Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN26

A superb 19th century unlisted period property with far reaching countryside views.

Description

Keepers Lodge is a substantial unlisted country property with stunning architecture, believed to date from approximately 1820 with later additions.

The property is constructed of red brick under a Kent peg tiled roof. Keepers Lodge has many period features including well proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights, open fireplaces, panelled doors, sash windows, and dado rail.

Three reception rooms, comprise of a welcoming entrance lobby, elegant sitting room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, laundry/boot room, wine room and cloakroom.

The spacious sitting room is double aspect with wood flooring, an open fireplace, built-in bespoke cupboard and shelving unit, and a stunning glass window to the front. The dining room has a sash window to the front, solid wood flooring, dado rail and cupboard. The double aspect family room has an open brick fireplace and built-in cupboard with shelving over. A triple aspect study with built-in shelving provides a peaceful working space.

The stunning kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the house with a central island with atrium over and seating for six people, induction hob and Smeg oven, shaker-style units under quartz worktops with wall cupboards provide ample storage. There is space for an electric AGA, fridge freezer and wine cooler. Triple patio doors open to the terrace and garden with outstanding views. A cloakroom, laundry/boot room and an impressive wine room with access to the garage complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite with pleasant views over farmland, walk-in wardrobe cupboard and en-suite shower room. A Jack and Jill bathroom connects to one of the further three bedrooms with a separate family bathroom.

Keepers Lodge is accessed from a country lane to a gravel parking area with a brick path to the original front door. The well stocked garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees including box hedging, wisteria and an abundance of glorious seasonal roses. A sheltered stone terrace area to the rear of the property provides an ample outdoor seating and entertaining area.

There is a detached annexe providing useful self contained accommodation and comprises a kitchen/living room with views of the garden and neighbouring farmland beyond, a bedroom and a shower room.

Opposite the house on the other side of the road are the paddocks and stables with three loose boxes and a tack room.

Location

Keepers Lodge is situated in the parish of Great Chart with easy access to Ashford and 9 miles from the historic Cinque Port town of Tenterden providing good shopping and leisure facilities. The nearby village of Great Chart includes St Mary’s church, a primary school and The Swan and Dog public house/restaurant as well as cricket and football clubs. Ashford Preparatory School is on the outskirts of the village.

Ashford International Station (4.1 miles) has high speed services to London Stratford from 31 minutes and London St Pancras 37 minutes. Trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can also be found at Ashford.

There is a good selection of schools in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. These include Great Chart, Bethersden and Pluckley Primary schools and Highworth and Norton Knatchbull grammar schools in Ashford, Chilmington Green School, Homewood in Tenterden, Ashford School, Kings Canterbury, Sutton Valence and Benenden at secondary level.

The M20 can be accessed via junctions 9 and 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel, Dover and other motorway networks.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 2,779 sq ft


Acreage: 4.5 Acres

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Additional Info

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