Property description

Occupying a rural location, this stunning period farmhouse is a hidden gem, situated approx. 300m along a private drive in the middle of its own grounds of approx. 13 acres. This is not just an opportunity to own a stunning home but is open to a variety of potential uses for business, leisure or equestrian, subject to the necessary permissions.

Oozing with character and presented in immaculate condition throughout, the accommodation consists of a part-vaulted, triple aspect drawing room with doors to the garden and an inglenook fireplace, a formal dining room with inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, a light filled kitchen/breakfast room with four oven Aga, a utility room and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

Two staircases lead to the first floor where there is a triple aspect master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing area and two further double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and one with ensuite bathroom.

A staircase leads to the attic which is currently used for storage but subject to the relevant planning permission could be used to create additional bedrooms.

An electric gate opens onto the private drive, which passes the detached annexe as it continues to the detached garaging of a double cart lodge, enclosed garage and garden store. The annexe currently consists of an office with doors to the garden, a kitchen/breakfast/sitting room, two bedrooms, two shower rooms and a games/storage room.

A lawn surrounds the house and is interspersed with a variety of mature trees. The grounds adjoin the lawn and consist of four fields, all extending to approx. 13 acres. In addition to the annexe and garaging there is also a purpose built workshop of approx. 1200sq.ft.

Bethersden is a delightful small village. The village has two pubs, the Bull at the western end of the village and The George at the centre, where there is also a Post Office/Shop and other shops. Also there are St. Margaret"s church and the Union Chapel. Behind The George is the George Field, recently acquired by the village as an open landscaped recreational area. There is a Recreation Ground which provides a wide range of sport facilities such as tennis and basketball and also football. There is a children"s play area and exercise equipment for all ages.

The village has excellent access to transport links, including the M20 motorway (approx. 15 minutes away), bus services to Ashford and Tenterden (with excellent shopping facilities), and Ashford International rail station, approx. 3 miles, which has high speed services to London (approx. 37 minutes) and the Continent with further rail services also available at Pluckley, only 4 miles away.

There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Grammars in Ashford, Homewood School, Friars, Dulwich Prep, Kings, St Edmunds, Sutton Valence, St Ronans, Marlborough House and Benenden.

Property Features :

• Stunning Period Farmhouse
• Two Reception Rooms both with Fireplaces
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Utility Room and Cloakroom
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite
• Two Further Bedrooms both Ensuite
• Two Bedroom Annexe with Office
• Gardens and Grounds of Approx. 13 Acres