The Street Ickham, Canterbury £425,000

A delightful period cottage, recently updated in a lovely setting within the picturesque village of Ickham. The property has attractively presented accommodation with a wealth of charm and atmosphere. On the ground floor is a lovely sitting room featuring an attractive fireplace with a multi fuel stove. There is a separate dining room part open-plan to the staircase which rises to the first floor with useful understairs storage. To the rear is a utility room with an integrated washing machine and w.c. There is a comprehensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room incorporating a range of wall, drawer, and floor units, solid oak work surfaces, Rangemaster double oven cooker and an integrated slimline dishwasher. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, one having a built-in wardrobe and cupboard and the attractively fitted family bathroom. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, bespoke internal sealed unit double glazed sliding sash sealed windows proving both energy performance and sound insulation and is situation in the conversation area. 

To the front a yew lined, gravelled formal border provides useful storage for logs and bin storage with vehicular right of way is gained over the courtyard area onto the parking space owned by the property. In keeping with a traditional cottage of this style, there is a detached 'secret garden' which is accessed via a pedestrian right of way through the courtyard leading you to a secluded cottage style courtyard garden measuring approx. 23ft (7.01m) x 22ft (6.70m) having a shingled surface, patio area and attractively planted borders, a small timber shed and enclosed by timber panel fencing. 

The property is situated in the centre of the quintessential village of Ickham, which boasts a popular pub, The Duke William, and is surrounded by farmland and countryside offering extensive walking and cycling. The nearby villages of Wingham and Littlebourne offer comprehensive local facilities while the Cathedral City of Canterbury is easily accessible and provides an extensive range of amenities including a wide selection of shops and restaurants, sports facilities, and a comprehensive range of schools, colleges and universities. There are two mainline railway stations serving the City with Canterbury West providing the High Speed Link to London St. Pancras with a journey time of approx. 55 mins.