Maxted Street, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent, CT4

Every once in a while you find a little gem tucked away like this unique cottage -- Greg Wood, Director

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A unique detached cottage, beautifully presented and full of character set in a secluded beautiful rural position in the North Downs. The thoughtfully designed accommodation includes an impressive bespoke kitchen/dining room, an elegant and light-filled sitting room opening to the garden, three bedrooms, separate bathroom and shower room.

Village inn and store (fuel station) within easy walking distance. Good links to Canterbury and M20 motorway via Stone Street.


Unassuming from the front, this charming cottage opens into a wonderfully light and spacious home, with an impressive open-plan layout designed for modern living. The generous sitting room forms the heart of the house, featuring two sets of bi-fold doors that open seamlessly onto the rear patio, creating an effortless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The principal bedroom is a particularly attractive retreat, boasting vaulted ceilings, a bank of fitted wardrobes and French doors opening directly onto the garden. Two further bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom and an additional shower room.
The boarded and illuminated attic has been used extensively by the current owners over the years and offers excellent additional storage or hobby space, with potential that is well worth exploring, subject to any necessary consents.
The property is approached via a quiet country lane, leading to a private gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. To the rear, the delightful garden enjoys a sunny aspect and an attractive green outlook. A paved terrace extends onto a generous lawn, while a small wooded area to one side creates a secluded, shaded corner, perfect for keeping chickens, children's adventures or simply enjoying a more natural setting. A recently constructed garden shed provides useful external storage.

Honeysuckle Cottage enjoys a delightful rural setting on the edge of the sought-after village of Stelling Minnis, renowned for The Minnis - 124 acres of beautiful open common land offering wonderful opportunities for walking, horse riding and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
Within Stelling Minnis is a shop and Post Office, together with the Rose & Crown public house, creating a welcoming village community. Highly regarded primary schools are located in the neighbouring villages of Bossingham, Stowting and Bodsham.
Bus services connect the village with the Cathedral City of Canterbury and the coastal towns of Folkestone and Hythe. Canterbury offers an outstanding range of educational facilities, including highly regarded grammar schools, excellent independent schools, universities, and a wealth of cultural, leisure and shopping amenities.
The nearby B2068 provides convenient access to the M20 motorway, while nearby Ashford offers the International Station with High Speed rail services to London St Pancras, making the area well suited to both commuters and those seeking an accessible country lifestyle.


Services
Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating with radiators, wood burning stove, septic tank drainage.

Our Ref: AVS210134