Lot 138 Attractive Cottage With Permission For Large ExtensionAuction Date:
11th December 2025
Sycamore Cottage, The Street, Acol, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0JA
Key Features
An attractive cottage located in a semi-rural location in the village of Acol with good access to the Thanet towns and to Canterbury. The detached property has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years and is in need of complete refurbishment but does have replacement double glazed windows.
Planning Permission has been granted for a large rear extension to create a spacious three-bedroom dwelling with study and the main bedroom will have its own walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The approved Planning Permission also includes a two storey detached garage with a home office at first floor level.
The proposed scheme retains the original cottage to the front of the site with a modern clad rear extension, off-road parking to the side, and surrounding gardens.
Existing Accommodation
Ground Floor
Living room, kitchen and bathroom with W.C.
First Floor
Two rooms.
Basement
Outside
Garage. Off-road parking and surrounding gardens.
Proposed Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, living room, study/guest room and bathroom with W.C.
First Floor
Landing, main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C., two further bedrooms and family bathroom with W.C.
Outside
Garage with home office above. Drive with off-road parking and surrounding gardens.
Planning
Planning Permission was granted by Thanet District Council under ref: FH/TH/24/1262, dated 18th March 2025, for erection of two storey rear extension with excavation works to create terrace, erection of two storey detached garage with external stairs following demolition of existing extensions and garage, subject to conditions. A copy of the proposed plans and accompanying documents will be available to download from the Local Planning Authority website, thanet.gov.uk. Tel: 01843 577000.
EPC Rating G
Council Tax Band B
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
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