Full Description
Situation
The property is well located in this popular rural village, which boasts a number of amenities, including a popular public house/restaurant, community hall, cricket ground, farm shop and church. The surrounding countryside forms part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, over which there is a wealth of walks, rides and cycle routes. Lower Hardres is positioned just a few miles south of the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, which offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, together with high-speed main line train services to London, with the travel time to London St Pancras being some 60 minutes. There are excellent road networks linking to both the capital and the many villages and coastal towns of Kent including the port of Dover and Folkestone Euro Tunnel terminal.
Property
This inviting cottage blends warmth, character, and flexibility, making it ideal for a wide range of buyers. The ground floor features a comfortable sitting room centred around an exposed brick fireplace with log burner, creating a charming focal point, while a separate dining area leads into the well-laid-out kitchen/breakfast room, which includes a modern cooker with extractor hood, integral dishwasher, and practical double sink with mixer tap. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a utility room with ample space for white goods, storage for kitchen implements, and a handy area for coats and boots.
A bright, spacious conservatory is thoughtfully positioned with a built-in window seat wrapping around one side, offering lovely views of the gardens beyond. Also on the ground floor is an adaptable double bedroom with an inbuilt shower cubicle — ideal for guests — and at the front of the cottage, a versatile reception room, currently a study or office, featuring beams and a fireplace, perfect for home working or hobbies. Upstairs, two generously proportioned double bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom with both a bath and separate shower, completing a layout that is practical, homely, and full of charm.
Sitting Room / Dining Room
23' 6'' x 11' 6'' (7.16m x 3.50m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility/Boot Room
16' 10'' x 8' 9'' (5.13m x 2.66m)
Study
12' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.65m x 2.61m)
Ground Floor Bedroom with Shower
12' 0'' x 6' 11'' (3.65m x 2.11m)
Conservatory
9' 1'' x 6' 8'' (2.77m x 2.03m)
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One
11' 11'' x 10' 4'' (3.63m x 3.15m)
Bedroom Two
11' 8'' x 8' 9'' (3.55m x 2.66m)
Bath/Shower Room
11' 2'' x 5' 9'' (3.40m x 1.75m)
Outside
To the front, the property benefits from driveway parking for two vehicles. To the rear is a standout feature — a generous 60ft garden with a very useful large shed, backing directly onto paddocks and enjoying open views and a wonderful sense of peace and privacy. The garden is well suited to those who enjoy outdoor living, with espalier apple trees, a medlar tree, and raised vegetable beds, making it ideal for keen gardeners. This lovely outdoor space is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the rural setting, with the ever-changing countryside as your backdrop.
Services
All mains services are understood to be connected.