Dudley House Godmersham
www.hobbsparker.co.uk Dudley House The Street Godmersham, Kent CT4 7DU A handsome semi-detached period house with good size living accommodation and attractive rear garden (approximately 120 long), now requiring modernisation. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, bathroom, cloakroom, single garage and off road parking. All set within the desirable Godmersham village (between Wye and Chilham) and close to Ashford and Canterbury. Reduced to 350,000 Accommodation Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Sitting Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Lean to utility area Dining Room Ground floor cloakroom Ground floor bedroom 2 first floor bedrooms Family bathroom Gardens The front garden is partly lawned behind a small brick wall with path leading to the front door and off road parking to the side for one vehicle leading to the single garage. The delightful rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with established trees, flowers and shrubs. Patio area outside the kitchen door. Rear views overlooking farmland. Communication Wye 3.6 miles Chilham 3.7 miles Canterbury 9.2 miles Ashford 6.7 miles
Important Notice These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned below and as to the content of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these particulars 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. It should not be assumed that any contents/ furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regards to parts of the property that have not been photographed. All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or further detailed request. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. Situation Located in The Street, a desirable residential road with easy access to Wye, Chilham, Canterbury and Ashford. Godmersham is a small village surrounded by lovely countryside and has many interesting walks. Wye being only 3.6 miles away is a larger village and spoilt with a range of great shops, doctors, dentist, pubs, restaurants and schools (including the well regarded Lady Joanna Thornhill school, Spring Grove Private School and Wye Free School). It also boasts its own station with access to London via Ashford International (37 minutes to St Pancras). The pretty Chilham village with its quaint square, pub, shop and castle is only 3.7 miles. Ashford Town is only 6.7 miles away with larger shopping facilities including John Lewis and Waitrose, McArther Glen Designer Outlet and with a choice of public and private schools including grammar schools. The Ashford International Station with High Speed train to London St Pancras (37 minutes) is approx 3.8 miles. The City of Canterbury is only 9.2 miles with a vast array of shopping facilities, theatre, eateries, schools (public, private and grammar) and universities. There is also excellent commuter access here for trains to London. Dudley House Built in the 1890 s, Dudley House offers flexible living accommodation over 2 floors. It is a light and airy property with good ceiling height and generous size rooms. It is considered the property would now benefit from some sympathetic updating and possibly extending (subject to the necessary planning consents). The sitting room has a feature brick fireplace and flows into the kitchen/breakfast room which is equipped with a range of wall and base units. There is an electric oven, hob and hood, space for washing machine, Potterton boiler, small cupboard (pantry) and door to rear utility/lobby. The dining room leads you through to the inner hall and extension currently housing the w/c and bedroom with little kitchenette to one end. There are some lovely views over the garden from this room. On the first floor is a good size double bedroom with built in wardrobes and walk in cupboard (potential en suite). There is a further smaller double bedroom on this floor and family bathroom with bath and shower over, w/c, pedestal wash basin and airing cupboard. Gardens The gardens are a real delight. The front offers off road parking for one vehicle and a single garage. There is some lawn to the front behind a short brick wall and a path leading to the front door. There is a small iron gate at the side in-between the house and garage leading through to the rear garden. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and is well established with pretty flower and shrub borders. There are some mature trees along the boundary fence and views to the rear of the garden over farmland. The garden measures approximately 120 long. There is also a patio seating area outside the kitchen door. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Gas fired central heating. Directions From Ashford, follow the A28 towards Canterbury for approximately 6.7 miles. Proceed through the village of Bilting and upon entering Godmersham village, continue over the small bridge and take the next turning right into The Street (signposted Compass Inn). The property will be found immediately on your right. Look out for our for sale board. Viewings Strictly by appointment only. (V1780) Energy Performance Certificate
Dudley House, Godmersham Chilham Garage 4.85 x 2.53 15'11 x 8'4 Garage 12.8 sq m / 138 sq ft (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 4.67 x 2.68 15'4 x 8'10 The ancient and historic village of Chilham has a 15th century Square, 13th century Church and Castle dating back to 1174. The Castle was constructed in 1616 for Sir Dudley Digges. The Norman Keep of the Castle dating from 1174 was built for King Henry II but stands on foundations dating back to the 5th century and there is evidence of early Roman inhabitation. Most of the buildings in the Square and surrounding streets are white and black half-timbered structures some faced with brick. Almost all are listed buildings and part of a Conservation Area. Records of the Church of St. Mary date from 1280 but is believed to have been a church site since the 7th century. Kitchen / Breakfast Room 4.55 x 3.90 14'11 x 12'10 Oven Dining Room 5.02 x 2.96 16'6 x 9'9 3.36 x 2.30 11'0 x 7'7 T Dn Sitting Room 3.99 x 3.81 13'1 x 12'6 4.12 x 3.66 13'6 x 12'0 Up Porch Ground Floor - 79.4 sq m / 855 sq ft IN First Floor - 38.5 sq m / 414 sq ft hobbsparker.co.uk Approximate Gross Internal Area = 117.9 sq m / 1269 sq ft Garage = 12.8 sq m / 138 sq ft Total = 130.7 sq m / 1407 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. (ID233887) N The Villages Ashford Office Romney House Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0HB 01233 506221 Tenterden Office 9 The Fairings Oaks Road Tenterden TN30 9QX 01580 766766
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