Old Surrenden Manor Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

An extremely modern and energy efficient three bedroom single storey property with beautiful views, completed in 2023.

Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a contemporary single storey property which has been constructed to be extremely energy efficient including photovoltaic solar panels, ground source heat pump, under floor heating to the entire property and triple glazed windows.

Completed in 2023 to a high standard throughout, the property enjoys an interior which is contemporary in style. There is a light reception hall, off which is the beautifully proportioned kitchen/breakfast room offering the ideal space for all the family, with sliding doors opening to an easterly facing terrace and the garden beyond. The kitchen is equipped with a range of Collins bespoke wooden lined fitted cupboards with granite work surfaces and various Siemens appliances. A door leads through to the sitting room with a lovely vaulted ceiling and sliding doors to enjoy the magnificent garden views and beyond.

There is a utility room fitted to match the kitchen with space for further appliances and controls for the Rega air management system.

There are three bedrooms, one en suite shower room and a family bathroom all fitted with modern sanitary ware. The main bedroom suite has a walk in dressing room and sliding doors to the garden, whilst the other bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes.

Approached via a sliding electric gate and down a long gravel driveway, there is ample parking to the front of the property. Benefits include a Tesla Powerwall battery and electric car charging point. Situated in a peaceful, rural setting the garden lies predominantly to three sides of the property, the majority laid to lawn and a generous central paved terrace with contemporary lighting, creating a more formal garden. Motion sensored external lighting surrounds the property.

A further 15 acres of land is available by separate negotiation.

Planning permission was granted in April 2024 for a two bay garage to be constructed.

Location

The pretty village of Bethersden (1.6 miles), voted No 1 of 50 Best Villages in the UK (south east) by The Times in 2021. The village has a range of local amenities including a traditional butcher’s, a village shop with post office, primary school, cricket and tennis clubs, ancient church and a community run public house. More extensive shopping can be found in Ashford (4.8 miles), Tenterden (7.9 miles) and Tunbridge Wells ( miles).

About 15 miles to the south is the historic Cinque Port of Rye with its delightful cobbled streets, antique shops, art galleries and restaurants.

Sport and leisure is very well catered in the area, with sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club and Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden. There are wonderful walking and cycle trails through the beautiful Kent countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby. Whilst further afield there is a wide range of water sports at Camber Sands.

Rail links to London can be found at nearby Pluckley station (3.7 miles) or from Ashford International station (5.3 miles) where there is a high speed service to London St Pancras in 37 minutes.

The M20 can be accessed via junctions 8 or 9 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the channel tunnel, Dover and other motorway networks.

There are a range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Bethersden Primary School, Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all at Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools in Ashford plus Ashford School, Ashford Friars Preparatory and The Kings School Canterbury

Square Footage: 1,356 sq ft



Directions

From the centre of Bethersden, turn left onto Mill Road and take the next right onto Old Surrenden Manor Road. Proceed for approximately 1.3 miles and turn left at Surrenden Lakes. The entrance to the property will be found on your right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Heating via ground source heat pump. Under floor heating to the entire property. Photovoltaic solar panels. Private drainage via klargester.