Summary - SLATE HOUSE THE COMMON EAST STOUR GILLINGHAM SP8 5NB
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Three double bedrooms, large garden and rustic kitchen with bi-folds — peaceful hamlet living with good links..
Three double bedrooms with spacious rooms throughout
Large rustic kitchen with skylight and bi-fold doors to garden
South-facing lawned rear garden with mature hedging
Generous sitting room with working wood-burning stove
Large carport plus off-street parking for several cars
Built before 1900; stone walls assumed uninsulated
Main heating: boiler using wood chips; possible higher running costs
Single family bathroom and council tax band above average
Set in the quiet hamlet of East Stour Common, this three double-bedroom detached cottage pairs period character with practical living spaces. The ground floor centres on a large, rustic kitchen with skylight and bi-fold doors opening to a south-facing lawned garden — ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. A generous sitting room with a working wood-burning stove provides a cosy focal point for colder months.
Upstairs are three sizeable double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property sits on a large plot with mature hedging, a substantial carport and off-street parking for several vehicles. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and Gillingham station is about a 10-minute drive, giving reasonable commuter access from a rural setting.
Buyers should note the cottage was built before 1900 with stone walls that are assumed to have no cavity insulation, and heating runs from a boiler using wood chips alongside the wood-burning stove; this may mean higher running costs or future insulation work. There is a single family bathroom and the council tax is above average, both important considerations for families planning long-term use.
Overall this home will suit buyers seeking countryside character and space—families or those wanting a rural retreat with good connectivity. There is clear scope to update services and insulation to improve energy efficiency while retaining traditional features.
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