With beautiful gardens, countryside views and annexe, this character cottage has a lot to offer -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.\r
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\rA charming character 3 bedroom terraced house with pretty landscaped rear garden and modern detached annexe offering potential rental income/airbnb. With off road parking and some wonderful countryside views, all located in a quiet residential road within this pretty village.
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\rPlatts Heath is a pretty village with a primary school. A couple of miles away is Lenham which has a good range of local amenities and the large county town of Maidstone is 9 miles away.
Rail services to London may be accessed in Headcorn and Lenham and junction 8 of the M20 is 8 miles distant.
The Old Forge, 14 Lenham Road
This is an unlisted character mid terraced cottage built of brick and stone with part hung weatherboard elevations under a tiled roof. The property has been extremely well renovated throughout and benefits from the addition of a separate detached annexe, perfect for anyone looking for an extra rental income or for dual family living.
To the front of the property is an entrance porch. This leads into the generous sitting/dining room with feature beams and mirrored inglenook fireplaces, one with a wood burning stove and the other with an open fire with grate. There is a luxury modern shower room with double shower tray, vanity sink unit and w/c, and a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine/tumble dryer. There is also a well equipped kitchen with range of painted kitchen units with worksurfaces over, integrated appliances including oven, hob, hood and dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. The conservatory is just off the kitchen which is a good size room with fabulous outlook over the pretty garden.
Upstairs there is a spacious landing/study area and 3 double bedrooms which all benefit from built in wardrobes, and a family bathroom with bath, w/c and wash basin. The rear bedroom in particular enjoys superb views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Annexe – Wisteria Lodge
A perfect lodge completed to a high specification, ideal for renting/Airbnb or for family members. Inside there is an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. The kitchen has integrated appliances including oven, hob, hood, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a breakfast bar area and a modern wood burning stove in the corner with space for a sofa and dining table/chairs. There is also a modern shower room, a dressing room and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
Outside
To the front of the property is a block paved drive with parking for 2 cars. The detached garage is located just beyond the property providing further storage/off road parking.
The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped with patio areas and a winding path around the rear of the property and towards the annexe. Attached to the house is a useful outside store. There are steps down to the shaped lawned area and well established borders either side stocked full of interesting plants, shrubs, trees and flowers. There is a further patio area outside the annexe with pergola and store attached.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. LPG central heating in The Old Forge and electric heating in the annexe.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Broadband: Superfast (Ofcom)
Mobile: Likely: O2 / Limited: EE, Three, Vodaphone (Ofcom)
Flood risk: Very low (Government flood risk website)
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\rOur Ref: TEA200230