Map5 bedroom detached house
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
2 baths
2,098 sq ft / 195 sq m
EPC rating: E
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Features and description
ROOMS Entrance hall, Living room, Dining room, Open plan kitchen/breakfast room with walk in pantry, Utility room, Cloakroom, Boot room/rear lobby, First floor galleried landing, Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, Family bathroom, Large outbuilding approx. 53'x21' providing garaging, storage and studio/library, Field shelter, Greenhouse, Gardens and paddock extending to approx. 3.4 acres, EPC rating E
LOCATION Situated in a semi-rural location between the villages of Appledore (1.3 miles) and Woodchurch (2 miles) each having village stores, pubs and amenities. More extensive facilities are available in both the historic town of Tenterden (6 miles) to the north west and the thriving market town of Ashford to the north east including access to the M20 motorway (Jct 10). The International station at Ashford (10.2 miles) provides 37 minute high speed trains to London St. Pancras. Local railway stations at Appledore (2.9 miles) and Hamstreet (4.6 miles) connect with both Ashford and Eastbourne.
DESCRIPTION Forming a detached unlisted period house with more recent additions to the rear presenting brick elevations beneath a pitched, tiled roof and benefitting from a large, detached outbuilding suitable to a variety of uses.
GROUND FLOOR Front door into the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. Living room is double aspect and has a brick inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Dining room is also double aspect. Kitchen/family room has a good range of fitted units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances as well as a breakfast/dining area. Adjacent is a walk-in pantry and a separate utility room with space for appliances. Cloakroom fitted with w.c. and wash hand basin.
A boot room has rear door out to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR First floor galleried landing with latch doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a vaulted ceiling with some exposed brickwork, walk-in dressing room and en-suite bath/shower room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both double aspect and have wash hand basins. Bedroom 4 has a window overlooking the rear garden and bedroom 5/study has a window to the front. Family bathroom comprises panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.
OUTSIDE Outside: There is a driveway to the side with double gates which extends up the left hand boundary and provides access to the large outbuilding with electric up-and-over door with parking area beyond.
The outbuilding is divided into various sections. The garage and former stable loose boxes at one end, connected via an inner door leading to a library/studio space with two storerooms and door out to the garden. Also at this end of the property there is a field shelter and full-sized, metal greenhouse with kitchen garden. The paddock beyond has been left to grow naturally to encourage wildlife and is bounded by mature trees and hedging. Far-reaching views can be enjoyed beyond the rear boundary.
The remaining gardens are laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs and borders including a large paved terrace to the rear of the house with steps up to the lawn. The whole extending to approximately 3.4 acres (to be verified).
LOCAL AUTHORITY Ashford Borough Council. Council Tax Band - G Local Authority
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Predicted mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three and 02
Broadband speed: Standard 12Mbps available. Source Ofcom
Flood risk summary: Very low risk. Source GOV.UK
LOCATION Situated in a semi-rural location between the villages of Appledore (1.3 miles) and Woodchurch (2 miles) each having village stores, pubs and amenities. More extensive facilities are available in both the historic town of Tenterden (6 miles) to the north west and the thriving market town of Ashford to the north east including access to the M20 motorway (Jct 10). The International station at Ashford (10.2 miles) provides 37 minute high speed trains to London St. Pancras. Local railway stations at Appledore (2.9 miles) and Hamstreet (4.6 miles) connect with both Ashford and Eastbourne.
DESCRIPTION Forming a detached unlisted period house with more recent additions to the rear presenting brick elevations beneath a pitched, tiled roof and benefitting from a large, detached outbuilding suitable to a variety of uses.
GROUND FLOOR Front door into the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. Living room is double aspect and has a brick inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Dining room is also double aspect. Kitchen/family room has a good range of fitted units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances as well as a breakfast/dining area. Adjacent is a walk-in pantry and a separate utility room with space for appliances. Cloakroom fitted with w.c. and wash hand basin.
A boot room has rear door out to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR First floor galleried landing with latch doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a vaulted ceiling with some exposed brickwork, walk-in dressing room and en-suite bath/shower room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both double aspect and have wash hand basins. Bedroom 4 has a window overlooking the rear garden and bedroom 5/study has a window to the front. Family bathroom comprises panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.
OUTSIDE Outside: There is a driveway to the side with double gates which extends up the left hand boundary and provides access to the large outbuilding with electric up-and-over door with parking area beyond.
The outbuilding is divided into various sections. The garage and former stable loose boxes at one end, connected via an inner door leading to a library/studio space with two storerooms and door out to the garden. Also at this end of the property there is a field shelter and full-sized, metal greenhouse with kitchen garden. The paddock beyond has been left to grow naturally to encourage wildlife and is bounded by mature trees and hedging. Far-reaching views can be enjoyed beyond the rear boundary.
The remaining gardens are laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs and borders including a large paved terrace to the rear of the house with steps up to the lawn. The whole extending to approximately 3.4 acres (to be verified).
LOCAL AUTHORITY Ashford Borough Council. Council Tax Band - G Local Authority
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Predicted mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three and 02
Broadband speed: Standard 12Mbps available. Source Ofcom
Flood risk summary: Very low risk. Source GOV.UK
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Phillips & Stubbs – a regional property consultancy with a national profile at home in Rye LOCAL KNOWLEDGE – BETTER RESULTS We know every square mile and having an intimate knowledge of the local area and market enables us to get outstanding results for our clients. Whilst we may never compete with the large, corporate concerns in terms of their financial might and self promotion, they can never get close to the local community in the way that we can and develop those all important long term relationships on which the success of our business and reputation is built. Knowing the various micro-markets that make-up the local property scene and forging affinities with individuals in those communities over a long period of time gives us a deeper understanding and permits us to make those all important connections that go beyond conventional marketing. 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