Cobbs Hill, Old Wives Lees

GUIDE PRICE £625,000 - £650,000

An utterly delightful, detached bungalow with just under two acres (approx.) of glorious gardens to enjoy, situated in the picturesque and peaceful village of Old Wives Lees, conveniently located for access into Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham.

This enchanting residence really is the most idyllic retreat and is perfect for those who love their gardening and want space around them, yet do not want to be too far from amenities. The bungalow looks incredibly charming from the front, with a wonderful front garden, currently full of spring flowers and a beautiful silver magnolia tree. It is lined with tall mature trees ensuring plenty of privacy and a long driveway takes you up to the property from the road. Beyond the large wooden side gate, there is a further driveway area which leads to a detached, double garage, offering fantastic storage, or it could be transformed into a self-contained annexe. There is already a staircase at the back, leading to a fully boarded out loft space.

The bungalow has been extended a few times and offers comfortable and versatile living accommodation. Currently, it is set out to have two double bedrooms, the primary a large sun-filled, double aspect room with a bay window offering a lovely view of the front garden. There are three further reception rooms, as well as a wonderful garden room accessed via patio doors from the garden. This garden room is such a versatile space, with its own en-suite shower room it could be a guest suite, perfect for when family and friends come to stay. It could be a home office, hobby room or even a yoga studio! There are two living rooms, one situated at the front of the property and another off the dining room, enjoying views out to the garden. The living room to the front features a log burner, ideal for cosying up in the winter months and the room to the rear is bathed in sunlight with patio doors out to the garden, one room for winter and another for summer, some would say! There is a charming farmhouse style kitchen, with high-quality wooden units and a butler sink underneath the window which has beautiful views of your own garden. There is ample storage space and a pantry cupboard, as well as space for a cooker and fridge freezer. The kitchen is further complimented by a useful utility room which has a vaulted ceiling and skylight, designed around the traditional pulley clothes airer! There is also a spacious bathroom which has a traditional styled WC and wash basin and a large walk-in shower unit.

OUTSIDE:

The property sits on grounds of just under two acres (approx.), with enchanting, lush green gardens offering wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities. The grounds are perfect for those wanting that peaceful, countryside lifestyle and would perhaps like to keep chickens and have their own kitchen garden, growing their own fresh produce.

There is a large patio area, ideal for alfresco dining and relaxing whilst listening to nothing but birdsong and the water feature trickling into the pond. The garden is full of curiosities, perfect for children to play in, immersing themselves in nature. There is a variety of fruit trees, including cherry, apple and plum and there is an area of woodland to the rear of the garden.

There is a public footpath, which runs outside of the north-east boundary and can be accessed by a five-bar gate. Here, you will be able to access the Chilham circular walk, which takes you into the neighbouring village where you can enjoy lovely views of the Chilham Castle Estate.

LOCATION:

Old Wives Lees is a picturesque and peaceful village nestled within the North Downs AONB. It is conveniently situated close to the A28, offering easy access into both Canterbury and Ashford, and the market town of Faversham is also a short car journey away. The village is well-known for its beautiful walks amongst orchards, hop gardens and vineyards and there are several viewpoints offering stunning views across the North Downs and surrounding woodland.

The village has a wonderful sense of community, with a friendly and neighbourly feel. There is a village hall which hosts many community events and classes should you wish to get involved. You will find a variety of shops in the nearby villages of Chilham and Chartham, including a farm shop, pubs and even vineyards, where you can enjoy sampling some delicious, local wines.

Mainline train stations can be found in the nearby villages of Chilham (just over a mile) and Chartham (2.5 miles) where you can catch direct trains to London Stations: London Bridge, Waterloo (East) and Charing Cross.

There are primary schools in the neighbouring villages of Chilham, Chartham and Selling and a wide choice of secondary schools including grammar, private and comprehensive in Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham.

Council Tax
Ashford Borough Council, Band E

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.