House For Sale £350,000
Bairstow Eves are privileged to bring to the open market the most exquisite Grade II Listed cottage known as Monks Hall, steeped in history, charm and character. This is a fine example of an incredible piece of history that must be viewed to appreciate the wealth of accommodation on offer nestled in the idyllic and iconic smallest town of England, Fordwich.
The double fronted cottage has a handsome curb appeal and on street parking to front. Upon entry, you will find a stunning open plan lounge and dining room with a beautiful exposed brick fireplace with wood burning stove, wooden flooring and exposed beams. The quaint kitchen has lovely quarry tiles and wood fitted kitchen. There is room for both cooking and washing appliances and where the boiler is located. The property also benefits from a utility room and downstairs shower room. French double doors open out towards the stunning rear garden with an abundance of mature trees, plants and shrubs.
Rising to the first floor are two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom has significantly high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and the original 'King Post'. Fitted cupboards create an array of storage space and there is copious amounts of natural light filling the entire room. The family bathroom has a charming, freestanding roll top bath and white suite with contrasting tiling.
Outside, the owners have maintained the rear garden to an incredible standard. Glorious plants of all varieties are established and provides all year round interest of colour. A winding patio leads through the mature planting and a variety of seating areas allows you to enjoy your surroundings. There is also a useful shed.
Fordwich is England's smallest town and enjoys quintessential village atmosphere and a community that is proud of its history and its setting on this picturesque stretch of the River Stour. Nearby are a wealth of amenities including stunning country pubs and restaurants. There are state and private primary schools just minutes away, plus a wide range of secondary schooling in Canterbury in both the state and private sector. This area is well served by convenient transport links by road and rail to the capital and the continent. There is a choice of convenient nearby stations including Sturry, Canterbury East and Canterbury West.
Historically, the whole row of cottages constituted a “Hall House”, that is, an open hall with no subdivisions and no upper floor. It is believed to have been used by the monks who dealt with the imports relating to the Cathedral, from Fordwich as the customs office for Canterbury.
After the dissolution of the monasteries in the late 1530s, it was bought up and subdivided into individual dwellings, one of which is Monks Hall.
The property has gas fired central heating, Grade II Listed and Council Tax band E.
The double fronted cottage has a handsome curb appeal and on street parking to front. Upon entry, you will find a stunning open plan lounge and dining room with a beautiful exposed brick fireplace with wood burning stove, wooden flooring and exposed beams. The quaint kitchen has lovely quarry tiles and wood fitted kitchen. There is room for both cooking and washing appliances and where the boiler is located. The property also benefits from a utility room and downstairs shower room. French double doors open out towards the stunning rear garden with an abundance of mature trees, plants and shrubs.
Rising to the first floor are two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom has significantly high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and the original 'King Post'. Fitted cupboards create an array of storage space and there is copious amounts of natural light filling the entire room. The family bathroom has a charming, freestanding roll top bath and white suite with contrasting tiling.
Outside, the owners have maintained the rear garden to an incredible standard. Glorious plants of all varieties are established and provides all year round interest of colour. A winding patio leads through the mature planting and a variety of seating areas allows you to enjoy your surroundings. There is also a useful shed.
Fordwich is England's smallest town and enjoys quintessential village atmosphere and a community that is proud of its history and its setting on this picturesque stretch of the River Stour. Nearby are a wealth of amenities including stunning country pubs and restaurants. There are state and private primary schools just minutes away, plus a wide range of secondary schooling in Canterbury in both the state and private sector. This area is well served by convenient transport links by road and rail to the capital and the continent. There is a choice of convenient nearby stations including Sturry, Canterbury East and Canterbury West.
Historically, the whole row of cottages constituted a “Hall House”, that is, an open hall with no subdivisions and no upper floor. It is believed to have been used by the monks who dealt with the imports relating to the Cathedral, from Fordwich as the customs office for Canterbury.
After the dissolution of the monasteries in the late 1530s, it was bought up and subdivided into individual dwellings, one of which is Monks Hall.
The property has gas fired central heating, Grade II Listed and Council Tax band E.
