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Map3 bedroom cottage
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Features and description
- Sold by sandersons uk
- Stunning period features throughout including exposed beams. 3 bedrooms, one with own cloakroom
- New shower room with Burlington high level WC
- 2 reception rooms; dining room with French doors onto the garden
- Low maintenance courtyard garden
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Sought after location in the heart of picturesque Chilham
- Just a short stroll to nearby village amenities including post office, tea rooms & 2 pubs
- Only 0.1 miles to Chilham primary school with a good Ofsted rating
- Just over 0.5 miles to Chilham train station with connecting High Speed trains to London via Ashford International
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Guide Price £600,000 - £625,000. Minstrel Cottage is set within the heart of one of the most sought after and picturesque locations in Kent. The property is brimming with character, charm and original features and part of the house is believed to date back to Tudor times. The front entrance opens into a living room which has a beamed ceiling and a feature fireplace with a new log burner. The country style kitchen has a good range of wall and base units with marble affect work tops and a Rangemaster oven with a feature hood over. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. The kitchen/dining room are partitioned by the beautiful original beams and there are French doors opening into the garden. Completing this floor is a bedroom/study with exposed beamed ceiling and original window. The first floor has a large bedroom with exposed beams and its own cloakroom with a WC and sink. A stunning new shower room completes this floor with a vanity sink unit, walk in shower enclosure and a wonderful Burlington high level toilet. On the top floor there is a magnificent double bedroom with stunning horizontal and exposed beams. The property has gas central heating and has recently had a new boiler fitted.
Outside: The private and enclosed rear courtyard garden has a patio area directly outside the dining room to enjoy those sunny summer evenings. There is a further raised seating area which is great for outdoor dining. The garden has a handy storage cupboard and side gate access. There is off road parking for one car.
Location: The picturesque village of Chilham is centred around a medieval market square and castle that date back to the 12th century and is located in the Kent Downs, which is classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Historic Chilham Square has a wealth of medieval and Jacobean architecture and has been a filming location for numerous period dramas. The village provides local amenities including a post office, tea room, village hall and two public houses - both of which sell food. There is also a primary school which has been rated as good in its latest Ofsted report. Chilham has a regular bus service into Canterbury and excellent road connections with the A2 just 5 miles away (which allows access onto the M2). Chilham train station has services that run into Canterbury West and Ashford international, where you can catch the Eurostar to the continent and high speed services to London St Pancras. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is just 5 miles away and has an array of shops, boutiques and restaurants. To complete Canterbury’s unique experience, there are pubs, wine bars, the Marlowe Theatre and the stunning Cathedral which dominates the skyline. Schooling is well catered for in Canterbury in both the state and private sectors.
Directions: - CT4 8DA
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Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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