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Alkham

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Breathtaking countryside views
  • Beautifully renovated throughout
  • Versatile and spacious contemporary living
  • Four double bedrooms and luxurious principle suite
  • Expansive garden with woodland area and outbuilding
  • Ample parking, garage and further development potential

Description

A stunning, spacious & versatile family home positioned in a peaceful and idyllic village setting offering exceptional accommodation in a beautiful setting. No Chain.

Situation

Meadow Cottage is beautifully positioned at the top of Alkham within a desirable and most popular and picturesque village lane. Alkham itself offers a wealth of beautiful scenic rural walks, rides and cycle routes, not only through the village of Alkham but through to all the adjoining neighbouring villages too. The village has a range of amenities, including a very successful and elegant Restaurant/bar, namely The Marquis which can be found in the centre of the village overlooking the village green and park. There is also a Community Hall with regular clubs and activities, plus a large Equestrian Centre. The town centre of Folkestone is situated only 4 miles away with its relatively new shopping centre, restaurants and coffee shops. The Channel Port of Dover is within only a few miles providing a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Access onto the A2 is within just a short driving distance, with the cathedral city of Canterbury being within approx....

The Property

Nestled in a quiet, picturesque village with breathtaking rural views, this exceptional home has been completely transformed by its current owners. Now a beautifully modern, light-filled family home, it offers adaptable living spaces designed for both comfort and style.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a surprisingly generous reception hall, setting the tone for the spaciousness throughout. From here, there is access to a stylish dining room, a well-equipped kitchen fitted with high-quality integrated appliances, a practical utility room, and a cloakroom/WC. A striking open-plan family room seamlessly flows into the vast sitting room, where a multi-fuel stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. A separate, generous study provides the perfect space for home working or quiet retreat.

Also on the ground floor, a superb double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a private en-suite offers excellent flexibility, whether as a guest suite or for multi-generational...

Reception Hall

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

17' 0'' x 14' 11'' (5.18m x 4.54m)

Sitting Room

22' 8'' x 17' 3'' (6.90m x 5.25m)

Family Room

11' 9'' x 11' 9'' (3.58m x 3.58m)

Dining Room

12' 0'' x 11' 8'' (3.65m x 3.55m)

Study

18' 4'' x 7' 3'' (5.58m x 2.21m)

Utility Room

10' 4'' x 6' 9'' (3.15m x 2.06m)

Cloakroom / WC

Sun Room

13' 9'' x 9' 1'' (4.19m x 2.77m)

Bedroom Four

13' 0'' x 10' 10'' (3.96m x 3.30m)

Dressing Room

En-suite

First Floor Landing

Master bedroom

17' 2'' x 9' 0'' (5.23m x 2.74m)

Master En-suite

Dressing Room

Bedroom Two

17' 7'' x 13' 1'' (5.36m x 3.98m)

Bedroom Three

17' 9'' x 9' 9'' (5.41m x 2.97m)

Family Bathroom

Garage

15' 11'' x 8' 11'' (4.85m x 2.72m)

Shed

9' 10'' x 5' 11'' (2.99m x 1.80m)

Large Shed

24' 7'' x 13' 1'' (7.49m x 3.98m)

Outside

The rear garden is a exceptional outdoor space being generous, fully enclosed and primarily laid to lawn, complemented by a charming wooded area that adds both character and privacy. A large decked terrace with a balustrade provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, while a paved patio wraps around the side of the property. A 1,000-litre oil tank and a useful garden shed are neatly tucked away to also at the side, ensuring practicality without compromising aesthetics. At the far end of the garden, a substantial outbuilding presents exciting possibilities for storage, a home gym, or even a workshop.

To the side of the property, a unique parcel of land features mature trees and gated access from the lane. This space offers incredible potential, whether for additional parking or the construction of a double garage (subject to necessary permissions).
At the front, the property has been thoughtfully designed for off-road parking, providing ample space for multiple...

Services

Mains services are understood to be connected. Oil central heating.

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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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About Colebrook Sturrock, Hawkinge

135 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BS
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At Colebrook Sturrock we are proud of the award-winning reputation we have built around core values. We always act with integrity and honesty; these simple principles build strong relationships with our clients, which naturally develops into mutual trust. So much so, that repeat business or from personal recommendation, forms a major part of our activity.

Everyone at Colebrook Sturrock has a real interest in the people and property we work with and genuinely enjoy helping coordinate our clients move, very often from the first contact, right the way through to completion and beyond. Staff throughout our 8 offices are friendly and approachable and we are sure you will find them a real pleasure to work with. Furthermore, on a professional level, the Directors are qualified members of the National Association of Estate Agents and are members of The Property Ombudsman, which our clients find very reassuring.

It goes without saying, that selling a home can sometimes be a fraught and stressful process, particularly if the agent involved is not working closely with you every step of the way, or indeed has no motivation to do so. At Colebrook Sturrock we aim to guide you through every element of your move, aiming to make your move enjoyable, from helping you to prepare for a sale, to keeping you informed throughout the process. We welcome the opportunity of talking to you in more detail about how applying some of our principles and methods can make a real difference to your moving experience.

By choosing Colebrook Sturrock to sell your property you will benefit from many years of Estate Agency experience, hence we are able to offer you a bespoke marketing service to suit your needs, including professional photography, glossy brochures, accompanied viewings, and enhanced exposure from a regional network of branches across East Kent, all working on your behalf. So confident are we about the service we can provide, we do not tie you into a lengthy Estate Agency contract.

We only act for you our clients, and will not abuse the opportunity to sell other services to you or your potential buyers. No financial services, no referral fees from any related industry, just the best transparent service and advice to you, our clients.

Colebrook Sturrock are recognised as one of the area's leading specialists with genuine local knowledge and sales offices in Bridge, Elham, Hawkinge, Minster, Saltwood, Sandwich, Walmer and St Margaret's at Cliffe.

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