The owner of this former two-bedroom house has tamed a once unloved cellar, creating a smart three-bedroom property.

Karen Sheldon has also had the front garden dug out, creating a valuable off-road parking spot.

The updated house is now on the market with Simon Miller & Company’s Snodland office for offers in excess of £225,000.

Gary Bartlett, branch manager for Simon Miller, considers the work done represents money well spent.

He said: “If you are looking for a property that you can move straight into and maybe put your own stamp on, then this could be the property for you.

“It has been completely refurbished, not only to increase the living space, but also to provide rare and sought after off-road parking on the Malling Road.

But Gary said there was still scope for the new owner to leave their mark. “The garden is in need of a green-fingered enthusiast to make the most of a good size area.” Would-be buyers will find a good sized living room with a bay window to the front.

A similarly sized dining room flows into a smart new kitchen with solid oak floor, space for a fridge and a freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine.

A good range of wall mounted and base units offer plenty of storage options.

Also on the ground floor and positioned behind the kitchen is a handy shower room, finished with a tiled floor. The converted cellar, now a new bedroom, has a bay window to front.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a larger than average bathroom.

Karen has painted the walls white and laid neutral carpets as the ideal blank canvas for the next owner to make the house their own.

How Karen improved the property

Removing and levelling the front garden to expose a cellar and create off road parking.

Inserting a new bay window to the cellar, which is now a new bedroom.

Building a retaining wall to the side of the front garden to support the neighbouring garden.

Removing three chimney stacks and fitting steel supports.

Rewiring and replumbing the entire house.

Replastering the whole house and fitting new internal doors.

Fitting a new kitchen.

For information ring the agent on 01634 240966