4 bed detached house for sale

Smarden, Ashford TN27

A loved family home for nearly a century, the property now offers an exciting opportunity for sympathetic updating and improvement to restore it to its former glory. A chance for the new owners to incorporate modern day design, trends and energy efficiency (s.t.p.c) whilst still retaining all the original charm. With its attractive façade and delightful cottage gardens, the property evokes the charm of a bygone era. Inside, its heritage is unmistakable, original exposed beams and timbers, floorboards, inglenook fireplace, and a distinctive catslide roof at the rear all offer captivating glimpses into its historic past. The surrounding gardens feature a vibrant array of flowering plants, mature shrubs, and trees that perfectly complement the property’s character. Additional features include the former Bull Pen offering potential for a number uses, (stpc), a useful garden store and driveway parking, enhancing the appeal of this property.

Situated on the rural hamlet on the outskirts of Smarden being a highly desirable village rich in history and well served by local amenities, including a much-loved community store. The surrounding countryside offers miles of scenic walking routes, making it ideal for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

Location

The property occupies a most desirable rural hamlet location on the fringes of this historic village of Smarden has ancient church, community hall, village store with post office, butchers, art gallery, primary school and three public houses. The village also has its own football and cricket clubs.
The cinque port town of Tenterden known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’ is within easy reach offering a wide range of shopping both independent and national names, supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants and leisure centre, There are an excellent selection of schools both state and independent . Stations are at Headcorn and Pluckley (both about 3.5 miles) offer direct services to London Charing Cross, and a high speed service from Ashford (11 miles) around 37 minutes to London St Pancras.

Ground Floor

The accommodation comprises the following with approximate dimensions: Entrance lobby with original front door.

Sitting Room (4.88m x 4.19m)

(max measurements into chimney breast) Spacious double aspect room with windows to the front and side garden. Inglenook fireplace with a inner brick fireplace.
Exposed ceiling beams.

Dining Room (5.56m x 4.17m)

(maximum measurements) Charming double aspect room with windows to the front and side. Garden. Fireplace with woodburning stove. Exposed ceiling beams.

Kitchen (5.13m x 2.97m)

Worktops with cupboards and drawers and space for appliances. Sink and drainer. Oil fired range for cooking and hot water (not tested) Window and stable door to rear garden. Walk in pantry 9’4 x 6’2. A traditional pantry with storage and shelving.

Bathroom

White suite comprising panelled bath, low level w.c. And wash hand basin. Window to the side.

First Floor Landing

Doors to :

Bedroom (4.11m x 3.99m)

Window overlooking the front garden and beyond. Door to secondary landing with access to the second floor.

Bedroom (4.11m x 3.33m)

Window to the front. Built in airing cupboard.

Second Floor Attic Bedroom (3.63m x 3.12m)

Maximum. Sloping ceiling. Window to the side.

Attic Bedroom (3.00m x 2.87m)

Sloping ceiling. Window to the side.

Outside

Outside The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and access to the outbuilding previously known bull pen 19’10 x 17’6 (approx.), with potential for a number of uses or replacement with traditional oak-framed cart barn style garaging or home office (subject to any necessary planning permission). The large, mature gardens are delightful, offering an abundance of flowering plants and shrubs providing an oasis for calm and relaxation, completely in keeping with the character of the property. There is a useful garden store and the mature hedging and trees to the boundaries offering a good degree of privacy.

Agents Note

We understand that the Kent peg-tiled roof and tiling were replaced in 2014. And insulated.

Services

Private drainage (cesspit). Mains water and electricity. Local Authority : Ashford Borough Council. Location finder : What three words ///evidence.kings.kilt