Mote Cottage is a charming, four bedroom Grade II listed detached property sited on a plot of just over half an acre on the London Road not far from the picturesque village of Wrotham, Kent. Dating back to around 1550, the cottage’s historical architecture is a standout, showcasing exposed timber framing with plaster infills, a distinctive jetty supporting the first floor, and original lattice casement windows. This well-preserved Tudor construction, formally recognised in 1984, embodies the period’s traditional craftsmanship and materials. Inside, the property combines period features with modern updates, including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces, enhancing the inviting atmosphere. The spacious layout includes a welcoming entrance hall leading to a comfortable sitting room ideal for relaxation. The spacious dining room enjoys light from front and side windows and a rear kitchen is complete with pantry and rear entrance porch.
To the first floor and second floor the generously proportioned bedrooms retain their unique charm, two on the first floor and a further two bedrooms on the second, offering wonderful views of the grounds and surrounding countryside, the first floor main bedroom benefits from a walk in wardrobe, also to this floor you will find the family bathroom with separate WC.
Outside, a handy ground floor WC is accessed from the rear of the house. The 0.5 acre plot features side access with off street parking and multiple outbuildings amounting to 2829 sq ft with development potential (STPP). Mainly laid to lawn with mature trees.
The property further benefits from easy access to local amenities and transport links, making it a perfect choice for those looking to embrace countryside living without compromising on convenience.
This vacant possession home is a project and now looking for a new custodian that will refresh its historical charm and make it a modern property to suit an array of buyers including growing families, buyers requiring multiple outbuildings or those from London looking to escape to Kent and a get-away from it all experience yet still conveniently located for major road links and the local historic villages including Wrotham.
Location
Wrotham is a village situated on the Pilgrim’s Way in Kent, at the foot of the North Downs. It is located one mile north of Borough Green and approximately five miles east of Sevenoaks. The area has shops, post office, public houses, hotel and recreation ground. Borough Green is approximately one and a half miles from Wrotham and has shopping facilities, banks and train station. There are schools at Wrotham and Borough Green with further schooling within the Sevenoaks area. Sevenoaks is approximately 8 miles away and has a variety of shopping facilities, restaurants, main library, swimming pool and leisure centre as well as trains services on the Charing Cross/Cannon Street line. There is also access to M20, M26 and M25 links at Wrotham Heath.
Transport Information Train Stations:
Malling
The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools
Primary Schools: Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Secondary Schools:
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Useful Information
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Tenure
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Measurements
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