Property description

A marvellous opportunity to acquire Paygate Cottage which stands in a large plot of undulating gardens offering the additional benefit of full planning to build a brand new detached home within the grounds to provide a 1,200 sq ft family home of modern design. The planning permission provides for part of Paygate Cottage to remain for use as ancilliary accommodation to the new dwelling. The bonus of such a project is that currently Paygate offers 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, fitted kitchen and bathroom. Detached garage and studio.  Please read the details for conditions to the planning permission.

Location
Who wouldn't want to live in Brenchley village? With its many lovely buildings of historic and architectural interest. Paygate Cottage is in the heart of this thriving village and is therefore within easy reach of the church, post office, doctors, dentist, village sports club and an old fashioned pub and sought after primary school. Brenchley is surrounded by some lovely countryside yet only two miles distant is Paddock Wood offering mainline station to London Charing Cross, London Bridge/Canon Street. Waitrose supermarket and schools for all age groups. The larger towns of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone, which all have excellent shops, schools and recreational facilities plus mainline railways services to London, are approximately 5, 7 and 11 miles away.

Description
Paygate Cottage offers immense character, formerly a toll cottage within Brenchley village. The sale of Paygate Cottage offers a unique opportunity to build a stunning 1,200 sq foot detached modern family home in the undulating plot with additional accommodation to the new build forming part of Paygate Cottage taking the living areas up to 2,000 sq ft (please see note on planning). The cottage stands in an elevated position to the plot which offers wild flower meadow in total approximately 0.5 acres (TBV) with a detached garage and studio/home office to the side. The plot takes full advantage of far reaching views across Kent countryside and is within walking distance to Brenchley village and Paddock Wood station is approximately 2.5 miles distance. Paygate Cottage in its current format offers versatile family accommodation with sitting room which was built as an extension in recent years (which will have to be removed as part of the new planning application). Large conservatory, fitted kitchen, family bathroom and three bedrooms. With this unique opportunity the planning allows for part of Paygate Cottage to remain as the additional accommodation, which could provide a work from home office and hobbies/storage. The planning permission also expressly provides the ability to live in Paygate whilst the new build is being developed. * The property is currently accessed at the rear of the property via the conservatory which leads through to the new extension being the sitting room and farmhouse kitchen. The bedrooms are situated to the front and the side of the property with the bathroom situated centrally.

New Build Planning Application
Full planning permission has been granted for a new build of approximately 1,200 sq ft within the grounds of Paygate Cottage. The new build has to be sited as per planning permission. Part of the planning requires the new extensions to Paygate Cottage to be removed, leaving the original dwelling in situ, which could provide, as stated above, a home office, storage and gym or hobbies room. Planning consent 14/506723/FULL. The permission has been granted very recently (January 2016), meaning the purchaser will have almost three years to commence the works.

Conservatory - 19' 9'' x 8' 0'' (6.02m x 2.44m)
x 14'6\" L-shaped double glazed conservatory set on low level brick, attractive leaded light windows, double casement doors with catflap to rear garden. Double radiator. Built in double Shaker style cupboard with storage beneath and plumbing for washing machine. Stripped wood floor, antique pine door to sitting room and opening to kitchen. Recessed bookshelves, two lantern lights.

Sitting Room - 14' 7'' x 12' 1'' (4.44m x 3.68m)
Fabulous extension to the cottage. Double aspect room with double glazed windows to the rear and the side offering far reaching views over the garden and countryside. Vaulted ceiling with feature beams housing spotlights. Two radiators, carpet as fitted.

Kitchen - 14' 2'' x 6' 0'' (4.31m x 1.83m)
Farmhouse kitchen with measurement to include framed, hand-built kitchen, to include two double display cabinets, built-in electric oven and hob with extractor over. Space for dishwasher, wall mounted display and spice drawer rack. 1.5 bowl stainless steel style sink with mixer tap. Dresser unit (fitted). Space for fridge, contrasting ceramic tiles. Two leaded glazed windows and door. Pine door with decorative glass to the bathroom. Pine door to inner hallway. Terracotta floor.

Bathroom
White suite, lantern rooflight. Tongue and groove panelling to bath with shower over and glass screen. Pedestal wash basin, low level WC, radiator and towel rail above. Recessed shelving, part tongue and groove panelling (painted) to wall, feature corner unit for toiletries display. Terracotta floor.

Inner hallway
Charming hallway with wood burning stove set into brick fireplace, tiled hearth, wood beam above. Carpet. Ceiling spotlights. Doors to respective bedrooms. Wall mounted thermostat.

Bedroom - 9' 5'' x 9' 1'' (2.87m x 2.77m)
Narrowing to 7'3\". Fitted wardrobe with sliding panel doors. Leaded glazed door and window to side. Radiator, carpet as fitted.

Bedroom - 10' 8'' x 8' 2'' (3.25m x 2.49m)
Triple aspect room offering leaded light windows with secondary glazing, radiator. Feature fireplace (not working). Fitted cupboard with bi-fold door and storage above.

Bedroom - 10' 3'' x 10' 0'' (3.12m x 3.05m)
Narrowing to 6'2\". Secondary glazed leaded light window, radiator. Floor to ceiling cupboard, carpet as fitted, loft hatch. Meter cupboard.

Studio - 17' 6'' x 10' 6'' (5.33m x 3.20m)
Attached to the garage, double aspect room with double glazed windows, tongue and groove panelling. Feature ceiling joists. Two wall mounted heaters, door to garage.

Garage - 18' 3'' x 10' 9'' (5.56m x 3.27m)
Light and power and double doors to the front.

Rear Garden
Beautiful views to the extensive south facing garden, approximately 0.5 acre (TBV) offering a wild meadow garden to the lower section. Former vegetable patch with tap. The upper section is a formal garden with mature trees, to include birch, acer, ash, willow, cherry tree. Standpipe. Three sheds. Pergola covered with rose bushes.

Specification
Mains drainage. New oil fired combi boiler outside fitted 2014. Sky dish.

Property Features :

• Fantastic opportunity
• to build your dream home
• 1/2 acre plot (TBV)
• 3 bed detached bungalow
• Far reaching views