St Mildreds Road, Minster

A handsome detached period cottage with an attractive, part weather-boarded double-fronted façade, set at the end of a peaceful lane with no through traffic, ensuring a wonderfully quiet setting. The property enjoys a tucked-away position right in the heart of this sought-after village.

While unlisted, the cottage retains beautiful period features and has been thoughtfully refurbished over the past five years to create a perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless charm.

The front door opens into a stunning open-plan reception room which spans the width of the cottage. A central staircase divides the room into two inviting spaces, both with leaded double-glazed windows and a beamed ceiling. A log burner creates a cosy focal point for evenings in.

To the rear, a superb kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a wall of windows and a door to the garden, filling the space with natural light. The kitchen has been newly refreshed with cream wall and floor units, solid wood work surfaces, integrated appliances, and a generous breakfast bar, all complemented by travertine wall and floor tiles.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a rear-facing master bedroom with raised ceiling, built-in wardrobe and French doors opening onto a large decked sun terrace. The two further bedrooms offer vaulted beamed ceilings and built-in storage, with one featuring a charming mezzanine level. The newly fitted bathroom has been finished to a high standard with quality fittings.

Recent enhancements include upgraded electrics, a refreshed kitchen and bathroom, complete renewal of the balcony and flat roof, refurbished basement, new log burner with lined chimney, freshly painted exterior, new carpets throughout, a double-glazed back door and a new garden gate — creating a move-in-ready country home with improved energy efficiency.

The cottage is set behind a neat, low-maintenance front garden finished with decorative pebbles. A secure side gate leads to a charming courtyard garden with attractive slate paving — an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining, designed for ease of upkeep and excellent privacy thanks to its high brick wall and fencing.

Minster is one of Thanet’s prettiest villages, offering a range of shops, a primary school, railway station and excellent local amenities. There are convenient rail links to London, with high-speed services from nearby Ramsgate and Canterbury West taking from around 1 hour 15 minutes to St Pancras. The property is also just a short drive from the sandy beaches of Ramsgate and Broadstairs, the culinary and coastal delights of Whitstable, and the historic town of Sandwich — a golfer’s paradise with world-class courses nearby, including Royal St George’s.