Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26

A rare oast house of substantial proportions with beautiful gardens providing a tranquil retreat-- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

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An impressive detached family Oast house boasting over 4300 sq ft of accommodation and set in around 0.75 acres of beautiful gardens, including a detached open barn with garage and plenty of off road parking.

Set on the outskirts of one of the most desirable villages and in a wonderful semi-rural location commanding stunning countryside views.
The picturesque village of Woodchurch is just a short distance away and has excellent day to day facilities with a village shop, post office, butcher, doctor’s surgery, two pubs, a 13th Century church and a popular primary school. There are many varied clubs and societies for all ages. The property is served by the 2a Bus which journeys between Ashford International and Tenterden.
The historic market town of Tenterden is around 5.9 miles away and has a comprehensive range of shops, including a Waitrose supermarket and there are many restaurants and public houses.
There is a wide choice of both private and state schooling in the Tenterden & Ashford area.
The thriving market town of Ashford with its international station is 7 miles away. The high speed railway provides a service into London St Pancras in around 37 minutes, making this property easily within commutable distance. Alternatively for trains to the City or West End, Pluckley and Headcorn station are respectively about 9 and 12 miles away.
Motorway access is from Junction 9 of the M20 providing a fast link to the Channel Tunnel, ports and M25.

Great Engeham Oast
Great Engeham Oast is an impressive detached unlisted family Oast house which has been extended to create an incredibly spacious and versatile family home with over 4,300 sq ft of accommodation. The current owners have enjoyed bringing up their family here for the past 18 years and are only the 2nd owners since it was converted in 1985.
The entrance porch currently used is to the side of the property, and provides space for boots/shoes and coats. There is a main front door/entrance which can also be used if preferred. The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and doors to the ground floor reception rooms including study, utility/laundry room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, morning room, sitting room, dining room and games room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over and integrated appliances. There is a breakfast bar and plenty of room for a farmhouse table and chairs. To one side of the kitchen is the morning room which is located in the roundel and could be used as a playroom. Just beyond the kitchen is the spacious dining room which provides ample room for entertaining. The generous sitting room has a feature inglenook fireplace with open fire and beyond here is the games room, big enough for a pool table and seating, with double doors opening onto the garden.
Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, the master bedroom is quite breathtaking, located in the roundel with high ceiling to the roof space, a large dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a modern ensuite shower room. The other three bedrooms all benefit from built in wardrobes/cupboards and these share the luxury modern family bathroom, with freestanding bath, walk in shower cubicle, vanity sink unit and w/c.
There are some wonderful far reaching countryside views from most of the windows.

Outside
Gardens (in all about 0.75 of an acre)
The gardens are particularly delightful, wrapping around the property and extending to about 0.75 of an acre. To the front there is gated access with sweeping driveway down to the detached open barn and garage. There could be potential for conversion of this outbuilding to an annexe (subject to the necessary planning permissions). The area in front of the barn and behind is used as a vegetable plot and plant growing area. The majority of the gardens are laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, plants and flowers. To the rear of the property is a landscaped garden with a beautiful old oak tree, large pond with Koi carp, seating areas and clever planting established over several years. This provides a quiet oasis away from the main garden. Within the main garden, there is a summerhouse and patio seating areas together with a hot tub. There is also separate gated exit from the property just beyond the barn area.

Additional information:
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: D
Flood risk: Very low
Broadband: Yes
Mobile Signal: Yes
*Data provided by OnTheMarket.com ‘Via Sprift’

Our Ref: TEA260084