Summary - Birchfield Cottage, Barfreston CT15 7JG
4 bed 3 bath Cottage
Chain-free freehold cottage with large plot and gardens
Orme Cottage (Birchfield Cottage) is a sizeable four-bedroom period cottage set on a large plot in peaceful Barfrestone. The house offers generous room sizes, multiple reception rooms and a flexible layout that suits family life, home-working and guest accommodation. Its semi-detached, traditionally laid-out form and double glazing retain character while allowing substantial renovation opportunities.
This property is a blank canvas for someone wanting to blend period features with contemporary living. Key positives include off-street parking, a car port, front and rear gardens and a sizeable principal bedroom with balcony. The house is chain-free and freehold, with no flood risk and affordable council tax – practical benefits for buyers seeking a straightforward purchase.
Buyers should be realistic about work required: the cottage needs modernisation throughout, with reported damp/mould issues, assumed uninsulated cavity walls and very slow broadband. Heating is mains gas via boiler and radiators, but some services and appliances may need updating. The home suits buyers prepared to renovate or repurpose rooms to their taste.
Barfrestone delivers rural charm and easy access to countryside walks, the nearby Norman church and coastal attractions around Dover. Local schools are mixed in performance; a highly ranked primary is within reach and secondary options vary. This is a good opportunity for families or buyers seeking a secluded country base with renovation potential.
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