5 bedroom detached house for sale

South Landing is a handsome family home offering almost 3,700 sq ft of flexible accommodation arranged over three light-filled floors.

Featuring a wealth of parquet and wooden flooring, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with useful cloakroom. The large open plan drawing/sitting room has a fireplace and two sets of French doors opening to the terrace. There are generous family and dining rooms, the latter also having French doors to the terrace. Double doors from the extensive kitchen/breakfast room lead into a generous conservatory.

The bright kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke wooden wall and base units with integrated modern appliances and arranged around an oval central island. There is ample space for a dining table. A useful fitted utility room is adjacent.

The central staircase rises to the first-floor landing, off which the bedroom accommodation is arranged. The substantial principal bedroom with corner glazing has double doors to a private balcony, a fitted dressing room and an en suite bathroom. A guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom at this level.

The property also benefits from a 26 ft attic room with windows, suitable for a variety of uses.

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached through twin stone pillars and double gates over a sweeping tree-lined block-paved driveway with turning circle, providing private parking and giving access to the integral triple garage.

There is a detached outbuilding which provides a further triple garage, a double carriage barn, an office and a store with cloakroom; there is also a log store.

The garden surrounding the property is laid to level lawn bordered by mature trees and features a large wraparound terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The whole enjoys far-reaching views over neighbouring countryside and woodland.

The pretty village of Great Chart offers day-to-day amenities, including a church, cricket club, public house and an Ofsted Outstanding primary school. Nearby Ashford offers comprehensive shopping including a designer outlet and supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Asda, together with extensive leisure and recreational amenities.

The charming market town of Tenterden is also nearby, offering a wealth of shops, supermarkets, amenities and leisure facilities. There are good schools in the area, including Great Chart Primary School, Goldwyn School and Highworth Grammar School (all rated Ofsted Outstanding), together with a wide range of independent schools including Ashford, Spring Grove, Sutton Valence, Lorenden Prep and Benenden.

Ashford offers excellent road and rail links to London. The M20 (Junction 9) is close by, providing easy access towards the M25, London and the Kent coast. Ashford International provides High-Speed services to London St Pancras from around 36 minutes. The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.