2 Bed Detached House For Sale

Mapps Estates are delighted to bring to the market this unique two bedroom period bungalow residence located in the heart of the village of Lympne. Thought to date back to the 18th Century, it was believed to have originally been a toll house, modified and extended over the years to what is now a spacious and well-appointed modern home, while having retained much character and charm. The accommodation comprises a front entrance porch opening to a large living room with a cast iron log burner, a modern kitchen/diner, a master bedroom boasting a dressing room and en suite shower room, a second bedroom and a family bathroom. there are gardens to both sides of the property, the south-facing garden and patio section having been relandscaped by the current owners. There is also ample off-road parking to the property and a useful lean-to storeroom/utility to the side. Being sold with no onward chain, an early viewing comes highly recommended.

Located in the popular village of Lympne with its ever-popular primary school, and within easy walking distance to Lympne Castle and a local convenience store. There is also an active village hall and playing fields. Westenhanger mainline railway station is within easy reach and gives access to high-speed rail services from Ashford International taking just over 30 minutes to London, St Pancras. The pretty Cinque Port Town of Hythe is only a short car ride away and offers a good selection of independent shops together with Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Aldi. The historic Royal Military Canal runs through the centre of the town offering many walking and recreational facilities, as does Hythe's unspoilt seafront promenade. Secondary schooling is available in nearby Saltwood with both boys' and girls' grammar schools being available in Folkestone. The area is also well serviced by golf courses including The Hythe Imperial, Sene Valley and Etchinghill. The M20 Motorway, Channel Tunnel Terminal, and Port of Dover are all easily accessed by car. Canterbury City centre is also approximately 30 minutes away by car and offers cultural facilities including the Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre.

Front Entrance Porch 3'8 X 3'5 - Approached via several steps up from street level, solid wood front entrance door with inset leaded double glazed panel, painted wood panelled walls, recessed downlighter, tiled floor, door to living room.

Living Room 26' X 11'10 - With two front aspect UPVC double glazed window and a full length window to side, cast iron log burner set onto tiled hearth, two wall lights, wood flooring, two radiators, doors to bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/diner.

Kitchen/Diner 25'3 X 9'11 - Comprising a modern fitted kitchen with a range of white gloss finish store cupboards and drawers, solid oak worktops with tiled splashbacks, inset ceramic one and a half bowl sink/drainer with rinser tap over, space for range cooker with brushed stainless steel splashback and extractor canopy over, space for American style fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, cupboard housing wall-mounted Worcester Bosch gas-fired combination boiler, recessed downlighters, skylight, opening to dining area with further skylight over, additional matching store cupboards, consumer unit and electric meter, rear aspect UPVC double glazed window, radiator, tiled floor, UPVC double glazed back door, UPVC double glazed doors from kitchen to conservatory.

Conservatory 12'3 X 8'5 - With UPVC double glazed windows, pitched roof, UPVC double glazed French doors to patio and garden. double doors opening through to kitchen.

Master Bedroom 11'9 X 11'5 - With front aspect UPVC double glazed window, loft hatch, radiator, door to-

Dressing Room 10'2 X 5'11 - With rear aspect UPVC double glazed window, range of bespoke fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes, recessed downlighters, radiator, door to-

En Suite Shower Room 5'11 X 5'7 - With UPVC frosted double glazed window, fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, WC, chrome effect heated towel rail, recessed downlighters, radiator, tile effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 11'9 X 11'6 - With front aspect UPVC double glazed window, loft hatch, side aspect UPVC double glazed door opening to patio, radiator.

Bathroom 8'1 X 5'11 - With UPVC frosted double glazed window, bath with mixer tap and wall-mounted shower attachment over, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, localised tiling to walls, WC, chrome effect heated towel rail, recessed downlighters, radiator, tiled floor.

Outside: - The property is complemented by attractive gardens with new fencing erected to the side and front perimeters. To the northern aspect, the garden has been laid to lawn, with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, a seating area laid to pea shingle, a garden shed and log store area, and a back gate. There is also a useful lean-to Storeroom/Utility (15' x 5'2 with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall-hung stainless steel sink, doors to front and rear) and a small lean-to greenhouse. The south-facing garden has been relandscaped by the current owners to provide a more contemporary outdoor space in which to relax and entertain. This enjoys a large patio area laid to porcelain paving, an outside tap to the rear, water butt and outside power points. Steps lead up from the patio to a lawned area to both sides of the paved pathway which has gated access to the off-road parking area to the side. There is also a raised platform to one corner with a timber outbuilding used presently as an outdoor bar. The side parking area provides off-road parking for three cars.

Agent's Note: - Please be aware, the property is not currently connected to mains drainage.