Newhouse, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NQ

Please note that enquiries received over the Spring Bank Holiday will be responded to on Tuesday 27th May.

Newhouse is an 18th century, nine-bedroom property that has recently undergone sensitive refurbishment and modernisation, providing over 10,000 sqft of family accommodation. A converted coach house flat on the premises is also available to let by separate negotiation.

The property is conveniently located just fifteen minutes by car from Ashford International Station, which is serviced by the high speed train to St Pancras International in just 37 minutes.

This letting represents a unique opportunity to occupy an impressive character home on the Hatch Park Estate. The property and wider estate are managed by Knight Frank in collaboration with the estate's in-house property management and farming team.

Starlink internet, security alarm and lawn mowing services are included in the advertised rent.

Newhouse is accessed via a driveway lined with pleached lime trees, leading to a turning circle and parking area. The gardens are in the majority laid to lawn, with an area of walled garden and planted borders as well as a covered patio for outdoor dining. To the rear of the property, the boundary is delineated by traditional estate fencing.

The ground floor comprises a grand panelled entrance hall, complete with original hardwood floors, a stately main staircase, and a new multi-fuel stove. To the right of the entrance hall sits the double-aspect drawing room with an attractive feature fireplace and a woodburning stove. Newhouse benefits from generous period dimensions and the drawing room is no exception, with its tall, shuttered windows providing ample light and a view to the front lawn. A bright study adjoins the drawing room to the rear of the house. To the left of the entrance hall sits the dining room, perfect for hosting with its emerald colour-washed walls, soft lighting and hidden service hatch to the main kitchen behind. A secondary preparation kitchen with original full height storage cupboards sits to the very east of the property and is directly accessible from the dining room, featuring new burgundy kitchen units, a fitted dishwasher, and space for a wine cooler.

The main kitchen is at the rear of the house and is fitted with solid wood cabinets, Quartz worktops and a double Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include an induction hob in the central island, a double oven with combination microwave, and a dishwasher. At the heart of the kitchen is the original oil fired Aga that has been retained and serviced. A new walk-in larder has been created with space for an American style fridge freezer.

Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a second study with historic wallpaper; a spacious playroom; a further games room (or gym); an ample wine cellar in the basement; a walk in safe room and a downstairs WC. The WC has the unique retained feature of a carpet adorned with the estate family crest. A second staircase to the first and second floors is located by the rear door.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite benefits from views over the walled garden and is served by a large ensuite bathroom with walk in shower, as well as a dressing room. The much beloved pink sanitaryware has been retained in the bathroom, with the bath carefully re-enamelled to colour match the original set. The spacious dressing room has a large set of built in wardrobes and the room could alternatively serve as an additional double bedroom. There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor serviced by two additional family bathrooms.

Of particular note is the striking pink panelled bedroom, which has historically served as memorable guest accommodation.

The second floor consists of four bedrooms and an additional bathroom, with character beams and farmhouse style windows bringing a cosier feel to this floor. Ample storage is provided in the full-size attic rooms at the very top of the property.

Newhouse forms part of Hatch Park, a country estate that has been in continual family ownership since 1486. The estate extends over 2,700 acres of arable land, pasture and woodland. A SSSI deer park lies at the heart of the estate with a free grazing herd of fallow deer and ornamental lakes. To the north of the estate sits the Kent Downs National Landscape.

Newhouse is situated within Mersham, an attractive village just east of Ashford. The area benefits from strong transport links, with the M20 (Junction 10a) close by and Ashford International providing the High-Speed service to London St. Pancras (37 Minutes). The Channel Tunnel and ferry ports easily accessible.