House For Sale £425,000
GUIDE PRICE £425,000 - £450,000
This beautiful cottage is tucked away in Stansted Village and is a real eye catcher! Flint and brick with a beautiful cottage garden.. The property has been beautifully restored and attention has been paid to creating a comfortable and welcoming interior, while not losing any of the charm - a viewing for this wonderful home is a must for anyone looking for a move in ready home in a rural area, with access to major road routes just a few minutes away.
Location Description - The most desirable village of Stansted lies in the countryside just off A20, meaning it has access to M20, M25 within minutes. It's rural position is ideal for those wanting easy access to major road networks, but the peace and quiet afforded here. The secluded village in the North Downs is home to around 500 residents and is a very well kept secret.
Property Description - This immaculately presented two bedroomed 'chocolate box' cottage, built in 1781, occupies a pretty corner on a lane in the village, featuring original beams and features. Parking is just a few steps away. The garden is situated at the front and is a little haven. The property itself has been modernised with an eye on the historical feel of the home - these improvements are underfloor heating in the lounge and bathroom, the kitchen has been fitted with everything one would need, but again it retains the welcoming cottage kitchen feel. A log burner in the lounge keeps the property warm in winter while also providing hot water. Windows at the side and front have been replaced with wooden double glazed units..... When viewing - which is highly recommended - you will appreciate the touches that make this home welcoming and cosy.
Front Garden - A wooden gate welcomes you into the garden with seating area, lawn and small covered porch providing the all important 'welly' store. A wooden name sign hangs above the door and welcomes you to Auquharney.
Lounge - 4.1m x 3.08m (13'5" x 10'1") - The lounge has underfloor heating with Karndean dark wood flooring over. There is a window overlooking the front garden and a substantial fireplace built in, which now houses the log burner, keeping the whole house warm in winter and a back boiler providing hot water. Wall hung storage to the side of the fireplace. The stairs to the bedrooms and bathroom are hidden behind a wooden door.
Opening with single step down into:
Kitchen - 4.13m x 2.32m (13'6" x 7'7") - Quarry tiled floor with white shaker units and wooden worksurfaces. A one and half bowl white sink and drainer to one side and main food prep and cooking area on the opposite wall. Built in Stoves convection hob, double oven and matching extractor fan over. Sage wood panelling to walls. In the centre of the room is space for a kitchen table for dining.
Utility - 3m x 1.59m (9'10" x 5'2") - Up a single step from the kitchen is a large utility room, where the current owner houses the washing machine, fridge and freezer. The floor is a matching quarry tiled floor and the outside of the property is accessed through the rear stable door.
Landing - A bright landing with doors leading to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Bathroom - 3.18m x 1.95m into recess (10'5" x 6'4" into reces - A modern white square suite - square toilet with concealed tank, Square 'P' bath with electric Bristan shower over and glazed screen. Square handbasin in a floating, wall hung vanity. Underfloor heating and window to rear.
Bedroom 2 - 3.5m x 2.4m (11'5" x 7'10") - This bedroom has a window to the side, built in cupboard housing the immersion tank for hot water, recessed wall between the exposed beams providing hanging space.
Master Bedroom - 4.39m x 3.68m incl chimney breast (14'4" x 12'0" i - Up two small steps into the bedroom you are greeted with two windows giving the room a double aspect and plenty of light. There is space for not just a bed, but also plenty of room for furniture and storage. Wood floor.
Rear Of Property - Behind the property is rear pedestrian access to the house and storage area to the rear.
Local Authority - Tonbrige and Malling District Council.
Council Tax Band D 2023/2024 - £2167.00
Utilites - Electricity, mains water and drainage
Tenure - Freehold
This beautiful cottage is tucked away in Stansted Village and is a real eye catcher! Flint and brick with a beautiful cottage garden.. The property has been beautifully restored and attention has been paid to creating a comfortable and welcoming interior, while not losing any of the charm - a viewing for this wonderful home is a must for anyone looking for a move in ready home in a rural area, with access to major road routes just a few minutes away.
Location Description - The most desirable village of Stansted lies in the countryside just off A20, meaning it has access to M20, M25 within minutes. It's rural position is ideal for those wanting easy access to major road networks, but the peace and quiet afforded here. The secluded village in the North Downs is home to around 500 residents and is a very well kept secret.
Property Description - This immaculately presented two bedroomed 'chocolate box' cottage, built in 1781, occupies a pretty corner on a lane in the village, featuring original beams and features. Parking is just a few steps away. The garden is situated at the front and is a little haven. The property itself has been modernised with an eye on the historical feel of the home - these improvements are underfloor heating in the lounge and bathroom, the kitchen has been fitted with everything one would need, but again it retains the welcoming cottage kitchen feel. A log burner in the lounge keeps the property warm in winter while also providing hot water. Windows at the side and front have been replaced with wooden double glazed units..... When viewing - which is highly recommended - you will appreciate the touches that make this home welcoming and cosy.
Front Garden - A wooden gate welcomes you into the garden with seating area, lawn and small covered porch providing the all important 'welly' store. A wooden name sign hangs above the door and welcomes you to Auquharney.
Lounge - 4.1m x 3.08m (13'5" x 10'1") - The lounge has underfloor heating with Karndean dark wood flooring over. There is a window overlooking the front garden and a substantial fireplace built in, which now houses the log burner, keeping the whole house warm in winter and a back boiler providing hot water. Wall hung storage to the side of the fireplace. The stairs to the bedrooms and bathroom are hidden behind a wooden door.
Opening with single step down into:
Kitchen - 4.13m x 2.32m (13'6" x 7'7") - Quarry tiled floor with white shaker units and wooden worksurfaces. A one and half bowl white sink and drainer to one side and main food prep and cooking area on the opposite wall. Built in Stoves convection hob, double oven and matching extractor fan over. Sage wood panelling to walls. In the centre of the room is space for a kitchen table for dining.
Utility - 3m x 1.59m (9'10" x 5'2") - Up a single step from the kitchen is a large utility room, where the current owner houses the washing machine, fridge and freezer. The floor is a matching quarry tiled floor and the outside of the property is accessed through the rear stable door.
Landing - A bright landing with doors leading to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Bathroom - 3.18m x 1.95m into recess (10'5" x 6'4" into reces - A modern white square suite - square toilet with concealed tank, Square 'P' bath with electric Bristan shower over and glazed screen. Square handbasin in a floating, wall hung vanity. Underfloor heating and window to rear.
Bedroom 2 - 3.5m x 2.4m (11'5" x 7'10") - This bedroom has a window to the side, built in cupboard housing the immersion tank for hot water, recessed wall between the exposed beams providing hanging space.
Master Bedroom - 4.39m x 3.68m incl chimney breast (14'4" x 12'0" i - Up two small steps into the bedroom you are greeted with two windows giving the room a double aspect and plenty of light. There is space for not just a bed, but also plenty of room for furniture and storage. Wood floor.
Rear Of Property - Behind the property is rear pedestrian access to the house and storage area to the rear.
Local Authority - Tonbrige and Malling District Council.
Council Tax Band D 2023/2024 - £2167.00
Utilites - Electricity, mains water and drainage
Tenure - Freehold
