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Burley Cottage, Ewell Minnis, Dover, , CT15 7DY

Offers in excess of £685,000

Burley Cottage is an attractive detached period property dating from circa 1800 set in an idyllic location in the hamlet of Ewell Minnis. Ewell Minnis lies north of the village of , which is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its village green and the well regarded The Marquis at Alkham gastro-pub. A wider range of facilities can be found at Whitfield and Dover. There are many lovely bridal paths which makes the area ideal for hacking. There are excellent connections and easy access onto the A20 linking the M20, giving access to the Channel Tunnel at Cheriton and the Port of Dover. Rail connections with stations at Kearsney & Dover Priory now operate a high speed service into London St Pancras. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is approximately 11 miles away with excellent shopping facilities and a good choice of schools in both the private and state sectors along with colleges and universities. Further well regarded grammar schools can be found in Folkestone and Dover.

Burley Cottage has been extensively refurbished and extended over the years and offers spacious light and versatile accommodation which has been completed to a high specification. Still retaining many wonderful period features the accommodation comprises large triple aspect sitting room, excellent well equipped kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, snug, boot room, utility room and shower room (the tiled areas of the ground floor have underfloor heating) with the added benefit of a usable cellar/office on the lower ground floor. The first floor provides a master bedroom with dressing area, three further double bedrooms and a spacious modern bathroom. Externally the cottage sits within manicured and established gardens with further paddocks, grounds and a small copse all totalling approximately 3.6 acres. The grounds may lend themselves as a potential building plot and further enquiries should be made via Council.

Viewing: By appointment through Finn’s, Sandwich tel: 01304 612147

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG central heating.

Council Tax: Band E according to the website of the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).

Date: These particulars were amended on: 5th September 2017.

The accommodation is as follows: (NB: all measurements are an approximate guide only).

Entrance Porch: Side lamp and solid oak entrance door into:-

Hallway: Stairs to first floor, tiled floor and panelled oak latch doors to:-

Snug: Wooden flooring, fireplace (currently sealed off), slate hearth and window to front.

Dining Room: 11' 8'' x 11' 6'' (3.55m x 3.50m). Tiled floor, window to front, door leading down to:-

Cellar: 15' 3'' x 11' 3'' (4.64m x 3.43m) 5'11" (1.8m) maximum head height. Double glazed window to front and ceiling beams. This room has been tanked and recently re-plastered.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 21' 8'' x 11' 8'' (6.60m x 3.55m). Two windows to rear, an excellent range of fitted wall and base units with ample granite effect work-surfaces over, Neff electric hob with extractor hood over, oven and grill, stainless steel sink unit. integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer, built in microwave, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, inset down lights and door to the sitting/dining room.

Boot Room: 14' 2''max x 7' 4'' max (4.31m x 2.23m). Tiled flooring, underfloor heating, inset down lights, external door to side and door to:-

Utility Room: 8' 3'' x 7' 11'' (2.51m x 2.41m). Tiled floor with underfloor heating, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, stainless steel sink unit, a good selection of fitted cupboards with work- surfaces over, fitted two ring electric hob with extractor hood over, part tiled walls and window to front.

Shower Room: 8' 7'' x 7' 8'' (2.61m x 2.34m). Tiled floor with underfloor heating, tiled walls, frosted window to side, inset down lights, low level WC with concealed cistern, shower cubicle, wall mounted wash basin, fitted storage cupboard, extractor fan and chrome ladder radiator.

Plant Room: 7' 10'' x 5' 6'' (2.39m x 1.68m). Housing hot water cylinder and gas fired boiler with tiled flooring.

Sitting Room: 23' 9'' x 14' 2'' (7.23m x 4.31m). Access to loft space which we are advised is boarded and insulated, tiled floor with underfloor heating, sliding patio doors leading to the side garden, window to front, central ceiling beam and brick fireplace with log burner.

First Floor Landing: With access to loft space and door to:-

Bedroom 1: 14' 7'' x 11' 7'' (4.44m x 3.53m). Window to rear, oak flooring and opening to:-

Dressing Area: 12' 5'' x 8' 4'' (3.78m x 2.54m). Large picture sash window to front.

Bedroom 2: 12' 5'' x 12' 5'' (3.78m x 3.78m). Window to front, attractive Victorian fireplace (currently sealed) and built in cupboard.

Bedroom 3: 12' 3'' x 12' 1'' (3.73m x 3.68m). Window to front.

Bedroom 4: 11' 8'' x 9' 7'' (3.55m x 2.92m). Oak floor and window to rear with lovely countryside views.

Bathroom: 11' 4'' x 8' 0'' (3.45m x 2.44m). A recently fitted bathroom suite comprising bath, wash basin, low level WC with concealed cistern, corner shower cubicle, tiled walls, vinyl flooring, inset down-lights and window to rear with pleasant countryside views.

Outside: The grounds of Burley Cottage extend to approximately 3.6 acres. The cottage is accessed via a driveway allowing ample off road parking. There are two timber garden sheds, a timber garage which measures approximately 33' 2'' x 12' 8'' (10.10m x 3.86m) with power and light connected, and double doors with high level windows to three sides. There is an attractive side garden which can be accessed via sliding patio doors from the sitting room with low wall borders and having a wonderful array of shrubs, trees and flowers, patio area, ornamental pond, allotment area with raised planters and greenhouse. There are currently five paddocks with a copse at the very far end of the grounds. The grounds may have planning potential subject to the usual consents being sought from Dover District Council, any potential buyer should make their own enquiries.

Barn/Tack Room: 25' x 17' 9'' (7.61m x 5.41m). Of block and timber construction with wooden double doors.

Agent’s Note: Wherever appliances or services, fixtures or fittings have been mentioned in these particulars they have not been tested by us. Measurements should not be relied upon. Unless specifically referred to above all fitted carpets, curtains, fixtures and fittings and garden outbuildings and ornaments are excluded from the sale. None of the statements in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Photographs are for guidance only and do not imply items shown are included in the sale – some aspects may have changed since they were taken. No person in the employment of Finn’s has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

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