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PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Deceptively Spacious Pretty Country Cottage
  • Positioned in a Quiet Set Back Location
  • Generous & Versatile Accommodation
  • Large Garage and Workshop
  • Ample Driveway Parking
  • Beautiful Gardens with Wonderful Countryside Views

Description

A most charming detached cottage, beautifully updated and set within extensive landscaped gardens. Peacefully positioned in a quiet, private location, the property enjoys outstanding rural views and an abundance of charm.

Situation

This delightful property is in an excellent rural location with stunning views to the open countryside with a wealth of walks and bridle paths immediately available. There are a number of villages within easy reach including Densole, Hawkinge, Elham, Lyminge and Barham. These offer a good variety of services including shops, schooling, public houses, doctors and dentist surgery, pharmacists, sports and recreational amenities. To the South, on the coast, you will find Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. To the North, accessed via the A260 connecting to the A2, is the cathedral city of Canterbury. These both offer an extensive range of facilities together with mainline train services to London. The Channel port of Dover lies to the South East providing further means of access into Europe.

The Property

Grace Cottage is an exceptional and beautifully presented family home, meticulously updated and enhanced to create a perfect blend of charm and modern comfort.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by a wide hallway that leads to a delightful sitting room which opens seamlessly into a large conservatory, offering panoramic views over the colourful gardens. To the front, a separate dining room enjoys views over the well-kept front garden, while a ground floor bedroom lends itself also to an office or study. The well-equipped modern designed kitchen/breakfast room is ideal for everyday living, complemented by a generous utility room, perfectly suited to a country lifestyle.

Upstairs is a good size landing that can be used as a study area or a cosy snug, from here the three well-proportioned bedrooms can be found with the master bedroom having a useful walk-in dressing room plus a full bathroom suite, creating its own private retreat.

Grace Cottage is well positioned in a semi-rural...

Reception Hall

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

14' 7'' x 12' 8'' (4.44m x 3.86m)

Sitting Room

16' 4'' x 12' 8'' (4.97m x 3.86m)

Dining Room

10' 10'' x 10' 8'' (3.30m x 3.25m)

Conservatory

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

Utility Room

10' 11'' x 9' 0'' (3.32m x 2.74m)

Bedroom Four / Study

10' 9'' x 6' 9'' (3.27m x 2.06m)

WC

Landing/Snug

Master Bedroom

10' 10'' x 10' 7'' (3.30m x 3.22m)

En Suite

7' 6'' x 4' 10'' (2.28m x 1.47m)

Dressing Room

6' 7'' x 5' 8'' (2.01m x 1.73m)

Bedroom Two

10' 9'' x 8' 6'' (3.27m x 2.59m)

Bedroom Three

10' 10'' x 8' 4'' (3.30m x 2.54m)

Shower Room

8' 4'' x 5' 7'' (2.54m x 1.70m)

Double Garage

17' 5'' x 15' 2'' (5.30m x 4.62m)

Workshop

17' 5'' x 12' 8'' (5.30m x 3.86m)

Garage Eaves Store

18' 7'' x 9' 3'' (5.66m x 2.82m)

Outside

The property is set within extensive and beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a wonderful sense of space and privacy. A rich variety of mature plants, shrubs, and trees provides vibrant seasonal colour throughout the year, with rolling lawns gently weaving between the established borders. A useful garden shed offers space and storage for outdoor equipment etc.

To the front, an open-plan lawn is framed by attractive, well-stocked borders, creating a welcoming first impression. To the side of the property, a generous parking area provides ample space for multiple vehicles.

A particular highlight is the double garage, which features a superb workshop to the rear, complete with a mezzanine storage area above, this is an ideal setup for hobbyists or those in need of practical space. Subject to the usual planning consents, this area could also offer excellent potential for conversion to an annexe or home office.

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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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