The Gate Cottage, Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6AZ. Generous Garden

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1 The Gate Cottage, Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6AZ Guide Price 650,000 EPC RATING: E Generous Garden

A charming detached period cottage dating back 1732 with a wealth of period features.

Set in generous grounds with an original stable and carthouse.

room, conservatory, utility, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

2 A charming detached period cottage dating back 1732 with a wealth of period features. Now coming to the market for the first time in nearly 25 years. Set in generous grounds with an original stable and carthouse. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, living room, dining room/library, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Located on the edge of the Minnis set back from the road. Two driveway entrances and a garage. Stunning well stocked gardens and ponds. Backing onto countryside. Solar panels generating income. EPC RATING = E

Junction 11 of the M20 is approximately 6.5 miles to the south. Stelling Minnis surrounded by common land with a wide range of rural walks and open spaces to explore.

4 Situation The property is located on 'Bossingham Road' on the edge of the village of Stelling Minnis. The village offers amenities including; a thriving convenience store and post office, public house and sought after primary school. The city of Canterbury is approximately 8 miles to the north. Junction 11 of the M20 is approximately 6.5 miles to the south. Stelling Minnis surrounded by common land with a wide range of rural walks and open spaces to explore. There is a bus service to both Canterbury and Hythe. The accommodation comprises: Ground floor Composite entrance door opening to: Entrance hall (rear) Vaulted ceiling Casement window to the rear Exposed beams Tiled flooring Doors to: Cloakroom cupboard Cloak hooks Casement window to the rear Work surface with cupboard under Living room 19'0" x 11'7" (5.79m x 3.53m) Dual aspect with casement windows to the front and rear, overlooking the gardens Large inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove, exposed brickwork and alcove for logs Display alcove with shelving Front door leading to storm porch and the front garden Two night storage Dimplex heaters Alcove area with window to the rear with higher ceiling level and door to: Dining room/library 15'5" x 9'4" (4.70m x 2.84m) Rear aspect with casement window and high-level window to the side Fitted array of bookshelves and cupboards Electric Dimplex heater Space for dining table Hatch to loft space with pull down ladder Kitchen/breakfast room 20'10" x 10'3" (6.35m x 3.12m) Triple aspect Casement windows to both sides and French door to the rear leading to the conservatory A spacious room with country style kitchen wood fronted cupboard and drawer units Work surface incorporating sink with drainer Built in electric double oven Ceramic four ring hob with extractor canopy over set into an alcove Wine rack Floor tiling Space for breakfast table Conservatory 13'3" x 10'6" (4.04m x 3.20m) Timber conservatory, glazing to the sides and roof Tiled flooring Electric tubular heaters Plug sockets French doors leading to the gardens Stunning views over the garden Inner hallway Floor tiling Staircase to first floor Under stairs storage Doors to: Utility room Solid wood door to the garden Casement window Base unit with cupboards and drawers Work surface with stainless steel sink Space for American style fridge freezer Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer over Tiled flooring

cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower Electric heated towel rail Downstairs WC Low level WC Wash hand basin set into vanity unit Spotlights Tiled flooring First Floor Landing Velux window

5 Bedroom four 13'11" x 7'7" (4.24m x 2.31m) Front aspect Casement window Wood flooring Modern electric wall heater Telephone point Door to: En suite shower room Opaque casement window to the front Tiled walls and floor Modern shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower Electric heated towel rail Downstairs WC Low level WC Wash hand basin set into vanity unit Spotlights Tiled flooring First Floor Landing Velux window to the side Airing cupboard with shelf Hatch to loft space Doors to: Bedroom one 11'5" x 11'0" (3.48m x 3.35m) Front aspect Casement window, overlooking frontage and Minnis Double glazed Velux window A range of fitted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving Airing cupboard housing water cylinder Wall lights Eaves storage space Bedroom two 10'3" x 7'11" (3.12m x 2.41m) Side aspect Two Velux windows overlooking the garden Wall lights Bathroom Double glazed Velux window A matching white suite comprising: low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under and paneled bath Vinyl flooring Part wall painted wood paneling From the second staircase leading from the living room Bedroom three 12'1" x 10'10" (3.68m x 3.30m) Front aspect Casement window Double glazed Velux window to the rear Fitted wardrobe hatch to loft space Door to: En suite shower room Casement window to the front Low level WC Wash hand basin set into vanity cupboards Tiled shower cubicle with electric instant shower Shelved linen cupboard Vinyl flooring Electric Dimplex heater Wall lights Outside

