4 bedroom house

The Old Cottage is a detached, unlisted period property with plenty of character, surrounded by the picturesque rolling countryside of the Kent Downs. The property has been extended to create flexible and stylish accommodation and the décor throughout includes wooden flooring, clean, neutral tones and high quality, modern fittings.

The generous sized hall leads to the sitting room which leads to the family room/study, both of which provide comfortable space in which to relax. The sitting room has a fireplace, fitted with a woodburning stove, while the family room has an open fireplace and a triple aspect, with plenty of natural light. The kitchen and breakfast has two sets of French doors opening onto the garden, shaker-style units to base and wall level, a central island and integrated appliances.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is generous, with a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden, built-in storage and an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor, all with good views over the garden. There is also a family bathroom with a splendid freestanding bathtub and a large walk-in shower.

.The property lies in a beautiful rural setting, just outside the village of Milstead, surrounded by the stunning rolling countryside of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Milstead has a village hall, a parish church and a primary school, while there are further amenities to be found in the surrounding villages.

Sittingbourne lies approximately four miles to the north, with its choice of shops, supermarkets, schools and other amenities and leisure facilities. Sittingbourne station provides services to London Victoria, Cannon Street and St. Pancras International, with each taking approximately an hour.

The cathedral city of Canterbury is 16 miles away, and provides a further choice of shops and leisure facilities. The area is well connected by road, with the M2 approximately six miles away. For leisure, there is a health, fitness and squash club at Rodmersham, superb walking cycling and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, and sailing on the Swale, with the nearest marina being at Conyer, approximately seven miles away.

Approached through an electric gate the property is set in an extensive garden, with a gravel driveway approaching the house and providing plenty of parking space, as well as access to the most handsome Oak framed and clad cart lodge. This has supersized bays and a mezzanine storage area.

The garden to the front, sides and rear is mostly laid to lawn, with established hedgerow and tree borders. There is also an area of paved terracing to the rear of the house, which is ideal for al fresco dining.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Canterbury