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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · TN12 0EX
For saleReduced £20k (−5%) on 9 JulListed 200 days
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About
A unique opportunity to acquire a well-presented former stable block which has been sympathetically restored with a cat slide peg tiled roof with a lovely feature of a covered terraced area with exposed beam work.
Internally the cottage was fully refurbished in recent years although currently some light redecoration work would be prudent.
The position is outstanding in tranquillity and an internal inspection is highly recommended. The cottage has the benefit of oil-fired central heating and replacement double glazed windows.
Additionally, the former farm building forms garaging for the cottage with useful adjacent store.
The property is set on the outskirts of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local amenities including post office, Sainsburys supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes).
The County town of Maidstone is approximately 9 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities. The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
The accommodation comprises: The cottage is approached through an area of established garden to the front laid mainly to lawn with neat and tidy hedges.
A lovely feature being the terraced area with paving and exposed beam work. Living room Two windows to front. Radiator. Exposed beams.
Feature brick-built fireplace with oak beam and wood burning stove. Oak-effect stripped flooring. Dining room Exposed brick work and beams. Radiator. Oak-effect stripped flooring.
Kitchen Window to front. Exposed beams. Fitted out with base and eye level units. Electric oven, hob and extractor hood. Plumbing for washing machine. Fridge freezer. Staircase Fitted carpeting.
Uplighter. Leading to: Landing Radiator. Bedroom 1 A feature being the elevated beamed ceiling and balcony style window to side and further windows. Wood-effect flooring. Wardrobe cupboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 Beamed ceiling. Window to front. Wood-effect flooring. Radiator. Bathroom Panelled bath. Hand wash basin. WC. Exposed beams. Radiator.
Outside The cottage enjoys an area of rear garden which is laid to lawn.
There is an additional side area of garden and concreted area extending to the semi-detached building providing garaging and useful storage area and oil tank, light and power.
Value & comps
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Returns
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