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Willow Cottage Canterbury CT2 9AL

Description

Ground Floor • Bath and Shower Room • Hall • Walk-in Cupboard • Sitting Room 19'11 x 13'7 • Walk-in Cupboard (6.07m x 4.14m) Second Floor • Dining Room 15'5 x 13'8 • Bedroom (4.70m x 4.17m) 20'7 x 10'9 (6.27m x 3.28m) • Kitchen With built-in 20'11 x 9'11 wardrobes (6.38m x 3.02m) • Bedroom • Utility Room 17'1 x 10'7 11'11 x 9'11 (5.21m x 3.23m) (3.63m x 3.02m) External • Bathroom • First Floor Workshop 12'0 x 10'0 (3.66m x 3.05m) • Landing • Office • Bedroom 10'0 x 8'6 14'2 x 8'9 (3.05m x 2.59m) (4.32m x 2.67m) Plus built-in • Front wardrobes Garden/Driveway • Bedroom • Rear Gardens 14'1 x 8'7 Mainly laid to lawn (4.29m x 2.62m) with wide variety of trees, plants, shrubs, • Bedroom vegetable plots and 10'9 x 9'8 an orchard area (3.28m x 2.95m)

Property Willow Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed, period detached five-bedroom family home standing in approximately 2.7 acres of land. Originally two cottages, the house was converted into one by the present owners in the 1980's. The property boasts a wealth of charm and character and has many appealing features including beamed ceilings, natural brick walls, feature fireplaces and two efficient wood burning stoves with good output to heat up the whole house, to name but a few. The accommodation is arranged over three floors; to the ground floor there are two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and a bathroom. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and two large walk-in storage rooms. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor. Outside there is gated access to a large off-street parking area for numerous cars. The large plot has a wide variety of trees, plants and shrubs with lawned areas as well as vegetable plots and orchard area. There is a detached office/workshop with power and wood burner. Willow Cottage is found approximately 3 miles from the cathedral where you will find a wide variety of shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars. There is numerous leisure, recreational and cultural facilities available in the area and there are a number of highly regarded schools to be found in both the public and private sectors. Canterbury has two railway stations and offers a high speed service to London in under an hour from Canterbury West. Note: Main gas, water and drainage services plus a private borehole.

Our Time Here We were first drawn to the potential that we could see in this historic property which, at the time, comprised of two cottages. We had a vision to create a beautiful and characterful family home, retaining the historic feel, whilst incorporating modern comforts. We did just that, renovated extensively, and have lived in Willow Cottage for the past 35 years since. The house has a lovely homely feel, featuring two inglenook fireplaces and has been a brilliant place to spend time with the family. Perhaps our favourite part is the hill behind the house, which has a spectacular view over the Kentish countryside and where we have held many bonfire night celebrations etc. over the years. We're very familiar with the local area, having lived here for many years. We particularly enjoy the rural setting, as well as being part of a village community and just 3 miles away from the centre of Canterbury. The land backs onto Woods, and we are only a short drive from the coast, so we really do have the best of all worlds. As we have decided to downsize now, we know that we will miss the space that Willow Cottage provides over its three floors. We have many happy memories of time spent with family here, and we will treasure those.

Important Notice: In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide to give a broad 14 Lower Chantry Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1UF description of the property. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floorplans and distances referred to Tel: 01227 200600 are given as a guide and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to Email: [email protected] exchange of contracts.