The Street, Little Chart, Ashford

Set near the village green lies this charming, period 2 bedroom cottage, which has been lovingly cared for and extended over the years. It’s easy to see why their ownership has spanned some 3 decades! This Little Chart home provides for some, a lifestyle change, allowing you to seek that homely community feeling, found within this peaceful rural setting - whilst being a moments wander from fantastic walks found on your doorstep. There are a number of reasons why the vendors had chosen to settle in Little Chart, perhaps it’s the rural setting, or knowing just how close you are to either Ashford, Maidstone or even Canterbury – a simple drive and you can find yourself meandering around cobble stone streets or wandering around the Ashford outlet - whilst the convenience of supermarkets are a simple drive away from your new home.

On arrival to the property, you’re struck by it’s large, mature frontage that separates the home from the road, with over 100ft of front lawn, it’s a home where children can be raised & memories made.

There is a rear pedestrian foot-path that leads you to your rear garden, which has predominantly be used as the front entrance by the current owners. From the front garden, open that charming front door, into a lobby, allowing you to kick off your shoes and hang up your coat, this then invites you into the homes comfortable reception room, with charming brick fire place and beautiful Dering window. The lounge is plentiful in floorspace, offering a charming view into the front garden. Beyond this room is the homes semi-open plan kitchen/diner – The dining room plays a vital part in connecting the two rooms – You can feel it’s a home that has had music played & gatherings hosted with family and friends - they will want to gather here, and possibly not leave!

The kitchen is located to the rear of the home, with a good array of wall and base units, space for appliances, as well as a rear door that provides access into the quiet rear cottage style garden. Here there is a rear gate providing access to the rear foot-path. The ground floor is finished well, with what was once a dining room, now a handy ground floor study space – There is also a handy downstairs WC too. During the owners time here, the bathroom has been relocated to it’s rightful place, upstairs. As this home, once upon a time was traditionally a 3 bedroom property, now offering more space downstairs for a growing family thanks to the forward thinking of the current owners.

Climb the stairs and you will find the two spacious bedrooms, with the family bathroom located at the rear of the home thanks to it’s relocation some years ago. It’s a charming bath suite where you can soak away in the tub, or perhaps make use of the shower, there is also a wash hand basin & W/C too. The 2nd bedroom is a comfortable double, with both bedrooms offering idyllic green views. Now, turn your attention to the master bedroom. A room which offers yet again that comfortable peaceful sanctuary like feeling, from its soothing colours, to its window views of the green front garden.

Wander into the garden or pop open that rear door from the kitchen, which ever side you chose to leave, a garden awaits you. The front plot here is truly magical, and has been landscaped over the years by the current owners, now offering a substantial lawned area, with small patio ideal for alfresco dining, and letting guests mingle on those long bank holiday weekends. At the base of the garden is a well designed wooden shed, it’s a garden that you can use all year round making memories with friends and family in this delightful space. It should also be noted, that neighbouring homes have completed loft conversions, and subject to the necessary planning approvals, there's the chance to create further living space if needed here.

Little Chart is a charming and peaceful hamlet on the outskirts of Ashford that centred itself around the local paper mill that in fact previously owned The White House as well as a number of other properties locally. There is a healthy community spirit in the hamlet with the popular Swan Inn as well as the village hall providing a home for a number of clubs and societies. This is a home that is sure to please those looking for a change of pace and a life in the quiet backwaters whilst retaining access to all the necessary things that a busy life demands with Ashford around 4 miles distant and the motorway and rail networks easily accessible too. The thriving market town of Ashford is approximately five miles away, here you can find comprehensive facilities including Ashford International Station providing Eurostar services to the continent and high speed rail services to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet international. The M20 motorway provides excellent road access to the area and London. There is an excellent range of schools in the Ashford area in both state and private sectors including grammar schools.

We would recommend booking a viewing at your earliest possible chance, as there’s so much more to see than this description can tell you!