Ferne Cottage

UNDER OFFER - An immaculately presented 4 bedroom detached cottage set in 1.5 acres (*TBV) of gardens with 3 paddocks and L Shaped stable block including: 2 Loose boxes,tack room and feed room,situated in a semi-rural position in the Alkham Valley offering excellent riding out and country walks.The spacious accommodation has been thoughtfully re-modelled and extended by the current vendors to a high specification and boasts a light and airy interior with versatile family living options,Ground floor: Entrance hall/Boot room, sitting room, dining room, bespoke fitted kitchen with integral appliance,cellar and 2 bedrooms,family bathroom (scope to reconfigure ground floor accommodation- to include an integral 1 bedroom annexe).First Floor: Spacious landing/study area, 2 double bedrooms with juliette balconies,family bathroom,plus 2nd floor wuth 2 attic rooms.Outside the property is approached from a private gravelled drive with detached cart lodge style double garage and workshop and parking for several vehicles. Attractive mature gardens surround the cottage with patio area and a further detached summerhouse is located in one of the paddocks.

Location & Area Awareness - The property is located in the rural secluded hamlet of Ewell Minnis on the borders of Alkham village,nestled on the edge of the Kent Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Located near Folkestone and the Port of Dover, and minutes from local facilities and good commuting routes. There is a primary school at River approximately 5 miles in distance. In addition there are a wide selection of state primary, upper and independent schools within the vicinity.The property provides good road access to the M20 via A20 or A260 & the A2/M2.Dover and Folkestone are within 5 miles distance, Ashford is approximately 20 miles, Canterbury is approximately 14 miles. Dover Priory Rail station is approximately 6 miles distance. Folkestone Channel Tunnel Rail Link is approximately 9 miles distance (via A260) connecting with Ashford International Station and links to London and Europe.

Accommodation (Refer To Floorplan) - The property is believed to originate from the 1900s (unlisted) with some fantastic flint & brick features at low level and attractively boarded to first floor following recent extensions with dormer windows elevations & roof gables to each end of the property.
GROUND FLOOR : Entrance Hall/Boot Room,tiled flooring with bespoke wall & drawer unit,leading through to downstairs rooms: DINING ROOM dual aspect with feature fitted shelving and window shutters.L shaped KITCHEN with a full range of bespoke cupboards and drawers and integral appliances including fridge/freezer,coffee machine,oven,hob with extractor fan above and microwave.Oak french doors from kitchen to SITTING ROOM dual aspect and french doors to the garden,inset wood burner fitted with brick hearth and attractive wooden beam,set to one corner are carpeted stairs with oak balustrading to first floor. INNER HALLWAY then leads from kitchen to refurbished CELLAR,FAMILY BATHROOM with bath & shower installed,2 DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOMS/further reception rooms one with wash basin & WC (with scope to reconfigure ground floor accommodation- to include as an integral 1 bedroom annexe).
FIRST FLOOR
Large open plan landing with feature elevations into roof space with plenty of room for office/study area with built in storage cupboards and doors leading off to two large double bedrooms fitted cupboards for storage and Juliette balconies to side elevations,there is another FAMILY BATHROOM upstairs with large slipper bath and corner shower.There are 2 ATTIC ROOMS above the bedrooms,accessed by wooden stair ladder from the landing.

Equestrian & Outbuildings - Adjacent to the main house and wrapped round the property are the compact EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES with L shaped STABLE BLOCK with 2 loose boxes,tack room/feed room set around a concrete yard with gated access direct from the drive leading directly to 3 adjoining interconnecting, level fenced paddocks with post and rail fencing with electric tape installed on fencing with land in total of around 1.5 acres (TBV*).There is water,power and light connected on the yard and water to the paddocks.
OUTBUILDINGS
There is a DETACHED CART LODGE style double garage (currently used for hay storage) and an adjoining workshop with a chicken run to the rear of the building.Located in one of the smaller paddocks is an attractive open fronted Summer House.

Land & Grounds - The whole comprises of around 1.5 acres (*TBV) of land set within a secluded plot and is approached via a private gated gravelled drive leading to the house and paddocks,with parking for several vehicles.There are lovely landscaped gardens that surround the cottage mainly laid to lawn,with a fantastic array or trees with mature flower and shrub borders and a secluded paved patio al fresco area to the front garden.
The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dover District Council
SERVICES: Oil central heating. Mains electric. Mains Drainage. High speed broadband,Electric Car charging port installed by the garage.
TAX BAND: D
EPC RATING: E 52/75 EPC NUMBER Certificate number 0310-2397-0180-2902-5841 Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:

Agents Note : There is a public foortpath on the perimeter of the entrance drive.

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent - Celia Ransley
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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