<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: Mount Castle Cottage is a beautifully composed four-period residence with an attached two-bedroom annexe, situated in a tranquil hamlet setting at the foot of the Kentish North Downs. The property boasts 18th century origins with elegantly modernized interiors, featuring a traditional kitchen, separate utility room, dining, and living room. The main house has four comfortable bedrooms and a refined family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath. The attached annexe offers independent yet connected living, perfect for guests, relatives, or multigenerational flexibility. The property sits within mature formal gardens, paddock, and land, with a log cabin home office and timber workshop providing additional space. With Prior Planning Granted for a four-bedroom, single-storey attached dwelling in the adjacent Mount Castle Barn, this property offers a unique opportunity for expansion or development. The property is located near Maidstone and Ashford, with easy access to nearby villages and mainline stations, and is being marketed with the option to purchase the cottage, annexe, and grounds separately or as a whole.