Cottage
Westwood Road | Southfleet | Kent | DA13 9LU
Rose
Step inside Rose Cottage
Set behind a gated entrance, Rose Cottage is a truly unique and charming country home, seamlessly blending historic character with modern convenience. Formerly two separate cottages, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a single, beautifully proportioned residence that retains its period appeal while offering a practical and flexible layout. Homes of this calibre rarely become available, making this an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stunning property in a sought-after location.
Dating back to the 18th century, this property is Grade II listed since 1982 and showcases timeless Kentish architecture, featuring a two-storey structure with two cellars, with one conveniently accessed from the entrance hall via its own staircase. The home built with red and buff brickwork has a sixwindow façade, and traditional sash windows. The property retains exquisite period details, including bracketed doorcases, rustic supports, and an eaves cornice, all of which add to its charm. Once inside the gates, the property provides an idyllic and private 0.48 acres retreat, offering a lifestyle that perfectly balances character, comfort, and practicality.
The ground floor is exceptionally well-designed for modern family life and entertaining. At its heart is a kitchen/breakfast room, providing an ideal space for gatherings and daily living. The sitting room is a particularly inviting space, complete with a log-burning fire, creating a cosy atmosphere on colder days. The dining room and study offer further flexible living areas, while the utility room and cloakroom WC ensures everyday practicality. The addition of a ground-floor bedroom/guest suite with its own ensuite shower room makes this home perfect for multi-generational living or accommodating visitors in comfort. Last but not least, the spacious family room adjacent to the guest bedroom has a real ‘wow factor’ but could easily be used in an annex arrangement incorporating the guest bedroom.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is a standout feature, boasting a spacious ensuite bath and shower room. Four further bedrooms provide excellent accommodation, with one currently used as a dressing room, benefiting from Jack and Jill access to the main bathroom ensuite. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, ensuring convenience for all residents.
Outside, the home sits within stunning private farmhouse grounds, surrounded by mature trees, creating an atmosphere that feels like a secluded haven. The landscaped gardens feature lush lawns, a separate enclosed vegetable growing area, and plenty of space to relax on the patio and decking area and enjoy
the peaceful surroundings. The property also benefits from a summer house which has home office or gym potential and is perfect for leisure or storage, as well as two further outbuildings - a shed and a kennel store with dog shower - offering additional storage or potential for other uses.
Situated in Southfleet, the property enjoys a welcoming village community, complete with a local public house, nursery school, primary school, church, and village hall. Highly regarded grammar schools can be found in the locale as well as Longfield Academy, a relatively newly built secondary school with excellent facilities nearby. The location provides exceptional transport links, with the A2 just 1¼ miles away, offering easy access to major road networks. Ebbsfleet International, just three miles from the property, provides high-speed rail connections to London and beyond, while Longfield village, also within three miles, offers main line station services, shops, supermarkets, and other essential amenities. Both Dartford (4½ miles) and Gravesend (3 miles) are within easy reach, providing further retail and leisure options. Bluewater Shopping Centre, with its extensive selection of shops, restaurants, a cinema is just over 4 miles away.
Rose Cottage is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of such character, history, and privacy in an enviable location. This is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Location
Southfleet is a delightful semi-rural village offering local primary school, church and public houses, ideally situated with easy access of the village of Longfield and Gravesend town centre providing further shopping recreational and educational facilities including mainline railway station to London on to Victoria and Charing Cross lines respectively. The A2 and M25 motorways together with Bluewater, the Channel Ports and Ebbsfleet International station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras are also within access.
Directions
From our Fine & Country office proceed down Ash Road and continue into Hartley Road. At the bottom of the hill take first exit off mini roundabout into Main Road, continue to next roundabout and take third exit into Whitehill Road. Continue into Westwood Road where the property can be found on the right hand side.
Seller Insight
We were looking for a home with an easy commute to London, away from built-up areas, where we could enjoy a sense of space and tranquility,” say the owners of this unique country house, which seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern convenience. “We completely fell for Rose Cottage and everything it had to offer.”
Originally two farm workers’ cottages with a history dating back to the 18th century or possibly older, the property was converted into a single dwelling in the 19th century. “Beautifully renovated and modernised to a high standard by previous owners, there wasn’t much for us to do other than move in and enjoy it,” they explain. “We came here as a multi-generational family, creating an en-suite on the ground floor for an elderly relative. With multiple bedrooms and two staircases that allow the property to be almost split, there is huge scope for the house to be configured in several ways to suit the needs of its occupants. It’s worth noting that, despite its age, it has been very low maintenance.”
“We’ve loved living in a home with such history and character, and we’ve enjoyed many wonderful get-togethers here. Our favourite spaces are the sitting room, with its log fire, and the big family room – perfect for cinema nights and parties. Although it’s a large property, it has a cosy, homely, and intimate feel.”
Outside, the generous gardens serve as an extension of the indoor living spaces. “Once the gates are closed behind us, we are in our very own private haven – we’ve likened shutting the gates to pulling up a drawbridge!” smile the owners. Backing onto old farmhouse grounds with striking mature trees, the garden is not overlooked and feels wonderfully private. “The house opens to the back, where a courtyard area is a real suntrap. Level easy to maintain lawns provide space for garden games, and there is plenty of parking. We have also developed a fenced-off area for growing vegetables.”
Beyond Rose Cottage, a footpath runs just outside the gate, offering instant access to scenic walks. “Southfleet Village is within walking distance, where you’ll find the beautiful 14th century church St Nicolas, two pubs, a village hall, and a primary school. There’s also a great local farm shop open seven days a week. While the area offers a wonderful country lifestyle, we have hugely benefited from fast links from the two local station with only a half hour journey to London by train, as well as the proximity to various local towns and Bluewater Shopping Centre. It’s also been wonderful to be able to access nearby coastal towns such as Faversham and Whitstable.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Transport Information
Stations:
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools
Secondary Schools:
Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information
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Tenure
The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details. Council Tax
We are informed this property is in band G. For confirmation please contact Dartford Borough Council.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings
Monday to Friday 9.00 am–6.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am–6.00 pm
Viewing via Fine & Country office.
