Ruckinge Road, Bilsington, TN25

Guide Price £550,000 - £575,000

A Rare Grade II Listed 3/4 bedroom cottage in the Heart of Bilsington
 
Formerly the village forge this enchanting Grade II Listed property dates back approximately 400 years and is brimming with charm, character and period detail. Offering 1,729 sq. ft. of deceptively spacious accommodation, this beautifully preserved home features exposed beams, oak floorboards, Kent peg roofing and an impressive Inglenook fireplace—an authentic slice of English heritage.
 
Tucked under a canopy of trees the gate opens into the front garden, which is part-shingled and lawned with brick edging, a log store and off-street parking for two cars. Inside, the entrance lobby opens to a welcoming lounge where the original Inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel burner set the tone for this warm and inviting home. From here, you’ll find access to a dining room with exposed beams and a recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room with black cabinetry and oak worktops, which includes a stable door leading out to a charming brick-paved courtyard complete with a well, brick-built store and a gate to the private rear garden as well as a path to Ashford Road for rear access to the property and the two neighbouring properties.
 
A separate utility room leads into the large integral garage, a generously sized shower room and out to the garden through “The Hobbit Door”. The cottage-style rear garden is laid to lawn with a sunbathing area, a large decked area for outdoor entertaining, a summerhouse and several sheds, perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining due to day-long sunshine. The property also benefits from being a conservation area with dark skiesstatus, making it a haven for star gazing.
 
On the first floor, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, including the main king-sized bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and views to the Cosway Monument, a second king-sized bedroom with garden views, en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobe, and a third small-double bedroom overlooking the front. A family bathroom completes this level. The second floor offers a tranquil mezzanine currently used as a study/den, also previously enjoyed as a fourth king-sized bedroom.

Location
 
Situated at Bilsington Cross, The property enjoys a peaceful, rural setting with scenic walks along the Royal Military Canal, Saxon Shore Way, and surrounding fields and woodlands. The village also boasts a popular family-run pub and restaurant, while Ashford Train Station is just 10 minutes away with high-speed rail links to London. Eurotunnel and the nearest beaches are within 20 minutes, offering effortless access to coast and continent.

Additional Information

Services – Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax – Band F
Tenure - Freehold.
Flood Risk – Very Low
Broadband – Yes, Superfast available.
Mobile Signal – Yes
Rights of Way – A right of way is granted to two neighbouring properties (The Cottage and The Old House) through part of courtyard styled garden.

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