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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · ME17 1LQ
For saleListed 35 days
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About
*no forward chain* This delightful 16th-century detached period cottage, offering three double bedrooms, is nestled in a picturesque semi-rural setting on Fairbourne Lane, surrounded by 1.6 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
A charming stream meanders through the property, complete with a tranquil decked seating area perfect for enjoying the sounds of nature.
The cottage itself, unencumbered by any listing, is accessed via a substantial driveway with parking for up to 10 vehicles.
Inside, a barn-style door opens into a bright and airy sitting room featuring exposed beams, solid herringbone parquet flooring, and an inglenook fireplace with a log burner.
The ground floor also comprises a kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and rear garden access, and an updated bathroom with a roll-top bath.
Upstairs, three generous double bedrooms await, with the added benefit of a large eaves storage space.
Externally, the meticulously maintained grounds provide secure areas for geese and chickens, and a large field to the rear is suitable for various uses.
Additional storage is available in the outbuildings, including a tractor store with a toilet and a garden store. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax Band: F. EPC rating: Tbc.
Location: Situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Harrietsham, which benefits from convenient access to various amenities such as a general store, supermarket, pub, primary school, parish church, doctors surgery, and a London line station.
Additionally, the larger village of Lenham is within a distance of approximately 2 miles, offering further amenities.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, is also easily accessible, being approximately 8 miles away. Ground Floor: Entrance door to a ...
Sitting Room Hallway Kitchen/Breakfast Room Rear Lobby Bathroom First Floor: Landing Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Externally: Gardens Tractor Store Garden Store Viewing Strictly by arrangement with the Agent's Bearsted Office, 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4LX .
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