Mill Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25

There can't be anyone who wouldn't love this location - James Hickman, Rural Property

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A charming period house with garden studio/gym, shepherds hut, old orchard and paddocks set in an idyllic location at the end a long drive. The property is situated in a convenient rural location off a quiet country lane within easy reach of Ashford and the HS1 train service, the M20 and the Channel Tunnel. The property is also easily accessible to the Kent and Sussex coast including Hythe, New Romney, Rye & Camber.

Freehold – Council Tax Band G

In all about 5.85 acres.


Hungry Hall is situated in an idyllic rural location along a drive just off a quiet and pretty country lane well away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The property enjoys far reaching views towards Romney Marsh. Hythe is to the east and Ashford & the M20 (Junctions 9,10 & 10a) are to the north west. Ashford offers a fast-improving range of recreational, educational, and shopping facilities and a busy train station with a regular HS1 service to Ebbsfleet, Stratford International & St Pancras. The Cinque Port towns of Rye and Tenterden are an easy drive away. Aldington village is about 0.8 mile to the north east where there is a post office & stores, a butchers, a pub, village hall with tennis courts and a primary school.

The property is an extremely picturesque period house which the sellers’ family have owned for over 30 years. The property is complemented by a fantastic oak frame garden room with roof lantern that leads out to the stunning rear garden and terrace. There is a sitting room to the front of the house which could double as a home office if one needed to work from home. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Outside/Gardens

There are double access gates on the private drive as you approach the property with the gravelled drive providing parking a turning for several vehicles and provides access to the house, the double garage, orchard and paddocks.

There are very pretty gardens which are a particular feature of the property and are maintained to a good standard to make the most of the outside space.

To the rear of the house, off the garden room is a paved terrace with sleeper walling and an above ground planter which provides a great space for dining and relaxing. Beyond is a very pretty garden area with a small pond and a number of very attractive specimen trees including silver birch, willow and copper beech. To the side of the terrace is a summer house.

Beyond the main garden is a new Studio/Gym with a level lawn area to front and beyond that is a small enclosure with compost bins and beside that is a further area of level lawn which is perfect for childrens sports and activities.

Outbuildings

1) Double Garage/Workshop with Log Store, located on the drive.

2) Shepherd Hut with Fire Pit, located within a small orchard with mown pathways to the front with access off the main drive. This has been successfully let as guest accommodation and has services and drainage connected.

3) Gym/Studio
This lies to the rear of the back garden within its own garden area and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the land. This is a recent addition and offers potential for a range of ancillary uses. Electricity & lighting are connected.

The Paddocks

The land comprises 3 small paddocks together with a small old orchard where the shepherds hut & firepit are located. Most of the land has a gentle southerly slope.

Footpath

A footpath (No 464) runs down the drive and then crosses the land below the house and garden. This is not walked very often. (

Planning

Interested parties should make their own representations to the Planning Department at Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk).

Services

Mains water and electricity, an oil fired boiler provides domestic hot water and serves the central heating system including radiators & underfloor heating. Modern treatment plant drainage system.

Mobile: Most mobile services work at the property.

Broadband: BT – Regular Speed.

Viewing

All viewings are strictly by appointment through our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on .

Our Ref: AHS210154