Maidstone Road,Ashford,TN25 4NR

If it's big rooms and open plan spaces you're after, Upper Hawthorns more than delivers.  This home has a kitchen/living/dining room that's over 30ft wide, with doors opening straight out on to a generous outdoor entertaining space and beautiful gardens beyond.  Host in style under the wide span steel pergola with its glass roof, and follow the sunshine....it beams in for coffee in the morning on the corner terrace, and works its way across the garden through the day, winding down over the outdoor lounge, for a final glass of wine in the evening. 

You'd be forgiven for thinking this property is a new build, but it was actually designed and constructed 14 years ago by a renowned local developer.  It is one of only two individual homes that were built on a unique parcel of land nestled on the edge of The Warren woodlands.  It has been in the safe hands of the same owner for its entirety.  The gardens have blossomed over the years, now blessed with the addition of its stunning Pergola, and the property's high end fittings, fixtures and finishes have been meticulously maintained.  This includes the recent installation of its super efficient, brand new, air-source heat pump heating system, ensuring standards are kept up, and heating bills are kept down.  Let me take you on a tour....Please quote REF: SD1012 when enquiring.

DRIVEWAY & PARKING pulling up at Upper Hawthorns is a joy.  The brick paved drive is super smart and the house itself is imposing and impressive from the outset.  Part weatherboarded, with antique red brickwork, and quirky box bay windows, this house looks characterful, feels solid and extends a warm welcome from the get-go.     

ENTRANCE the solid oak front door opens to a hallway flooded with natural light from a full length glass panel to the side.  A clear line of sight straight through to the garden at the back of the house is delightful and enticing. What also catches your eye is the contemporary design, solid oak staircase, with its clean lines and square spindles.  Simplicity and elegance continue as you wander down the hallway and step down into the spectacular open plan KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING.  Spanning over 30 feet in width, this is the ideal entertaining, sociable and family focused space.  Connected seamlessly to the garden, the layout of this home effortlessly blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors.  I can only imagine the fun and happy times that are waiting to be shared in this house.  The perfect set up for hosting, I can see big family gatherings that spill out into the garden, small intimate dinner parties, and many a family Sunday roast enjoyed in this space.  The owners current dining table comfortably seats six/eight, but there's definitely room for more!  A relaxed and comfortable seating area with views to the side, extends the perfect spot to perch whilst chatting to the chef in the kitchen or guests at the table.  The kitchen itself features high gloss units with sleek lines and stylish curves.  Double oven, electric hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer.  Inset sink with inbuilt water filter and pretty views across the garden....the SEPERATE UTILITY with door to the side (perfect for muddy dogs, boots and people!) provides practicality, and keeps the laundry tucked away.  There's additional wall and base units, sink and worktop space too.      

In addition to all the ground floor living space, Upper Hawthorns also offers a separate LOUNGE and STUDY/OFFICE/PLAYROOM.  The lounge has very pretty box bay windows to the front and the side, filling the room with natural light.  A very comfortable room brilliantly positioned at the opposite end of the house making it the perfect break out space or formal lounge, even a separate dining room.  The study is a great size space too with window to the side.  Again, this room would work well for a multitude of uses...

Also on the ground floor is a DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM with WC and hand wash basin, as well as an internal door, off the hallway leading straight into the DOUBLE GARAGE.  This is a great space, rarely used for cars these days but comfortably capable of accommodating two and further space for storage.  Or, potentially, subject to any necessary planning and building regs, this would lend itself perfectly for conversion into accommodation, if required.

Upstairs on the first floor, the MAIN BEDROOM of this house is a showstopper!  Make your grand entrance through the room's double doors, and step down into this beautiful, 25ft wide room at the back of the house with its views of the adjacent woodland and the back garden.

Its statement, super-king size bed certainly doesn't look out of place....but it's the view that really draws you in.  The Juliet balcony adds drama and scale with a sky filled vista and the tree tops to one side.  And as you get closer and lean in, you get a perfect birds-eye view of the garden below.  What a joy to wake up to, everyday.  

To one side of the room the roof line slopes at 45 degrees and is fitted with a pair of sky lights.  Tucked in next to the en-suite, this area has a cosier feel and is used as a dressing area.  Big enough to accommodate a small sofa set up,  in boutique hotel terms, this would be classed as the lounge area of your 'junior suite' complete with a very contemporary styled ensuite shower room.  
 
And then on to BEDROOM 2.  Again it's the scale and architectural character that delights with this house.  Little box bay windows flooded with light that call for cozy seating and a good book...this is a wonderful room with so much space, light and its own en-suite shower room too.  
 
BEDROOM 3 is roomy and bright, with apex rooflines, double skylights and a delightful dormer bay window.  
 
Finally, BEDROOM 4...traditionally the smallest, and whilst on paper it is, true to form with this house, it still impresses with unexpected proportions and leafy views from the window. 
 
FAMILY BATHROOM 
 In keeping with the stylish finishes of the rest of the house, this bathroom features bath with enclosed shower screen and wall panelling above, contemporary style sink, WC and fitted storage.

LIFESTYLE & LOCATION If you're looking for a home that's well connected....this is it.  The location of this property gives you something of everything....woodland walks, long lazy lunches at the local, easy commuter routes being less than 15 minutes from Ashford International station and Junction 9 of the M20 in under 5, a short stroll from modern village life at Repton Park with coffee shops, schools, play parks and Waitrose, 10 minutes from the golf club in one direction or Eureka Leisure Park's IMAX cinema, Bannatynes Gym and Nando's in the other. (And my personal favourite, the very swanky Korean Cowgirl - their Smokehouse BBQ Boards are the best!).   If you literally want it all, an impressive, individual home, local life on your doorstep and easy access to a bigger life beyond...it has to be Upper Hawthorns. Please quote REF: SD1012 when enquiring.