Identification checks Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. Location Summary The village has an active community with various local organisations including a preschool, Staple RBL and Staple Woodland Trust which all hold regular meetings at the village hall, whilst every year the village holds its popular Country Fayre at the recreation ground. The village is served by The Black Pig, a 15th century public house and restaurant which has also more recently opened a farm shop selling locally produced essentials. There is a lovely Saxon church dedicated to St James The Great. The nearby village of Wingham (2 miles) offers a wide range of local services, along with the historic cinque port town of Sandwich is just 4.5 miles away. There are good primary schools at Wingham, Goodnestone and Ash (state and private) whilst both Sandwich and Canterbury both offer an excellent selection of Grammar and private secondary schools. The nearby cathedral city of Canterbury (approximately 9 miles) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of High Street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants.