House For Sale £725,000
Surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland, sits a 1930s detached residence bursting with period charm and original features.
Little Court Farm occupies approx. a third of an acre plot of splendid, established grounds, which wrap around the property and include a gravelled driveway, an abundance of mature trees including a small orchard that borders the garden.
The property has been with one family for over sixty years, they have maintained the building well and improved its energy efficiency by installing new windows which replicate the originals and fitted solar panels which support the propertys energy consumption.
Original features flourish throughout and include a brick fireplace, solid oak panelling which complements the handsome oak staircase, and a traditional Aga.
There is potential to enhance and modernise the property, with almost 1800 sq.ft of spacious and versatile accommodation the possibilities are extensive, with the option to knock through rooms creating large open living areas.
The oak front door is almost central to the attractive façade of hung tiles, pale render, Dutch roof and traditional style windows, this opens into a splendid 1930s entrance hall adorned in period charm.
Solid oak panelling complements the oak staircase which leads to the first floor where one will find four bedrooms, all with idyllic views and a well-appointed bathroom with separate WC.
To the right of the entrance hall there is a dual aspect sitting room with exposed brick fireplace which encompasses a multi-fuel stove, whilst to the rear of the property there is a kitchen breakfast room which has a traditional Aga and stunning views of Preston church.
The kitchen, leads to a utility area, a shower room and a delightful dining room, whilst the downstairs space if further enhanced by a third reception ideal as a office/playroom.
OUTSIDE:
The enchanting garden is accessed via the conservatory, off the kitchen, and wraps around the entire property, it has an abundance of mature trees along side some young fruit trees which border the garden.
A gravelled driveway is being incorporated within the front garden whilst wooden fencing surrounds the garden allowing the space to be safe and secure.
The garden occupies approx a third of an acre which is in the process of being split from the farm.
SITUATION:
Little Court Farm is set on the edge of the charming village of Preston which is home to The Church of St. Mildred, The Half Moon and Seven Stars public house, a village shop, a butchers and a primary school.
Preston is surrounded by some beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking, cycling, and riding, whilst the nearby Stodmarsh Nature Reserve is home to many species of migrating birds and wildlife.
Situated close by is the historic market town of Sandwich which is a bustling little town and one of the Cinque Ports. It has many independent shops and restaurants, a well-regarded grammar school and a lovely quay.
The village of Wingham which is approximately two miles away and also offers a wider range of shops and amenities including a doctors surgery and a dentist.
There is a regular bus route between Sandwich, Wingham and Canterbury and the A2 can be accessed via the nearby villages of Barham and Bekesbourne.
The bustling cathedral city of Canterbury is just eight miles away and this offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure, and educational amenities, including both state and private schools and three universities. It has two hospitals and two mainline railway stations (one with a high-speed rail link which reaches London St. Pancras in just under an hour), along with a vibrant high street offering a fine selection of high street brands, independent boutique style shops and a wide range of pubs and restaurants serving a host of international cuisines.
The Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone (17 miles) provides a regular shuttle service to the Continent, whilst the Port of Dover (19 miles) also provides regular ferry crossings to the Continent.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute o 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 and floor 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.
Little Court Farm occupies approx. a third of an acre plot of splendid, established grounds, which wrap around the property and include a gravelled driveway, an abundance of mature trees including a small orchard that borders the garden.
The property has been with one family for over sixty years, they have maintained the building well and improved its energy efficiency by installing new windows which replicate the originals and fitted solar panels which support the propertys energy consumption.
Original features flourish throughout and include a brick fireplace, solid oak panelling which complements the handsome oak staircase, and a traditional Aga.
There is potential to enhance and modernise the property, with almost 1800 sq.ft of spacious and versatile accommodation the possibilities are extensive, with the option to knock through rooms creating large open living areas.
The oak front door is almost central to the attractive façade of hung tiles, pale render, Dutch roof and traditional style windows, this opens into a splendid 1930s entrance hall adorned in period charm.
Solid oak panelling complements the oak staircase which leads to the first floor where one will find four bedrooms, all with idyllic views and a well-appointed bathroom with separate WC.
To the right of the entrance hall there is a dual aspect sitting room with exposed brick fireplace which encompasses a multi-fuel stove, whilst to the rear of the property there is a kitchen breakfast room which has a traditional Aga and stunning views of Preston church.
The kitchen, leads to a utility area, a shower room and a delightful dining room, whilst the downstairs space if further enhanced by a third reception ideal as a office/playroom.
OUTSIDE:
The enchanting garden is accessed via the conservatory, off the kitchen, and wraps around the entire property, it has an abundance of mature trees along side some young fruit trees which border the garden.
A gravelled driveway is being incorporated within the front garden whilst wooden fencing surrounds the garden allowing the space to be safe and secure.
The garden occupies approx a third of an acre which is in the process of being split from the farm.
SITUATION:
Little Court Farm is set on the edge of the charming village of Preston which is home to The Church of St. Mildred, The Half Moon and Seven Stars public house, a village shop, a butchers and a primary school.
Preston is surrounded by some beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking, cycling, and riding, whilst the nearby Stodmarsh Nature Reserve is home to many species of migrating birds and wildlife.
Situated close by is the historic market town of Sandwich which is a bustling little town and one of the Cinque Ports. It has many independent shops and restaurants, a well-regarded grammar school and a lovely quay.
The village of Wingham which is approximately two miles away and also offers a wider range of shops and amenities including a doctors surgery and a dentist.
There is a regular bus route between Sandwich, Wingham and Canterbury and the A2 can be accessed via the nearby villages of Barham and Bekesbourne.
The bustling cathedral city of Canterbury is just eight miles away and this offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure, and educational amenities, including both state and private schools and three universities. It has two hospitals and two mainline railway stations (one with a high-speed rail link which reaches London St. Pancras in just under an hour), along with a vibrant high street offering a fine selection of high street brands, independent boutique style shops and a wide range of pubs and restaurants serving a host of international cuisines.
The Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone (17 miles) provides a regular shuttle service to the Continent, whilst the Port of Dover (19 miles) also provides regular ferry crossings to the Continent.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute o 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 and floor 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.
