Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

A five bedroom chalet bungalow with planning permission and an extensive range of outbuildings and recreational facilities.

Description

The Cottage is a substantial detached chalet bungalow rebuilt in 2018 offering over 3,200 sq ft of accommodation together with an extensive range of outbuildings and recreational facilities including a permanent park home, heated swimming pool, summerhouse with hot tub, BBQ area, two stables and a bar.

As well as this vast range of outbuildings and leisure facilities, the property also has planning permission for the erection of detached bungalow and detached garage following demolition of mobile home annexe (Ref PA/2023/2084). This planning permission will provide a great opportunity for multi-generational living as this plot will boast three residential dwellings.

The main house, The Cottage is a five bedroom property arranged over two floors. Internal accommodation comprises; an open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with marble effect porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating and a pair of double doors which open to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards, integrated fridge/freezer, inset sink and a rangemaster cooker. Off the kitchen is a utility room with space for white goods and door through to the snug/family room with stairs up to the first floor.

There are two bedrooms and a generously proportioned bathroom on the ground floor whilst on the first floor are three bedrooms and a further bathroom.

The property is approached via double electric gates which open to an extensive driveway and hard standing for several cars. Gates open through to a gravel driveway which leads to the park home, two stables and a further parking area for several cars. The main garden is fenced to the perimeter and laid mainly to lawn with a paved patio and brick pathway. Further recreational facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and an excellent detached dwelling which boats a bar with a seating area.

Location

The Cottage is located in the pretty village of Bethersden, voted No 1 of 50 Best Villages in the UK (south east) by The Times in 2021. With plenty to offer its active community, there is a traditional butcher’s, a village shop with post office, primary school, cricket and tennis clubs, ancient church and a community run public house.

Ashford (5.3 miles) has been a market town since medieval times, offers a wide selection of shops, superstores, Ashford Designer Outlet and the Stour Leisure centre. Whilst the popular historic town of Tenterden (7.2 miles) has a good range of local shops along its pretty tree lined High Street. There are Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, coffee shops and restaurants together with independent boutiques and shops.

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 (3.8 miles) or from Ashford International station (9 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.

* All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 3,214 sq ft


Acreage: 0.96 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Propane Gas.

Agent's Note: Planning permission has been granted in accordance with the application and plans and is subject to conditions. Please refer to Ashford Borough Council's website for all conditions and further information.