Summary - 1-2, The Street, Womenswold CT4 6HF
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious Grade II listed cottage in Kent Downs — character, garden and village life..
- Grade II listed 1752 red-brick house with period features
- Five reception rooms plus conservatory and cellar (very flexible space)
- Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom
- Large landscaped rear garden, greenhouse, patio and pergola walkway
- Garage with rear access; gravel parking for two cars
- Solid brick walls (likely no insulation) — thermal upgrade needed
- Listed status restricts changes and may complicate repairs
- Council tax noted as quite expensive; ongoing maintenance anticipated
An impressive Grade II listed red-brick house dating from 1752, set in a peaceful Kent village within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers abundant character: exposed beams, original fireplaces, an inglenook with log-burner and a triple-aspect 25ft dining room with parquet flooring. Those seeking a spacious family home will value five reception rooms, a conservatory, cellar and a principal suite with dressing room and en suite.
The large, well-kept garden has a patio, pergola walkway, greenhouse and lawn, complemented by gravel parking for two cars and a garage accessed from Church Lane. The village is quiet with a small community and easy access to Canterbury, the A2/M2 and rail links to London. Local schools include several good-rated primaries and a high-ranking girls’ grammar nearby.
Practical considerations are important: the listed status will restrict alterations and can complicate repairs, and the solid brick construction likely lacks modern insulation. The house is an older build requiring ongoing maintenance and sympathetic upgrading in parts. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Buyers should expect conservation-led repair requirements and possible higher upkeep costs.
This home will suit buyers who prize period character, generous room proportions and a rural setting—families or downsizers who are prepared for listed-building responsibilities and selective restoration to modern standards.
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