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" A rare opportunity to acquire this charming detached Grade II Listed thatched cottage, originally built as a pair of cottages, believed to be dating back to the mid 1700's. The property benefits from a re-thatched roof in 2005 and now requires sympathethic repair and refurbishment throughout giving a unique and exciting opportunity for a purchaser to put their own mark on this period home. The generous accommodation comprises two large reception rooms, bathroom and kitchen to the ground floor with two staircases leading to three good size bedrooms and a w.c. on the first floor. Situated in a sought after village location standing on a secluded plot approached by a thatched lychgate. The screened front garden is 95ft in length with the benefit of private gardens to the east and west elevations. Only a short stroll from the 18 hole golf course and 14th Century Barn converted to public house and restaurant with local shopping facilities at Sainsburys and Swalecliffe together with the Health Centre and Chestfield mainline railway station approximately 1 mile away. A bus service to the Harbour Town of Whitstable (approx. 2 miles) and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 7 miles) is available about 150 yards away in Chestfield Road.

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Entrance Hall   
Partially glazed varnished wood front entrance door. Staircase leading to first floor. Opening to lounge. Door to bathroom.

Bathroom   
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin, panelled bath. Window to side. Beams to ceiling. Santon water heater.

Sitting Room   16' 0 x 13' 0 (4.88m x 3.96m)
Feature brick fireplace with open hearth, exposed brickwork extending to side of fireplace with bressumer beam at ceiling height. Two wall light points. Dual aspect windows overlooking gardens. Two storage heaters. TV point. Power points. Exposed floor boards. Door to dining Room.

Dining Room   16' 1 x 11' 9 (4.90m x 3.58m)
Brick fireplace with bressumer beam housing small range. Dual aspect windows overlooking gardens. Storage heater. Power points. Exposed floor boards. Door to:-

Kitchen   13' 1 x 7' 2 (3.99m x 2.18m)
Dresser unit with cupboard and range of drawers below and work surface area above. Wall cupboards. Butler sink with double wooden drainer. Electric cooker point. Window to side overlooking garden. Power points. Door to lean to. Stairs to fist floor.

Lean To   
Two doors to gardens. Access to two timber sheds.

Landing   0' 0 x 0' 0 (0.00m x 0.00m)
Window to side. Staircase returning to entrance hall. Door to:-

Bedroom 1   18' 0 x 17' 0 max (5.49m x 5.18m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Three windows to side overlooking garden. Fireplace with cast iron grate. Built in double cupboard with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Power points. Exposed floor boards. Communication door to bedroom two.

2nd Landing   
Window to side. Staircase returning to kitchen. Dimplex heater. High level storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2   17' 0 x 10' 9 (5.18m x 3.28m)
Dual aspect windows overlooking side gardens. Fireplace with cast iron grate. Dimplex heater. Power points. Exposed floor boards.

Bedroom 3   9' 11 x 8' 9 (3.02m x 2.67m)
Window to side overlooking garden. Fitted double cupboard with shelves and hanging space. Beams to one wall. Double power point. Exposed floor boards.

W.C.   
Suite in pink comprising wash hand basin and low level w.c. Window to rear.

Thatched Lych Gate   
Leading to beautiful cottage garden. Bench seating.

Front Garden   95' 0 x 44' 0 (28.96m x 13.41m)
Thatched lych gate with bench seating area, leading to cottage garden. Border hedging to front and sides. Mainly laid to lawn with well established flower and shrub beds. Wide variety of shrubs and bushes and trees. Driveway extending to the front of the garage.

Side Garden   55' 0 x 14' 0 (16.76m x 4.27m)
Westerly facing laid to lawn and with well stocked central flower and shrub bed. Enclosed by hedging and fencing. Brick built shed with tiled pitched roof housing w.c.

Side Garden   55' 0 x 35' 0 (16.76m x 10.67m) + 15' 0 x 55' 0 (4.57m x 16.76m)
Easterly facing mainly laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds. Variety of mature trees and bushes. Side access. Enclosed with fencing and hedging. Summer house and timber shed in need of repair.

Main Services   
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water (metered) and main drainage. A telephone line is installed subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. The mains services have not been tested by us.

Heating   
Heating has been provided by electric storage heaters. We have not checked that the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property.

Electrical Appliances   
Electrical appliances referred to in these details have not been tested by us and you should make your own enquiries as to their serviceability.

Windows   
The windows are generally of painted timber frames.

Tenure   
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax   
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band F. The amount payable under tax band F for the year 2010/2011 is ?£2,126.66.

Other Information   
All measurements have been taken in accordance with the 'Code of Measuring Practice' issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and are approximate. All measurements have been taken to provide a guide to prospective purchasers to indicate size and proportion of the accommodation and should not be used for carpet sizes, furniture or appliances. Front garden has been measured at the front boundary. Rear garden width has been measured adjacent to the rear of the building. Depth has been measured at approximately mid point of plot.Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired in or not) gas fires or light fittings or any other fixtures not expressly included form a part of the property offered for sale. We have not carried out a structural survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of this property. For further information regarding this property, including the tenure, please ask for a copy of the Home Information Pack. The deeds of the property and local search were not available to us at the time of preparing these details.Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. This property was reviewed on 26th May 2010.

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