**OFFERS OVER £550,000**
Set within a beautiful rural landscape and enjoying far-reaching views across surrounding orchards, this charming 3 to 4-bedroomed semi-detached period cottage offers an inviting country lifestyle in the friendly hamlet of Goldstone, just outside the vibrant community village of Ash. With the hidden gem of the mediaeval town of Sandwich, with its world famous links golf courses, Thanet’s sandy beaches and the Cathedral city of Canterbury all within easy reach, it also boasts easy access to high speed connections to London and the continent – this is rural living with benefits.
Full of character, you enter the house through a spacious lobby with cloakroom (with WC off) which leads to the hub of this house - A farmhouse kitchen/diner which embraces this cottages rustic charm, complete with a solid fuel Rayburn with back boiler that provides both central heating and hot water, helping to reduce energy costs. There is a large utility room off the kitchen, and a useful walk-in larder offering plenty of room as your culinary store. The main lounge with log burner, is large enough for family evenings, relaxed gatherings and more formal dining. A dedicated home office on the ground floor adds valuable flexibility for modern family life, remote working, or could simply be a cosy snug with its welcoming open fire.
From the upstairs landing you can access the spacious family bathroom, and the three main bedrooms, all comfortably able to accommodate double beds. From the back bedroom you’ll find a staircase leading to the top-floor converted loft providing another versatile room – ideal as a teenage retreat, hobby space, games room or fourth bedroom. Along a short corridor from the landing is the main bedroom with en-suite, and the triple aspect allows light to pour in and highlights the magnificent views.
Externally the property continues to impress. The front garden features a mature apple tree offering dappled shade under which you can enjoy a morning coffee. There is a substantial recently laid block-paved driveway offering parking for multiple cars, including space for a motorhome or larger vehicle. The mature cottage garden at the rear is perfect for the everyday gardener including a compact vegetable garden, green house, safe play lawns and areas for dogs too. Established fruit trees and soft fruit plants enhance the overall space, whilst areas to sit and relax along with a covered pergola provide the perfect place for alfresco eating – all looking out over the far-reaching orchards.
Sitting in the corner of the garden with climbing roses decorating its exterior is a substantial insulated garden studio, providing an excellent hobby or work-from-home environment. As well as this versatile cabin there is also the oversized garage /workshop, with adjoining shed meaning plenty of room for all your gardening tools and more.
Plus this goregous garage also has planning in place to be a 2 storey annex.
This delightful cottage combines character, comfort, and an enviable countryside setting – an ideal for anyone seeking space, nature, and a true taste of rural life.
Equestrian Enthusiasts should also make note that the current owners rent 4 acres of local land for horse grazing.
**GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £600,000**
