Lime Grove,Ashford,TN24 8AE

Albert Road and Queens Road are two of Ashford's most prestigious addresses, and Lime Grove is right in the middle....gated, tree lined, and intriguing, you'd be hard pressed to find a more private address than this.  No 4, is one of a collection of only 9 properties.  In stark contrast to the red brick Victorian grandeur of its neighbouring streets, Lime Grove champions contemporary, splendour.  Architectural and imposing, these houses are each set over 3 floors with triple height atrium style entrances.  Flooded with light, the connecting hallways and stairs across all three levels enjoy galleried landings and street scene views of this exclusive development.  If you want all the convenience of living walking distance from Ashford with its high speed links to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes, but the privacy and kudos of being tucked away in a private, gated development, Lime Grove is for you. Let's take a descriptive tour...

The sheer scale of this property's triple height entrance, is the first thing that strikes you as you walk through the front door.  The natural light that floods through three floors of top-to-bottom glazing, is impressive.  And as you'd expect you're greeted by solid wood floors and high spec finishes throughout.  Bought off plan in 2012, the current owner has fully maintained and enhanced the interiors of this house adding superior touches like Neville Johnston fitted shelving and storage and air conditioning in primary rooms.  Please quote ref: SD1012 when enquiring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with its generous square bay window to the front, this is a bright, welcoming and sociable space.  Well fitted with clean lines, multiple handle-less, wall and base units in a high gloss finish with under cupboard lighting which illuminates the acrylic splashbacks in a warm but functional glow.  Eye-level double ovens, electric hob, integrated fridge/freezer and ample streamlined worktop, this is a practical and impressive workspace.   Through to the LOUNGE/DINING ROOM with split height ceiling.  One end of this room enjoys double height with three sky lights that fill the space with natural light.   Two sets of double doors, one off the dining area and one off the lounge, both lead out to the patio area and garden beyond. Wall-to-wall Neville Johnston fitted shelving adds warmth and character to the space creating a feature wall across one end of the room.

Back out to the HALLWAY we pass the DOWNSTAIRS WC with contemporary design WC and hand wash basin, and the UTILITY ROOM.  This space leads out to the side of the house through a half glazed door.  The room is fitted out with sink and worktop space with room for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Nextdoor to this, we find the STUDY/OFFICE again, well fitted out with floor to ceiling Neville Johnston desk space, shelving, and storage.

Heading upstairs to the FIRST FLOOR, the landing embraces the full impact of the triple height glazing to the front of the house.  Sky filled views over the Grove and the chimney pots beyond, and a birds eye view of the ground floor entrance below. This is a spectacular spot.  The landing also enjoys an additional nook to the side, big enough to accommodate a sofa and comfortable seating area or a potential workspace.  The current owner has it set up as the music area, and  I can only imagine what a fabulous vantage point this is for filling the whole house with music - top to bottom!    

On this first floor we have the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM with ENSUITE SHOWER, this room is at the front of the house with multi aspect views overlooking the Grove from its square bay window.  It's a beautiful, light, bright and airy double bedroom, and is even fitted with air-conditioning to combat tose balmy summer nights. A pair of full height, fitted mirrored wardrobes stand opposite each other forming a dressing area that leads into the en-suite shower room.  This room is stylish and contemporary with back to wall WC, white ceramic sink set in floating dark walnut finish vanity unit.  Separate walk-in shower with overhead, rain shower and concealed shower valves in polished chrome.  The FAMILY BATHROOM is on this floor, fitted with the same calibre bathroom suite in stylish natural, earthy tones and finished with pops of polished chrome.  There is a separate fully tiled walk-in shower with sliding doors, and bath tub with polished chrome concealed valve taps. BEDROOM 2 on this floor is a generous double and has views to the back of the house over the garden.  There is a floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall range of Neville Johnston shelving and storage, and this room has air conditioning. 

Back out now to the glorious hallway and upstairs to the SECOND FLOOR.  Up here we have a further two good size double bedrooms with elevated views of the Grove, its tree lined avenue, and the roof tops of this prime red-brick residential area beyond. The landing features another quirky seat-worthy nook, with a sloping ceiling and pretty skylight window above.  Also on this floor, between the bedrooms is BATHROOM 3.  As you'd expect, fitted and finished in the same style and to the same high standards as the other bathrooms in this impressive house.  The decent downstairs from the top of the house back down to the ground floor is light-filled and joyful, this house just oozes WOW factor, from top to bottom. 

If we head outside now to the garden which is divided into two distinct areas by raised beds and a wooden pergola.  This square archway draped with climbing clematis leads from the patio terrace through to the lawned area.  The boarders are filled with mature shrubs and hedging and one side is flanked by the side of the DOUBLE GARAGE and side access to the driveway.  The garage has electric roller doors and a door and window to the side providing useful entry from the garden.   

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

So, if you want to be walking distance from Ashford for the station or schools, minutes from
Ashford’s many retail parks with restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and an entire designer outlet shopping experience, less than 30 minutes from the coast, just over 30 minutes from London St. Pancras on the High Speed and you could even be in Calais, France via Eurotunnel in around an hour - then this house is for you.  And if you don’t want to compromise on style, space, privacy and practicality - then this house is definitely the place for you.  Get in touch - I’ll show you around…Please quote ref: SD1012 when enquiring.