Stone Cottage

A delightful cottage built in the early 1900s and was once three dwellings, and now transformed into a splendid four bedroomed spacious and versatile property that sits amongst almost 4 acres of stunning gardens and mature orchards.

Stone Cottage is situated in a charming village just outside Faversham and is brimming with period features such as original fireplaces and latch key doors, however this charming property has been modernised and now offers double glazed windows and a luxury en-suite bathroom.

The front door sits beneath a pitched porch which is perfectly central to the property, the door opens into a little lobby area with a built-in storage bench. Another door opens into a pleasant entrance hall with shoe cupboards, stairs to the first floor and a charming cloakroom with its stripped pine latch door.

To the right there is a wonderful dual aspect kitchen breakfast room, this room is bursting with character, and displays features such as panelled walls, a wood burning stove and an original staircase that leads to the east wing of the property.

The kitchen has an array of traditional style floor and wall units complemented by ceramic stone tiles, appliances have been carefully integrated and include a slim line dishwasher, Bosch cooker and induction hob. There is also convenient access to the garden from the breakfast room.
From the hallway there is a dining room with exposed brick fireplace and French doors to the conservatory which has heating and access to the beautiful grounds.

To the far left of Stone Cottage, there is an impressive dual aspect sitting room with a very heat efficient open Tortoise box fireplace.

The main staircase rises to the first floor here one will find four double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The main bedroom is particularly large and benefits from a stylish ensuite that has been designed by the owner herself, modern metro tiles surround a walk-in shower and separate bath.

OUTSIDE:

Stone cottage sits on a generous plot of almost 4 acres of lush green lawn, mature trees, cherry orchards and established shrubs.

The sweeping driveway leads you to a detached double storey garage and a small car port. To the rear of the property a patio runs directly from the conservatory and is the perfect place to enjoy alfresco dining.

This looks out onto a mature lime and oak tree, to the left a well-kept playing field ideal for the children, this combined with the meadow style garden and grounds creates a wonderful haven for wildlife, which is in an abundance.

SITUATION:

Stone Cottage is nestled on a rural country lane, in a picturesque setting surrounded by some truly beautiful farmland and outstanding countryside.

Stone Cottage is situated in the peaceful Parish of Buckland which is located between Teynham and Luddenham and offers a combination of rural landscape with the convenience of accessible facilities and transport links make this a sought-after location, where there are limited opportunities to purchase property. The hamlet of Luddenham is served by a good local primary school and a Grade l Listed Church of St. Mary. The surrounding area has numerous footpaths and is ideal for those who enjoy rambling and the great outdoors.

The creek side hamlet of Conyer (approx. 3 miles) has a good public house which serves hot food, The Ship Inn, and two marinas and is ideal for those who enjoy sailing. The nearby hamlet of Oare (less than two miles) also has a marina and two public houses, The Three Mariners and The Castle. Oare Marshes are an internationally important nature reserve and ideal for those who enjoy birdwatching as they play host to a variety of species of migrating birds.

The village of Teynham is about 2 miles away and has a wider range of local services including a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, a library, a primary school, a doctor and a mainline station.

The popular seaside town of Whitstable is approximately 11 miles away, famous for its seafood and annual Oyster Festival, held at the vibrant harbour and picturesque quayside. There is also a diverse mix of independent shops, boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants.

The nearby town of Faversham is approximately 2 miles away and has a wide range of High Street shops and independent retailers which adorn its attractive High Street and its bustling Market Square. The town also offers excellent leisure facilities with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a cinema, a large park and recreation ground, a museum and numerous pubs and restaurants. It has a good selection of primary schools and two secondary schools, one of which being the renowned Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.

Faversham has a mainline railway station with a regular service to London Victoria, Cannon Street and Charing Cross and a high-speed rail link to London St. Pancras. The nearby M2 motorway gives excellent and fast access to London and the Cathedral City of Canterbury.

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements, floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller.



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