Description
An exciting opportunity to purchase a spacious two/three bedroom ground floor apartment which forms part of an attractive shooting lodge once owned by the Dering estate with its famous arched windows and Ragstone construction.
The property has many character features including feature fireplaces, high ceilings, picture rails, deep skirting boards and original wooden shutters.
The apartment shares the impressive entrance porch with one other property leading to a 49' long entrance hall, elegant sitting room with an original open fireplace and fitted units, dining room with wood burner, cottage kitchen, a stunning principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, second bedroom, a study/bedroom 3 and luxury main bathroom.
Outside, you are greeted by a charming private hedged garden to the front which is mainly laid to lawn with a wonderful monkey puzzle tree and entrance to the communal driveway. the single garage en-bloc is accessed via a shingle shared driveway to the side.
Locality
The property is a mile from the centre of the sought-after village of Pluckley, a historic rural village situated in a most beautiful part of the Kent countryside famous for its orchards and farmland. The village enjoys two historic pubs, Church, Post Office & General Stores, butcher's shop and a well-respected primary school. Just along from the property is the Dering Arms public house with a reputation for good food.
The area is rich in natural beauty with an abundance of public footpaths and horse riding routes, providing an amazing playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Transport links are well served with excellent road networks leading to the A20 and M20 at junction 8 & 9, providing access to London and the Kent coast. Pluckley's main line railway station is just 2-3 minute walk, providing fast access to Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Ashford International stations. Ashford International station benefits from the High Speed rail service to London St Pancras with a journey time of just 37 minutes along with travel to the continent via the Channel Tunnel.
Accommodation:
Entrance Hall: 49'3 x 4'6 (15.01m x 1.37m)
Sitting Room: 17'8 x 14'5 (5.38m x 4.39m)
Dining Room: 15'1 x 13'11 (4.60m x 4.24m)
Kitchen: 11'6 x 9'3 (3.51m x 2.82m)
increasing to 11'8 (3.56m)
Study/Bedroom Three: 10'4 x 6'5 (3.15m x 1.96m)
Bedroom: 17'7 x 11'11 (5.36m x 3.63m)
En-Suite Shower Room: 9'6 x 3'1 (2.90m x 0.94m)
Bedroom: 10'6 x 8'8 (3.20m x 2.64m)
Bathroom: 9'0 x 5'2 (2.74m x 1.57m)
Tenure
Leasehold - 999 year lease from 1989
Ground Rent £100 per year
Maintenance - Equally shared by six properties
Services
Mains Water, Mains Drainage,
Oil Central Heating.
Council Tax
Band D - Ashford Borough Council
