BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW IN SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION!

The Crown & Sceptre was a premises dating back to 1660 and was originally opened as an Inn around 1770. It was fondly referred to as the local village pub for many many years until its closure in 2012. In 2021 it was thoughtfully converted into two dwellings preserving the character and charm of this historical building (although not listed), whilst creating well planned and spacious accommodation boasting all the conveniences of a modern lifestyle. Externally, the roof was fully replaced with Kent peg tiles, the windows are A-rated double glazed box sashes that tilt and turn for ease of maintenance. Extensively repointed brickwork, and black fascia and soffits all help compliment the external charm of this home.

Internally, the property itself boasts two double bedrooms, a spacious 23ft lounge diner, a modern fitted kitchen with unique quartz work surfaces and a range of high end integrated appliances. The kitchen also benefits from a vaulted ceiling and sky light making the most of the natural light. There is also a contemporary fitted family bathroom suite with a bath, separate double shower with dual shower heads and a WC with wash hand basin. Externally there is block paved off-street parking, and a landscaped private low maintenance garden with fenced perimeters, a raised bed and an Indian Sandstone patio.

In our opinion this property could suite a variety of different buyers, from those looking for “ready to move into” one level living in a semi-rural setting, to buyers wanting a unique second home or Air B&B investment.

The Hamlet of Acol, one of the smallest communities in Thanet, is conveniently situated within easy reach of Birchington; with its highly regarded schools, bustling high street and mainline train station as well as offering excellent road access to Canterbury and the M2 to London. Popular local sandy beaches are also only a short drive away as is Thanet's most recent train station, "Thanet Parkway" which offers direct high speed access to London. Acol is steeped in history; close by is the famous chalk pit where Smuggler Bill met with a sticky end as told in the well-known poem ‘The Smuggler’s Leap’. This beautiful hamlet is surrounded by open fields where beyond you may hear music from the ‘Summer Proms’ at our local stately home, Quex Park, on a July summer evening. Not forgetting Quex Barn, a supplier of local produce such as locally farmed beef, seafood and a host of different cheeses which is also only a few minutes’ drive away. Acol boasts a variety of properties from unique period cottages to outstanding barn conversions as well as a selection of family homes and prestigious detached dwellings. It really is perfect if you’re looking for a rural retreat without feeling too isolated where local beaches, Westwood Cross shopping centre and the historic City of Canterbury are all still easily accessible. Not forgetting of course, the ferry ports of Ramsgate and Dover no more than 20-45 minutes’ drive away.

An early internal viewing really does come highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this charming home has to offer!

This property was constructed with ‘Brick and Blocks’ and has had no adaptations for accessibility.

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