Chilmington Green, Ashford, Kent, TN23

DESCRIPTION

This notable Grade II listed farmhouse is a fine example of 18th century or earlier Kentish architecture presenting distinctive stone, brick and rendered elevations with plain and fishtail tile hung first floor under a hipped roof with pretty gabled dormer windows. Presumably originally part of the Godinton Estate, the property displays some striking period architectural details including a Dutch gable containing a cartouche with the crest of the Toke family (formerly of Godinton).

Internally, a wealth of period features include beams and timbers, original coving and ceiling roses plus a variety of attractive fireplaces. The property has been redecorated throughout in tasteful tones with largely new neutral carpets and completely refurbished bathrooms.

The expansive accommodation is arranged over three floors with a cellar below. In addition to three large reception rooms, five/six bedrooms and three bath and shower rooms, there are also three versatile attic rooms above, providing ideal space for an office, teenager suite or guest accommodation. The kitchen/breakfast room includes a cosy oil fired Aga plus various integral appliances and provides ample space for informal dining. Further ancillary space includes a large utility room, boiler room and a two chamber cellar. There is masses of storage provided all through the property. Many of the rooms benefit from views over the beautiful gardens and open farmland beyond.

The mature gardens are a particular feature of the property, part walled and landscaped to include a wealth of flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders and mature trees providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. The grounds include generous lawns providing ample space for family recreation and summer parties and amount to over 0.6 acres in all. There is generous space for parking in addition to a triple garage.

FEATURES

- Bright and airy reception hall with attractive brick fireplace

- Elegant drawing room with ornamental fireplace flanked by arched display recesses

- Well proportioned dining room and separate study

- Sitting room with restored decorative fireplace housing electric fire

- Kitchen/breakfast room comprising a good range of fitted cabinets housing oil fired Aga, fridge, ceramic hob, double oven, dishwasher

- Utility room including extensive storage cupboards with washing machine and tumble drier.

- Spacious boiler room and ground floor WC

- Cellar comprising two chambers, one of which is utilized as a wine store

- Bright and airy master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and dressing table plus en suite bathroom

- 4/5 further double bedrooms – some with vanity basins

- Family bathroom and shower room which could serve as an en suite to the adjacent bedroom

- 3 versatile attic rooms, two of which are interconnecting

- Beautiful mature landscaped part walled gardens

Triple garage with power and light and external access to boiler room

SITUATION

The property is situated in the hamlet of Chilmington Green, which lies on the periphery of Great Chart. There are a variety of other local facilities within a mile at Singleton and Stubbs Cross, including post offices, shops and a doctors' surgery.

The property offers easy access to Ashford's comprehensive shops, McArthur Glen Outlet, the M20, Ashford International Station and amenities.

A range of local schools for children of all ages close by include Chilmington Green and Great Chart Primary Schools plus numerous secondary and grammar schools in Ashford and the independent Ashford School.

Ashford International Station provides services to London St Pancras with journey times from only 37 minutes. The M20 gives access west to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick and east to the coast and ports.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Oil fired central heating

Mains electricity and water.

Private drainage system.

Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council.

Council Tax band: G

Pets considered