Summary - VESPER COTTAGES 2 CAGE LANE SMARDEN ASHFORD TN27 8QD
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful two-bed with garden room and driveway, ideal for first-time buyers.
Period cottage circa 1840 with exposed beams and feature fireplaces
Newly renovated in part; double glazing and mains gas boiler present
Two reception rooms plus garden room suitable for home office or hobby
Private driveway for off-street parking; decent front and rear gardens
Solid brick walls (pre-1900) assumed to lack insulation — potential upgrade
Modest ceiling heights and average-sized rooms throughout
For sale by Modern Auction — undisclosed reserve and auction T&Cs apply
Buyer fees: non-refundable reservation fee and buyer pack/admin charge
A cottage full of period charm set in Smarden village, this semi-detached home (c.1840) combines exposed beams and feature fireplaces with recent tasteful updates. The house offers two reception rooms, a country-style kitchen and a versatile garden room ideal for a home office or hobby space. Off-street parking on a private driveway and a decent rear garden add practical village living comforts.
Internally the property feels characterful rather than grand: ceiling heights are modest and rooms are average in size, but two comfortable double bedrooms and a first-floor bathroom provide straightforward accommodation. The house has been newly renovated in parts and benefits from double glazing and a mains gas boiler with radiators, though the solid brick walls were built before 1900 and are assumed to lack insulation.
Important sale details: this property is offered through the Modern Method of Auction. Bidders must pay a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of the purchase price, minimum £6,600 including VAT) in addition to the sale price, and there is a separate buyer pack fee (£349 including VAT). The sale is subject to an undisclosed reserve price and auction terms and timescales — interested purchasers should review the buyer information pack and complete independent due diligence.
Set in a sought-after village with good local schools and countryside walks, the cottage suits buyers looking for a character home within commuting distance of Headcorn station. It will particularly suit first-time buyers or downsizers wanting a period property with flexible living space, but buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance and potential wall insulation or other improvement work.
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