South Alkham, Dover |
Asking £550,000 |
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DetailsA delightful country cottage standing in it's own well maintained and well stocked cottage style gardens in the delightful hamlet of South Alkham. Alkham Valley is an agricultural area with chalk downlands and ancient woodlands. The valley is now designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and along with ancient wooded areas it also boasts Special Landscape Areas, Sites of Special and Scientific Interest, Conservation Areas and 17 Grade II listed buildings.Set behind a traditional white picket fence the cottage is understood to have previously been 3 farmworkers cottages converted to provide one very generous family home retaining considerable charm and character. Internally 'Rhys Cottage' offers many original features with numerous rooms containing exposed beams and the lounge boasts an impressive inglenook fireplace. The dining room is of generous size with room for a large formal dining table. On the ground floor there is the kitchen overlooking the beautiful rear garden with views of the Valley farmland beyond and the suntrapped conservatory. Other benefits include a ground floor shower room and numerous storage cupboards. The first floor boasts 4 double bedrooms and one single bedroom along with a family bathroom and separate wc. Many of the windows have breath taking country views which adds to the attraction of this historic home. There is a double garage with a sizeable driveway parking approx 6 plus cars and an added bonus of a room above the garage which can be used as an office of storage. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and with a vegetable patch, double oil tank for the oil heating and the coal bunker for the Aga. Viewings are recommended to appreciate this beautiful family home. |
Key DetailsArea of Outstanding Natural BeautyFormerly 3 farmworkers cottages 5 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms Well stocked cottage style gardens Double garage with room above. |
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