Moorstock Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25

Charming early 20th century oast house conversion with separate two bedroom annex in a rural location.

Description

Moorstock Oast is a beautifully converted early 20th century oast house retaining two original roundels and hop kilns. The property is located in an idyllic rural setting with countryside views.

It has been thoughtfully renovated to blend character and charm with modern comforts. The spacious main residence provides four bedrooms and three bathrooms with generous living accommodation.

The detached, self contained two bedroom annex is ideal for guests, holiday lets or extended family living. The gardens are laid to lawn with a delightful terrace and covered metal pergola perfect for outside dining. The property is approached through a five bar gate to a gravel driveway with ample parking, double garage and tool store.

The entrance hall is a welcoming space with original exposed beams and tiled flooring with stairs to the first floor with doors off. The sitting room is dual aspect with a free standing wood burning stove and French doors to the terrace. The sitting room opens into the cosy snug. The double aspect roundel dining room with views to the front and rear is accessed from the attractive family room. The beautiful roundel kitchen is fitted with bespoke units and cupboards by Thoroughly Wood housing various integral appliances. There is also a cloakroom and laundry room on the ground floor.

The first floor galleried landing overlooks the entrance hall with four bedrooms including two suites, the roundel suite has an ensuite bathroom accessed via a separate attractive staircase to the roundel above. There is also a separate family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Hop Cottage
The annex known as Hop Cottage is a pretty rag stone single storey building with open plan living/dining/kitchen area with modern fittings. There are two comfortable double bedrooms, the main bedroom having ample bespoke wardrobe cupboards by Thoroughly Wood and a door opening onto the secluded decking area. Hop Cottage is ideal for Airbnb, rental income or multi generational living.

Outside
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a mature tree and hedge boundary. The Indian sand stone terrace with a metal pergola provides an inviting area for outside entertaining. To the front of the oast is a double garage with electric doors and a tool store.

Location

Moorstock Oast is situated to the north of the village of Sellindge which has good local facilities including a primary school, church, village hall, farm shop, sports and social club and shops catering for everyday needs.

A comprehensive range of amenities can be found in Hythe (5.2 miles), Ashford (7 miles) and Canterbury (14.5 miles). Ashford designer Outlet is located at J9 off the M20. Canterbury and Folkestone enjoy a popular Arts and Culture scene with theatres, art galleries and various museums.

There is a wide range of schools throughout the south east, in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. These include Ashford School, Highworth Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull for Boys in Ashford, The Kings School in Canterbury, Homewood School in Tenterden, Sutton Valence prep and senior schools in Sutton Valence and Benenden School in Benenden.

A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras with a journey time of about 38 minutes. Trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can be found at Westenhanger station. Le Shuttle in Folkestone has frequent services to Calais in about 35 minutes.

Access to London is via the M20 motorway, Junction 11(2 miles) providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.

* All distances and mileages are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,314 sq ft



Additional Info

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