Just launched on the market is a light and bright cottage in a sought-after village. Homes & Living found out more

The garden is a great feature of the property and has been improved and maintained to a high standard. There are some specimen trees, mature hedging and a vegetable plot at the end.

The property is within easy access of Chilham station which links to high speed services to London.

Canterbury, six miles away, has good schools, universities and various colleges.

The cottage is newly launched to the market with Humberts, priced at £450,000.

For information, ring the agent on 01227 452780 No 4 Chapel Cottages is a charming threebedroom semi-detached period cottage, having been enhanced by the current vendors to provide light and well-presented rooms.

Old Wives Lees is surrounded by orchards, hop gardens and arable fields and because of its elevated position it affords uninterrupted views over hills, woodlands and the Swale Estuary. It also has a weekly doctor’s surgery, a village hall and bus service, together with easy access to the village of Chilham, with its picturesque period square, farm shop, primary school, sports centre, pubs and mainline station providing a link to HSR services to London.

We are informed that the village enjoys a good community spirit and participates jointly with Chilham and Shottenden in a range of social and recreational activities along with several local clubs and societies. Other opportunities in the area include tennis, bowls, badminton at Chilham, county cricket at Canterbury, golf, sailing on the coast and pleasant walks and rides over the various local footpaths. The ancient woodland of Perry Woods is also nearby, offering some beautiful walking and extensive views over the Kent Downs.