Chilmington Green, Great Chart, Ashford, TN23

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. There is generous space for parking in addition to a triple garage and a greenhouse.

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 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.

Ashford 3 miles
Ashford International Station 3 miles
The Coast 14 miles
London 57 miles
(All distances are approximate

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system.
- Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council.
- Council Tax band: G (2021/22)


AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2023

RELEVANT LETTING FEES AND TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION
As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments

Pre-Tenancy Fees (Payable to Jackson-Stops)
- Holding Deposit: 1 week's rent
- Security Deposit: 5 or 6 weeks' rent

During The Tenancy (Payable to Jackson-Stops)
- Variation of Contract: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) if you want change the tenancy agreement
- Unpaid Rent: Payment of interest for the later payment of rent as a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base rate
- Lost Key(s) or other security devises: Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
- Change of Sharer: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable cost incurred if higher.
- Early Termination: Liable to the Landlord for the costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.


During The Tenancy (Payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities (gas, electricity, other fuel, water, private drainage, sewerage); Communications (telephone and broadband); Installation of cable/satellite; Subscription to cable/satellite supplier; Television licence; Council Tax.

Other Permitted Payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

TENANT PROTECTION
- Jackson-Stops is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. Jackson-Stops use the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) to protect tenant deposits.