Little Chart, Ashford
Guide Price
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Charming, Grade II listed cottage on the outskirts of the tranquil, rural village of Little Chart, midway between Pluckley & Charing
- Former Farm House & Medieval Hall House dating back to the 15th century, surrounded by countryside & far reaching views
- Abundance of period features including exposed beams, brickwork & 2 inglenook fireplaces
- Living room with log burner, separate dining room with multi fuel burner & sitting room with electric log burner & doors onto the garden
- Country style kitchen with brand new Aga, integrated DW & FF, plus a larder. Separate utility/boot room with WM & GF shower room
- 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes & family bathroom with separate bath & shower
- Beautiful, established cottage gardens filled with perennials. kitchen garden, 2 stables & a small paddock, ideal for keeping pony
- Double garage & adjacent car barn with power, light & remote control door. Large driveway with parking for several vehicles. Alarm system covering the house & garages
- Just under 2 miles to Charing & Pluckley train stations with connecting trains to London Charing Cross, Victoria or St Pancras via Ashford International
- Just over 2 miles to nearby village primary schools - Pluckley or Charing Church of England Primary both with "good" Ofsted ratings
Description
Property Description: Guide Price £800,000 - £850,000. Set on the outskirts of the picturesque, rural village of Little Chart and midway between Pluckley and Charing, this charming Grade II listed cottage is a rare and enchanting former Farm House and Medieval Hall House, dating back to the 15th century. Surrounded by open countryside and with far-reaching views, the property has a unique blend of historic character and idyllic country living in a peaceful and picturesque setting.
Rich in period features and character the cottage has an abundance of significant period features including a Kent Peg tiled roof, exposed beams and brickwork, Inglenook fireplaces and latch doors - all typical of the era it was built. The ground floor accommodation is both versatile and welcoming, comprising a cosy living room with a log burner, a separate dining room complete with a multi fuel burner, and a delightful sitting room with electric log burner and doors opening directly onto the garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The country-style kitchen is well-appointed with worktop space and plenty of storage, an oven and hob, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer and a brand new Aga, complemented by a traditional larder. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a practical utility/boot room with a washing machine and a ground floor shower room, ideal for country living.
Upstairs, a spacious landing gives access to three generously sized double bedrooms, all with fitted fitted wardrobes/storage, as well as the good size family bathroom with a separate bath and shower.
Outside: The property is set within beautiful, established cottage gardens. The garden is thoughtfully planted with a variety of perennials to provide year-round colour and interest and has an outdoor kitchen, ideal for al fresco dining, several storage sheds and an open log store. For those with equestrian interests, the grounds also include two stables and a small paddock, ideal for keeping a pony. Further benefits include a double garage equipped with power, lighting, and a remote-controlled door, an adjacent car barn and a large driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. The property is approached via solar powered gates with security entry and there are secondary farm gates at the property entrance/driveway. The house and garages are also covered by a security alarm for peace of mind.
Location: Hunger Hatch Cottage is located in the middle of a quiet, access only country land in the picturesque, rural village of Little Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. Little Chart is a village and civil parish just 4 miles north-west of Ashford. It is the home to Little Chart Cricket Club and Surrenden Park which has the highest grading of listed building in the parish and was owned by the Dering Family for over 400 years. There is a village church, The Ford Paper Mill and a late 15th century village pub – The Swan Inn which serves a selection of ales, beers and wines as well as delicious home-made English cuisine using local produce. Its neighbouring village is Pluckley which is referenced in the Domesday book and is famous for its entry in the Guinness Book of Records in 1989 for being the “most haunted village in Britain” as well as appearing in the ITV drama “The Darling Buds of May” and various other shows including Top Gear. There are two further pubs here – The Dering Arms and The Black Horse. The nearby villages of Charing and Pluckley both have train stations with connecting trains to London Charing Cross or London Victoria. High speed trains to St Pancras International can be caught via Ashford International. Both Charing Church of England Primary and Pluckley Church of England Primary are just over 2 miles from Little Chart and offer "Good" Ofsted ratings.
Directions: SatNav = TN27 0QQ / What3Words = skimmers.sheep.records
Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council .
Services: Electric heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.
Identity verification: Please note, Sandersons UK are obligated by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc.VAT per property and accepted offer. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information form is completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both parties respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Disclaimer: Please note the image with the boundary line is for indicative purposes only and will be need to be confirmed via Land Registry during the conveyancing process.
Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is a double garage and driveway parking for several cars in front of the property.
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- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Rear garden
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Monthly repayments£4,012
Property: £ 800,000
Deposit: £ 80,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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