5 bed detached house for sale

Smallhythe Road, Tenterden TN30

Viewing recommended. Well presented and proportioned detached family property having been the subject of considerable extension and improvement by the current owners but still allowing a purchaser to 'put their own stamp on it' to complete their 'perfect home'. Offering a large open plan kitchen/ breakfast/dining/family room right across the rear of the house with bi-folds opening onto and overlooking the rear garden. There is a useful utility room, a study, a generous double aspect sitting room with a brick fireplace with wooden mantel and wood burning stove inset. On the first floor there are 5 double bedrooms (two with ensuites), plus a family bathroom.

Set in a convenient location just on the outskirts of Tenterden within easy reach of the popular tree lined High Street, local shopping and schooling, and benefitting from about 2/3rds of an acre laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and bushes, including rhododendrons, roses and wisteria. Viewing is essential in order to appreciate what is being offered.

EPC Rating: E

Location

The Pines enjoys a most convenient location close to the centre of the sought after Cinque Port town of Tenterden, with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, health and leisure amenities. It also benefits from being on the edge of the Weald countryside, with immediate access to many good walks. The popular Tenterden Cricket Club is very close by, as is the renowned vineyard of Chapel Down. A variety of educational opportunities exist in the local area and this property also benefits from being in the catchment for the renowned Ashford Grammar Schools (Norton Knatchbull and Highworth). For travel to London, Headcorn Station offers services taking about an hour and Ashford International has the high-speed rail link to London St Pancras, a journey time of about 37 minutes.

Ground Floor

Accommodation comprising the following with approximate dimensions: Oak door leading into entrance porch Double glazed oak framed windows to either side. Leading into hallway with wall mounted gas central heating thermostat. Stairs rising to First Floor with storage under, doors to: -

Cloakroom

White low-level WC, and corner wash hand basin. Extractor and vinyl flooring.

Utility Room

Double glazed window to side. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard and plumbing for washing machine under. Range of wall, base and drawer units. Fitted worktop with splashbacks, wall mounted Ideal lpg gas fired boiler serving hot water/central heating. High level boxed cover houses the fuse box and electric meter. Smoke alarm and spotlights.

Sitting Room (7.04m x 4.93m)

With double glazed window and doors to front, and large double-glazed window to the side. Brick fireplace with wooden mantel and wood burning stove (not tested). Patio doors to:-

Garden Room / Conservatory (4.19m x 3.10m)

Which is of part brick construction with UPVC double glazed windows and door opening onto the rear garden.

Kitchen / Breakfast / Family Room (7.65m x 4.52m)

Triple bi-fold double glazed doors, and windows opening out on to the rear patio and garden, and UPVC double glazed door to side. 1.5 bowl sink with drainer with cupboard and integral dishwasher and pull out bin storage under.
Comprehensive range of pale grey faced shaker style base and wall units, integrated fridge freezer, wine fridge, electric oven/grill and hob, with extractor and light above, splashbacks and large area of worktop providing overhang for breakfast bar, plenty of space for table and chairs, a dresser, sofa etc. TV point, spotlights and smoke alarm

First Floor

First floor landing Access to loft, and doors to: -

Bedroom 1 With En-Suite (5.03m x 3.35m)

Double aspect with double glazed window to front with a window seat, and further double-glazed window to the side. Door to : En-suite shower room Double glazed window to rear. Fully fitted white suite with walk in shower cubicle, wash basin set in 2 drawer vanity unit, low level WC, and concealed cistern dual flush WC, Down lighting, extractor, shaver point, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring.

Guest Bedroom With En-Suite (4.85m x 3.10m)

A double room with fitted double wardrobe, and double glazed window to the rear. Door to: En-suite shower room White suite with walk in shower cubicle, wash basin set into 2 drawer vanity unit, and a low level WC. Down lighting, extractor, shaver point, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring.

Bedroom (3.2m x 2.9m)

Max measurements. With double glazed window to front. A double room with built in airing cupboard containing a pressure hot water cylinder and heating and hot water controls.

Bathroom

White suite comprising bath with shower above and screen, wash basin set into 2 drawer vanity unit, and low level WC. Part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, extractor, down lighting, two double glazed windows to side

Bedroom

Double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden. A double room, with built in double wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom (4.34m x 3.40m)

A double room with double gazed window overlooking the front garden with a pleasant view.

Outside

Outside Set with about 2/3rds of an acre of mature gardens. To the front there are double opening 5 bar gates onto a tarmac driveway with parking leading to the detached brick garage 25’8 x 8’1 with brick tiled roof, windows and a side access door. Nb: There is potential to enlarge the parking area by filling in the small natural pond.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature bushes.
Septic Tank.
Side access leading through to the rear garden with an old Flagstone paved brick terrace, with wooden seating area with pergola above (in need of some repair) covered with wisteria. Mainly laid to lawn with many mature bushes including rhododendrons and roses. Summerhouse (in need of repair) set in a corner of the garden with gate leading through to a further area of the garden with mature vegetation.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature bushes.
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Agents Note

In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Sale includes 2 titles, original absolute house/garden, possessory title on ditch on the left as you view from the road.

The house will be sold subject to an overage affecting the front 1.5 metres from the road ("Overage Strip") which will be in place for 20 years following completion.

If the Overage Strip or any part of it is sold for development and/or any rights of way or for services are granted for the benefit of the adjacent land then the Buyer will be required to pay 50% of the premium received for such transfer or grant of rights to the Seller. The overage will be backed up by a restriction on the title which will prevent any disposal of the Overage Strip without a deed of covenant to comply with the overage in favour of the seller being provided.

Services

Mains: Water, electricity and drainage. Sunken propane calor gas tank for lpg heating. EPC Rating: E. Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council. Tax Band: F location finder : What3words: ///honeybees.decking.layover
Ashford Borough Council. Tax Band F.