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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CT7 0NG
For saleReduced £45k (−6.5%) on 25 OctListed 106 days
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About
This charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage on the outskirts of St Nicholas-at-Wade includes a detached barn converted into a two bedroom annexe.
Replacing an old thatched roof with a new one in May 2026 marked a significant and transformative moment for the property, restoring both its charm and long term integrity.
The renewal brought a fresh, beautifully textured thatch that not only enhanced the home's character but also elevated its kerb appeal with a crisp, clean finish.
Undertaken during the ideal spring conditions, the work ensured optimal craftsmanship and longevity, giving the house renewed protection and a timeless aesthetic.
This investment in traditional craftsmanship and heritage preservation has left the property looking revitalised, structurally secure, and ready to be enjoyed for decades to come.
The cottage was originally built in the 1600s with later additions and is approached via a driveway for two cars and steps down to the front door that opens into the entrance hall with limestone flooring and underfloor heating that flows through much of the ground floor.
There is a charming study with a log burning stove and an open arch to the sitting room with its magnificent inglenook fireplace and wood burner as well as exposed beams, a staircase to the first bedroom and a stable door to the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room includes a range cooker and bespoke units with solid oak worktops housing a variety of appliances and a large central island/breakfast bar.
It is open plan to the triple aspect dining area with French doors to a ‘sunken' terrace. There is also a cloaks area with exposed beams that continue into the contemporary shower room.
The impressive dual aspect first bedroom has a vaulted and beamed ceiling while the other bedroom is accessed from a separate staircase.
The stable door entrance to the barn opens directly into the attractive lounge with a fitted kitchen area and leads to the shower room and two double bedrooms.
There is also a spacious summerhouse with a decked terrace overlooking farmland, a pergola covered alfresco dining area and a large hot tub as well as paths to the south facing rear garden with its wildlife pond and lawn.
An adjacent gravel drive is currently rented on a three year lease. What the Owner says: We have thoroughly enjoyed living in this gorgeous property for the past few years.
However, we now feel it is time to downsize and start a new chapter in our lives. It is very quiet and peaceful and, being a cul-de-sac, is also safe for children and pets.
St Nicholas at Wade is a friendly village surrounded by countryside yet is only moments from the road into Canterbury and the Thanet Way for access to London.
There is a good primary school and two pub/restaurants as well as a 13th century church and a village shop/post office.
Room sizes: Entrance Hall Cloaks Area Shower Room Sitting Room : 20'3 x 11'4 (6.18m x 3.46m) Study : 11'6 x 8'3 (3.51m x 2.52m) Kitchen/Dining Room : 17'2 x 11'4 (5.24m x 3.46m) Garden Room : 12'3 x 9'7 (3.74m x 2.92m) FIRST FLOOR Landing Bedroom 1 : 28'0 x 12'3 (8.54m x 3.74m) Bedroom 2 : 10'8 x 10'5 (3.25m x 3.18m) OUTSIDE Rear Garden Driveway OUTBUILDING Summer House ANNEXE Annexe Kitchen/Lounge : 24'3 (7.40m) x 12'4 (3.76m) narrowing to 9'3 (2.82m) Annexe Bedroom 2 : 9'3 x 8'9 (2.82m x 2.67m) Annexe Bedroom 1 : 9'3 x 9'2 (2.82m x 2.80m) Annexe Shower Room The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding.
If buying to let, the energy rating will need to be improved to at least 'E' rating before you can let the property.
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