The Lees, Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent, TN25

A favourite location of mine, and a cottage that offers more space than you might initially anticipate. -- Greg Wood, Director

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A charming detached cottage built in traditional Kentish vernacular enjoying a wonderful position overlooking a quintessential village cricket ground to the front, with pastureland to the rear and the North Downs providing a spectacular backdrop beyond.

Lees Cottage is believed to date from the early 18th Century and is Grade II listed. Retaining a wealth of original charm and character, the cottage has been thoughtfully maintained and improved by the current owners, with further alterations enhancing its practicality. The property is complemented by an impressive extended double garage and workshop, together with beautifully maintained gardens that provide an exceptional degree of privacy.
The accommodation enjoys delightful views from almost every window. The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement, with principal features including a charming sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and log-burning stove, an oak fitted kitchen with stone worktops, and a delightful garden room providing the perfect setting in which to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Outside, the property is every bit as impressive. The extended double garage provides excellent workshop and storage facilities, while a generous driveway offers ample parking. The beautifully maintained gardens are a particular feature, incorporating neatly clipped hedges, established planting and a substantial pond.
The gardens are exceptionally private and enjoy wonderful views across the surrounding farmland and towards the North Downs. With sheep grazing in the neighbouring field and uninterrupted rural views from so many aspects, this is a property that encapsulates the charm and appeal of the Kentish countryside.

Location
Lees Cottage enjoys a quintessentially English setting, overlooking the village cricket green and within walking distance of a traditional old-world pub, The Flying Horse. Situated in the delightful village of Boughton Lees, the location offers one of the most convenient positions for access to Ashford, where high-speed trains reach London St. Pancras in just 37 minutes. On the opposite side of the green lies the prestigious Eastwell Manor Estate, part of the Champneys collection, which features a grand mansion house, luxury leisure club and spa, and a short golf course. The surrounding countryside, located within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides a wealth of picturesque walks and riding routes. Boughton Lees is also well placed for travel to the historic city of Canterbury and the market town of Faversham. The area offers an excellent range of both state and independent schools, including three schools in the neighbouring village of Wye, which also has its own railway station, further enhancing the village’s strong transport links.

Additional information

Agents Note – The property is located in the village conservation areas.
Drainage – Mains drainage
Mains electricity
Mains water
Oil Fired central heating
Council Tax* – Band F
Tenure* – Freehold
Flood Risk* - Very Low
Broadband* – Yes
Mobile Signal Coverage* – Yes (OfCom)
*Data from ‘Sprift’ via On The Market.

Our Ref: FAL260161