Description
- Large detached family home
- Separate annexe with kitchen/living room, bathroom and bedroom
- Gardens of approximately an acre
- Two ensuites & family bathroom
- Living room & kitchen/breakfast room & dining room
- Driveway parking and detached garage
- Tenure - Freehold
- Council Tax - Band G
Nestled in approximately an acre of picturesque grounds, this rural period cottage offers a blend of historic charm and contemporary timeless comforts which would suit the needs of any modern family. Surrounded by fields and woodlands, the property boasts stunning views of the North Downs. Despite its rural views, The property is conveniently located on Sandling Road just a minute's drive from Sandling station for London trains and a couple of minutes to the Channel Tunnel for continental trips. Upon entering through the outer porch, you are greeted by a magnificent dining room that exudes character. This room features a brick-walled inset area, a central beam, and an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The dining room leads to a large modern kitchen/breakfast room equipped with a range cooker and integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is an impressive sitting room with French doors opening to a well-proportioned conservatory, a functional office space, and a utility/shower room. Upstairs, the property showcases fascinating vertical beams at the top of the stairs, a modern family bathroom, and five double bedrooms, two of which include en-suite facilities. The exterior is equally impressive having had a complete makeover by the current vendors, with a large terrace. The garden is a blend of lawn, mature trees, and shrubs, enhanced by a charming woodland area. There is a one bedroom annex perfect for family or holiday letting. Additional facilities include a well-insulated container designed as a gym, useful store and detached garage. Plenty of driveway parking.
SituationWents Cottage is surrounded by local countryside yet has convenient travel connections, being under a mile from Sandling Station which provides trains to London and the Eurotunnel is close by for trips to the Continent. Nearby Saltwood village, Hythe and Folkestone offer a range of amenities including high performing schools, supermarkets and wonderful beaches. The high speed link to London is available from Folkestone and Ashford International. Access to the nearby M20 motorway provides a network to the remainder of Kent.
The accommodation comprises
Ground floor
Entrance porch
Dining room
28' 4" x 12' 3" (8.64m x 3.73m)
Spacious Inner hallway
Kitchen
21' 7" x 12' 8" (6.58m x 3.86m)
Conservatory
14' 3" x 12' 4" (4.34m x 3.76m)
Living room
23' 2" x 18' 8" (7.06m x 5.69m)
Rear lobby
Utility/ shower room/WC
15' 5" x 6' 8" (4.70m x 2.03m)
First floor
Landing
Bedroom one
19' 8" x 11' 1" (5.99m x 3.38m)
Bedroom two
15' 5" x 11' 5" (4.70m x 3.48m)
Bathroom
Bedroom four
15' 4" x 8' 10" (4.67m x 2.69m)
En Suite bathroom
Bedroom three
13' 4" x 12' 3" (4.06m x 3.73m)
Bedroom four
12' 11" x 10' 1" (3.94m x 3.07m)
En Suite bathroom/WC
Outside
Garage
Accessed via double gates to the side of the property. 20' 0" x 19' 10" (6.10m x 6.05m)
Gravel driveway to the front accessed via five bar get and providing plenty of off road parking
Garden
Approximately one acre of delightful gardens including a well-insulated container designed as a gym and large store.
Annex
Annex kitchen/Living room
27' 4" x 9' 9" (8.33m x 2.97m)
Annex bedroom
12' 1" x 9' 8" (3.68m x 2.95m)
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