Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24

One of the finest houses in Willesborough, remarkably close to schools and commuter links, whilst maintaining a splendid private setting, -- Adam Howell, Head of Ashford Homes

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A notable and elegant detached home set privately within approximately one and a half acres, with an adjoining Coach House, a gated driveway leading to a triple car port building, and fine gardens with a variety of dedicated sections perfectly serving leisure and horticultural requirements.

Screened on all sides by mature tree lined and hedge borders, Lees House is a striking Queen Anne style Georgian house, renowned for their symmetrical façade, tall sash windows, and hipped roof with dormer windows. The house offers considerable living space extending to over 3000 square feet across three floors, plus a useful cellar on the lower ground floor.

As you might expect with a home of this nature, it retains a wealth of original features including the sash and bay windows, exposed beams, feature fireplaces, an ornate staircase, and a particularly charming ‘hidden passageway’ connecting the sitting room to the study.

To compliment these wonderful features, the current owners have also comprehensively upgraded much of the house to provide stylish and elegant rooms throughout, along with contemporary fixtures and great everyday functionality fit for a modern lifestyle. This has resulted in a highly impressive home capable of comfortably accommodating larger families or perhaps even multiple generations if so required.

The Coach House provides further interesting potential and would appear to lend itself to conversion subject to the relevant consents being obtained, alternatively it provides excellent secure storage space with various sections and a double height, mezzanine style section with a pitched roof which is accessible from the driveway.

The gardens are a delight, predominantly lawned to the front, and found beyond a stately walled garden and gated archway, this leads around to an area directly to the rear of the house which incorporates a protected dining/entertaining space, with a large pergola housing outdoor seating and a games area, and an adjoining covered pool, perfect for hosting family and friends for get togethers. A dedicated section for growing and planting is located towards the far corner of the grounds, with various play areas, an enchanting ‘old orchard’, a further smaller barn/store outbuilding, and driveway parking behind a five-bar gate that allows ample turning space in front of the car barn.

Situation

We feel that this property offers a somewhat unique lifestyle, combining a special home and gardens, with unusually straightforward access to everyday amenities, excellent road and rail links, and highly regarded local schooling for children of all ages.

Ashford International Station provides services to Central London in just 37 minutes, and Junction 10 of the M20 Motorway is accessible within just a couple of minutes by car providing access towards either London or the coast.

The Ashford School has a reputation for excellence, with the Senior School located less than 2 miles from the property, and the preparatory school in the nearby village of Great Chart. The City of Canterbury has a broad range of educational facilities and can be reached in roughly 30 minutes by car via the A28.

Multiple picture-perfect Kentish villages are less than 5 miles away, Wye and Mersham in particular have thriving communities with a host of pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, and local stores to visit. The William Harvey incorporating ‘The One’ private hospital is located at the top of the road for any medical appointments, and for general day to day convenience Willesborough has its own pubs and restaurants, large Superstore, parade of shops, and veterinarian all within close proximity.

Services

Mains water, electricity, heating, and drainage.

Tenure - Freehold

Council tax - Band G

Our Ref: FAL240111