**STAMP DUTY INCLUDED WITHIN ASKING PRICE**A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A 17TH CENTURY UNLISTED PERIOD COTTAGE SITUATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE VILLAGE OF STAPLEHURST AND SET WITHIN THE CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA. THIS PROPERTY IS BASICALLY IN GOOD ORDER THROUGHOUT BUT AN EXCITING PROJECT FOR SOMEONE TO PUT THEIR STAMP ON. A WEALTH OF BEAMS AND CHARACTER IS A FEATURE OF THIS DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE, AND IT COMES WITH THE BENEFIT OF AN EXPIRED PLANNING CONSENT FOR EXTENSION TO REAR WHICH COULD EASILY BE REINSTATED, SUBJECT TO MODERN DAY PLANNING REQUIREMENTS. THE COTTAGE IS NOT GRADE II LISTED SO IT IS THEREFORE AN OPEN BOOK. THE COTTAGE ENJOYS NOT ONLY AN AREA OF FRONT GARDEN, PROVIDING CAR PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS AND POTENTIALLY EVEN MORE, LEADING THROUGH TO THE REAR GARDEN WHICH BACKS ONTO OPEN FIELDS WITH A WESTERLY ASPECT. THE FLOWER BORDERS ARE WELL STOCKED WITH FLOWERS THAT WE WOULD EXPECT IN A COTTAGE LIKE THIS, AND WE RECOMMEND AN INTERNAL VIEWING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises: -
Oak front door with wrought iron furniture opening to:
SITTING ROOM 13'9" x 12'3". Double aspect with secondary double glazing. A feature of this room is the lovely, exposed beams. Brick inglenook style fireplace with oak Bressummer beam. Ceramic tiled flooring. Three wall light points. Radiator. Oak door opening through to:
DINING ROOM 13'9" x 10'4". Window to side. With exposed beams. Ceramic tiled flooring. Original brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Lovely old traditional staircase leading to first floor landing. Cupboard with shelving. Radiator. Old Oak door leading through to:
BATHROOM Window to rear. Panelled bath with fitted Triton shower. Semi-circular handwash basin with monobloc tap. WC. Radiator. Tiled splashbacks. Beamed ceiling. Ceramic tiled flooring.
KITCHEN 14'8" x 7'4". Window to side and traditional Oak stable doors to both side and rear. Ceramic tiled flooring. Useful recess suitable for fridge freezer. The kitchen is currently fitted with range of base and eye level units with ceramic tiled splashbacks and worktops. Inset gas hob with matching cooker it is envisaged that the purchaser would probably want to refit the kitchen. Exposed beams. Recessed spotlights. Leading through to:
CONSERVATORY 7'3" x 6'7". Casement doors opening to rear.
STAIRCASE Leading to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Lovely old original stripped flooring. Exposed beams and brick work.
MAIN BEDROOM 13'11" x 12'11". Secondary double-glazed window to front. Heavily beamed. Former ducks nest fireplace. Single cupboard housing Ideal gas-fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating. Three wall light points.
BEDROOM 2 9'4" x 7'1". Window to rear. Radiator. Wood stripped flooring. Exposed beams.
STAIRCASE Leading to second floor.
BEDROOM 20'2" x 10'5". A feature of this room is the old original exposed brick fireplace with wealth of exposed beams. Secondary double-glazed window to front. Radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a gravel driveway providing parking for at least three to four cards. The front garden is laid to lawn with established hedging.
To the rear of the property is a paved terraced area with well-stocked flower borders and an area of lawn. Established hedging. The property enjoys magnificent views over open farmland to the rear.
GARAGE 20'4" x 8'3". In need of refurbishment but could ideally become further accommodation or office.
COUNCIL TAX Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band D
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Rating: E
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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