Broxhall Cottage and Barn, Pett Bottom, Canterbury

Do you dream of living in a rural setting but within easy reach of the bustling city of Canterbury? Just imagine waking every morning to exquisite views across rolling fields and pastureland from your very own bedroom window. The sweet sound of bird song whistles through the air, reminding you of the rural setting of your home, less than 6 miles from the city of Canterbury. This could be your reality with this beautiful cottage in the sought after location of Pett Bottom.

Situated on a quiet country lane in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this chocolate box cottage and barn is full of charm and intrigue - let's explore this home!

Park on the sizeable driveway, beside the detached garage and pass through the gate to your front door. The entrance hall is the perfect place to kick off muddy boots after a walk with the dog and the downstairs cloakroom/utility area offers space to hide anything that you do not want on show. The door to the right leads you into the rustic kitchen/dining area which is airy and light with plenty of clever storage options. The home office will make you the envy of your co-workers with dual aspect windows that survey the lush green fields that surround you. This inspirational setting is sure to make every day your best and with easy access to the kitchen, a cup of tea is never a chore.

The Watson cooker is the true heart of this wonderful cottage as it is responsible for the cooking, heating and hot water and is fuelled by oil. The country feel of this room is complimented by the terracotta floor tiles that lead you to the family area towards the rear of the kitchen/dining room. There is an external stable door that takes you to a large patio area with exposed brick feature wall which can be left open in the summer months, ideal when entertaining. To the opposing side of the family area, the open concertina doors lead you to the cosy living room where the fire roars in the log burner on those cold winter nights. Imagine snuggling in with your loved ones watching your favourite film with a glass of red wine and a light mist of snow flakes swirling outside in the silence. Just heavenly.

When it is time to retire for the evening, head to the first floor where you will find four bedrooms, three of which are delightful double rooms, all with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. There is a spacious bathroom with traditional style sanitary ware, heated tower rail and separate bath and shower too. Feature fireplaces, original doors and quirky beams all add to the traditional feel of this spacious home yet the versatility of the layout means you can tailor it to suit the needs of you and your family.

The external land is a wonderful addition to this beautiful home with the plot measuring an approximate 0.42 acres. There is a detached workshop, ideal for the DIY enthusiastic and a large detached barn which could be used as an annexe and has historically been used as a holiday let with great success but could be the ideal solution for blending various generations together. The barn is opposite the main cottage and separated by a level lawn with mature shrub borders that meet the patio area. There are double doors that look out across the vista to the dining area of the annexe and a fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops. A spiral staircase leads you up the first floor where you will find an expansive living area with a substantial log burner, access to a Jack and Jill bathroom and bedroom that allows you to take in more of that spectacular view. There is a mezzanine level providing further sleeping space and double doors out to a private patio with luscious green grass and trees beyond.

The gardens are vast and lush with a small well that provides an ideal viewpoint to take in the panoramic views of your outstanding surroundings. The setting is truly breath taking and offers you a lifestyle full or peace and tranquillity, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Pett Bottom is a quaint and idyllic hamlet, just 6 miles south of Canterbury, and lies within a beautiful valley made up of farmland and grazing pasture. The focal point for this hamlet is The Duck Inn, a beautiful and historic pub and restaurant which was regularly frequented by the author Ian Fleming and even featured as James Bond’s favoured watering hole in the novel ‘You Only Live Twice’. The nearby village of Bridge (3 miles) offers a good selection of local services including numerous shops & pubs, a primary school and a doctors & dental surgery and a post office. The city of Canterbury offers a much wider variety of amenities including a great shopping centre with both High Street and independent shops, three grammar schools, a good choice of private education, universities, leisure facilities and two mainline stations including a high speed link to St Pancras.

This unique opportunity to be the proud owner of such a wonderful home is not to be missed so do not miss your chance - call us now!

Entrance Hall - 5'8 x 6'6

WC / Utility Room - 5'5 x 6

Kitchen / Dining Room / Family Area - 25 x 12'8 (At widest points)

Lounge - 10'9 x 14'2 (At widest points)

Study - 11 x 9'8

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom One - 10'4 x 9'7 (At widest points)

Bedroom Two - 10'3 x 11'4 (At widest points)

Bedroom Three - 11'1 x 9'7

Bedroom Four - 9'1 x 6'9

Bathroom - 8'9 x 6'9

External

Garage - 15'9 x 8

The Barn

Entrance Hall - 16'1 x 7'6

Kitchen / Dining Room - 20'1 x 16'2

First Floor

Lounge 19'2 x 16'6

Bedroom - 11 x 9'2

Bathroom - 9'1 x 5'4

Mezzanine Level - 9'2 x 12'2 (At widest points. Restricted head height)