Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

This is a fascinating unlisted period property and offers a unique opportunity for someone to put their mark on this historic building -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

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A unique unlisted detached Oast house with attached 3 bedroom annexe retaining many period features and now requiring updating/refurbishment. Set in wonderful mature gardens and with detached double cart barn and with plenty of parking. Located on the edge of the historic and picturesque village of Smarden.

In all about 1.25 acres.


The property is situated on the outskirts of the renowned and historic village of Smarden, a short distance to The Flying Horse and The Chequers, and just a few miles from the mainline stations at Pluckley and Headcorn.

The village of Smarden is regarded as one of the prettiest in Kent and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, yet it is not remote, enjoying good access to the surrounding towns of Tenterden, Ashford and Headcorn.

There are many local amenities including the primary school, community shop, butcher, 2 public inns, a superb village hall and playing field.
The wider area is well served by a good of choice schools both in the state and independent sectors, as well as excellent recreational amenities including the nearby Chart Hills Golf Course.

Fullers Oast and The Cottage

A wonderful unique 19th century detached oast house with twin roundels and unusually spacious attached 3 bedroom annexe named The Cottage, previously the old cow shed.
The main house is full of charm and character with brick arches, exposed beams and latch doors.

Today the property offers versatile living accommodation with the added benefit of the attached annexe which could be incorporated into the main dwelling if required. The main house has an entrance hall with wood panelling, a sitting room in the roundel and dining room in the other roundel, a generous size drawing room, a good size kitchen and a rear porch with cloakroom. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms sited in the roundels and a separate double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. There are 2 shower rooms serving all 3 bedrooms.

The Cottage has been well maintained and offers unusually generous size accommodation including an entrance porch, hallway, kitchen, shower room, good size sitting/dining room with feature fireplace with wood burning stove and vaulted beamed ceiling, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and an attic room/study.

Outside

Gardens and paddocks (about 1.25 acres in total).
The gardens are mature and wrap around the front, sides and rear of the property. To the front is a pond and driveway providing off road parking for several cars, and a double cart barn. The rear garden has a paved patio area, a large expanse of lawn and a wooded area with specimen trees including eucalyptus and bamboo. There are some pretty flower and shrub borders too.

Agents note:
The property has recently been unlisted which has opened up the potential for extending and improving the property (subject to the necessary consents).

Our Ref: TEA240122