Hull Place, Sholden, Deal, Kent, CT14 0AQ

An enchanting Grade II listed period cottage, offering scope for improvement in a sought after setting.

Description

The Old Cottage is a quintessential Kentish Grade II listed period home, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a property of notable historic and architectural interest. The house is understood to originate from the mid-to-late 1600s, with a date stone of 1667 referenced within the building fabric, and has evolved over centuries into a substantial family home.

Having been in the same family since 1949 The Old Cottage presents an opportunity to acquire an historic home of great charm and authenticity, offering scope for sensitive updating to create a truly exceptional country residence.

Constructed in traditional red brick beneath a hipped slate and Kent peg tile roof, the property displays the classic characteristics of a lobby-entrance house, centred around a prominent chimney stack, an arrangement typical of the period.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and retains a remarkable array of period features, including exposed chamfered beams and structural timbers, inglenook fireplace with carved bressumer, original latch doors, and historic joinery spanning several centuries.

The ground floor provides a number of well proportioned reception rooms, ideal for both formal entertaining and family living, while the upper floors offer comfortable bedroom accommodation with views across the surrounding gardens. The property also benefits from a cellar and ancillary spaces reflecting its historic evolution.

The Old Cottage is set within approximately 1.63 acres, offering a delightful combination of lawn, mature planting, informal garden areas, an orchard and an area of woodland. The grounds provide a picturesque rural setting. Various outbuildings include a summerhouse, a period timber barn, a former stable, and pig sties further enhance the property’s versatility and potential for ancillary uses (subject to the necessary consents).

Location

Situated within the exclusive enclave of Hull Place in the village of Sholden, the property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently close to the coastal town of Deal.

Deal, under 2 miles away, is a picturesque coastal town, steeped in history and with something on offer for everyone. In addition to the butchers, fishmongers, grocers and delis, it has an eclectic range of independent shops and boutiques, bars, cafes and award-winning restaurants. It is also home to art galleries and a theatre. Not forgetting the long promenade, the pier, and the beach.

There is an excellent selection of sports and leisure activities in the area including sailing, rowing, angling and football. Popular golf courses in the area include Royal Cinque Ports in Deal (1 mile away), Walmer & Kingsdown and the world renowned Royal St George’s in Sandwich. There is a good choice of schools in the area both at primary and secondary level; Kingsdown & Ringwould C of E Primary School, Dover Grammar School for Girls and The King’s School and St Edmunds in Canterbury. Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent.

A high speed train service runs from Deal to London St Pancras and takes 1hr 28 mins. TheA2/M2 has connections to Gatwick and Heathrow and connections to the continent via ferry and channel tunnel.

*All distances and times are approximate

Square Footage: 2,165 sq ft

Acreage: 1.63 Acres

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Additional Info

All mains services connected.

Agent's Note: There are several Tree Preservation Orders in place.