I think the plans for extending this property will vastly improve the living space for this pretty cottage - perfect for anyone looking for a project right now -- Sarah Holgate, Valuer and Head of The Villages

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A charming former Toll Cottage in need of refurbishment, un-listed and now with planning permission to extend (see Ashford Borough Council Ref. 19/01758/AS) – currently with 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, detached barn style double garage, extensive gardens and mobile home.
Planning would increase the bedrooms to 3 (all with ensuite facilities) and extend the ground floor space to include kitchen, dining room, sitting room, cloakroom and utility.
There are excellent commuter links by road and rail and some lovely walks on your doorstep.



Impkin Cottage was built circa 1650 and was the former Toll Cottage which served the Faversham Road, just outside the historical Charing village. Today the property is a charming 2 bed detached cottage in need of renovation with a wealth of original features such as the exposed beams and inglenook fireplace with its original bread oven. On the ground floor there is a good size kitchen/breakfast room with slate tiled floor and range of fitted base units with beech worktop surfaces, built in double oven and inset electric hob and extractor hood, fitted Rayburn, plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water. The sitting room with two windows to the front, has a feature inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove and original bread oven. The separate dining room has double French doors, built in cupboard, under stairs storage cupboard and stairs to first floor. The bathroom is on the ground floor and is a good size with modern roll top bath, double size shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and w/c. On the first floor are two generously sized double bedrooms with exposed beams and eaves storage. One bedroom also has a brick built fireplace.
Planning Permission 19/01758/AS
Planning permission was granted on 18th March 2020 for part single, part two storey rear extension and the erection of two dormer windows to the rear elevation. Please refer to the website for full details. Hobbs Parker have electronic copies of the structural report for the extension, hard copies of the full size plans and a hard copy of the Damp report dated 26 September 2019 (only available for inspection from our offices with prior appointment being made).

Gardens
The front of the property has a 5 bar gate leading to the off road gravel driveway with parking for a number of vehicles. The garden is mostly laid to lawn and is well fenced with a greenhouse to one end. There is a separate patio seating area and a large barn style detached double garage with power and light. The garden backs onto countryside and has some lovely views.
Services
Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Our Ref: AVS200221