John Haselden Crescent, Ashford, TN23

At an impressive 125 sqm in size, having enough space is never an issue in this sought after design of home.

..and would it be too much to describe the area as one of Ashford’s “go to” destinations for a family home? We don’t think so. Time and time again we’re asked for homes in this area, and this particular spot in John Haselden crescent is just about the best position on the development as it is located opposite a protected woodland. This is not designed as a playground, not a place for people to gather late at night and make noise, instead it’s part of the conservation project for the area - an area of wilding that has been kept to ensure that some habitats are retained.

So that’s a wonderful start - and that’s before we’ve even stepped inside!

Inside it feels like a new home. There’s nothing to change, and the owners choice in colour and decoration is tasteful and minimalist - so there’s no need to buy gallons of white paint to paint over bright red walls or rip up the carpets and flooring. This is one of those rare occasions where you can just move in, and unpack your boxes.

The ground floor offers a kitchen/breakfast room, a cloakroom and a double aspect lounge which opens onto the garden.

The first floor is home to 3 bedrooms, two of which are doubles, and the third is a large single bedroom. The family bathroom almost completes the layout on this floor, and we say “almost” because the entrance lobby for the master bedrooms resides at the end of the landing.

Having this entrance lobby does two things. Firstly it’s there for fire safety purposes, but it also gives you peace and privacy away from the rest of the family. The lobby could even be utilised for a library or a reading nook if you felt the need.

Heading up the stairs, the bedroom gradually reveals itself thanks to its open plan design. This is less of a room and more of a suite, with lots of space for storage (even into the eaves) and space for sofa if you desired. It has a hotel room feel rather than just a bedroom, and this alongside the en suite shower room gives you the extra level of luxury that you deserve at the end of a long day.

Outside, the rear garden is a great spot for entertaining. It’s currently a blank canvas, but there is character in its shape giving you all sorts of possibilities for developing the space.

To the side of the side of the property there is a double car port, and all around the woodland there are parking spaces. It’s never busy as people only come to this quiet corner if they live here or are visiting. This is as perfect a position as we’ve seen on a modern development, and Repton Parks’ best kept secret.