House For Sale £620,000
We are proud to boast this idyllic double fronted cottage nestled in what we deem to be a perfect location for country living. The property dates back to mid 1800's and offers an abundance of character and charm with accommodation comprising entrance lobby, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and utility. To the first floor master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside a pretty cottage garden with a large detached studio (15'6" x 12'2") which would make an ideal work from home office or gym. Two/three car parking spaces.
Location
Located in the hamlet of Petteridge within the parish of Matfield/Brenchley. Petteridge boasts a wonderful Kentish pub, The Hop Bine and picturesque rural walks across the orchards. Both Brenchley and Matfield are within walking distance across rural farmland. Easy access to adjoining the A21. Matfield village boasts a village green, family public houses, butchers/grocery stores and a large village pond. The neighbouring Brenchley village also has a village post office/store, Little Bull wine bar and Grays Cafe, The Halfway House family pub has a (CAMRA) award for its fine beer. Primary school and doctor's surgery. Horsmonden approximately 1.5 miles offers Award winning Heath Stores, doctors' surgery, a chemist, a tennis club and a social club. Paddock Wood, approximately 3.5 miles distant, with mainline station to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge/Ashford International, and Dover Priory, provides a wider variety of shopping facilities, including Waitrose supermarket, Barsleys department store, chemist, takeaways, butchers, dry cleaners and hairdressers. The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, approximately 6 & 8 miles distant respectively, also have mainline stations with services to London and the coast.
Description
Offering an idyllic location, Petteridge is a small hamlet of Matfield/ Brenchley offering 'chocolate box' cottages and a fine country pub. As previously mentioned you can walk to Brenchley/Mafield via rural footpaths and orchards which is a pure delight if you are seeking the country lifestyle. The property dates back to the mid-1800s offering flavoursome character and charm. If you are seeking cottage comforts with a modern twist then this property could be for you! The current owners extended to the rear circa 2016 to provide a superb dining/family room with a vaulted ceiling. A rare find in such a cottage is an en-suite to the master bedroom plus an additional two double bedrooms and a full family bathroom. On the ground floor, there is a very attractive country kitchen, stylish sitting room with inglenook fireplace and woodstove, cloakroom and utility. Outside a beautiful cottage garden set out on two levels and a large studio with an internal storage area. Additional insulated garden shed. Off road parking for 2/3 cars. HISTORY - As we understand from our clients. Rochester Cathedral archive records an archive dating back to 763 AD Eardwolf, King of Kent, gave permission to the Bishop to pasture a herd of pigs in Petteridge.
Front
The property is nestled at the end of an attractive terrace of cottages offering a beautiful oak front door leading into entrance lobby.
Entrance lobby
Double glazed window to the side, brick floor, double doors leading to the sitting room and door to cloakroom.
Cloakroom
White suite comprising low level w.c., washbasin with splashback tiles, recess to the wall with mirror and glass shelving. Radiator.
Sitting room - 26' 9'' x 9' 10'' (8.15m x 2.99m)
This room offers a wonderful ambiance, the current owners have cleverly dressed the sitting room with an eclectic array of furniture promoting character and charm. Engineered Oak floor, large inglenook fireplace with woodstove set on York Stone hearth. Two sets of double glazed casement windows, a beamed ceiling and two radiators. Door to kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen - 11' 10'' x 0' 0'' (3.60m x 0.00m)
Measurement to include staircase. An eclectic range of fitted' country kitchen' base and wall mounted units with hardwood tops over. Moulded one and a half bowl sink, drainer and worktop. Plate rack above, space for dishwasher and fridge. The electric range cooker is recessed into surrounding brick giving the impression of a feature fireplace, bevelled tiling to the walls. Door to utility room. Hand painted decorative stairs rise to the first floor. Tiled floor.
Dining room - 15' 3'' x 10' 6'' (4.64m x 3.20m)
This stunning room is flooded with light from the south facing rear garden. Open aspect to the kitchen, a range of double glazed windows and double casement doors. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with Velux style window set in the roof space. A range of fitted cupboards, engineered Oak floor and two radiators.
Utility room - 7' 11'' x 5' 7'' (2.41m x 1.70m)
Window to the rear, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and freezer. Floor standing oil fired boiler.
First floor landing
Hand painted staircase leads to first floor from the kitchen, antique French Oak floor and doors to respect rooms.
Master bedroom - 9' 2'' x 7' 6'' (2.79m x 2.28m)
A pretty room offering double glazed window to the front with fitted shutters, built in cupboard, French Oak floor, radiator and door to en-suite
En-suite
White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle offering rainhead shower unit. Low level w.c., wash hand basin set into toiletries cupboard, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and double glazed opaque window. French oak floor.
Bedroom 2 - 12' 9'' x 10' 7'' (3.88m x 3.22m)
Double glazed casement window, built in storage cupboard and a further eaves storage cupboard with double doors. Radiator and loft hatch. French Oak floor.
Bedroom 3 - 10' 11'' x 7' 7'' (3.32m x 2.31m)
Double glazed window with fitted shutters. Radiator, French Oak floor and storage cupboard.
Bathroom
White suite with panel bath offering shower over, Protective shower panels are fitted to the wall, glass shower panel. Low level w.c., wash basin set on top of antique cabinet. Heated towel rail/radiator. Double glazed opaque window. French oak floor.
Outside
Studio unit - 15' 6'' x 12' 4'' (4.72m x 3.76m)
Large studio unit which would make an ideal work from home/office or gym/hobbies room. The unit boasts an internal enclosed storage room.
Garden
A very pretty cottage garden set out on two levels with an abundance of colour in spring/summer/autumn. Large insulated garden shed. Right of way access to the rear for number 2 and 3 Bourne Cottages. The studio unit is to the top of the garden.
Parking
Shared driveway at the foot of the drive offering parking for 2/3 cars depending on the size of the car.
Agents note
There is access across the rear of the property to the neighbouring properties in case of fire ( numbers 2 and 3) .
Specification
Mains drainage - double glazing- oil fired central heating to a system of radiators - right of access in case of fire for number 2 and 3 Bourne Cottages (now rarely used). Double glazing - Antique French oak floors to the first floor - Engineered Oak to ground floor. Wood burning stove. The floorplan overall measurement 1,502 sq ft includes studio and garden shed.
Garden shed - 11' 1'' x 5' 9'' (3.38m x 1.75m)
Insulated garden shed
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
