Summary - Hethercote Hethercote Hethercote Hethercote Alkham Valley Raod, Alkham, CT15 CT15 7DF
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Secluded family home with large garden and workshop near transport links.
No onward chain in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Set in the Alkham Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this flint stone cottage combines period charm with flexible living spaces for family life. Ground floor living centers on a generous reception hall, large living room, country-style kitchen/dining area and a bright conservatory overlooking a substantial wrap‑around garden — an appealing layout for daily family use and entertaining. The property also offers practical spaces including a separate utility, ground-floor shower room, dedicated workshop and a distinctive mezzanine ideal for a home office or play area.
Upstairs there are three well-proportioned bedrooms served by a shower room; the cottage’s character features and exposed beams create an inviting atmosphere while leaving scope for sympathetic updating to meet contemporary standards. The large enclosed garden, mature planting and tranquil rural outlook provide safe outdoor space for children and scope for a productive vegetable plot or child-friendly play zones.
Important sale details: the property is offered by modern auction and is chain free. Buyers should note the auction process charges — a Buyer Information Pack fee of £349 and a non‑refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600) — plus completion is required within 56 days. Broadband speeds are slow here despite excellent mobile signal; buyers relying on fast home internet should investigate options before bidding.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a character cottage in an area of outstanding landscape value with plenty of usable space, a useful workshop and garden. It will suit families seeking a peaceful countryside base with good regional transport links, or buyers looking for a period property with scope to modernise and personalise.
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