3 bed detached house for sale

Inglenook Cottage, Hickmans Green, Boughton-Under-Blean ME13

An enchanting detached three-bedroom period home, rich in character and set within approx. Half an acre of beautifully maintained grounds. Inglenook Cottage has been sympathetically extended to provide nearly 1,400 sq ft of versatile accommodation, showcasing vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, open fireplaces, and rustic brickwork.

Nestled in the rural hamlet of Hickmans Green, just outside the village of Boughton, the distinctive façade combines traditional charm with contemporary style. Striking black weatherboard cladding is complemented by dark-framed windows and a centrally positioned timber front door, while a steeply pitched slate roof with twin brick chimneys enhances its period appeal.

Inside, the entrance hall features exposed wooden floorboards and recessed lighting. Well-proportioned double bedrooms to the front retain period features including exposed brick chimney breasts, cast iron radiators, and fitted wardrobes. The hallway leads to the living room which spans the full width of the home and forms its heart, with wide reclaimed oak flooring, a beamed ceiling, and two feature fireplaces, one open and one with a wood-burning stove. French doors lead to a large, south-facing conservatory with a natural slate floor and recently updated aluminium glazed roof, opening onto an outside sun terrace and driveway.

To the rear of the cottage, a superb country-style kitchen boasts vaulted ceilings, bespoke oak cabinetry, black granite worktops, butler sinks, and an electric and gas-fired Aga set within an exposed brick chimney. Stable doors and garden-facing windows create a bright, airy space.

The ground floor is further enhanced by a well appointed bathroom finished to a high standard with a bath, walk-in shower, twin sinks on a stone plinth, and travertine tiling.
Upstairs, a small landing with built-in storage leads to the principal bedroom suite, complete with ample storage and a well-appointed en suite.

Outside:

The cottage is set back from the road with pretty gardens to the front a gated driveway provides ample parking and leads to a range of outbuildings/garaging equipped with power and lighting. The grounds extend to almost half an acre, offering enclosed areas suitable for animals, alongside landscaped gardens with mature shrubs and fruit trees, including cherry, apple, and mulberry. A greenhouse, breakfast terrace and raised decked seating area complete this peaceful and secluded setting.

Situation:

Hickmans Green is a picturesque rural hamlet surrounded by woodland, located just outside the village of Boughton-under-Blean and only 1.5 miles from a mainline station in nearby Selling.

Boughton-under-Blean is a designated conservation area, centred around its notably long High Street lined with an array of attractive period properties. The village offers a strong sense of community and a range of everyday amenities, including a well-regarded primary school, village store, post office, hairdressers, churches, a golf club, and a selection of pubs and restaurants. It also sits alongside Blean Woods, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest extending over eleven square miles, ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits.

The area is well connected, with regular bus services to Canterbury and Faversham, and convenient access to the A2, linking to the M2 for London and the coast.

The nearby market town of Faversham, approximately three miles away, features a charming high street with a mix of independent retailers and well known brands, alongside a bustling market square. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a cinema, a large park, a museum and a wide range of pubs and restaurants. The town also provides a good selection of schools, including the well regarded Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.

For a wider range of amenities, the nearby cathedral city of Canterbury provides an excellent selection of shopping, dining, and cultural facilities, including theatres, museums, and leisure centres. Canterbury is particularly renowned for its outstanding educational provision, offering a wide choice of highly regarded state and independent schools, as well as several respected grammar schools. In addition, the city is home to three universities, making it a vibrant and well-connected hub for education and lifestyle.
The popular coastal town of Whitstable, is renowned for its seafood and annual oyster festival, as well as its vibrant harbour, independent shops and restaurants.