£695,000 4 bedroom detached house for sale Stowting, Ashford

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to bring to the market for sale a combination of a detached four bedroom family home with large garden, a purpose built restaurant/tea rooms and a large barn, both of which are located within the grounds of the house (which is approximately 2 acres). The restaurant/tea rooms is currently trading as Oak Tree Farm Tearooms and due to aspirations towards retirement by the present owners it is being run on a reduced hours basis. The barn has planning permission for Light Industrial usage and is currently used as additional parking for the family. In addition there are further outbuildings which have the potential for usage as stabling or for conversion to holiday accommodation.

HOUSE

ENTRANCE
External covered porch area with brick paved floor and part glass panelled front door opening into:-

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 11' 0 x 10' 9 (3.35m x 3.28m)
Approx. 11' 0 x 10' 9 (3.35m x 3.28m), 2 uPVC double glazed windows to the front and a staircase winding up to the first floor landing area above, with a low level under stair storage cupboard, central heating thermostat, central heating radiator, wall light points, and doors leading from here into the sitting room, dining room, and kitchen/breakfast room.

LIVING ROOM 22' 2 x 12' 11 (6.76m x 3.94m)
Approx. 22' 2 x 12' 11 (6.76m x 3.94m), a triple aspect through room with large uPVC double glazed window to the front and rear, both overlooking the large, open garden with views to the trees beyond. Two further smaller uPVC double glazed windows are to the side of the room either side of the chimney breast which is of natural brickwork, with arched display niches to either side of a central, open fireplace suitable for solid fuel or logs, with a quarry tiled hearth. Two central heating radiators.

DINING ROOM 11' 9 x 10' 8 (3.58m x 3.25m)
Approx. 11' 9 x 10' 8 (3.58m x 3.25m), uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden. Central heating radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 22' 1 x 10' 8 maximum narrowing to 9' 9 minimum (6.73m x 3.25m)
Approx. 22' 1 x 10' 8 maximum narrowing to 9' 9 minimum (6.73m x 3.25m), a double aspect through room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and timber double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear, opening onto the rear patio and giving access to the garden beyond. One end of the room is fitted to three sides with natural pine fronted wall and base cabinets with roll edge work surfaces and ceramic tiled splash backs with inset one and a half bowl sink/drainer, 4 ring electric hob with electric oven under and concealed electric extractor canopy over. Space under work surface for fridge and a tall larder cupboard. Inset lighting to ceiling. Across the middle of the room there are cupboards built into a room divider/breakfast bar and beyond this there is plenty of space for a large dining table and chairs with central heating radiator to one side with lovely views of the garden. To one side of the kitchen a door opens through to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM 14' 2 x 6' 9 (4.32m x 2.06m)
Approx. 14' 2 x 6' 9 (4.32m x 2.06m), a double aspect through room with timber framed double glazed windows to the front and single glazed timber door to the rear opening out to the rear patio with the garden beyond. There are fitted cream fronted kitchen cabinets with roll edge work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink/drainer with plumbing and space for automatic washing machine and tumble drier. There is a floor standing calor gas fired central heating and hot water boiler with drying space beside the boiler and two doors lead through from the utility room to a downstairs cloakroom/WC and to an office/study.

OFFICE/STUDY 9' 9 x 6' 9 (2.97m x 2.06m)
Approx. 9' 9 x 6' 9 (2.97m x 2.06m), with wooden framed double glazed windows to the front, central heating radiator, fitted shelving to one end of the room. In the ceiling of this room is a loft hatch to the roof space above this area.

CLOAKROOM/W.C. 6' 8 x 4' 1 (2.03m x 1.24m)
Approx. 6' 8 x 4' 1 (2.03m x 1.24m), with obscured wooden framed double glazed window to the rear fitted with a close coupled WC suite with pedestal wash basin to one side and central heating radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING 14' 4 x 10' 9 (4.37m x 3.28m)
Approx. 14' 4 x 10' 9 (4.37m x 3.28m), uPVC double glazed windows to the front overlooking the garden with the trees beyond and central heating radiator. This is a large galleried landing area and in the agent's opinion is a fine feature of the house. To one side of the landing a door leads to a built-in airing cupboard with prelagged copper hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater and slatted shelving over for storage. Loft hatch to ceiling leads into the roof space above (not inspected). There are doors from the landing leading to bedrooms, one, two, three and four and to the family bathroom/WC.

BEDROOM 1 13' 0 x 20' 8 (3.96m x 6.30m)
Approx. 13' 0 x 20' 8 (3.96m x 6.30m), uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the magnificent garden. Central heating radiator. To one corner of the bedroom, built into a recess is a triple mirrored door wardrobe arrangement providing a double width and a single width wardrobe cupboard with shelving over. To another corner of the room, a door leads through to the en-suite shower room/WC.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 5' 3 x 4' 9 (1.60m x 1.45m)
Approx. 5' 3 x 4' 9 (1.60m x 1.45m), obscured double uPVC window to the rear, fitted with a champagne coloured suite with close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and separate shower cubicle, central heating radiator, ceramic tiled floor and extensively ceramic tiled walls.

BEDROOM 2 13' 0 x 8' 9 (3.96m x 2.67m)
Approx. 13' 0 x 8' 9 (3.96m x 2.67m), uPVC double glazed window to the front, central heating radiator. Fitted into a recess in one corner is a double sliding door fronted wardrobe and storage cupboard arrangement with hanging rail and shelving within.

