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£850,0005 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Swingfield - Offers in Excess of £850,000
Semi-detached house
5 beds
2 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Picturesque attached period cottage with self-contained modern annexe with ample parking
- Set within 0.58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds
- Characterful main cottage with two wood-burning stoves and inglenook fireplace
- Exceptional self-contained annexe — ideal for multigenerational living or guests
- Numerous outbuildings including barns, workshops, wood stores, animal housing, and two greenhouses
- Perfect blend of period charm and modern living in a tranquil rural setting
A picture-perfect period cottage with a modern self-contained annexe, set in 0.58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Enjoy peaceful countryside living with charming features including wood-burning stoves, a bespoke conservatory, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces — with generous accommodation, multiple outbuildings, and endless versatility, this unique home is a rare country retreat.
Situation
This fabulous extensive property is in an excellent rural location with stunning views to the open countryside with a wealth of walks and bridle paths immediately available. There are a number of villages within easy reach including Densole, Hawkinge, Elham, Lyminge and Barham. These offer a good variety of services including shops, schooling, public houses, doctors and dentist surgery, pharmacists, sports and recreational amenities. To the South, on the coast, you will find Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. To the North, accessed via the A260 connecting to the A2, is the cathedral city of Canterbury. These both offer an extensive range of facilities together with mainline train services to London. The Channel port of Dover lies to the South East providing further means of access into Europe.
Property
A picturesque period cottage with a modern two double bedroom self-contained annexe, set within 0.58 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, approached via a private gravel drive serving just four properties and enjoying a truly idyllic setting. Although currently arranged as two separate dwellings, it would be exceptionally easy to introduce internal connecting doors, creating one extensive country residence if desired.The main cottage welcomes you through an entrance porch into a charming reception hall featuring stairs to the first floor and a large inglenook fireplace housing a generous wood-burning stove. From here, a spacious kitchen offers integrated appliances including a slimline dishwasher and electric cooker, with space for a fridge and washing machine. A utility room provides further storage with matching units, space for a tall freezer, and a stable door opening directly to the gardens.The sitting room is both cosy and characterful, with a wood-burning stove and bi-folding doors that open into a bespoke conservatory, a wonderful space to relax while enjoying views across the gardens and grounds.Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, all benefitting from far-reaching countryside views.The two double bedroom self-contained annexe has a ground floor cloakroom/WC, a porch, conservatory, spacious kitchen/dining room plus a super sitting room with patio doors on to the beautiful gardens. The annexe really is a superb addition, offering excellent flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, holiday let or for home working. Light, airy, and generously proportioned, it combines modern comfort with character features to create a stylish and versatile living space that perfectly complements the main cottage.
Sitting Room - 15' 9'' x 12' 4'' (4.80m x 3.76m)
Kitchen - 16' 1'' x 7' 3'' (4.90m x 2.21m)
Dining Room - 15' 10'' x 12' 1'' (4.82m x 3.68m)
Utility Room - 9' 4'' x 6' 6'' (2.84m x 1.98m)
Conservatory - 15' 8'' x 14' 0'' (4.77m x 4.26m)
Bedroom One - 16' 0'' x 12' 3'' (4.87m x 3.73m)
Bedroom Two - 16' 3'' x 9' 7'' (4.95m x 2.92m)
Bedroom Three - 9' 10'' x 7' 4'' (2.99m x 2.23m)
Bathroom - 7' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.18m x 1.78m)
Annexe Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 10'' x 15' 0'' (4.82m x 4.57m)
Annexe Sitting Room - 15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
Annexe Main Bedroom - 15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
Annexe Bedroom Two - 12' 1'' x 7' 10'' (3.68m x 2.39m)
Annexe Bathroom - 12' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.65m x 2.01m)
Annexe Conservatory - 14' 8'' x 5' 11'' (4.47m x 1.80m)
Barn One - 24' 11'' x 12' 6'' (7.59m x 3.81m)
Barn Two - 10' 0'' x 9' 3'' (3.05m x 2.82m)
Barn Three - 23' 3'' x 6' 8'' (7.08m x 2.03m)
Log Store - 17' 5'' x 8' 5'' (5.30m x 2.56m)
Carport - 16' 10'' x 9' 8'' (5.13m x 2.94m)
Outside
The extensive gardens have been thoughtfully and professionally designed to create a series of distinct areas, each tailored to different interests and pastimes. There is a splendid raised pond complete with resident ducks, a dedicated chicken enclosure housing some rather handsome hens, and even a tortoise house with a spacious run.Neatly shaped lawns and colourful planting lead to a wide grapevine-covered pergola, which in turn guides you down to an enclosed paddock, a perfect spot for small livestock, recreation, or simply enjoying the open countryside views.A plethora of outbuildings further enhance the property's appeal, including barn-style structures, workshops, wood stores, animal shelters, and two greenhouses, providing endless versatility for hobbies, storage, or potential conversion (subject to any necessary consents).Flowing effortlessly from one area to the next, the gardens and grounds offer a true sense of rural tranquillity and an exceptional lifestyle opportunity.
