Boltons Farm Cottage Rose Lane | Heath | | | ME17 2JN Seller Insight

“Our family has lived here for 18 wonderful years. To be honest, when we first arrived, only Belinda could see the potential in the property because the house and garden were unloved and in need of careful attention. Over the years it has been our joy to transform, extend and modernise the cottage and gardens into what they are today,” say the vendors.

“All stress and strains of life drift away when we arrive home. Having breakfast in the summer in our beautiful garden, surrounded by birdsong is idyllic. There is nothing lovelier than on a summer evening, to sit in the garden with a glass of wine, looking up to the area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the and watching the bats fly overhead at dusk.”

“Our cottage has such character, and everyone who visits always comments on how pretty the cottage and gardens are, and how secluded it is. The gardens are a haven for birds such as jays, blue and great tits, pheasants and woodpeckers, whilst flying overhead, riding the thermals from the Downs, are common buzzards.”

“In winter there is nothing nicer than closing the doors in our cosy cottage, shutting out the world and snuggling up in front of a gently glowing log fire, or perhaps having a candlelit dinner with family and friends.”

“The countryside and walking in the area is beautiful, and we spend an amount of time walking on the nearby Pilgrim’s Way, small local nature reserves, woods and heathlands.”

“We have raised our family here and we can honestly say that we have been incredibly happy and wish the new buyer a wonderful life here too.” *

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside Boltons Farm Cottage

Once part of Boltons Farm this charming and well reached via the high speed service from Ashford in presented property is quite an unexpected surprise under 35 minutes and International services to Paris found at the very end of Rose Lane, which is a no and Brussels. through road location. Built in the early 1800’s this beautiful farm cottage exudes character yet does not Lenham, Charing and Egerton provide primary schools. have the restrictions of grade II listed status and has A mixed secondary school is also found in Lenham, been extended over recent years, with further planning with grammar schools situated in Maidstone and permission in place for an orangery. Ashford. There are excellent public and private schools at Sutton Valence, Ashford, Canterbury and Rochester. Internally Boltons Farm Cottage is configured with three bedrooms including one with an en-suite shower MAIN ENTRANCE Solid wood front door with leaded room and is served by a sitting room, study and an light window panelling. open plan kitchen/dining room. A garden room with stunning countryside views is to the rear of the ENTRANCE PORCH Double glazed leaded light property and has a useful utility area and boot room window to side, vintage style radiator, feature brick with side door to the garden. Although the property flooring, beams to ceiling, pitched roof. has been sympathetically upgraded by the current owners, much of the period features remain, such as; DINING ROOM Double glazed leaded light window Kent peg tiles to roof, latch down doors, original brick to rear, hand painted leaded light Edwardian window to flooring, exposed timbers and open fireplaces. study, brick built feature fireplace with log burner and beam over, vintage style radiator, beams to ceiling, The property sits within approximately 0.5 acres of original feature brick flooring. stunning landscaped gardens with a variety of established trees, plants, flowerbeds and a small KITCHEN Double glazed leaded light windows to side, paddock. The garden is made up of extensive lawn, sun range of handcrafted wooden wall and base units with terrace and even a working garden for those wishing to butchers block and Iroko wood and riven granite work grow their own vegetables. Various seating areas can be surfaces, inset Butler style sink with taps over, space for found dotted around the grounds to include a bench Rangemaster oven with 5 ring induction hob and overlooking a picturesque pond and a patio area with extractor over, integrated microwave oven and pergola over. dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, brick tiled walls, original feature brick flooring, beams to ceiling. A five bar wooden gate leads to a large gravel driveway and barn style split level double garage with concrete GARDEN ROOM Double glazed windows overlooking floor, power and light which offers great fields to rear, space for washing machine, tumble dryer annex/office potential. and dishwasher, tiled flooring, door to;

The Hamlet of Lenham Heath affords an enviable BOOT ROOM Double glazed leaded light window to location for those looking for a rural yet accessible rear, door to garden, radiator, tiled flooring. location. Nearby the historic Lenham, Charing and Egerton villages offer charm and amenities in equal STUDY Double glazed leaded light windows to front measure with a range of restaurants, pubs and boutique and rear, double glazed leaded light windows and door shops. The M20 can be conveniently reached and to garden, brick built feature fireplace with log burner provides swift access to London, Ashford, Dover and of and beam over, two vintage style radiators, reclaimed course the Channel Tunnel. Lenham and Charing wood flooring, beams to ceiling. provide Mainline rail services and the Capital can be SITTING ROOM Double glazed leaded light windows to front and side, brick built feature fireplace with log burner and beam over, under stairs storage space, two vintage style radiators, reclaimed oak wood flooring, beams to ceiling.

STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Solid oak wood staircase and balustrade.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed leaded light window to front, vintage style radiator, wood flooring, beams to ceiling.

MASTER BEDROOM Double glazed leaded light windows to front and rear, fitted wardrobe and drawers, vintage style radiator, wood flooring, beams to ceiling.

MAIN BATHROOM Double glazed leaded light window to rear, antique Rufford & Co free standing slipper bath, Savoy wash hand basin on brass stand, Victorian style medium level WC, loft hatch, vintage style radiator, tiled flooring, half tiled walls, beam to wall.

BEDROOM Double glazed leaded light windows to front and rear, fitted wardrobes, feature fireplace with wood surround, vintage style radiator, wood flooring, beams to ceiling, latch door to;

BEDROOM Double glazed leaded light windows to front and side, radiator, wood flooring, beams to ceiling, latch door to;

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Double glazed leaded light window to rear, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level close coupled WC, tiled shower unit with rain head shower and folding glass door, vintage style radiator, tiled flooring, beams to ceiling. FORMAL GARDENS Stunning grounds of approximately 0.5 acres, accessed via a five bar wooden gate which leads to a large gravel driveway and barn style split level double garage with a large timber built log store to the rear.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a variety of well established trees, plants and flower beds and made up of extensive lawn, patio areas and working vegetable garden. As well as a green house, shed and a number of seating areas the garden has various charming features such as a picturesque pond, interesting and intimate gardens and borders with archways and pergola. There is also a small paddock attached to the garden behind the barn. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed

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