Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

A 19th century Grade II listed country house set in glorious mature gardens.

Description

Prestbury House is a substantial Grade II listed detached property believed to date from the early 19th century set in well established gardens with adjoining paddock and useful outbuildings.

The property offers a wealth of period features including well proportioned rooms, original tongue and groove timber ceilings, sash windows, some latch doors, period fireplaces and brick floors.

Four reception rooms are accessed from the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, comprising; dining room with herringbone brick floor, sitting room with pine and marble fireplace and sash window to front, drawing room with inglenook fireplace with attractive cupboards and shelving to either side, herringbone brick floor, sash window to the front, door to the garden and storage cupboard. The cosy snug with oak flooring, storage cupboard and French doors to the garden leads to the double aspect kitchen with shaker style wall and base units, granite work surfaces, central island with breakfast bar, Lacanche range cooker, dishwasher and fridge. A link leads to the laundry room, boot room and cloakroom.


The first floor first landing with sash window to the front gives access to the bedrooms. The two double aspect bedrooms to the front of the property have views over the garden. The principal bedroom suite is a bright triple aspect room again with views over the garden and neighbouring fields, a bathroom and wardrobe cupboards. A family bathroom and fourth bedroom complete the first floor.

Prestbury House is approached by a brick garage through timber gates to a gravel drive with a parking and turning area. Adjoining the garage is a timber framed home office.

The glorious country gardens surround the house with an abundance of mature plants and shrubs including a pergola covered with wisteria and roses, beech hedges, fig tree, mulberry tree, a cherry, plum, apple and pear orchard, an old pear tree complimented with a meandering Rambling Rector rose. An enchanting old barn currently provides ample wood storage. There is a traditional style greenhouse, a stone and brick terrace provides a perfect area for outdoor entertaining, and a brick path leads to the original front door. The paddock with a natural pond is to the side of the property with gated access from the garden and from the road.

Location

The property is set in a rural position, approximately 1 mile from the village of Smarden, which is well known for being one of the prettiest villages in Kent with its picturesque timber-framed properties. The village has a shop, public houses, a church, and a primary school. The neighbouring village of Biddenden and the market town of Tenterden are both easily accessible, as are the larger centres of Ashford and Canterbury, offering direct trains to London St. Pancras International, where they can connect to the Eurostar.

There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Benenden School, Homewood School in Tenterden, Cranbrook School, Ashford School, Bethany in Goudhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Marlborough House and St Ronan's in Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence, and grammar schools in Ashford and Maidstone. Leisure activities in the area include golf at Chart Hills, Biddenden, sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and on the south coast. Smarden village approximately 1 mile, Headcorn station 2.8 miles (London Bridge from 1 hour) Ashford International station 11 miles (London St Pancras from 37 minutes),

Square Footage: 2,207 sq ft


Acreage: 1.87 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.