01227 752617 gatehouse@foundationproperty.co.uk Honeysuckle Cottage, Brooke Street, Ash CT3 2NP foundationproperty.co.uk

Honeysuckle Cottage, Brooke Street, Ash CT3 2NP Charming Detached Victorian Cottage Situated In A Picturesque Rural Setting Many Original Features Throughout Three Bedrooms - Two Reception Rooms Park-Like Grounds Of Over An Acre Beautifully Planted Gardens With A Stream Detached Garage & Outbuildings Surrounded By Wonderful Countryside SITUATION: Honeysuckle Cottage is situated just off a quiet country lane, in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by beautiful farmland and countryside. The nearby village of Ash is just 1.6 miles away and is steeped in history, with many lovely period buildings which date back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The charming village street has a good choice of shops, a doctor's surgery, a post office and various public houses. There is a village primary school and also St. Faiths Prep School. Ash is a vibrant village and very family orientated, with a good variety of youth and sports clubs. It also has a strong church community and is surrounded by beautiful walks. The nearby village of Wingham (4.5 miles) and the town of Sandwich (3 miles) both provide an even wider range of shopping, recreational and leisure amenities, including the Royal St. George's Golf Course and the Prince's Golf Course at Sandwich and a selection of primary and secondary schools, including Sir Roger Manwood Grammar School in Sandwich. The surrounding countryside is predominantly farmland and is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, such as walking and horse riding, whilst the nearby Stodmarsh Nature Reserve offers excellent bird watching. The cathedral city of Canterbury is just twelve miles to the west and is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of High Street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants. The city also offers a fine selection of sporting, leisure and recreational amenities, including the refurbished Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury has an excellent choice of educational amenities, ranging from Grammar schools to well regarded private schools and three universities. Canterbury also offers a high speed rail service to London St Pancras from Canterbury West in just under an hour.

DESCRIPTION: A charming detached Victorian cottage, with over an acre of magnificent, parklike grounds and its own stream, nestled in the midst of some truly beautiful countryside in a wonderfully rural setting. Honeysuckle Cottage's pretty brick and flint, rose clad elevations are set beneath an attractive Kent peg tiled roof and perfectly match the tremendous charm and character of its interior. The front door opens into a small, tiled entrance hall. To the right of which, there is a dining room with a beamed ceiling, exposed brickwork and a lovely open fire. To the left of the entrance hall, there is a bay fronted sitting room with a beamed ceiling, an exposed brick chimney breast and a multi fuel stove. From here, stairs lead to the first floor and a part glazed, stripped wood door opens into the kitchen/breakfast room. This has been fitted with a range of traditionally styled wall and floor units, set around granite effect work surfaces, integrated appliances and a ceramic tiled floor. The tiling continues into a large inner lobby with good built in storage, access to the garden and a stripped wood door to the bathroom. This has been fitted with a traditionally styled white suite with a shower over the bath. On the first floor, a small landing leads to a charming master bedroom with a tall, sash style double glazed window, built in storage and an exposed brick chimney breast with a cast iron fireplace. The second bedroom is also a good size double room, with built in storage and lovely views over the gardens, and the third bedroom is a comfortable single bedroom. The cottage is well presented throughout and has retained many of its original period features. TENURE: FREEHOLD

OUTSIDE: The cottage is situated on a little country lane and sits within over an acre of beautiful, park-like grounds and gardens. These are mainly laid to lawn with numerous well established flowerbeds and borders, extensively planted with a rich variety of flowers and shrubs, and cleverly positioned to create various different sections within the grounds. The gardens also host a wide variety of mature trees including oak, beech, horse chestnut and silver birch, many of which are dotted along the banks of a picturesque stream with a pretty duck house, which runs through the grounds and forms the westerly boundary of the property. To the rear of the cottage there is a patio area for 'al fresco' dining and, to the side of the cottage there is a vegetable garden with several raised beds and a small fruit orchard. Towards the rear of the plot, there is a large, timber shed, chicken house and wood store and a five bar gate which allows vehicular access to the grounds. To the front of the cottage, there is a pretty rose garden and a driveway which provides parking for two cars and leads to a detached, brick built garage with an up and over door and power connected to it. The gardens are exceptionally well planted have been lovingly maintained by the current owner and create a wonderful and magical backdrop for this delightful cottage.

TOTAL FLOOR AREA: Approx. 1253 sq. ft (116.4 sq. m) House: 1057 sq. ft (98.2 sq. m) Garage: 196 sq. ft (18.2 sq. m) COUNCIL TAX BAND: E EPC RATING: F GENERAL INFORMATION: The property is served by private drainage and propane gas fired central heating. The property is not listed. We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements, floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller. Foundation Estate Agents is a trading name of Foundation Property Services (Kent) Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 7139236. Registered Address: The Gatehouse, Brenley Lane, Brenley, Kent, England ME13 9LU. T: 01227 752617 n E: gatehouse@foundationproperty.co.uk n www.foundationproperty.co.uk The Gatehouse, Brenley Lane, Brenley ME13 9LU