4 bedroom property for sale

A charming grade II listed period semi-detached house, with origins dating from the early 17TH century and A wealth of character features. Set in this popular thriving village and offering 3/4 bedrooms and A good size garden backing onto countryside.

This delightful house has been dated back as far as 1624 and it is no surprise that it is listed Grade II as it boasts a wealth of original and character features; these include exposed timbers and brickwork and a lovely inglenook fireplace. The older part of the house is to the front with its brick faced elevations, lovely cottage style windows and entrance door (currently not used). The substantial 2 storey rear addition has weather-boarded upper elevations and twin gable ends overlooking the pleasant rear garden with countryside beyond. The property has 2 staircases, although the main rooms are accessible from the main landing. It offers 3 main bedrooms with a 4th off bedroom 1, currently used as a study.

Boughton village (full name Boughton-under-Blean) lies about 3 miles east of Faversham and about 5 miles west of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. It is situated next to Blean Woods and close to the A2, which gives easy access to the motorway network. It has an extremely long main street with scores of old buildings either side and various local shops and facilities. This main street forms part of the old Roman Road from London to Canterbury and Dover where tens of thousands of pilgrims passed through on their way to Becket’s shrine at Canterbury. It is a designated conservation area. The parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a beautiful 13th century church.
The local Primary school is very popular and there are a variety of secondary public and private schools in Canterbury and Faversham. The nearest National Rail Stations are Canterbury and Faversham. There is a regular bus service into Faversham, Canterbury and the seaside town of Whitstable.

Entrance Hall
Entrance door to the side (used in preference to the original entrance door to the front). Stairs to the main landing with deep under stairs cupboard including light and power for an appliance. Tiled floor.

Shower Room/WC
High level window. Suite comprising WC, washbasin and walk-in shower. Tiled walls.

Sitting Room 6.30m(20'8)x5.03m(16'6)
A delightful and spacious reception room with fine period features including exposed timbers and an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove. Exposed-brick shelved recess. Windows to both front and side. TV point. Original entrance door. Door to stairs leading directly to the master bedroom.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.33m(17'6)x2.64m(8'8)
Windows to side and rear and a stable door to the garden. Range of custom-made wall and base units with tiled work surfaces and inset sinkj. Fitted double oven, hob and extractor. Cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Larder. Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Built-in dishwasher. Tiling to splash backs and floor.

First Floor Main Landing
A split-level landing window to side and exposed brick wall with dentil feature. Built-in cupboard. This landing provides access to bedrooms 1, 2 and 3. Bedroom 1 is also accessible from the older staircase rising from the sitting room.

Bedroom 1 4.95m(16'3)x3.45m(11'4)
A pretty period room with window to the front, exposed timbers and a brick fireplace. 5'10'' deep walk-in wardrobe/storage. Door leading to:

Study/Bedroom 4 2.62m(8'7)x2.08m(6'10)
Window to front, exposed timbers and doorway leading to:

Bathroom 2.26m(7'5)x2.08m(6'10)
Window to the side. Suite comprising panelled bath, WC and wash basin set in a vanity unit. Tiled walls and floor. Exposed timbers.

Bedroom 2 3.81m(12'6) into recess x2.69m(8'10)
Window to rear and built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 2.62m(8'7)x2.51m(8'3)
Window to rear.

Outside
The property is situated in an elevated position along The Street on the left heading towards Canterbury. The main entrance is to the side with access to the rear garden.

Garden
Steps rise from the rear entrance to a paved and decked terrace with summerhouse. The remainder of the garden includes areas of lawn with well stocked plant and shrub beds, a further summerhouse, 2 sheds and 2 covered storage areas. The elevated position enables some pleasant views.

Services etc..
All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Swale Borough Council, tax band 'D'.

Viewing
By appointment with this office on .