Description
Situated in one of the most beautiful tucked away locations in Pluckley, yet with access to a nearby station, this charming four bedroom semi-detached Grade II Listed home with it's 0.25 acre plot, garage, stunning garden and summerhouse is not to be missed.
Over the years this home has been subject of a comprehensive restoration and extension that has resulted in the lovely home that you see today which comfortably blends the character features typical of a property from this era with the requirements of busy modern living and transport links. There are plentiful exposed timbers, solid oak internal doors, French oak flooring and quality fittings throughout.
The accommodation comprises a small entrance lobby to the front (though the conservatory to the side is used mainly as the entrance), open plan sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace, a delightful country style kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances overlooking the rear garden, a rear lobby/boot room, ground floor shower room with underfloor heating and a beautiful glass conservatory/garden room. To the first floor there are four cosy bedrooms and a luxury bathroom suite with a roll -top claw-foot free-standing bath, ideal to lay in and listen to the wildlife!
Upon arriving at the property you are greeted by a well tended front shrub garden, four car shingle driveway leading to a detached garage. Across the lane from the cottage is an additional piece of land that provides yet further parking and lawn. The rear garden is principally laid to lawn with an extensive flagstone patio area, flower and shrub beds backing onto open farmland. In addition there is a summerhouse/garden bar with power and light.
Locality
This charming home is set in a quiet lane position just on the fringes 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.
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 approximately 1½ miles distant 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.
Dimensions:
Ground Floor
Entrance Lobby: 3'10 x 3'2 (1.17m x 0.97m)
Sitting/Dining Room: 25'8 x 12'1 (7.82m x 3.68m) at largest
Kitchen/Breakfast: 17'9 x 7'9 (5.41m x 2.36m)
Rear Lobby: 8'7 x 4'10 (2.62m x 1.47m)
Shower Room: 5'11 x 5'8 (1.80m x 1.73m)
Conservatory: 11'1 x 9'11 (3.38m x 3.02m)
First Floor
Landing
Principal Bedroom: 9'1 x 8'8 (2.77m x 2.64m)
Bedroom 2: 10'9 x 6'9 (3.28m x 2.06m)
Bedroom 3: 9'1 x 8'8 (2.77m x 2.64m)
Bedroom 4: 9'0 x 6'6 (2.74m x 1.98m)
Bathroom: 9'6 x 5'6 (2.90m x 1.68m)
Outbuildings
Detached Garage: 23'3 x 13'2 (7.09m x 4.01m)
Garden Bar/Summerhouse: 15'8 x 9'7 (4.78m x 2.92m)
Services
Oil central heating, shared treatment plant drainage, mains electricity
Fibre broadband speed (according to vendor): 100mbps
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band E - Ashford Borough Council