4 bedroom house

Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PB

Guide Price

£1,100,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Feb 2021
  • Removed: May 2021
  • 4 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: N/A

Land Tags: Woodland

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Feb 2021
  • Removed: May 2021
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: N/A
  • Land Tags: Woodland
  • ROUGHLANDS FARM HOUSE, , , SMARDEN, ASHFORD, KENT, 616500, 12/02/2021
Guide Price £1,100,000 - £1,200,000. Jack Charles are delighted to be appointed as agents for the sale of this stunning home believed to date back to 1560s providing a wealth of character and charm with many period features including an inglenook fireplace with bread oven, period brick fireplaces, attractive period chimneys, exposed beams and timbers and lead lined windows. Internally the property comprises from a sitting room and dining room with the entrance hall and original front door linking the two. There is a wonderful open plan kitchen / dining / family room with a beautiful aspect overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with granite work tops and includes an integral oven and grill, separate hob and space for a washing machine and dryer. There is also a door to a walk in pantry. To the left hand side of the property is a spacious hallway with external doors to both rear and side and further inter doors leading to a cloakroom/shower and good sized study offering great potential for a self contained annexe. To the first floor there is a gorgeous master bedroom with large en suite bathroom with separate shower, a freestanding bath positioned perfectly overlooking the garden and fields. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there is a gravel drive and parking area in front of a detached timber double barn garage with side bin store and to the side of the cottage. The gardens are stunning providing a brick terrace and sheltered overhang overlooking the remainder which is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs and plants and is enclosed and bordered by post and rail fencing keeping the openness with the fields beyond, the woodland is enchanting and located within are ancient coppiced trees, significant bluebells, wildflowers and wildlife, stables and a storage shed. The garden, grounds and woodland extend to about 4 acres in total. TBV.

To Be Sold - Jack Charles are delighted to be appointed as agents for the sale of this stunning home believed to date back to 1560s providing a wealth of character and charm with many period features including an inglenook fireplace with bread oven, period brick fireplaces, attractive period chimneys, exposed beams and timbers and lead lined windows. Internally the property comprises from a sitting room and dining room with the entrance hall and original front door linking the two. There is a wonderful open plan kitchen / dining / family room with a beautiful aspect overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with granite work tops and includes an integral oven and grill, separate hob and space for a washing machine and dryer. There is also a door to a walk in pantry. To the left hand side of the property is a spacious hallway with external doors to both rear and side and further inter doors leading to a cloakroom/shower and goodsized study offering great potential for a self contained annexe. To the first floor there is a gorgeous master bedroom with large en suite bathroom with separate shower, a freestanding bath positioned perfectly overlooking the garden and fields. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. One bedroom has a ladder staircase giving access to the attic storage space.

Outside there is a gravel drive and parking area in front of a detached timber double barn garage with side bin store and to the side of the cottage. The gardens are stunning providing a brick terrace and sheltered overhang overlooking the remainder which is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs and plants and is enclosed and bordered by post and rail fencing keeping the openness with the fields beyond, the woodland is enchanting and located within are ancient coppiced trees, significant bluebells, wildflowers and wildlife, stables and a storage shed. The garden, grounds and woodland extend to about 4 acres in total. TBV.

Situation - Pear Tree Farm is located on the edge of the historic village of Smarden, renowned for its medieval timber-framed houses and attractive Main Street and has a village post-office, butchers, art gallery and three pubs including the ever popular Smarden Bell Public House on the edge of the village.
Comprehensive shopping: Local amenities can be found in Smarden and nearby Biddenden villages. There are other major superstores and further shopping in Tenterden, Maidstone and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford designer Outlet is located at J9 off the M20.
Mainline rail services: to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can be found at Headcorn and Pluckley stations. Trains to Gatwick airport are available from Tonbridge. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International. A high speed train service has been introduced from London St Pancras to Ashford reducing the journey time to 37 minutes.
Primary schools: Smarden, Pluckley,
State secondary and grammar schools: Highworth Grammar School Ashford (Music specialist), Norton Knatchbull for Boys (Language College and offering the International Baccalaureate) and Homewood School, Tenterden (Arts College)
Private schools: Claremont School, Marlborough House, Dulwich Preparatory, St. Ronan's and Vine Hall schools. Sutton Valence, Benenden and Ashford at senior level.
Leisure/sporting facilities: A number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.
Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.



Marketed by: Jack Charles, Tonbridge

Land Registry Data

  • ROUGHLANDS FARM HOUSE, , , SMARDEN, ASHFORD, KENT, 616500, 12/02/2021
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