Shalmsford Street, Chartham

This exceptionally beautiful two bedroom cottage has been extended and sympathetically renovated to a very high standard using fine materials and quality craftsmanship. The property is bursting with character, with features including stripped wooden floorboards, exposed brick chimneys and a log burner and it is beautifully decorated throughout. The natural materials and palette used give it a relaxing and welcoming feel, a wonderful space to come home to.

The cottage is located in the desirable village of Chartham and is within walking distance to the mainline train station and primary school. Chartham is a fantastic place to base yourself if you love the countryside but still want to be close to Canterbury. Chartham also offers easy access into Ashford and the village's train station offers direct trains into London.

The property is very attractive from the kerb, set back from the pavement with a walled front garden and a path leading to a weather-boarded front porch and a pastel yellow front door. The porch door then opens into a wonderful living room with stripped floorboards and wooden panelled stairs, all painted in a soft white which contrasts beautifully with the red brick chimney and cream-coloured log burner. A doorway from the lounge then opens through to a stunning kitchen with an island/breakfast bar as the focal point. The kitchen has a stylish range of shaker-style units, with a marble-effect worktop and herringbone-style flooring. The units are finished off with smart, brushed-metal handles and there is plenty of storage, with a large built-in pantry cupboard. There is an integrated oven with a gas hob and dishwasher.

A door then leads through to the extension, where the current owner has created a spacious, bright reception room with a glass roof as well as a rear lobby and downstairs bathroom, both of which have vaulted ceilings. The bathroom has a stylish matte-black, double shower unit, a WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

On the first floor, you will find two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom is to the front and features stripped pine flooring, tongue and groove panelling, a feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobes and there are two storage cupboards on the landing, one which houses the combi-boiler.

The bathroom is beautifully decorated and has a classic feel to it with a Victorian style suite comprising a bath with a shower over, wash basin, WC and a traditional heated towel rail. It features stylish grey tongue and groove panelling and white metro tiles with a dark grey grouting.

OUTSIDE:

Outside, there is a good-sized walled garden which presents a blank canvas for someone to create their ideal outside space. Whether that is a low-maintenance garden to just enjoy alfresco meals and drinks or to take advantage of Chartham's rich soils and have a go at growing your own vegetables. There is a garden shed to the rear and there is a gate providing pedestrian access across the rear of the adjacent properties, so you do not have to walk garden waste through the house.

LOCATION:

Chartham is a wonderful village located along the A28 commuter route between Canterbury and Ashford, providing easy access into both. The cottage is within walking distance to the mainline train station, where you can catch direct trains to London Victoria & London Bridge and if you travel one stop into Canterbury or three stops in the other direction to Ashford, you will be able to hop on the high speed to St. Pancras.

Chartham has a fantastic primary school and nursery, both of which are in walking distance of the property and neighbouring villages such as Chilham, Selling and Petham also have well-regarded primary schools. Canterbury offers an excellent choice of secondary schools, including grammar, private and comprehensive.

The village has a warm sense of community and there are plenty of activities to get involved in including pilates at the village hall, a local running club and it even has its own vineyard, which offers tastings and tours and also puts on a variety of events such as plays and exhibitions.

Living Room - 11'3" (3.43m) x 11'10" (3.61m)

Kitchen/Breakfast - 13'7" (4.14m) x 10'11" (3.33m)

Dining Room - 9'4" (2.84m) x 11'8" (3.56m)

Shower Room

Bedroom One - 10'9" (3.28m) x 11'8" (3.56m)

Bedroom Two - 7'3" (2.21m) x 11'4" (3.45m)

Bathroom - 6'0" (1.83m) x 7'2" (2.18m)



Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band C

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.