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3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A beautiful historic Grade II listed home with river frontage.
- Detached double garage with attached office/store
- Plenty of off road parking
- Pretty gardens just under half an acre
- Character features throughout including inglenook fireplace
- Superior Mark Wilkinson bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room
#TheGardenOfEngland
A charming and historic Grade II Listed detached cottage with many period features, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, off road parking and double garage with attached office. All set in the most delightful gardens with river frontage and views of the church, in the centre of the picturesque and sought after village of Smarden.
The property is situated in the centre of this historic village, within a short walk to The Flying Horse and The Chequers, and just a couple of miles from the mainline station at Headcorn.
The village of Smarden is regarded as one of the prettiest in Kent and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, yet it is not remote, enjoying good access to the surrounding towns of Tenterden, Ashford and Headcorn.
There are many local amenities including the primary school, superb community shop, butcher, 2 public inns, a superb village hall and playing field.
The wider area is well served by a good choice schools both in the state and independent sectors, as well as excellent recreational amenities including the nearby Chart Hills Golf Course.
Town Bridge Cottage
Town Bridge Cottage is an immensely charming and historic Grade II Listed detached cottage full of character throughout including exposed beams, latch doors and an inglenook fireplace. The property, formerly listed as Churchgate House, is part 15th to 16th century and latterly part 18th century (see English Heritage listing NGR: TQ[use Contact Agent Button]). Interestingly, one of the previous owners was the local tailor and there are engravings with names/initials/dates in some of the woodwork. The property has been well maintained over the years and offers comfortable living accommodation over 2 floors. To the ground floor, there is a lovely entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, a ground floor bath/shower room with w/c and wash basin plus an unusual post box. The sitting room is a generous size with bow window to the front and feature inglenook fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room has been comprehensively fitted with a Mark Wilkinson kitchen consisting of limed oak style units integrated appliances including oven, microwave, hob and ironing board, granite worksurfaces and Melange antique floor. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs. This flows nicely into the dining room which has an attractive curved window to the side and shelving to one wall.
Upstairs, there are three good size bedrooms. The master bedroom has plenty of storage with built in cupboards and a walk in wardrobe. The bedrooms share the family bathroom which has a roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, w/c and wash basin. Most of the windows enjoy a view of the spectacular garden and/or the surrounding countryside.
Outside
The gardens are truly beautiful having been lovingly tended and cared for over the years creating the wonderful riverside garden. They extend to about 0.4 of an acre in total. The front of the property has a clipped hedge boundary and gravel driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars in front of the detached double garage. Attached to the garage is a store which has been used as an office (with electric/power). The established rear garden has lawned interspersed with pretty flower borders and winding brick/paths, patio seating areas and a feature stone wall. There is a lower lawned garden with river frontage. Within the garden there is a greenhouse and 2 garden sheds. Interestingly, the green willow trees were used for making cricket bats.
Agents Notes
The river has in the past flooded the lower garden however the vendor has put in place flood risks including an electric pump and a petrol pump. The vendor has always had flood risk insurance.
Additional Information
Services – Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (septic tank) shared with the neighbour (River Cottage).
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax* – Band G
Flood Risk* – very low
Broadband* – Yes
Mobile Signal* – Yes
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Our Ref: TEA240148
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