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" Guide Price ?500,000 - ?525,000. This substantial village property has planning permission in place to convert the detached double garage, which is currently used as an office, into a two bedroom holiday cottage with parking for two cars. We understand that based on an annual occupancy rate of 20-30 weeks this is likely to generate and income of ?15,000 - ?17,000 per annum. The main house has wooden floorboards in the hallway that continue into the lounge, an under stairs storage cupboard and W.C. The dual aspect kitchen has a tiled floor, a range of wall and base units as well as a handy pantry cupboard and a door onto the garden. There is an eye level double oven, a gas hob with an extractor over and space for free standing appliances. The living room has a feature brick fireplace with tiled hearth and a reclaimed timber mantel piece with a wood burning stove. This room flows nicely into the conservatory which has a tiled floor and links the house to the beautiful rear garden via double French doors. Currently the dining room is used as a fifth bedroom and has double doors onto the garden. Also downstairs there is a useful study. The master bedroom has fantastic views of the rear garden, has a fitted wardrobe and an en suite. Upstairs there are also two double bedrooms, one of which has fitted wardrobes and a single bedroom which also has fitted wardrobes. The main bathroom has a spacious feel with a bath, a separate shower cubical, a basin and a W.C.
Tenure
The property is freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
Dover District Council - 01304 821 199. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247.
Council Tax
To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands.
Services
Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.
Fixtures
Can be negotiated upon receipt of offer.
Location
The village of Preston is located 9 miles east of Canterbury with the nearest train stations located in the villages of Adisham

(5 miles) and Aylesham

(6.2 miles), which take you into London Victoria on the Dover Priory line. Preston has a regular village bus service running from the historic town of Sandwich to the City of Canterbury. Preston has a village store, a butchers, a pub which serves food and a garden centre with a caf?. Preston also has a small village primary school located just 0.2 miles walk from the property and was rated as good in its latest Ofsted inspection. Just 2 miles away is the larger village of Wingham, where you will find a dentist, a doctor?s surgery, a local grocer's shop, a coffee shop, a newsagent, a post office and bakery. Wingham also has two pubs, The Anchor and the Dog Inn both offer food and the Dog Inn has just been voted Kentish pub of the year. On the outskirts of Wingham, just 2.5 miles from the property is Wingham Wild Life Park with over 200 different species and fun activates for all of the family. For those in need of retail therapy the City of Canterbury hosts an array of shops, boutiques and restaurants serving dishes from across the globe.
Outside
The property has a small front garden mainly laid to lawn which has mature shrubs, attractive box hedging and is surrounded by a picket fence. There is a shingled drive / parking area to the front with access for cars through to the rear of the property. The property also has a right of way to use the neighbouring drive that provides additional access for cars to the rear of the property. The double garage is currently used as a home office and has planning permission to be converted and extended to create a two bed holiday cottage. We understand that based on an annual occupancy rate of 20-30 weeks this is likely to generate and income of ?15,000 - ?17,000 per annum. The private secluded rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a mature willow tree and further smaller trees and shrubs. There is a raised decked area and a patio area with pergola and established grape vine. "