Description
A charming three bedroom Grade II Listed end of terrace period cottage believed to date back to the 15th century with a walled courtyard garden and double garage to rear situated in the medieval village of Lenham.
This attractive period property which was extended to the rear in 1972 is located just off Lenham village square in a lovely setting within walking distance of many local amenities including a variety of shops, doctor's surgery, dentist, library, pubs and church. The cottage has brick and stone elevations under a tiled roof with many character features including an inglenook fireplace in the sitting room and ancient medieval door to side which once gave access to an ancient monastic building. Other notable features include mains drainage and gas fired central heating.
The inviting accommodation is arranged over three floors to include a sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner, generous dining room with staircase to the feature first floor landing, cloak area and kitchen/breakfast room. To the first floor, there is an impressive main bedroom with walk in wardrobe, second double bedroom with en-suite shower room and family bathroom.
Outside, to the front there is a small mature garden with a paved walled courtyard garden to the rear providing a pleasant space to relax and entertain in the spring and summer months. The double garage has a personal door accessed from the rear garden with an electric roller single door to the front.
Locality
The property is situated just a short walk from the village square, the bustling centre of Lenham, an historic market village situated some nine miles east of the county town of Maidstone. The village has an interesting mix of local shops, restaurants, pubs, church, doctor's surgery and a monthly Country Market held in The Square. The village benefits from two respected schools Lenham Primary & The Lenham School Secondary both within walking distance. Public transport is well catered for with a main line railway station in the village providing access to London Victoria and Ashford International station with the High Speed 37 minute Javelin service to London St Pancras, while excellent road links to London and the Kent coast are accessible at junction 8 of the M20, five miles west.
Ground Floor
Sitting Room: 14'11 x 11'10 (4.55m x 3.61m) into bay
Dining Room: 16'8 x 9'5 (5.08m x 2.87m) into bay
Cloak Area: 10'3 x 5'6 (3.12m x 1.68m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 16'11 x 13'5
(5.16m x 4.09m) at largest
First Floor
Landing
Main Bedroom: 19'8 x 13'1 (5.99m x 3.99m) max
Walk-In Wardrobe: 6'2 x 4'5 (1.88m x 1.35m) plus shelf
Bedroom Two: 10'9 x 10'1 (3.28m x 3.07m)
En-Suite Shower: 6'8 x 2'11 (2.03m x 0.89m)
Bathroom: 8'10 x 6'1 (2.69m x 1.85m)
Second Floor
Bedroom Three: 13'0 x 11'9 (3.96m x 3.58m) into eaves
Outside
Courtyard: 22'10 x 19'9 (6.96m x 6.02m)
Double Garage: 16'9 x 14'5 (5.11m x 4.39m)
Tenure
Freehold - with flying Freehold
Residential fund of £80pa for maintenance of the church square
Services
Mains gas-fired central heating, mains drainage, mains electricity, broadband 26.84 Mbps
Council Tax
Band D - Maidstone Borough Council
