Whimbrel

About this property

An enchanting cottage in a very peaceful position in the delightful village of Wingham which is close to the magnificent city of Canterbury as well as the coastal towns of Sandwich and Deal.

Whimbrel is an enchanting Grade II  listed cottage situated in the delightful village of Wingham surrounded by lovely countryside close to Canterbury and the charming coastal towns of Deal and Sandwich. Whimbrel is set back from the High Street in walking distance to all the amenities of the village but in a peaceful setting with a surprisingly large garden.  The Wingham Wildlife Park is within walking distance and Howletts Wild Animal Park is a short drive away. Wingham is exceptionally blessed with many historic buildings and pubs and there is a regular bus service to the centre of Canterbury and the must-see Cathedral, a designated World Heritage Site. The cottage is full of beams and character and has been decorated thoughtfully in appropriate style with attractive artwork and every nook and cranny has been cunningly utilised for storage.  Shop: 100 yards  Pub: 300 yards  Coast:  7 miles

Behind the gate in a picket fence is a brick path leading to the front door to Whimbrel

Ground Floor:

Sitting Room has a magnificent inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel woodburner, two sofas and tables with TV/DVD and window overlooking courtyard

Kitchen is brightly tiled and filled with natural light.  The compact size belies the level of equipment which has been cleverly incorporated to provide an electric cooker and hob, washer/dryer and dishwasher plus small lobby housing the fridge/freezer and with back door

Steep stairs from sitting room lead to small split landing and further stairs to left lead to......

Dining Room is a wonderfully elegant room with feature mantelpiece, brass fender and light sconces, with attractive antique table and chairs and door to

Stairs to

Bedroom 3 the twin beds are tucked under steep eaves and there are built in cupboards and shelves providing ample storage

Right hand stairs from landing lead to

First Floor:

Bedroom 1 double brass bedstead, oak bedside tables with lamps and built in cupboards with hanging and shelf space

Bathroom is fully tiled with bath, separate shower, washbasin and w.c

further stairs to

Second Floor:

Bedroom 2 has a double bed, oak bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers and built in cupboard space. There is restricted head room due to the steep sloping roof

Garden: Outside the kitchen is a gravelled courtyard with bistro table and chairs, pot plants and arbour. Beyond this area is a gate leading to a substantial garden with brick barbeque, table and chairs with sunshade, lawned area and flower beds leading to a kitchen garden with plenty of fresh produce and two sheds providing very useful storage for bicycles and other equipment

Parking: Unrestricted parking available on the High Street or in nearby car park.

Heating:  Gas fired central heating and multi-fuel woodburner.

Also Provided: Logs and coal and seasonal garden produce.

Notes: The neighbours have right of way along path behind the courtyard.  The steep stairs make it unsuitable for elderly and very young.  Discounted rates for occupancy by 4 or 2 persons.