House For Sale £625,000
An enchanting grade II Listed detached character cottage, set within almost half an acre of beautiful mature gardens which include an array of equestrian facilities, and situated in a rural location just outside of Doddington, six miles from the market town of Faversham.
Slips Cottage dates back to the sixteenth century and offers over 1100 sq ft of characterful accommodation which is flourishing in period features, such as exposed beams, stripped floorboards, inglenook fireplaces and latch-key doors. However, in the late 1960’s it was extended and has since undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and restoration, with a painstakingly meticulous degree of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The result is a delightful mix of period charm and modern convenience.
The handsome front door is perfectly positioned in the centre of the cottage and opens into an entrance hall which leads to both reception rooms. To the left one will find a delightful dining room with engineered oak flooring, a muti fuel stove set against exposed brick and timber frames window overlooking the front garden. This leads onto the kitchen which has been lovingly updated with a Moroccan tiled flooring, a window seat and a modern kitchen that integrates all main appliances and has been finished with quartz work tops which contrasts beautifully with the exposed brick and rich beams.
The cottage has a wonderful layout, with each room connecting to both the front and rear hallways. A triple aspect sitting room has a grand inglenook fireplace which encompasses a witch hat wood burning stove beneath and oak bressummer.
At the rear of the cottage there is a beautifully appointed bathroom with high level WC, countertop basin and shower over bath. The décor complements the fixtures with stylish metro tiles, dark paint and oak shelving.
From the rear hallway there is access to the garden, stairs to the first floor and a hatch that opens into a good head height cellar space, perfect for storage.
The first floor offers two generously proportioned double bedrooms, the main bedroom has original wide floorboards and charming views out to the gardens.
Outside:
The garden wraps around the cottage and offers 0.43 acres of landscaped gardens, newly laid driveway, and equestrian facilities.
Every effort has been made to ensure the plot is clearly defined with new fencing and manicured grounds which backs onto farm and woodland. The current owners have installed a riding arena which sits adjacent to the stables.
Plans have been approved for the demolition of the single-storey garden store and replacing this with a new timber frame garden store and a new oak framed two open bay timber garages to the rear of the property. Both new outbuildings would need to be finished with good quality materials to match the existing property, comprising of handmade Flemish bricks, Kent peg tiles, oak weatherboarding, and purpose made joinery.
Situation:
Slips cottage is set within the beautiful Kentish village of Doddington, which offers a rich and varied history, and incorporates some handsome architecture including Doddington Place Gardens, renowned for its well-kept buildings and grounds. It is also part of the wider Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The village dates back to the 11th century and is centred around the 14th century Chequers Inn, now owned by the famous Faversham brewery, Shepherd Neame, which is popular for its excellent ales and hot food. The village boasts an award-winning butcher, a garage/ petrol station with a shop, as well as a regular bus service to the neighbouring villages and the larger town of Faversham. There are a number of primary schools in nearby villages such as Lynsted, Milstead and Teynham, and the nearest secondary schools are in Lenham and Faversham.
The village is also well positioned for access to the larger towns of Maidstone and Ashford, and for links to both the M2 and M20, which are also nearby. The nearest main line stations are at Lenham and Teynham which are both about four miles away, where trains take as little as 1 hour and 8 minutes to London Victoria.
Faversham is just 6 miles away and is an historic and charming market town which offers a wide variety of shopping facilities including both specialist and national retailers and a bustling market three times a week. It has its own cinema, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a cottage hospital and an excellent range of primary and secondary schools, including Faversham’s renowned Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. For sailing enthusiasts, the town has a charming tidal creek and quay.
The bustling seaside town of Whitstable is just 14 miles away and is famous for its seafood and annual oyster festival, held at the vibrant harbour and picturesque quayside. The town has a variety of independent shops and boutiques, as well as high street names, good local primary and secondary schools, numerous pubs, restaurants, excellent leisure facilities and a mainline railway station.
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.
Slips Cottage dates back to the sixteenth century and offers over 1100 sq ft of characterful accommodation which is flourishing in period features, such as exposed beams, stripped floorboards, inglenook fireplaces and latch-key doors. However, in the late 1960’s it was extended and has since undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and restoration, with a painstakingly meticulous degree of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The result is a delightful mix of period charm and modern convenience.
The handsome front door is perfectly positioned in the centre of the cottage and opens into an entrance hall which leads to both reception rooms. To the left one will find a delightful dining room with engineered oak flooring, a muti fuel stove set against exposed brick and timber frames window overlooking the front garden. This leads onto the kitchen which has been lovingly updated with a Moroccan tiled flooring, a window seat and a modern kitchen that integrates all main appliances and has been finished with quartz work tops which contrasts beautifully with the exposed brick and rich beams.
The cottage has a wonderful layout, with each room connecting to both the front and rear hallways. A triple aspect sitting room has a grand inglenook fireplace which encompasses a witch hat wood burning stove beneath and oak bressummer.
At the rear of the cottage there is a beautifully appointed bathroom with high level WC, countertop basin and shower over bath. The décor complements the fixtures with stylish metro tiles, dark paint and oak shelving.
From the rear hallway there is access to the garden, stairs to the first floor and a hatch that opens into a good head height cellar space, perfect for storage.
The first floor offers two generously proportioned double bedrooms, the main bedroom has original wide floorboards and charming views out to the gardens.
Outside:
The garden wraps around the cottage and offers 0.43 acres of landscaped gardens, newly laid driveway, and equestrian facilities.
Every effort has been made to ensure the plot is clearly defined with new fencing and manicured grounds which backs onto farm and woodland. The current owners have installed a riding arena which sits adjacent to the stables.
Plans have been approved for the demolition of the single-storey garden store and replacing this with a new timber frame garden store and a new oak framed two open bay timber garages to the rear of the property. Both new outbuildings would need to be finished with good quality materials to match the existing property, comprising of handmade Flemish bricks, Kent peg tiles, oak weatherboarding, and purpose made joinery.
Situation:
Slips cottage is set within the beautiful Kentish village of Doddington, which offers a rich and varied history, and incorporates some handsome architecture including Doddington Place Gardens, renowned for its well-kept buildings and grounds. It is also part of the wider Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The village dates back to the 11th century and is centred around the 14th century Chequers Inn, now owned by the famous Faversham brewery, Shepherd Neame, which is popular for its excellent ales and hot food. The village boasts an award-winning butcher, a garage/ petrol station with a shop, as well as a regular bus service to the neighbouring villages and the larger town of Faversham. There are a number of primary schools in nearby villages such as Lynsted, Milstead and Teynham, and the nearest secondary schools are in Lenham and Faversham.
The village is also well positioned for access to the larger towns of Maidstone and Ashford, and for links to both the M2 and M20, which are also nearby. The nearest main line stations are at Lenham and Teynham which are both about four miles away, where trains take as little as 1 hour and 8 minutes to London Victoria.
Faversham is just 6 miles away and is an historic and charming market town which offers a wide variety of shopping facilities including both specialist and national retailers and a bustling market three times a week. It has its own cinema, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a cottage hospital and an excellent range of primary and secondary schools, including Faversham’s renowned Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. For sailing enthusiasts, the town has a charming tidal creek and quay.
The bustling seaside town of Whitstable is just 14 miles away and is famous for its seafood and annual oyster festival, held at the vibrant harbour and picturesque quayside. The town has a variety of independent shops and boutiques, as well as high street names, good local primary and secondary schools, numerous pubs, restaurants, excellent leisure facilities and a mainline railway station.
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.
