2 bedroom cottage for sale

Built originally in 1863 to house the local Coastguards, the cottage offers a lovely balance of easy access to the beach and village yet set on a residents only, no through lane, giving privacy and quiet. Ideally located for excellent walking, sea fishing and kayaking. Constructed of brick under a slate roof with replacement small pane period style uPVC windows and doors.

The accommodation comprises: shared entrance porch, sitting room and kitchen. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms and the bathroom; (if required one of the bedrooms is large enough to divide into two). Outside, opposite the Cottage is an additional area of garden with a driving/parking space for 2 cars leading to a garage. The front garden is well cared for, mainly lawn with plant and shrub borders. The rear garden is gravelled with plant/shrub borders, with a brick-built tool shed.

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 the Kingsdown Golf Course. 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 nearby Walmer (approx.2.5 miles) takes just 1hr 20mins. There is also a fast train service from Deal.

The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:

 Shared entrance porch with oak panelled front door to:

SITTING ROOM

16’10” x 11’ (5.13m x 3.35m). Two windows overlooking the front garden; built in cupboard to recess to side of chimney breast. Fitted gas fire. Wall mounted electric radiator.

Door to:

REAR HALL

Wall mounted electric radiator, under stairs cupboard. Broom/coats cupboard. Stable door to rear garden and folding doors to:

KITCHEN

10’2” x 8’ (3.10m x 2.44m). Corner sink with inset stainless steel circular bowl and matching drainer, oak fronted cupboard under, recess for fridge, space and electric point for cooker, glazed wall cupboard. Worktop with space and plumbing under for washing machine. Wall mounted electric radiator. Window overlooking garden.

From rear hall staircase to:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder (immersion heater fitted). Access hatch to roof space.

BEDROOM 1

11’ x 9’2” (3.35m x 2.79m) Window to front with lovely view over the garden to the Channel. Wall mounted electric fire.

BEDROOM 2

17’max x 14’2” max x 8’6” (min) (5.18m x 4.32m x 2.59m) 2 windows overlooking rear garden. Wall mounted electric fire. Built in cupboard over stairwell.

BATHROOM

8’1“x 7’5” (2.46m x 2.26m) Lilac coloured suite comprising panelled bath with spray mixer. Low level toilet suite, pedestal wash hand basin, built in dressing table with drawers, half tiled walls. View over garden and Channel

OUTSIDE

Opposite the Cottage there is an area of garden with driveway/parking for 2 cars leading to:

GARAGE

15’9” x 7’7” (4.80m x 2.31m)

FRONT GARDEN

Mainly lawn with borders stocked with an interesting variety of plants and shrubs.

REAR GARDEN

York stone path with steps up to raised garden, gravelled with plant/shrub borders. Brick built tool store 7’6” x 6’ (2.29m x 1.83m). Gate to rear path leading to the entrance drive and beach.

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