Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

With a low energy rating, gorgeous garden, wow kitchen and wild swimming pond, this unique period cottage is hard to beat -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director

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A charming Grade II Listed detached cottage with fabulous new kitchen extension, retaining many period features and set in the most delightful gardens including a wild swimming pond and outbuildings.
The house is situated on the edge of the historic and picturesque village of Smarden.
In all about 0.75 of an acre.


An extremely charming Grade II Listed 3 bedroom detached cottage full of character including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. The property is thought to have been built circa 17th century or earlier and consists of a timber-framed building with weatherboarding, half-hipped tiled roof, 2 dormers and 2 casement windows (see Listing NGR: TQ ). Today the property provides comfortable living accommodation over 2 floors and benefits from a fabulous new kitchen/breakfast room extension.
There is a front door with entrance but the owners choose to use the new entrance porch located to the rear of the property which has space for storing coats/shoes. Beyond here is the beautiful new kitchen fitted with a wide range of country style painted units and draws under a Corian worksurface with integrated appliances including a gas hob, oven and dishwasher. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs and for a freestanding fridge freezer. The sitting room is a generous size room with feature inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. There is an equally generous size drawing room with gas fire.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and these share the family bathroom. Most of the windows enjoy a view of the spectacular garden and/or the surrounding countryside.

Outside
The gardens are a real delight having been lovingly tended and cared for over the years. They extend to about 0.75 of an acre in total and there is a separate field to the side with a large pond suitable for wild swimming. The front of the property has a low clipped hedge boundary and gravel driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars in front of the detached double garage. There is a side gate into the established rear garden which is mostly laid to lawn and with mature trees, plants and flowers including a beautiful magnolia tree. There are carefully planted beds stocked full of bulbs and flowers that are just coming to life and there are vegetable beds and a wild grass area. There is also an attractive summer house with shower room (ideal office space), a greenhouse and a garden shed.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Electric car charger.

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Broadband: Superfast (Ofcom)
Mobile: EE, O2 (Ofcom)

The property is situated on the outskirts of the renowned and historic village of Smarden, 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, 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.

Our Ref: TEA240019