Services
Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage and Calor Gas fired central heating, supplemented by wood stoves.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
Situation
This fabulous extensive property is in an excellent rural location with stunning views to the open countryside with a wealth of walks and bridle paths immediately available. There are a number of villages within easy reach including Densole, Hawkinge, Elham, Lyminge and Barham. These offer a good variety of services including shops, schooling, public houses, doctors and dentist surgery, pharmacists, sports and recreational amenities. To the South, on the coast, you will find Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. To the North, accessed via the A260 connecting to the A2, is the cathedral city of Canterbury. These both offer an extensive range of facilities together with mainline train services to London. The Channel port of Dover lies to the South East providing further means of access into Europe.
Property
A picturesque period cottage with a modern two double bedroom self-contained annexe, set within 0.58 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, approached via a private gravel drive serving just four properties and enjoying a truly idyllic setting. Although currently arranged as two separate dwellings, it would be exceptionally easy to introduce internal connecting doors, creating one extensive country residence if desired.The main cottage welcomes you through an entrance porch into a charming reception hall featuring stairs to the first floor and a large inglenook fireplace housing a generous wood-burning stove. From here, a spacious kitchen offers integrated appliances including a slimline dishwasher and electric cooker, with space for a fridge and washing machine. A utility room provides further storage with matching units, space for a tall freezer, and a stable door opening directly to the gardens.The sitting room is both cosy and characterful, with a wood-burning stove and bi-folding doors that open into a bespoke conservatory, a wonderful space to relax while enjoying views across the gardens and grounds.Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, all benefitting from far-reaching countryside views.The two double bedroom self-contained annexe has a ground floor cloakroom/WC, a porch, conservatory, spacious kitchen/dining room plus a super sitting room with patio doors on to the beautiful gardens. The annexe really is a superb addition, offering excellent flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, holiday let or for home working. Light, airy, and generously proportioned, it combines modern comfort with character features to create a stylish and versatile living space that perfectly complements the main cottage.
Sitting Room - 15' 9'' x 12' 4'' (4.80m x 3.76m)
Kitchen - 16' 1'' x 7' 3'' (4.90m x 2.21m)
Dining Room - 15' 10'' x 12' 1'' (4.82m x 3.68m)
Utility Room - 9' 4'' x 6' 6'' (2.84m x 1.98m)
Conservatory - 15' 8'' x 14' 0'' (4.77m x 4.26m)
Bedroom One - 16' 0'' x 12' 3'' (4.87m x 3.73m)
Bedroom Two - 16' 3'' x 9' 7'' (4.95m x 2.92m)
Bedroom Three - 9' 10'' x 7' 4'' (2.99m x 2.23m)
Bathroom - 7' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.18m x 1.78m)
Annexe Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 10'' x 15' 0'' (4.82m x 4.57m)
Annexe Sitting Room - 15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
Annexe Main Bedroom - 15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
Annexe Bedroom Two - 12' 1'' x 7' 10'' (3.68m x 2.39m)
Annexe Bathroom - 12' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.65m x 2.01m)
Annexe Conservatory - 14' 8'' x 5' 11'' (4.47m x 1.80m)
Barn One - 24' 11'' x 12' 6'' (7.59m x 3.81m)
Barn Two - 10' 0'' x 9' 3'' (3.05m x 2.82m)
Barn Three - 23' 3'' x 6' 8'' (7.08m x 2.03m)
Log Store - 17' 5'' x 8' 5'' (5.30m x 2.56m)
Carport - 16' 10'' x 9' 8'' (5.13m x 2.94m)
Outside
The extensive gardens have been thoughtfully and professionally designed to create a series of distinct areas, each tailored to different interests and pastimes. There is a splendid raised pond complete with resident ducks, a dedicated chicken enclosure housing some rather handsome hens, and even a tortoise house with a spacious run.Neatly shaped lawns and colourful planting lead to a wide grapevine-covered pergola, which in turn guides you down to an enclosed paddock, a perfect spot for small livestock, recreation, or simply enjoying the open countryside views.A plethora of outbuildings further enhance the property's appeal, including barn-style structures, workshops, wood stores, animal shelters, and two greenhouses, providing endless versatility for hobbies, storage, or potential conversion (subject to any necessary consents).Flowing effortlessly from one area to the next, the gardens and grounds offer a true sense of rural tranquillity and an exceptional lifestyle opportunity.
Services
Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage and Calor Gas fired central heating, supplemented by wood stoves.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
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