AN ATTRACTIVE TERRACED GRADE II LISTED PERIOD COTTAGE SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE OF STAPLEHURST
DESCRIPTION 2 Chestnut Cottages is believed to date back to before the turn of the last century in the late 1800's and has been updated over the years. The cottage benefits from replacement double glazing, recently installed electric heating, the kitchen and bathroom have been updated in recent years and the cottage still retains some of the original old features including beams and original fireplaces. Some of the carpeting has been recently replaced. The cottage has off-road car parking. An internal inspection is highly recommended.
The property is set within the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local amenities including post office, new Sainsburys supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes). The County town of Maidstone is approximately 9 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities. The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Traditional front door opening through to:
SITTING ROOM 12'6" x 11'6" maximum. Double glazed window to front. Beamed ceiling. Traditional fireplace with cast iron grate and traditional wood surround. Newly laid carpeting. Two wall lights. Electric heater unit. Internal door opening through to:
INNER HALL AREA Deep understairs cupboard. Further cupboard. Borrowed light. Electric heater unit.
KITCHEN 8'9" x 7'5". Double glazed window to rear and door opening to garden courtyard. Fitted out with a range of base and eye level units incorporating stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Becko ceramic hob with extractor hood over. Becko electric oven. Ceramic tiled flooring.
BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower attachment and screen. Hand wash basin in vanity unit. WC. Heated chrome towel rail. Tiled splashbacks. Ceramic tiled flooring.
STAIRCASE Leading to:
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 1 12'5" x 11'9" maximum. Double glazed window to front with venetian blind. New fitted carpeting. Feature brick fireplace with Victorian duck nest. Electric heater. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion.
STAIRCASE Leading to:
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 22'2" x 11'10" maximum. Double glazed window to front. Electric heater unit. Fitted carpeting.
OUTSIDE The property has frontage with parking for at least one car. There is a rear courtyard area which is paved with flower borders. There is rear access via gate.
COUNCIL TAX Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band C
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING EPC Rating : To follow shortly.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
These details have been prepared to comply with the 1991 Property Misdescriptions Act. Great care has been taken to be as accurate as is realistic. Please note that it should not be assumed that any fixtures or fittings are automatically included within the sale of this property. None of the services, fittings or appliances within the property have been tested by the Agent and, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that any of the aforesaid mentioned in the Sales Particulars are in working order. All measurements are approximate, and these details are intended for guidance only and cannot be incorporated in any contract.
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