Full description
This charming, Grade II listed terraced cottage boasts two double bedrooms, a spacious family bathroom, two reception rooms and a downstairs cloakroom. The delightful, south-facing rear garden has climbing roses, mature trees, a brick shed and a lovely seating area. Situated in the heart of the historic, picturesque town of Fordwich, this 17th century period property offers a wealth of characterful features, such as a large inglenook fireplace, antique radiators, flooring and dressers, a roll top claw foot bath, and exposed beams throughout. The property is extremely well-maintained, with a recently installed 2022 boiler and stylish windows. Viewing is highly recommended in order to appreciate all this attractive, no chain property has to offer. Free parking is available in nearby streets and is not allocated but is frequently available.
Ground Floor
Entrance
This charming cottage is entered through a brace and batten door, into the spacious living area.
Living Room
12' 6" x 11' 10" (3.81m x 3.61m)
The generously sized living room has a large original inglenook fireplace, with carved thistle, shield and Tudor rose emblems on the beam above, and a wood burning stove which can comfortably heat the entire cottage. There is a small cupboard to the right, housing gas and electric meters. There are ample power sockets, a radiator, exposed beams and engineered oak flooring. The sash window to the front has secondary double glazing, and was newly fitted in 2021. Wooden doors to the dining room and to the staircase.
Dining Room
13' 4" x 4' 7" (4.06m x 1.40m)
Perfect for having breakfast whilst looking out to the garden from the window to the rear, with exposed beams, a radiator, terracotta tiled floor, with doors to the cloakroom, kitchen and rear garden.
Cloakroom
Brand new monochrome feature tiled flooring, with pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splashback and traditional high level WC. There is a convenient understairs storage space, featuring exposed brick and beams.
Kitchen
13' 9" x 8' 0" (4.19m x 2.44m)
The kitchen features a fantastic solid wood drainer, spanning the whole width of the kitchen, inset with a Butler sink. A combination of freestanding and fitted antique pine full length, wall, and base units, with marble and wooden worktops, and an antique pine dresser. A Bosch washing machine, fridge freezer, radiator, and space for tumble dryer or dishwasher. Stoves extractor hood above four-ring gas hob with green tiled splashback and cupboard space beneath, accompanied by a Stoves double oven and grill with drawer and cupboard space beneath. Terracotta tiled flooring, and windows to the rear and side, both looking out to the garden and newly fitted in 2021.
First Floor
Landing
Wooden bannister, grey carpets, exposed beams, power sockets, and a hatch to the loft. Doors to both bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom 1
13' 9" x 8' 10" (4.19m x 2.69m)
Brace and latch door to entry of a spacious double bedroom with exposed beams, radiator, ample power sockets, and a sash window to front with secondary double glazing. There is an attractive exposed brick chimney breast, with fireplace recess housing a bow-fronted chest of drawers.
Bathroom
13' 9" x 8' 0" (4.19m x 2.44m)
An exceptionally large, Victorian style bathroom, comprising an ornate painted traditional high level WC, antique roll top bath with claw feet, enclosed cubicle with Mira electric shower, wall-mounted hand wash basin with tiled splashback and a brass heated towel rail with thermostat. There are opaque tilting windows to the side and rear, antique pine flooring and a substantial airing cupboard, housing shelving and a 2022 installed boiler.
Bedroom 2
10' 9" x 8' 6" (3.28m x 2.59m)
Another double bedroom, with exposed beams, ample power sockets wall-mounted uplighters, and an antique pine dressing chest with mirror. Tilting window to the rear with views out to the garden, and a radiator beneath.
Garden
Secluded and south-facing, the enchanting rear garden is approximately 60ft long by 20ft wide. Shrubs, flowers, and mature trees, including silver birch and cherry, accompany a pink climbing rose and decorative arch. There is a good sized lawn, winding brick pathway, a brick shed, exterior light, two benches, outside tap, raised planted area and a gate to the side access. Featuring in this idyllic space, is even a private traditional decorative Victorian style street lamp, which is fully functional and operated from inside the cottage.
Parking
Free parking is available in nearby streets and is not allocated but is frequently available.
Council tax band: D
Disclosure: A member of staff within John Kingston is related to the owner of the property.
Energy performance certificates
Schools
List of nearest schools to this property.
* Distances are straight line measurements.
Key Stage 2
Sturry Church of England Primary School - 0.8 milesKey Stage 4
Spires Academy - 1.57 milesKey Stage 5
Barton Court Grammar School - 1.95 milesTransport
List of nearest public transport to this property.
* Distances are straight line measurements.
Train Station
Sturry Rail Station - 0.44 milesAirport
Lydd London Ashford Airport - 24.93 milesCoach Station
Canterbury Bus Station - 2.29 milesFerry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal - 13.7 miles
