Listed for £625,000
March 20, 2026
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Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal dining room featuring engineered oak flooring, ideal for entertaining. The ground floor is completed by a cosy separate snug with a wood-burning stove and solid oak floors. The original entrance to the home has been cleverly repurposed as a charming drinks cupboard, though it could equally serve as a small reading nook or library.
To the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, each continuing the homes blend of character and comfort, and offering an abundance of storage. The family bathroom is adorned with panelling and comprises of a roll top bathtub, with traditional style taps and shower attachment, WC and basin.
OUTSIDE:
The country garden is an enchanting space mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with established shrubs, young trees and colourful borders. The fenced driveway has parking for several cars and a gate leading to a pretty pathway with steppingstones, wildflowers, a wildlife pond and fruit trees. The patio area from the cottage is southeast facing and is a wonderful sunny spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or dinner in the evening, whilst at the foot of the garden there is an oak framed cabin currently divided into two but could easily be opened up for a place to work from home or as an art studio/teenage den.
SITUATION:
The village of Bridge sits within the picturesque Nailbourne Valley, enjoying an attractive rural setting along the historic Roman road of Watling Street. Located just 2.5 miles southeast of Canterbury and 12 miles from Dover, it is a sought-after residential village for those working in the cathedral city and surrounding towns. Bridge offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, including a Post Office, butcher, health centre, primary school, dental surgery, mini-market, three public houses, and various other local services.
Nearby Canterbury is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a thriving centre that blends popular High Street brands with an eclectic collection of independent shops, cafés, and international restaurants. The city also provides a wide choice of sporting, leisure, and cultural facilities, including the acclaimed and recently refurbished Marlowe Theatre.
Canterbury is well served by educational institutions, offering highly regarded Grammar schools, respected private schools, and three universities. The city has regular rail services to London Victoria, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street, while the high-speed line from Canterbury West connects to London St Pancras in just under an hour.
Ashford International and the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone lie approximately 14 miles away, providing Eurostar and shuttle services to continental Europe, and the A2/M2 motorway offers convenient access to both London and the Port of Dover.
The surrounding countryside is predominantly farmland, ideal for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Stodmarsh Nature Reserve provides exceptional bird-watching opportunities, and the area is dotted with charming villages such as Wingham, Littlebourne, Ickham, and Wickhambreaux each with traditional pubs and a strong sense of community, offering the perfect balance between rural tranquillity and city convenience.
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