This picturesque grade II listed cottage is in a peaceful rural spot six miles from Sandwich and 12 miles from Canterbury.

In a third of an acre, the house dates back to 1752 and has been carefully extended in recent years.

A gravel driveway from the lane leads through a lawned front garden, which is bordered by mature shrubs.

The front door and porch opens into the double aspect sitting room, which has a large brick fireplace with wood burning stove. French doors open to the back garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a beamed ceiling and has space for a range cooker tucked into the original chimney breast. There is a large office and a further large reception room which could be used as an additional bedroom if needed.

There are three upstairs bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

The two further bedrooms are both open to the eaves and have exposed ceiling and wall timbers. There is a family bathroom.

Franklyn Cottage is in the hamlet of Westmarsh within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The village of Ash is three miles away and offers a selection of shops as well as pubs, primary schools and church.

A junction with the A2/M2 is nine miles away and the high speed rail service from Canterbury West station has trains to St Pancras in just under an hour.

Address: Franklyn Cottage, Westmarsh, Canterbury

Price: £475,000

Agent: Strutt & Parker

For information ring the agent on 01227 451123.