4 Bedroom Detached House For Sale in Slip Lane, Alkham, Dover CT15 7DB

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Set well back from the lane in the midst of a large, wraparound garden the characterful Rose Cottage is a delight, with its multi-pane and small bay windows, central chimneystack and white walls. It dates back to the 17th century and has been extended outwards and upwards over the years and now provides a delightful rural family home. It is approached through a five bar gate and a gravel driveway flanked by a large lawn with an impressive Tulip tree that turns golden in the autumn. The drive provides off road parking for three or four cars and leads to a recently constructed garage and carport with storage facilities. A conservatory style entrance porch leads to the charming dual aspect dining room in the original part of the cottage. This has engineered oak flooring, stairs to the first floor and an oak and glass door that opens into the relaxing, dual aspect lounge with a fireplace and log burner.

There is a spacious dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with limestone flooring and inset ceiling lights, attractive units housing a fridge, freezer and dishwasher as well as space for a range cooker and a door to a conservatory/boot room with access to the drive. Adjacent to the kitchen is a trendy double shower room and a large utility room with a new boiler. This leads out to a gravel path and a gorgeous raised terrace that is a real suntrap in the secluded south facing garden as well as a summerhouse/bar surrounded by a mature cottage style garden with lawns, fruit trees and a greenhouse/potting shed as well as a small stream and waterfall leading to a lilypond. There is also a concrete base that could be used as the foundation for an office or studio. Upstairs a family bathroom and four generous sized double bedrooms with bespoke window shutters including one with built in cupboards completes the accommodation.

"It is a stunning spot living at the bottom of the valley and there are beautiful secluded walks accessible directly opposite the house. It is also very good if you enjoy cycling and riding as there are bridle paths and an equestrian centre nearby. We love the peace and quiet and the wonderful countryside views as well as the friendly village community but we feel it is time to downsize. We have the best of both worlds here, enjoying peace and quiet in the wonderful countryside surrounded by a friendly village community, while 13 minutes down the road we can be on the beautiful beaches of Folkestone. If we want a meal out we can stroll round to the Marquis of Granby while if you enjoy golf there is a number of club including Etchinghill Golf Club or the Walmer and Kingdown Club near Deal and for water sports and sailing there is the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club in Dover.

The location is extremely convenient as it is only a short distance to the M20. If we needed to commute to London, we could be at Folkestone West station in five or six minutes for the high speed train to St Pancras, while it is simple to get to the Eurotunnel for the Continent. There are excellent private and grammar schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury and the primary school in River has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Shopping facilities are easily accessible in Whitfield as well as Folkestone and Dover."

Important information

This is a Freehold property.