Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

Charming detached curtilage listed barn conversion with attractive gardens in excess of 1.5 acres.

Description

Tylden Barn is an attractive Grade II curtilage listed barn conversion with beautiful lawned gardens extending to about 1.5 acres, set back off a rural country lane, about 1.4 miles from the popular and historic village of Smarden. This characterful home which was converted in circa 2003, has a wealth of exposed timbers and beams and vaulted ceilings to the sitting/reception room and the kitchen/breakfast room.

The entrance hall (restricted in height), links the main ground floor accommodation, which comprises a wonderful sitting room vaulted to the pitch with versatile galleried mezzanine floor and a wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast/dining room, also with vaulted ceiling, has a good range of cupboards. Appliances comprise a Stanley oil fired range with two ovens and hob, a semi integrated dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding fridge.

There are two ground floor bedrooms which enjoy a garden outlook and are served by a bathroom. Bedroom two is currently used as a study.

Situated on the first floor, is bedroom three which benefits from fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom, equipped with white sanitary ware.

Tylden Barn is approached via a five bar gate opening to a drive where there is off road parking and access to the double garage with rafter storage and an open bay log store to one side. The lawned gardens are lovely feature and extend mainly to the west with mature shrubs, trees, a cutting garden area with raised beds and a mixed hedging to the boundary. Outbuildings include a garden office and utility room with power and light connected and a greenhouse.

Location

Tylden Barn is located in a lovely semi- rural setting on the outskirts of the historic village of Smarden. Smarden has a thriving community store, a butchers, an art gallery, two public houses together with a 13th century church, primary school and pre-school and tennis court. Further shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Cranbrook, Tenterden, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells.

A high speed train service runs between London St Pancras and Ashford in about 38 minutes and Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International. Pluckley (4.4 miles) and Headcorn (4 miles) stations provide excellent commuter links into London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross.

There are an excellent number of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 8 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport, other motorway networks and the channel tunnel.

*All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 1,785 sq ft


Acreage: 1.52 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electric and oil fired central heating. Private drainage.