4 bedroom barn conversion for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Detached 4 bed single storey home within the grounds of The Surrenden-Dering Estate 'founded in the Norman conquest'
- Beautiful ragstone converted granary with solid wood flooring, log burner & vaulted ceiling with exposed beams
- Located in a quiet & exclusive enclave of the Surrenden-Dering Estate; one of 9 character dwellings. The enclave is equidistant between Pluckley Village & Little Chart
- Spacious kitchen/breakfast room with space for table & chairs & integral appliances plus a separate utility
- Stunning triple aspect living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams & log burner
- Luxury family bathroom with freestanding bath & separate shower plus ensuite to main bedroom - both recently completely renovated
- Detached double garage & accessed via a long private driveway with plenty of parking
- Gorgeous wild meadow garden with Shepherds Hut (The Shepherd's hut is by separate negotiation)
- Just a short drive, walk or cycle from the popular village of Pluckley. The village stands at the centre of a large network of footpaths & bridleways
- Village amenities include the Black Horse restaurant, butchers, general store, post office, farm shop, ancient church, primary school, village hall & recreation ground
Property Description: This beautifully converted single storey ragstone granary exudes character and elegance and is situated within the glorious grounds of the exclusive Surrenden Manor Estate. The property is located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Pluckley which has its own train station, primary school, farm shop and general store with a post office making it an attractive place to live for growing families and commuters.
The property is a rare gem and as you step inside you will be greeted by character and charm in abundance. The kitchen/breakfast room is a culinary haven, offering ample space for a dining table and chairs. The integrated appliances include a hob/oven, a fridge freezer and a dishwasher while the separate utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine.
The stunning triple aspect living room is flooded with natural light, thanks to its large windows. The beautiful, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams add an architectural flair, and the log burner creates a cosy ambiance during the colder months. This room is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying quality time with family. There is also a separate large study with fitted bookcases.
The four bedrooms are located at the opposite end of the barn and the main bedroom has it’s own stylish ensuite shower room and fitted wardrobes. The luxury family bathroom has recently been updated to include a freestanding bath and a separate shower. Both bathrooms have been completely renovated with all new flooring, bathroom appliances, fittings and a new layout. The new ensuite bathroom has not been used.
Outside: The property sits in approximately half an acre of land. There is a driveway with plenty of parking and a detached double garage. To the front there is a terrace providing a great spot for outdoor dining and a gorgeous secluded wild meadow garden to the rear complete with a shepherds hut that has power and light. (The Shepherd's hut is by separate negotiation). Whether you want to immerse yourself in gardening or simply unwind in the peaceful surroundings, this garden has it all.
Location: The property is just 1 of 9 character properties within the grounds of the Surrenden Manor Estate. The Dering family owned the Surrenden Estate and lived there for over 600 years, they sold it in 1928. The estate stretched from Charing to Smarden with nearly every house on the estate having the oval topped Dering windows. Pluckley is a village and civil parish in the Ashford District of Kent close to the North Downs. Pluckley is famous for its entry in the Guinness Book of Records in 1989 for being the most haunted village in Britain as well as appearing in the ITV drama The Darling Buds of May and various other programs including Top Gear.
The village stands at the centre of a large network of footpaths and bridleways through bluebell-rich forests, orchards and sheep fields. There are many stables in the area and the famous Charing point to point takes place just a few miles away. Pluckley offers an array of local amenities including the well-known Black Horse restaurant (currently closed), butchers, general store, post office, farm shop, ancient church, primary school, village hall and a recreation ground. There are two public houses the Swan and the Rose & Crown. The village enjoys a close community with a large number of local clubs and societies including a tennis club, a football club and a gardening society. Locally, Pluckley station has services to London while the village itself is less than 7 miles away from Ashford Town Centre and Ashford International Station which operates the High Speed Link to London in just 38 minutes and services to the continent via Eurostar. Junction 9 of the M20 is the closest motorway exit and the Channel Tunnel is only 11 miles from there. The Cinque Port town of Tenterden and market town of Ashford are close by, both offering a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including supermarkets, banks, restaurants, public houses and many nationally known names and local specialist shops. There is a wide selection of schools, leisure and health facilities in the area. Ashford has two single sex grammar schools, boys and girls. Renowned schools in the locality include Dulwich Prep, Benenden Girls School, and Cranbrook Grammar (boarding). Kings Canterbury is approximately 40 minutes away.
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Council Tax: Council Tax Band G (correct at time of marketing) To check council tax rates for this property, please refer to
Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council -[use Contact Agent Button]. Kent County Council -[use Contact Agent Button]
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and shared private drainage. FTTP is installed (Full Fibre Optic Broad Band).
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion. There is a maintenance charge for the private driveway of £180pa.
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