Frontage An attractive enclosed cottage garden with established borders, path and lawn Brick wall to the side Driveway Double gates with vehicular leading to a parking area The owners also park on

00m) Large stable door leading into what is thought to be a stable area with a hay loft over the carthouse Tall double story Windows to the front and side Power and Light Solar panel control panel

6 Frontage An attractive enclosed cottage garden with established borders, path and lawn Brick wall to the side Driveway Double gates with vehicular leading to a parking area The owners also park on Minnis land to the front of the property Timber constructed original outbuilding Stable 13'2" x 9'10" (4.01m x 3.00m) Large stable door leading into what is thought to be a stable area with a hay loft over the carthouse Tall double story Windows to the front and side Power and Light Solar panel control panel with inverter and meter Double doors the side to: Carthouse 18'6" x 11'10" (5.64m x 3.61m) Window to the front Concrete floor Power and light Also used as a log store Timber built workshop Window to the rear overlooking the field Door to the front Power and Light Concrete floor Single garage A timber built single garage accessed via a second driveway entrance with gates Side hung double doors Solar panels Located on the rear roof of the property there are 16 panels totaling 4 kilowatts, providing electricity back to the grid with an Approx. income of 1,400 per annum Rear garden Block paved area to the front of the Stable and Carthouse Fencing to the rear Dwarf brick wall of steps leading up on to well-kept lawn with steppingstone path with arch leading from main garden area with borders to the side with meandering paths, shrubs, flowers and herbs Rhododendron trees and Azalea Two lined ponds with a bog area in between and further plantings beyond Orchard area with pear tree, two apples including Bramley Walnut tree and Rhododendrons Compassing area Path leading to a rear patio area with views over the garden towards the house Waterfall feature into ponds Backing onto countryside Vegetable growing area with Gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes Garden shed and greenhouse Arched walkway with roses, grape vine and Camelia leading back to the house Agent Note The photographs used in these details were provided by the vendor and taken in May 2015 Council Tax Band F (Shepway District Council) Drainage Cesspit Heating Electric Tenure Freehold Postcode CT4 6AZ Viewings Strictly by appointment only - Property Reference LB_000750

co.uk Directions Lyminge 01303 863393 lyminge@laingbennett.co.uk The Estate Office 8 Station Road Lyminge Kent CT18 8HP www.

uk These property details are intended to give a fair description and give guidance to prospective Purchaser/Tenant.

While every care has been taken in the preparation of these details neither Laing Bennett Ltd nor the

Laing Bennett Ltd has not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these details

8 Need to Book a Viewing? If you would like to view this property please contact our Lyminge branch on or lyminge@laingbennett.co.uk Directions Lyminge lyminge@laingbennett.co.uk The Estate Office 8 Station Road Lyminge Kent CT18 8HP These property details are intended to give a fair description and give guidance to prospective Purchaser/Tenant. They do not constitute an offer or contract of Sale/Tenancy and all measurements are approximate. While every care has been taken in the preparation of these details neither Laing Bennett Ltd nor the Vendor/Landlord accept any liability for any statement contained herein. Laing Bennett Ltd has not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these details should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. We advise all applicants to commission the appropriate investigations before Exchange of Contracts/entering into a Tenancy Agreement. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishing, furniture etc. photographed are included in the Sale/Tenancy, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No person in the employment of Laing Bennett Ltd has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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