4 bedroom cottage

Property Description: Guide Price £775,000 - £800,000. Situated in the sought after village of Chestfield is this picturesque three bedroom adjoined period cottage, built in circa 1850. Properties as beautiful and unique as this do not come along often especially with the additional benefit of its own detached annexe. The property is brimming with character and original features throughout. Entering into the wonderful light and bright sitting/morning room, there are fabulous views of the garden through the double aspect windows and a beautiful herringbone floor and wooden paneling. Off the sitting room is a useful cloakroom/utility with a store cupboard. The living room is accessed via a charming wooden latch door, the room is cosy and spacious with a feature wood burning stove set on a stunning brick fireplace. The beautiful herringbone floor extends throughout the living room/dining room and French doors open onto the pretty gardens. The living room opens through to the dining room which has French doors opening onto the patio. The country style kitchen can be accessed from both the dining room and the hallway and has a range of wall and base units with an integrated hob/oven, space for a dishwasher and a fridge freezer. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom. The main bedroom has beautiful beams, fitted wardrobes and lots of additional storage within the eaves. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom with built in vanity unit and bath with a shower over.

Annexe

The beautifully presented detached self-contained annexe is spacious with its own decking area. It has a modern kitchen with space for a cooker and white goods, spacious living room with sliding doors onto the decking, separate reception room also with sliding doors onto the decking, one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a shower room which has plumbing for a washing machine. The annexe has great potential to be an Air B&B.

Outside: The property sits in lovely well-established gardens with mature trees, shrubs and hedgerow. A picket style fence borders the front gardens where there are two separate gates with pathways leading up to the house. There is a gravel driveway with parking for several cars. The gardens have been well looked after with beautiful green lawns and manicured hedgerows. The patio area continues around the front of the house and the annexe with various seating areas to take in the views of the gardens. A beautiful feature disused well sits in amongst the rookery. There is gate access into the rear gardens where the path continues all the way up to the garage. The dining room provides access onto the patio area where there is plenty of room for garden furniture to take in those summer evenings. There is rear access from the garden into the detached double garage which has power and light. There is also gate access from the garden to the front of the garage where there is additional parking in front.

Location: Chestfield is a sought after village in the Canterbury district of Kent and is situated just 0.5 miles from the sea on the north coast in between Whitstable and Herne Bay. There is a Sainsbury’s Superstore, local shopping facilities and a medical centre all within a mile. Chestfield and Swalecliffe railway station is just 0.6 miles away with services to London Victoria and Ramsgate. Additional services include trains to and from London Bridge and London Cannon Street calling at the station in peak hours. The station is also served by a small number of High Speed services to London St Pancras International. Bus services are available into both Whitstable and Canterbury. Chestfield Barn is just 0.2 miles away and originates as part of the Chestfield Manor in the 14th Century, a possession of the half-brother of William the Conqueror. It is believed that the Manor dates back to as early as 1084, particularly as it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Barn offers everything from classic to gourmet food, with an envied selection of drinks & fine wines. In winter, enjoy the warmth of their cosy interior with its open log fire and in summer, just soak up the atmosphere of the lovely garden with its Koi Carp pond and amazing York stone table. Chestfield Golf Club is just 0.4 miles away and is one of the best Golf Courses in Kent with magnificent views and an excellent test of golf with its undulating fairways and greens. There are various good primary and secondary schools by including Swalecliffe Community Primary School which is just 0.8 miles away.

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Council Tax: Current Band E (Correct as of December 2022). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Canterbury City Council -[use Contact Agent Button]. Kent County Council -[use Contact Agent Button].

Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.