Stone Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, Kent

Barlings stands sentinel at the top of its 10 acres with remarkable views over the Weald. Located on the edge of Egerton village, the property is set within beautiful grounds and approached over a long sweeping drive.

The front door opens into a generous central reception hall leading to the large double-aspect sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace. A drinks cabinet is tucked behind the fireplace and French doors open to the south-facing terrace. The formal dining room sits opposite with mullioned openings to the well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with bespoke wooden cabinetry and a traditional Aga. Both rooms at the front of the house have outstanding views.

There is also a cosy family room with fireplace, and a conservatory with views across the gardens. A fitted utility room offers further practicality.

The upper floors provide flexible family accommodation. The first floor comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, and a family bathroom with shower.

The second floor offers two further bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) together with extensive loft storage.

A spacious lawned area with a summer house offers the ideal spot for large family gatherings and summer games, together with a substantial field.

Formal gardens wrap around the house and are divided into a series of outdoor rooms with yew hedging and stone walls, whilst mature specimen trees and ponds serve as a wildlife haven, imbuing a great sense of peace and calm.

The driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached triple garage, above which is a substantial games room of approximately 27 ft, suitable for a variety of uses including a home office or studio.

Additional outbuildings include a tool shed and log store, while an astroturf tennis court and the surrounding grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy and views across the Kent countryside. There is a further field to the north.

The property lies in a peaceful position on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Egerton, surrounded by attractive countryside in the heart of the Garden of England. The village offers a range of local amenities including a village shop, public house, parish church and primary school, while more extensive facilities are available in the nearby town of Ashford, approximately nine miles to the east, providing a comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets and leisure amenities.

The area is well regarded for schooling, with a number of highly regarded independent schools nearby including Sutton Valence School, Ashford School and Benenden School, together with a selection of well-regarded state schools.

Communications are convenient, with Pluckley railway station, approximately four miles away, providing regular services to London Bridge and London Charing Cross, together with access to the High Speed service to London St Pancras via Ashford International. The nearby M20 offers access to London, the Channel Tunnel and the wider motorway network.