A charming period cottage dating back to the 16th century, highly individual and offering an abundance of character, versatile accommodation, and a separate annexe. There is an attractive garden enjoying delightful views across the adjoining countryside to the rear.

The property makes an immediate impression on arrival, with its distinctive architecture showcasing traditional brickwork, tile hanging, weatherboarding and exposed timber detailing. A generous driveway provides ample off-road parking, while mature planting creates an established and welcoming approach.

Internally, the main house is filled with charm. The sitting room is a particular highlight, displaying extensive exposed wall and ceiling timbers alongside an impressive fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and atmospheric space. The kitchen is traditionally styled with painted cabinetry and timber work surfaces, complemented by a separate dining room. The family bathroom features a freestanding roll-top bath and further exposed timber detailing.

Providing an appealing contrast to the older part of the cottage is the bright garden/family room. With its vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, extensive glazing and attractive timber flooring, this is a superb everyday living space with a wonderfully light and airy feel and views towards the garden.

Upstairs, the character continues with exposed structural timbers, interesting rooflines and bedrooms enjoying pleasant outlooks. Cleverly incorporated storage makes good use of the available space and an ensuite adjoins the main bedroom.

A particularly valuable feature is the separate annexe positioned to the right-hand side of the main house. Offering a generous living/bedroom area with doors opening directly onto the garden, together with its own kitchenette and shower room, it provides excellent flexibility for guests, extended family, older children or those wishing to work from home. There is additional and sizable storage space above that could also be an office space.

Outside, the rear garden provides an attractive and established setting. A courtyard-style area immediately behind the house leads via brick steps to the main lawn, surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and planting. Various areas provide space for outdoor seating and entertaining, while towards the rear the garden enjoys an attractive outlook across neighbouring fields and open countryside, adding considerably to the property's appealing semi-rural atmosphere. There are two outbuildings, one as a secure store and another as a tool and garden store.

This property is a home of genuine individuality, offering the increasingly rare combination of period character, flexible family accommodation, independent annexe space, generous parking and an attractive countryside outlook. We are **Open 8am - 6pm 7 Days a Week**

SITUATION
The property is situated in the popular hamlet of Chiddingstone Hoath in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chiddingstone Hoath benefits from a popular public house and a wealth of bridle paths and footpaths. The popular villages of Hever, Penshurst and Chiddingstone lie a short drive away, and the larger town of Edenbridge is 10 minutes by car and offers a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities including large Waitrose and Lidl supermarkets. The rail network can be accessed nearby at Hildenborough Station (7.1miles) and Cowden Station (2 miles). Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach, approximately 40 minutes drive away. The property also lies in the catchment area for the ever-popular Chiddingstone Primary School.

OUTSIDE
This stunning property immediately makes an impression, with an attractive and wonderfully individual façade that reflects the property's evolution over the years. Traditional brick, tile hanging, exposed timber detailing and weatherboarding combine to create a quintessentially English country home full of personality. A generous driveway sweeps across the front, providing excellent off-road parking and leading to the annexe positioned to the right-hand side. Mature planting softens the approach, while the varied rooflines and period architecture give the house a real sense of history and charm.

GROUND FLOOR
Inside, the character continues in abundance. The principal sitting room is particularly atmospheric, with an impressive collection of exposed wall and ceiling timbers complemented by a substantial fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. It is a wonderfully inviting room and feels every inch the heart of an old country cottage.

The kitchen continues the traditional feel, with painted cabinetry, timber work surfaces and tiled flooring, while an adjoining dining room provides a dedicated space for family meals and entertaining. Beyond this, the house takes on a lighter, more contemporary character with an impressive garden room/family room. Vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and extensive glazing flood the space with natural light, creating an excellent everyday living area with views towards the garden.

FIRST FLOOR
The first floor is every bit as individual as the accommodation below, with exposed structural timbers, differing levels and interesting rooflines all serving as reminders of the cottage's heritage. The bedrooms are bright and full of character, with timber-framed windows framing attractive views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Built-in storage has been cleverly incorporated into the eaves and around the original timbers, making good use of the available space without detracting from the property's charm. The bathroom is equally characterful, combining traditional styling with exposed timberwork and a freestanding roll-top bath to create a room entirely in keeping with the cottage.

THE ANNEXE
Positioned to the right-hand side of the main house, the annexe is a particularly useful and versatile addition to the property. The accommodation has a noticeably lighter and more contemporary feel, while remaining sympathetic to the main property through the use of timber doors and finishes.

There is a generous living/bedroom area with direct access onto the garden, together with a separate fitted kitchenette and shower room. This creates excellent flexibility for visiting family, older children, guests or those requiring a degree of independence from the main house. Equally, the space could lend itself well to home working or a combination of office and occasional guest accommodation.

GARDEN AND VIEW
The rear garden is a real highlight and provides a wonderfully established setting for the cottage. Immediately adjoining the house is a more informal courtyard-style area, with brick steps rising to the main lawn beyond. Mature trees, shrubs, hedging and established planting create plenty of greenery and interest, while various seating areas provide opportunities to enjoy different parts of the garden throughout the day.

Towards the far boundary, the garden opens onto a particularly attractive rural outlook across neighbouring fields and countryside. This sense of openness provides a beautiful backdrop to the house and reinforces the property's semi-rural character, offering a genuine feeling of escape while still retaining the practicality of a family home. There are two outbuildings that serve as storerooms in addition.

SERVICES
Mains Services
Oil fired central heating

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