Ashford Road, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

A four bedroom twin roundel oast house in an idyllic location with secondary accommodation and about 2.16 acres.

Description

Having been restored by the current owners, Hall's Oast is an attractive unlisted twin roundel oast house which is believed to date from 1872 and occupies an idyllic setting amidst beautiful gardens and adjoining fields.

This extremely versatile property comprises the principal four bedroom house which enjoys wonderful views from almost all aspects, a detached three bedroom log cabin and multiple outbuildings including a barn, double garage, workshop, summerhouse and several garden stores.

Three north facing reception rooms, all of which enjoy a triple aspect comprise sitting, dining and family rooms. The sitting room is a beautiful room with a central wood burner, also open to the dining room with a door out to the south facing terrace. Whilst the family room is located in one of the roundels, providing the perfect space for formal or informal entertaining. Off the entrance hall is a utility room with a WC and space for white goods.

The kitchen has a good range of hand painted cupboards and central island. Appliances include an integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Indesit oven and an induction hob. There is a door leading out to the terrace, ideal for entertaining.

Stairs lead to the first floor where there are four bedrooms, one shower room and two en suite bathrooms. They include the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite bathroom with free standing bath. There is a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms, which are situated in the roundels.

The log cabin at Hall's Oast is a detached timber framed three bedroom property nestled at the end of the gravel driveway. Internally, it features an open plan sitting room/kitchen with wood burning stove, a utility room, three bedrooms (one en suite) and a shower room. There is a decked area to the front enjoying the views and there is a private area of garden to the rear along with a greenhouse and a garden shed.

Hall's Oast is approached via electronically operated gates opening to a gravel private driveway with parking which is well screened by mature hedging and trees. The grounds are equally lovely and compliment the house perfectly, with a substantial terrace surrounding the property and the main lawned garden expanding to the south interspersed with a natural pond, the whole extending to about 2.16 acres with beautiful countryside views.

Location

The charming and historic market village of Lenham is about 1.8 miles away where there are a good variety of shops catering for everyday needs together with restaurants, public houses, a library and several schools.

More extensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (11.1 miles) and Ashford (8.4 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford Designer Outlet is 9.8 miles away.

There are numerous schools in the area including Sutton Valence, Maidstone Grammar schools for girls and boys and Ashford School and Highworth Grammar in Ashford.

Frequent services run to London Victoria and Ashford International station from Lenham station (2.5 miles) in about 73 minutes and 12 minutes respectively. A high speed train link runs from Ashford International to London St Pancras in about 38 minutes.

The M20 is accessible providing access to both the channel ports but also to the M25, London, the airports at Gatwick and Heathrow as well as the wider UK motorway network.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,920 sq ft


Acreage: 2.16 Acres

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Additional Info

Services:
Hall's Oast - Gas fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Log Cabin - Mains water and electricity connected to Halls Oast. Separate gas tank.


Council Tax Bands:
Hall's Oast - Band G
Annexe - Band C