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" Guide Price ?475,000 - ?500,000. The property dates back to 1854 when it was run as a railway inn, it has also been a public house in the past. The current owners run a bed & breakfast from the property and have arranged the house to this effect. The property has the potential to be turned back into a home with a few minor tweaks and has solar panels that generate electricity. You enter the impressive parlor which has exposed floor boards which continue through the front rooms and it still has the original bar from the days it was a public house. The lounge has a brick feature open fire place which takes pride of place in the room, large windows flood the room with natural light. The dining room is to the other side of the parlor and is an impressive size and also has large windows. At the rear of the property is a second lounge currently with a feature open fire place and wood flooring. The kitchen runs to one side of the house, it has a tiled floor with high gloss floor and wall units. There is space for a large gas range cooker, a dishwasher and a free standing fridge/freezer. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, which has a fully tiled en-suite with a corner shower and separate bath. Completing the ground floor there is a utility room which has space for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer and a cloakroom. Stairs from an inner hallway lead to the cellar which has been split in two, with one half being used as an extra bedroom and the other half providing extra storage space. The spacious upstairs has five double bedrooms, four of them come with fully tiled shower en suites, the fifth bedroom comes with a fully tiled four piece en suite. As a functioning B&B, The Old Alma Inn currently has 4.5/5 star ratings on TripAdvisor and AirBnb.
Tenure
The property is freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.
Council Tax
To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands.
Local Authority
Canterbury City Council - 01227 862000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247.
Services
Mains water and waste, electric and gas.
Location
The property is located just 0.9 miles from the centre of the village of Chilham which has a medieval market square and castle that date back the 12th century. The village provides local amenities including a post office, primary school and public houses. The entrance to Chilham train station is just across the road from the property with services that run into Canterbury West, Ashford and London. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is just 5 miles away and has an array of shops, boutiques and restaurants. To complete Canterbury?s unique experience, there are pubs, wine bars, the Marlowe Theatre and the stunning Cathedral which dominates the skyline. Schooling is well catered for in Canterbury in both the state and private sectors. There are excellent road connections in the area with the A2 just 5 miles away, which allows access onto the M2.
Outside
The property is accessed via steps to the front door. To the side there is a car park with parking for up to 8 cars. The rear garden is accessed via steps and is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and is surrounded by open fields and countryside. There are also two brick out buildings which used to be the old stables; one of which is used for storage, whilst the larger of the two has power and light. *Both buildings have the potential to be converted into a holiday cottage subject the necessary permissions. Completing the rear garden is a bomb shelter which has been partially blocked up. "