Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7LN

Description

Viewing recommended. Well presented and proportioned detached family property having been the subject of considerable extension and improvement by the current owners but still allowing a purchaser to 'put their own stamp on it' to complete their 'perfect home'. Offering a large open plan kitchen/ breakfast/dining/family room right across the rear of the house with bi-folds opening onto and overlooking the rear garden. There is a useful utility room, a study, a generous double aspect sitting room with a brick fireplace with wooden mantel and wood burning stove inset. On the first floor there are 5 double bedrooms (two with ensuites), plus a family bathroom. Set in a convenient location just on the outskirts of Tenterden within easy reach of the popular tree lined High Street, local shopping and schooling, and benefitting from about 2/3rds of an acre laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and bushes, including rhododendrons, roses and wisteria. Viewing is essential in order to appreciate what is being offered.

Situation

Located in a pleasant, and convenient location on the outskirts of the historic Cinque Port Town of Tenterden, which is known as the 'Jewel of the Weald', and offers the best of all worlds; fascinating history, a wealth of architecture and excellent shopping and is surrounded by Kent's tranquil countryside.You can ride back in time on the Kent & East Sussex Railway, admire the countryside as you steam along to Bodiam Castle, visit the 16th-century half- timbered home of the 19th-century Shakespearean actress Dame Ellen Terry, or take a tour at nearby Tenterden Vineyard. The Pines is approached from the Small Hythe Road into double opening 5 bar gates on to a tarmac driveway, with parking. Detached brick garage with tiled roof, and side access door. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature bushes and a small natural pond.

Directions

From the centre of Tenterden proceed on the A28 in the Hastings / Rolvenden direction and at traffic lights at edge of the town turn onto the B2082 which is signposted Rye (the Small Hythe Road). Go past Tesco Supermarket, and Three Fields Road on the left, and then you will find the property on the left.

Accommodation.

Ground Floor.

Oak door leading into:-

Entrance porch:- Double glazed oak framed windows to either side. Leading into:-

Hallway: - with wall mounted gas central heating thermostat. Stairs rising to First Floor with storage under, doors to: -

Downstairs Cloakroom:- White low level WC, and corner wash hand basin. Extractor and vinyl flooring

Study:- Double glazed window to front, and TV point.

Utility Room:- Double glazed window to side. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard and plumbing for washing machine under. Range of wall, base and drawer units. Fitted worktop with splashbacks, wall mounted Ideal LPG gas fired boiler serving hot water/central heating. High level boxed cover houses the fuse box and electric meter. Smoke alarm and spotlights.

Sitting Room:- Double aspect with double glazed window and doors to front, and large double glazed window to the side. Brick fireplace with wooden mantel and wood burning stove inset (not tested). Sliding patio doors to:-

Garden Room: - Which is of part brick construction with UPVC double glazed windows and door opening onto the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining/Family Room: - Triple bi-fold double glazed doors, and windows opening out on to the rear patio and garden, and UPVC double glazed door to side. 1.5 bowl sink with drainer with cupboard and integral dishwasher and pull out bin storage under. Comprehensive range of pale grey faced shaker style base and wall units, integrated fridge freezer, wine fridge, electric oven/grill and hob, with extractor and light above, splashbacks and large area of worktop providing overhang for breakfast bar, plenty of space for table and chairs, a dresser, sofa etc. TV point, spotlights and smoke alarm.

First Floor.

Landing:- Access to loft, and doors to: -

Bedroom:- With double glazed window to front. A double room with built in airing cupboard containing a pressure hot water cylinder and heating and hot water controls.

Family Bathroom:- White suite comprising bath with shower above and screen, wash basin set into 2 drawer vanity unit, and low level WC. Part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, extractor, down lighting, two double glazed windows to side.

Bedroom:- Double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden. A double room, with built in double wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom:- A double room with double gazed window overlooking the front garden with a pleasant view.

Bedroom:- A double room with fitted double wardrobe, and double glazed window to the rear. Door to:

Ensuite Shower Room:- White suite with walk in shower cubicle, wash basin set into 2 drawer vanity unit, and a low level WC. Down lighting, extractor, shaver point, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring.



Principle Bedroom:- Double aspect with double glazed window to front with a window seat, and further double glazed window to the side. Door to:-

Ensuite Shower Room. Double glazed window to rear. Fully fitted white suite with walk in shower cubicle, wash basin set in 2 drawer vanity unit, low level WC, and concealed cistern dual flush WC, Down lighting, extractor, shaver point, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring.

Externally. Set with about 2/3rds of an acre of mature gardens.

To the FRONT there are double opening 5 bar gates onto a tarmac driveway with parking leading to the detached brick garage with brick tiled roof, windows and a side access door. NB: There is potential to enlarge the parking area by filling in the small natural pond. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature bushes. Septic Tank. Side access leading through to the REAR garden with an old Flagstone paved brick terrace, with wooden seating area with pergola above (in need of some repair) covered with wisteria. Mainly laid to lawn with many mature bushes including rhododendrons and roses. Summerhouse (in need of repair) set in a corner of the garden with gate leading through to a further area of the garden with mature vegetation.

Agents Note: - Ashford Borough Council. Tax Band F. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Sale includes 2 titles, original absolute house/garden, possessory title on ditch on the left as you view from the road.

The house will be sold subject to an overage affecting the front 1.5 metres from the road ("Overage Strip") which will be in place for 20 years following completion. .

If the Overage Strip or any part of it is sold for development and/or any rights of way or for services are granted for the benefit of the adjacent land then the Buyer will be required to pay 50% of the premium received for such transfer or grant of rights to the Seller. The overage will be backed up by a restriction on the title which will prevent any disposal of the Overage Strip without a deed of covenant to comply with the overage in favour of the seller being provided.



Tenure: Freehold