Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

MOST ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED PERIOD FARM HOUSE WITH FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION AND A WEALTH OF ORIGINAL FEATURES, A PERIOD BARN CONVERTED TO A HOLIDAY LET, GAMES ROOM AND GARAGING ALL SET WITHIN ATTRACTIVE GARDENS AND TWO PADDOCKS

Park Farm House is a beautiful example of a well-maintained 16th Century Kent farm house, with a host of original features including exposed beams, original oak pegged oak doors, and an inglenook fireplace with bread oven. The property is full of character and charm and is listed for its architectural and historical significance including its late medieval timber framed structure. The property was extended in the 1960’s and now provides flexible living space, as well as a barn converted to a holiday let on the first floor.

The property is set in around 4.5 acres which includes delightful gardens, which wrap around the house, as well as two paddocks.

There are two entrances which are situated at the back of the house accessed directly from the driveway. Downstairs comprises cloakroom, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and study/snug. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The front of the property has gated access with a shingle driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles in front of the detached barn/garage. The barn comprises two large garage bays with wooden doors, an area used as a studio/home office and an open store with shed to the side. An outside staircase leads to the two bedroom holiday let on the first floor.

FEATURES
- Kitchen with custom built eye level and base level units, wooden countertops with oak countertops surrounding the sink double aspect, feature beams, Butler sink, fridge, space for dishwasher, and a De Longhi electric double oven with a gas six-burner hob
- Dining room with large inglenook fireplace, and wood burner,
- Sitting room with three windows, one of which was the original front door, a double aspect bringing lots of light flooding through the room, another large inglenook fireplace with bakers’ oven
- Study/snug with large storage cupboard and more storage space under the stairs
- Cloakroom with w/c and basin
- Principal bedroom with double aspect, plenty of wardrobe space
- Three further double bedrooms on the first floor, one of which has a double aspect and built in wardrobes – possibility for conversion to an ensuite
- Family bathroom with quirky exposed pipework, free standing bath, separate shower, basin, w/c and heated towel rail
- The loft space stretches across the footprint of the house and has electrics, is boarded and has a ladder for access and may offer further potential subject to the necessary consents.

OUTSIDE
The gardens wrap around the house and are mostly laid to lawn with pretty flowers, shrubs, plants and tree borders. Of particular note are the vegetable beds, wild flower beds, greenhouse and pond. There is a terrace outside the kitchen door and another dining / barbeque area with pergola and water/electrics at the top of the garden.

The annexe/holiday let has been beautifully converted into two double bedrooms with sitting area and separate bathroom together with lots of eaves storage. There is more potential here to add a kitchenette to the living space either on this level or below where the study/home office is currently sited (subject to any necessary consents).

The property has two paddocks; one to the east side of the house which has access from the road lending itself well to equestrian buyers and / or farmers. The other paddock is north of the property, both are fenced with gated access.


Park Farm House is situated within a short drive of Smarden village – one of the prettiest historic villages in the Kent Weald, about 8 miles west of Ashford. It's known for its medieval timber-framed buildings, quiet countryside, and traditional village atmosphere whilst offering amenities including a butcher’s, two public houses, award winning community store and post office, and even its own art gallery. The earliest known date for Smarden is 1205.

The nearby villages of Pluckley, Lenham, Charing and Headcorn have between them railway stations, doctors' surgeries, dentists, butchers, bakers, farm shops, ironmongers, newsagents, small supermarkets and several pubs and eating establishments. Further afield, Ashford, Maidstone and Tenterden provide more comprehensive facilities and amenities.

Schools nearby in the state and private sectors include Smarden and Egerton Primary Schools, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools, Dulwich in Cranbrook plus numerous secondary and grammar schools located in Ashford, including Ashford School and Highworth Grammar School. Maidstone offers Invicta Grammar as well as Maidstone Grammar (girls). Tenterden also offers Homewood School and Sixth Form centre.

The nearest commuter links operate from Headcorn with services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes. Headcorn also offers services to Ashford International for connecting to the high-speed service to arrive at London St. Pancras in about 37 minutes.

The M20 gives access to Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel and the coastal ports, and the M25 for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports.