It’s rare you’ll come across a property as characterful as this, in a location that is semi-rural, yet so well connected to London, excellent road links, and reputable schools.

Bower Cottage is a Grade II listed property on Sole Street dating back to the 16^th Century, which has been extended and refurbished to exacting standards by its existing owners. It benefits from implemented listed building consent for a further extension to create a garden room and new shower room – cleverly designed to be capable of being used as a self-contained annex.

The cottage offers versatile accommodation, large enough to accommodate families looking for their dream cottage in the country.

Occupying a generous plot, the property offers a driveway for one vehicle to the rear, and a large garage with electricity and water supplies.

Downstairs, the property offers a spacious entrance porch, which provides access to a newly converted cellar. Accessible via a hatch, this space is currently used as a gym by the existing owners.

To the right of the entrance hall is a study, with potential to be used as bedroom four.

The entrance porch leads through to a sitting room, steeped with character including a stunning Inglenook fireplace and original bread oven. To the right of the Inglenook is the staircase to the first floor.

To the Southerly side of the cottage, there is a formal dining room with another feature fireplace, which leads through to a separate, well-appointed country-style kitchen, which has been modernised by the existing owners. This offers direct access to the garden.

A stylish downstairs bathroom and a separate shower room complete the accommodation on this floor.

Upstairs, the home offers three incredibly spacious double bedrooms. The master bedroom features a newly installed ensuite bathroom with separate bath and walk-in shower, WC, wash-hand basin and under-floor heating. It also features built-in wardrobes, with the former eaves storage cleverly adapted for these. There is another large storage cupboard, too, which also provides access to the loft via a hatch.

Bedrooms two and three have vaulted ceilings with bedroom 3 also offering double-aspect windows and thus both have lots of natural light. There are, again, original feature fireplaces in bedrooms one and two.

Further benefits to the home include gas central heating, mains drainage and modernised windows throughout.

Externally, the property features a “wrap-around” garden, which is largely laid-to lawn. The front garden is immaculately presented, with a stunning array of flowers, shrubs, lavender, and a hedgerow which shields the property from the road. The garden is of a Westerly orientation for the most part and so benefits from lots of sunlight throughout the day.

Sole Street is a sought after location, given its mainline station, which offers direct services to London, and the Kent Coastline. For a high-speed link, both Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International Stations are less than 15 minutes by car.

The village is served by “The Little Shop” which is located almost opposite the property, perfect for your daily conveniences. There is also a popular pub on Sole Street, with more available in Cobham itself.  For a wider selection of amenities Camer Parade in Meopham is just four minutes by car, offering a Tesco Express, a popular breakfast/brunch café, a number of restaurant/takeaways nd health/beauty businesses.

You’d be spoilt for choices with schools, with Cobham and Meopham Primary both within catchment. Links to grammar schools in Gravesend, including Mayfield (Girls) and Gravesend Grammar (boys) are also fantastic. Private schools at Cobham Hall and Gads Hill are also nearby.