Stowting, Ashford, Kent, TN25

I can see why this was an award winning design and such a lovely location too -- Sam Clarke, Valuer

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A most appealing unlisted barn conversion set in a delightful semi-rural location forming part of a most attractive courtyard of period buildings in this highly regarded North Downs village surrounded by countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

An unlisted conversion of a former stables completed in 1990 to an award winning design by the well known conservation architect, Roger Joyce.

The accommodation combines the traditional character of exposed timbers with joinery and reclaimed materials and modern facilities including sealed unit double glazed windows.
The imaginative design includes a large sitting room with vaulted ceiling and modern log burner, a characterful dining room leading to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room fitted with bespoke handmade units with granite worktops and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a Neff double oven, microwave, Neff full height fridge, under counter freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler.
There is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite, master bedroom with en-suite and 2 further bedrooms.

The property enjoys a delightful rear courtyard garden with a sunny aspect, accessed from the kitchen and the sitting room.

There is a double garage and allocated parking with further communal parking for visitors.

The property forms part of an attractive courtyard of listed buildings including a large converted barn and a most attractive period farmhouse all tucked away behind a country lane and surrounded by North Downs countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many walks and bridle paths in the surrounding area. The village is well known for its highly regarded primary school, pretty church, Cricket Green, and popular pub/restaurant ‘The Tiger’. The village is very accessible being within reach of the B2068 Stone Street which provides a swift route between the Cathedral City of Canterbury and the M20 motorway (Jct 11). There are main line railway stations at both Sandling and Westernhanger each connecting with the International Station at Ashford (Eurostar) with HS1 services to London St. Pancras taking just 37 minutes. The Channel Tunnel is about 6 miles distant and the Port of Dover about 13 miles.

The surrounding area is served by an excellent choice of schools both in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools for both boys and girls.

Tenure: freehold
Council tax: Band F

Services
Full Fibre Broadband, mobile coverage, mains water and electricity, private drainage.

Our Ref: AHS240112