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Smeeth, Ashford - TN25 6RB


Guide Price £1,450,000


Type: Detached House

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Receptions: 5


Guide Price: £1,450,000 - £1,550,000. A charming & characterful 4 bedroom period property on a private plot of approximately 2.2 acres with extensive gardens, outdoor swimming pool, outbuildings, paddock & garage in the rural peaceful village of Smeeth

  • A wonderful 4 bedroom period property situated in beautiful landscaped gardens of approximately 2.2 acres
  • 4839 Sq Ft of spacious & versatile accommodation
  • Wealth of character & charm with exposed beams, brickwork & an Inglenook fireplace. Parts of the house dating back over 200 years
  • Stunning kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility
  • 5 reception rooms including sitting room, living room with Inglenook Fireplace, study, conservatory & a garden room measuring 36ft x 17ft
  • 4 double bedrooms including principle suite with ensuite bathroom
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens with south facing patio, paddock & irrigation system
  • Outdoor pool with summer & winter covers 32 x 16 (filter house with air source heat pump)
  • Gated driveway, garage, workshop & storage barn
  • Rural village location with excellent transport links, schools & local amenities
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GUIDE PRICE £1,450,000

Property Description: Guide Price: £1,450,000 - £1,550,000. Hazel Hatch is situated on an established very private plot of approximately 2.2 acres with stunning established gardens in the peaceful village of Smeeth. Smeeth is an ideal location for families who want a rural village life but still have easy access to transport and commuter links. This wonderful period property has spacious and versatile accommodation extending to almost 5000 Sq Ft with parts of the house dating back over 200 years. The property has a wealth of character and charm with exposed beams, brickwork, oak wooden framed windows and an Inglenook fireplace. Exposed beams feature throughout most rooms in the house.

The welcoming entrance hall has a beautiful oak staircase and exposed beams and opens through to a cloakroom and the utility room. The original front door key still functions and was made by a local blacksmith. The luxury kitchen/breakfast room has Neptune cabinetry incorporating a double larder. There is an array of wall mounted and base storage units under granite worktops, a butler sink and a beautiful central island. Appliances include a six burner cooking range, dishwasher and an American style fridge freezer. The utility room is the size of a small second kitchen and has an array of storage with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a full height freezer. There is a door from here into the garden. Off the kitchen is a simply beautiful P-shaped conservatory with two sets of French doors offering lovely views of the gardens and the swimming pool. There are two great living spaces, a sitting room with a feature brick fireplace with gas fuel effect fire and the living room which has a stunning feature Inglenook fireplace with log burner. Double doors from the sitting room open into a lovely snug which also has double doors opening into the conservatory. The study is dual aspect and is accessed from the sitting room. The living room opens into an enormous garden room which measures over 36ft in length and has three sets of double doors overlooking the pool and the gardens.

To the first floor the galleried landing opens through to four generous sized double bedrooms. The dual aspect principle suite has a lovely bay window overlooking the gardens and has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. Two of the further double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and one has its own dressing room. The family bathroom has a double cubicle shower, bath, bidet, vanity sink and a WC.

Outside: The property sits on a private plot of approximately 2.2 acres. To the front a gated sweeping gravel driveway takes you up to the house where there is parking for multiple vehicles. There is a garage with a large workshop behind which has a WC and sink and power and light. The gardens are absolutely stunning with a fantastic mix of mature trees, hedging and perennials. There is an irrigation system in place for most of the flower beds and pots. The extensive terrace is south facing and is a great entertaining space to enjoy those sunny summer months. Steps from the terrace take you down to the pool and the lawn. The wonderful swimming pool measures 32ft x 16ft and has both summer and winter covers including filter house with air source heat pump. Extensive lawns encompass the house with a sectioned off paddock.

Location: The peaceful village of Smeeth adjoins the parish of Brabourne and shares many of its clubs and activities. There are three churches one of which, the church of St Mary, contains some Norman work including the south doorway, tower archways and chancel. There is a regular bus service into Ashford which is approximately 6 miles away with a bus stop at the end of the lane. A friendly and lively little village, Smeeth has a youth football team and Guides, Brownies and Cubs and a very good primary school, while for the older members of the family one of the pubs offers live music and all of the pubs serve tasty fayre. The surrounding countryside offers many enjoyable Sunday afternoon walks and bicycle rides. Close by, Evegate is a group of sensitively converted barns offering craft shops, an art gallery, hairdressers, beauty salon, silversmiths, woodturner, antique restoration and a wine bar/bistro. Amenities include a primary school, Post Office, 2 pubs, garage, hairdressers, village hall, recreation ground and a mobile library. Westenhanger train station is just 4 miles away while Ashford International train station is less than 6 miles away with high speed connections to London St Pancras. Wider shopping facilities are available in the thriving market town of Ashford which is home to a McArthur Glen designer outlet. Ashford also an excellent selection of secondary schools including boys and girls Grammar schools. The popular cinque ports town of Hythe is a mere 6.3 miles away, the seaside town of Folkestone is 11 miles away and Canterbury 15 miles away.

Directions: www.google.co.uk/maps - TN25 6RB / What3Words = ///decks.wicket.outlawing

Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council 01233 331 111. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.




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Guide Price £1,450,000


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