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" A most exquisite Grade II Listed cottage known as Monks Hall, steeped in history, charm and character and nestled in idyllic Fordwich, England‘s smallest town. Dating from the 15th Century, the entire row of cottages constituted a Hall House, being an open hall with no subdivisions or upper floor. It is believed to have been used by the monks as the customs office for imports arriving by river at Fordwich for Canterbury. After the dissolution of the monasteries in the late 1530s, it was bought up and subdivided into individual dwellings, one of which is Monks Hall.

This double fronted cottage has handsome kerb appeal and on street parking to front. Upon entry, you will find a stunning open plan lounge and dining room with a beautiful exposed brick fireplace with wood burning stove, timber flooring and exposed beams. The kitchen has recently been fully renovated with an array of fitted cupboards, drawers and Bosch appliances. Contrasting solid wood work surfaces have been installed alongside a new gas fired boiler in August 2023. The property also benefits from a utility room with space for washing appliances and WC. French double doors open out towards the stunning rear garden with an abundance of mature trees, plants and shrubs.

Rising to the first floor are two double bedrooms and a recently renovated shower room with wonderful forest green units, solid work surfaces and marble effect shower splashbacks. The master bedroom has high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and the original ‘King Post‘. Fitted cupboards create an array of storage space and there is copious amounts of natural light filling the entire room.

Outside, the owners have maintained the rear garden to an incredibly high standard; glorious plants of all varieties provide year round foliage and colour. A winding patio leads through the mature planting and a variety of seating areas allow you to enjoy your surroundings. There is also a fully insulated, double glazed shed with mains power, currently used as a studio. In addition there is also a small tool shed.

Fordwich is England‘s smallest town and enjoys quintessential village atmosphere and a community that is proud of its history and its setting on this picturesque stretch of the River Stour. Nearby are a wealth of amenities including stunning country pubs and restaurants. There are state and private primary schools just minutes away, plus a wide range of secondary schooling in Canterbury in both the state and private sector. This area is well served by convenient transport links by road and rail to the capital and the continent. There is a choice of convenient nearby stations including Sturry, Canterbury East and Canterbury West.

The property has gas fired central heating, Grade II Listed and Council Tax band E.

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