Hoath, Canterbury £750,000

A stunning detached period cottage with an abundance of charm and character located in a delightful position in the heart of the small village of Hoath. This medieval cottage stands in a large garden of approx. ¼ of an acre and retains many of its period features including exposed timbers, fireplaces and some original cottage doors. The spacious ground floor comprises a cosy sitting room with exposed chimney breast housing a log-burning stove and a substantial dining room with exposed feature fireplace. The large kitchen to the rear provides ample storage with a range of wall, drawer and floor units and a door overlooking and opening onto the garden. The breakfast room provides a bright and welcoming additional living space with a large window overlooking the rear garden. A convenient downstairs shower room and W.C complete the ground floor, adding extra practicality to this delightful home. A staircase rising from the hallway gives access to the first floor. The first floor comprises three generously sized bedrooms with period feature fireplace and a study, currently used for storage, which is ideal for working from home or can be utilised as an occasional bedroom/nursery if required. The family bathroom is well-appointed and features traditional finishes in keeping with the character of the property. Heating in the property is provided via night storage radiators.

Externally vehicular access is gained from the road onto a large crazy-paved driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles. The substantial rear garden offers a peaceful space for outdoor relaxation, gardening, or entertaining and includes features such as a paved patio with lawn beyond, planted borders and an ornamental pond. There are several outbuildings, three of which have light and a power supply and are currently used as workshops as well as a large summerhouse overlooking the ornamental pond. The well-stocked rear garden provides ample space ideal for a variety of different uses such as growing vegetables, keeping chickens or would lend itself for a potential annexe (subject to all necessary planning consents).

The property enjoys a lovely setting in the conservation area in the semi-rural village of Hoath. The village of Hoath enjoys an active community and village hall and benefits from the highly regarded primary school and the Holy Cross church. The surrounding countryside offers lovely walking, riding and cycling opportunities. The popular seaside town of Herne Bay is nearby and offers a range of seaside activities and also offers rail services to London to St. Pancras and London Victoria. The A299 dual carriageway is close by serving the Isle of Thanet or onward travel via the M2 motorway. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is also easily accessible and offers 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.

Council tax band: E

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: 52E