubs, trees and a vegetable garden. Added to the property in 1984 is a super in ground heated swimming pool situated at the side of the property with a changing room, pool store and boiler house. The equestrian facilities consist of; large stable block with a variety of sized stables and store rooms, as well as an attached barn/tractor shed which has excellent storage for hay, as well as possible usage as a horse shelter. The land itself, is currently divided into numerous fenced paddocks of differing sizes.
Agents Note
There is a public right of way across the paddock
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
Situation
The property is situated in the ever popular rural village of Kingston. The village boasts its own community hall, ancient church and a popular public house/restaurant. Nearby villages, such as Barham and Bridge, further cater well for one's every day needs, including a bowls club, award winning village shop/post office, restaurants, public houses, doctors surgery and an excellent primary school. Located in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there is a wealth of public footpaths, bridle ways and cycle routes on one's doorstep. A bus service gives access to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, to the north, and, to the south, the Channel Tunnel town of Folkestone and Ancient Cinque Port Town of Hythe on the coast. These offer an eclectic and diverse range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities including both Grammar Schools and Universities; together with high-speed rail services to London, with the travel time to St Pancras being some 60 minutes. The nearby Port of Dover and Folkestone Eurotunnel give direct and easy access into Europe.
The Property
This detached two-bedroom bungalow was built around 1945 and has been in the same occupation since 1977. It is generous in size and has allowed their growing family the opportunity to enjoy rural living at its best. The property itself, does now require some updating and modernisation, it could also be extended subject to any necessary planning consents etc. There is a three-bedroom static home positioned within the grounds, having surprisingly spacious accommodation, as well as a delightful cabin style summer house with a decked veranda.
Entrance Hall
Sitting / Family Room - 25' 1'' x 17' 10'' (7.64m x 5.43m)
Dining Room - 13' 6'' x 7' 11'' (4.11m x 2.41m)
Kitchen - 16' 1'' x 7' 6'' (4.90m x 2.28m)
Utility room - 11' 0'' x 8' 2'' (3.35m x 2.49m)
Study - 13' 6'' x 7' 10'' (4.11m x 2.39m)
Master bedroom - 18' 4'' x 11' 2'' (5.58m x 3.40m)
Bedroom Two - 11' 3'' x 9' 9'' (3.43m x 2.97m)
Shower Room
Bathroom
Conservatory - 12' 10'' x 8' 0'' (3.91m x 2.44m)
Double Garage - 23' 3'' x 20' 1'' (7.08m x 6.12m)
Summer House - 12' 8'' x 12' 7'' (3.86m x 3.83m)
Static Home
Approx. 433 SQFT
Stabling & Barn/Store
Approx. 779 SQFT
Swimming Pool - 40' 0'' x 18' 0'' (12.18m x 5.48m)
Pool Changing Room - 8' 11'' x 7' 4'' (2.72m x 2.23m)
Pool Store - 7' 0'' x 4' 11'' (2.13m x 1.50m)
Pool Boiler House - 10' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.05m x 2.01m)
Outside
The Peak is approached via a long driveway with plenty of parking and turning space for domestic vehicles and horse boxes etc. as well as a double garage. All set-in extensive grounds with the main gardens interspersed with mature shrubs, trees and a vegetable garden. Added to the property in 1984 is a super in ground heated swimming pool situated at the side of the property with a changing room, pool store and boiler house. The equestrian facilities consist of; large stable block with a variety of sized stables and store rooms, as well as an attached barn/tractor shed which has excellent storage for hay, as well as possible usage as a horse shelter. The land itself, is currently divided into numerous fenced paddocks of differing sizes.
Agents Note
There is a public right of way across the paddock
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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Crime score
Low crime
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About this agent
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