BEDROOM 3 10' 9 x 9' 9 (3.28m x 2.97m)
Approx. 10' 9 x 9' 9 (3.28m x 2.97m), uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden, central heating radiator to one corner. Fitted into a recess is a double sliding door fronted wardrobe arrangement with hanging rail and storage shelving within.

BEDROOM 4 10' 9 x 8' 8 (3.28m x 2.64m)
Approx. 10' 9 x 8' 8 (3.28m x 2.64m), uPVC double glazed window to the front, central heating radiator to one corner. Built into a recess is a double sliding door fronted wardrobe arrangement with hanging rail and storage shelving within.

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 2 x 6' 2 (2.18m x 1.88m)
Approx. 7' 2 x 6' 2 (2.18m x 1.88m), obscured double glazed uPVC window to the rear, fitted with pastel coloured suite including panelled bath, close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin with central heating radiator and half ceramic tiled walls.

OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.

FRONT GARDEN
From the road the wide concrete driveway passes by the barn, the separate workshop building and the turning leading around to the restaurant and passes between some trees into attractive lawned area in front of the house where the driveway opens out to a parking and turning circle area adjacent to the double garage. The garden is surrounded by mature beech hedging with some silver birch trees and attractive conifers.

DOUBLE GARAGE 19' 0 x 18' 7 (5.79m x 5.66m)
Approx. 19' 0 x 18' 7 (5.79m x 5.66m), metal up-and-over-door, single glazed wooden framed windows to either side and a wooden door to the side adjacent to the house, leading to the external door to the utility room. There is ample parking space within the garage for two vehicles with electric light and power and potential for storage within the trusses of the roof space above the garage.

REAR GARDEN
Immediately behind the house is a paved patio area with evergreen bushes and shrubs dividing this from the large lawn garden beyond which is approximately level and narrows significantly towards the end of the garden where there is a summerhouse arrangement by the far boundary. There are various ornamental trees and shrubs planted around the garden and to the right hand side of the main house the garden sweeps around and joins up to the front garden. From this rear and side garden area there are openings through to the garden area surrounding the Restaurant/Tearooms. A feature of the gardens to the rear of the Tearooms, is a large hexagonal timber arbour covered with climbing plants and towards one side of main rear garden to the house is an aviary or hen house. Outside the utility room door is a purpose made kennel building.

WORKSHOP/STORE 34' 7 x 13' 2 (10.54m x 4.01m)
Approx. 34' 7 x 13' 2 (10.54m x 4.01m),
built of concrete blocks, under a corrugated roof, this useful single storey building has the potential to be converted perhaps into a small two room holiday cottage or similar. (Subject to the necessary permissions).

RESTAURANT/TEA ROOMS
Modern purpose built building of brick cavity walls under a pitched tiled roof, built, with accommodation as follows:

ENTRANCE
Entrance Vestibule with recessed ceiling spot down lights. Double doors to:

RESTAURANT 8' 9 x 7' 1 (2.67m x 2.16m)
Approx. 32' 1 x 19' 6 (9.78m x 5.94m) and 8' 9 x 7' 1 (2.67m x 2.16m), an attractive space with fire pace, windows to front and rear providing attractive views over the gardens. Presently arranged with 48 covers though there is ample scope to increase this by 20 or more. Wall lights around and feature pendant wagon wheel light fittings and radiators.

Ladies and Gents Toilet lobbies off and swing door to:

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN 38' 2 x 9' 2 (11.63m x 2.79m)
Approx. 25' 9 x 12' 10 (7.85m x 3.91m) and 6' 9 x 7' 1 (2.06m x 2.16m), refurbished in 2009 with an extensive range of stainless steel fittings and shelves suitable to the nature of the business, including: Six burner gas hob with hotplate attachment and double oven under and extractor hood over. Twin double drainer stainless steel sink. Four pan bain marie, fridge freezer, further freezer and fridge, drinks serving area and dishwasher Wall mounted gas boiler supplying the central heating and hot water (not tested). Excellent natural lighting enjoying double aspect with two front and one side window and courtesy door.
Covered Arbour and patio for Covers 38' 2 x 9' 2 (11.63m x 2.79m)

PARKING
Parking potential for 15 Vehicles

TRADE
The Business has been trading now for a number of years and the owners are now seeking to retire. Coach parties have been catered for in recent years.

BARN 77' 1 x 31' 7 (23.50m x 9.63m)
Approx. 77' 1 x 31' 7 (23.50m x 9.63m) Eaves height 14' 4 x 31' 7 (4.37m)
A substantial building of block under a profile metal sheet roof, with double doors to front 8' 9 x 7' 7 (2.67m x 2.31m) and rear, 22 pendant lights, double power points and 4 side windows. Three Phase electricity Courtesy door to rear shelter and to a
Sectioned off workshop room.

WORKSHOP ROOM 17' 4 x 15' 6 (5.28m x 4.72m)
Approx. 17' 4 x 15' 6 (5.28m x 4.72m), separate front door and window.
Stairs leading to

MEZZANINE LANDING 16' 2 x 10' 0 (4.93m x 3.05m)
Approx. 16' 2 x 10' 0 (4.93m x 3.05m)

HOBBY ROOM 32' 5 x 7' 7 (9.88m x 2.31m)
Approx. 32' 5 x 7' 7 (9.88m x 2.31m), a former hay store off to the southern side of the building is a 16' wide driveway with verge leading to:

SHELTER/POTENTIAL STABLES 95' 2 x 27' 2 (29.01m x 8.28m)
Approx. 95' 2 x 27' 2 (29.01m x 8.28m), constructed of block under profile metal sheeting flat roof with 2 wooden unglazed windows and a 8'0 (2.4m) wide doorway, concrete floor and similar sized fore court.