Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN26

The detached annexe set in the large garden piqued my interest when I first visited this house. -- Greg Wood, Director

#TheGardenOfEngland

A beautiful Grade II listed semi-detached cottage with a separate annexe, set within stunning gardens of over half an acre. There is lapsed planning permission for an extension. Located on the borders of Great Chart and Bethersden, the property offers excellent transport links to Ashford, the International Station, and the M20 (Junction 9), with Tenterden also easily accessible to the southwest.

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Summary
Oak Tree Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed property, originally part of the historic Haberdasher’s Estate. The current owners have sympathetically refurbished the cottage, preserving much of its original character and charm. The property is accessed via a front door leading to an entrance hall, though the owners primarily use the rear stable door, which opens into the spacious kitchen/dining room. This area features a recently installed kitchen, with a central brick chimney breast housing an inset Aga. There is a fitted bench chair below a window that serves the dining room.
The sitting room is a bright and inviting double-aspect space, complete with a brick-built fireplace and wood-burning stove. A large understairs cupboard provides additional storage.
Upstairs, there are two generously sized double bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from built-in cupboards and both rooms offer lovely views of the beautiful garden and surrounding countryside. The luxury family bathroom includes a bath with shower over, Victorian-style WC, pedestal wash basin, and part wood panelling.
There is also lapsed planning permission for a two-storey extension (see Ashford Borough Council Ref 92/0639/AS).
The Annexe
The separate annexe is a fantastic addition to the property, offering potential rental income or the opportunity to use it as a holiday cottage. Built by Julian Swift of Period House Renovations, the annexe has its own access and private garden area. It features an open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, a shower room, and a mezzanine bedroom accessed via stairs.
Gardens
The stunning gardens extend to just over half an acre and have been meticulously landscaped, with an abundance of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. The front of the property is accessed via a long drive, providing off-road parking for several cars and turning space. The property is well-screened from the road, set behind mature trees and hedges. The bottom of the garden offers a more natural feel, with mature trees overlooking neighbouring pastureland.

Location
Oak Tree Cottage is conveniently located between Great Chart and Bethersden. It enjoys excellent access via the A28, providing easy connections to the market town of Ashford and the M20, as well as to the historic town of Tenterden. The village of Bethersden, approximately 2.5 miles away, offers a range of local amenities including a post office, general store, butcher, and a primary school. Ashford International Station, with regular high-speed services to London St. Pancras in around 37 minutes, also offers Eurostar connections to the Continent.

Additional Information

Services – Mains electricity and mains water. Private drainage by recently installed water treatment plant.
Heating – Oil fired central heating.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax* – Band D
Flood Risk* – Very Low
Broadband* – Yes
Mobile Signal* – Yes
* Data provided by ‘OnTheMarket.com’ Via ‘Sprift’.

Our Ref: ACH240168