Long Mill Lane, St Marys Platt, TN15

Central to St Mary Platt village life since circa 1650 is this delightful two bedroom cottage. Serving up all the charm you would expect but modernised in all the right areas. Ready to move into and use without concern.

Originally part of a bigger property including next door, called Laurel Cottage and now separated to become Kelvin and Cobweb Cottage in the early 1800's. It is possible that the original property was even bigger taking in Laurel Cottage which served the hamlet as a convenience store as you can see from the historic photos on the details.

Located opposite the Church this house is one of the oldest in the village and had additional land that now has been developed as is Niblick House next door. Kelvin predates the Blue Anchor pub by approx. 100 years.

It sits centrally in the heart of a conservation area, a hamlet that served Kent's agricultural industry as early as the 15th century. St Mary's Platt (a term for nut orchard) was at its height of development in the 1850's /60s when most of the older properties were built.

Description

Before you enter this fantastic home we recommend that you look at its location. Sitting opposite the church you are truly in the heart of the village and within 100 yards to the country pub that I am sure will be a regular haunt. A pretty cottage garden welcomes you through the picket fence and leads to a porch entrance giving the opportunity to disrobe your outside garments and shoes before stepping into the embracing hallway. Packed full of features including flagstone floors and original beams it establishes how well designed these homes were given that they still exist today in their original form and more importantly with the same materials as they now approach 400 yrs of use. Stairs to the first floor wrap around a storage cupboard that will be very useful. Stepping over a great threshold into the main reception room you are in awe of the inglenook fireplace and built in bread oven that confronts you. A driving force of its time offering heat and cooking when this cottage was built. Thankfully all it needs to do is provide a feature for most of the year but come to life on those especially cold days by using the fitted stove to warm up the toes and heart of course. Beams continue from the hallway and the formidable Bessemer beam over the fireplace is likely to have been re used from an old ship in Chatham Dockyard as so many of the building materials were not wasted at the time of build circa 1650. Stepping out of the period and into the wonderful refitted modern kitchen is a delight with its classic shaker style and herringbone flooring. High end fittings and finish to this area really shine through, a bright well designed functional space borrows light and views to the garden as you step down into the conservatory used as a dining space. The bathroom has been modernised very recently at the same time as the kitchen and links in with the same flooring. It offers a large double walk in shower, vanity sink unit and close coupled wc. As well as a chrome ladder style radiator. With the modern kitchen and shower room this home truly has it all.Bedrooms are provided over a further two levels via a dog leg staircase leading to main bedroom on the first floor. Characterful again, a good sized main bedroom with a bank of wardrobes to one wall and further roof storage. A continuation of the staircase leads to a further double bedroom at the top of the house in the roof space. Beams here also with the structure of the house on show. Limited headspace due to this.Externally the property has a wonderful West facing garden so embraces the late sun into the evening, A large deck gives great social use connected to the dining conservatory and has seen many late nights with friends and family, The garden steps down from the deck and offers a central lawn wrapped in mature beds and ornate shrubs and trees that really is a delight throughout Spring and Summer. A gravelled path leads to sheds and potting areas to the rear. Looking back at the house you can see that it has a fantastic cat slide roof, often used as an overhang to look after animals. We can't wait to show you round this rarely available home and hope you could be its next custodian.

St Mary's Platt

The property is close to the Parish church in the centre of Platt. St Mary s Platt is a sought-after village with a thriving local community, parish church, popular pub and much favoured primary school. There are lovely country walks on the doorstep. Nearby Borough Green just over a mile away, has an excellent range of shops and amenities for everyday needs with further facilities and schooling available in Sevenoaks to the west. Borough Green mainline station is on the Victoria line but now offers services to Charing Cross and London Bridge within 40 mins journey time. There are good road links to Wrotham Heath giving access to the M20/M26 and in turn to the M25, London, the coast and Ebbsfleet International station.