Stodmarsh Road, Canterbury, Kent

Originally built in about 1850 this detached period cottage in a Conservation area with stunning views and access to the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve includes delightful features from a bygone era including reclaimed pine doors, beams, fireplaces and original oak flooring. There is also a studio with electrics, lighting and water backing onto a detached garage and plans approved for an extension to the property.

With its picket fence, leaded light casement windows, original brickwork, Kent peg tiled roof and chimneys, it has a charming exterior. There is a dual aspect entrance hall with a cast iron fireplace and a working fire and access to the triple aspect living room. This includes built in shelving, a brick fireplace and log burner plus a pair of multi-pane French doors to the bespoke conservatory. The open dining area and kitchen has terracotta floor tiles, a log burner, larder and country style units housing a variety of stand-alone appliances and an adjacent shower/utility room. There are also French doors to the rear garden and bi-fold doors to the conservatory with its plethora of windows and French doors.

The first floor includes a contemporary family bathroom and two double bedrooms including the main. This has an original fireplace, hanging space and lovely views while on the second floor there are two dual aspect double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and excellent views including one used as an office with bespoke shelving.

In the rear garden there is an arched brick paved patio leading to a large lawn with trees and shrubs backing onto fields and ladder steps up to a charming ‘tree house style' balcony.

What the Owner says:

What the owners say: We moved here about four years ago as we loved the cottage and the peaceful surroundings and shall be sad to leave but business commitments mean we must move. Over recent years the property has been refurbished using reclaimed materials and we have installed the log burners and a new boiler. Stodmarsh is a charming hamlet with an historic church and a pub/restaurant and there are wonderful walks around the Nature Reserve. Nearby Littlebourne village includes a village shop and post office, a recreation ground, cricket club and a good primary school, while Wickhambreaux primary is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Fast trains from Sturry whisk you to London in just over an hour.

Room sizes:

• Porch
• Entrance Hall: 14'2 x 11'0 (4.32m x 3.36m)
• Living Room: 17'0 x 14'2 (5.19m x 4.32m)
• Dining Area: 14'11 x 10'11 (4.55m x 3.33m)
• Conservatory: 12'8 x 11'1 (3.86m x 3.38m)
• Kitchen: 10'10 x 7'7 (3.30m x 2.31m)
• Shower Room/Utility: 7'7 x 5'8 (2.31m x 1.73m)
• SPLIT LEVEL FIRST FLOOR
• Landing
• Bathroom: 14'10 x 6'7 (4.52m x 2.01m)
• Bedroom 1: 14'3 x 13'11 (4.35m x 4.24m)
• Bedroom 2: 11'2 x 10'11 (3.41m x 3.33m)

• SECOND FLOOR
• Landing
• Loft Room 1: 13'6 x 12'0 (4.12m x 3.66m)
• Loft Room 2: 11'9 x 9'6 (3.58m x 2.90m)
• OUTSIDE
• Driveway
• Rear Garden
• OUTBUILDING
• Garage/Store
• Room 1
• Shed

 
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