Padbrook Cottage, Padbrook Lane, Elmstone
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Charming Detached Period Cottage
- Carefully Restored & Renovated To A High Standard
- Wealth Of Period Features
- Three Bedrooms Plus Loft Room
- Two Reception Rooms With Fireplaces
- Large Dual Aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Well Appointed Ground Floor Shower Room
- Beautiful Gardens With A Spring Fed Brook
- Ample Off Road Parking
- Idyllic Rural Location In Conservation Area Near Canterbury
Description
Dating back to circa 1712, Padbrook Cottage boasts a rich heritage showcased through its captivating period features. Exposed beams, weathered floorboards, and original latch-key doors whisper tales of bygone eras. Despite its historical roots, the cottage has undergone a meticulous renovation, marrying period charm with modern comforts seamlessly.
Enter through the handsome front door to be greeted by an inviting entrance hall, adorned with an attractive herringbone brick floor. To the right lies a cozy sitting room, featuring oak flooring, a beamed ceiling, and a grand inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. On the left, another welcoming reception room awaits, boasting exposed beams, stripped floorboards, and a charming fireplace with an old bread oven turned storage cupboard. Wide sash windows in both rooms offer delightful views of the serene gardens.
At the rear of the cottage, an inner hallway leads to the first floor, while a bespoke oak barn-style sliding door reveals a beautifully appointed ground floor shower room. The kitchen/breakfast room, also at the rear, showcases a blend of traditional aesthetics and modern functionality with its array of wall and floor units, beech work surfaces, and integrated appliances.
Ascending to the first floor, a central landing adorned with a beautiful leaded window guides to two double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The main bed-room boasts ample built-in wardrobes and stunning garden views, while the second bedroom features a decorative fireplace and built-in storage. A further staircase ascends to an open study/guest room on the second floor, leading to another spacious double bedroom with vaulted ceilings and panoramic countryside views.
OUTSIDE:
Padbrook Cottage is surrounded by enchanting grounds spanning 0.15 acres, bordered by a pretty brook at the front. A lush lawn, adorned with mature flowers and shrubs, stretches around the cottage, complemented by a full-width sandstone patio area. A gravel driveway at the rear provides parking for up to four vehicles and is flanked by several outbuildings, including a timber shed, a useful bin store, and a workshop with power connecteda perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience.
SITUATION:
Padbrook Cottage enjoys a wonderfully rural setting in the quaint village of Elmstone, situated on a quiet country lane and surrounded by beautiful farmland within a conservation area.
The nearby charming village of Preston is home to The Church of St. Mildred, a local pub, a village shop, a butcher and a primary school. Preston is surrounded by some beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking, cycling and riding, whilst the nearby Stodmarsh Nature Reserve is home to many species of migrating birds and wildlife.
The coast is less than ten miles away from Elmstone and the beautiful seaside town of Deal with its numerous cafés and antique shops is less than a half an hour drive. However there are also numerous other
sandy beaches within easy reach of the property. Westwood Cross shopping centre is also conveniently located bringing you larger department stores, whilst the Royal St Georges Golf Course offers a championship golf course at nearby Sandwich.
The cathedral city of Canterbury is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of High Street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants. The city also offers a fine selection of sporting, and recreational amenities, including the refurbished Marlowe Theatre.
Canterbury has an excellent choice of educational amenities, ranging from Grammar schools to well-regarded private schools and three universities. Canterbury offers a regular rail service to London Victoria, Charing Cross and Cannon Street and the high-speed rail link connects with Londons St Pancras from Canterbury West station in just under one hour.
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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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Padbrook Cottage, Padbrook Lane, Elmstone
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