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Church Farm House Bell Lane Smarden DISTINCTIVE COUNTRY PROPERTY Country Houses DISTINCTIVE COUNTRY PROPERTY #TheGardenOfEngland Church Farm House Bell Lane Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8PW A circa 18th century period farmhouse surrounded by gardens with orchard extending to grazing land. In all about 8 acres. Guide Price: £845,000 Accommodation Entrance porch • Sitting room • Sun room • Dining room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom • 4 Bedrooms (1 en-suite) • Family bathroom Gardens/Land Sweep-in gravel driveway • Orchard • Double garage Log/Hay Store • Brick terrace • Rose beds • Shepherd’s Nook • Stables • Poultry run • Implement store • Paddocks Communications Headcorn (station) – 2.5 miles • Ashford International Station (Eurostar and HS1) – 9 miles • Tenterden – 7 miles Situation There are pretty garden to the rear with The property is planted beds set around a lawn; to one side is a located on the sunny terrace overlooking the rose garden and outskirts of the the charming shepherds nook. renowned and The paddocks are a fine feature of the property historic village of and have access from both the property and Smarden not far the road. There is a stable block and ample from the Bell Inn and just a couple of miles parking for a horsebox making the property from the main line station at Headcorn. highly suitable for equestrian purposes. The land The village of Smarden is regarded as one of could be grazed by the sheep of a local farmer the prettiest in Kent and is surrounded by if so required. This informal arrangement can be picturesque countryside yet it is not remote, a useful way of keeping the grass down. enjoying good access to the surrounding towns Agents Note of Tenterden, Ashford and Headcorn. Village facilities include a primary school, post office/ The smaller field to the left of the ditch will be stores, butchers shop, art gallery, inns, superb subject to an overage covenant allowing the village hall and a playing field. vendor to share in any future uplift in value from residential development. The wider area is well served by a choice of schools both in the state and independent Services sectors, as well as excellent recreational amenities including the nearby Chart Hills Golf Mains water, electricity and drainage. Course. Oil fired central heating. Church Farm House Directions Church Farm House is listed Grade II and From the M20 motorway leave at believed to date back to the 18th Century Junction 9 and proceed to the roundabout with many typically Kentish architectural adjacent to John Lewis at Home and join the characteristics, including inglenook fireplaces, M20 in the direction of Lenham. In the village exposed timbers, leaded windows and latch of Charing, turn left signposted to Pluckley. doors. Continue for about 3 miles passing through the village of Pluckley and down the hill. At the The downstairs accommodation comprises of bottom of the hill, bear right into The Pinnock both a sitting and dining room, a sun room to signposted towards Smarden. Continue on the side with views of the garden, and a kitchen for a further 3 miles ignoring any left or right with an Aga and space for a breakfast table. hand turns and the property will be found just Adjacent is the useful utility/ boot room. past the Bell Inn on the left hand side almost Upstairs are four bedrooms; the master opposite the road to Headcorn. bedroom has a large bathroom en suite and From Tenterden, take the A28 out of the town there are three further bedrooms which share in the direction of Ashford. Turn left onto the the family bathroom. A262 towards Headcorn passing through the Some aspects of the accommodation would village of Biddenden. After about 2 miles take now benefit from updating. the right hand turning at the crossroads into Bell Lane and upon reaching the second left Important Notice We have not tested any services, appliances, All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary equipment or facilities, and nothing in these permissions for use and occupation and other Outside hand turning the property will be found on the These particulars have been prepared in all good particulars should be deemed to be a statement details are given in good faith but any intending Church Farmhouse occupies a large plot and is right hand side just prior to reaching The Bell faith to give a fair overall view of the property that they are in good working order or that purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or and must not be relied upon as statements or the property is in good structural condition or further detailed request. situated well back from the road approached Inn. representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy otherwise. The information in these particulars is given from a sweep-in gravel driveway passing a themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding It should not be assumed that any contents/ without responsibility on the part of the agents delightful front orchard and leading to the Viewing the items mentioned below and as to the content furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are or their clients. These particulars do not form of these particulars. included in the sale, nor that the property remains any part of an offer or a contract and neither the detached double garage with adjoining log Strictly by appointment with the Agents If any points are particularly relevant to your as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption agents nor their employees have any authority to store. (C1425). interest in the property please ask for further should be made with regards to parts of the make or give any representations or warranties information. property that have not been photographed. whatsoever in relation to this property. Church Farmhouse, Smarden Bell, Smarden Country Houses DISTINCTIVE COUNTRY PROPERTY Garage 8.00 x 4.80 26'3 x 15'9 Shepherd's Nook 4.65 x 3.07 15'3 x 10'1 Stable Stable Workshop 3.50 x 3.50 3.50 x 3.50 4.20 x 3.60 N 11'6 x 11'6 11'6 x 11'6 13'9 x 11'10 Outbuilding (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Kitchen / Bedroom Breakfast Room 2.85 x 2.77 5.64 x 3.65 Sitting Room T 9'4 x 9'1 Bedroom 18'6 x 12'0 5.60 x 3.75 3.78 x 2.68 18'4 x 12'4 12'5 x 8'10 Sun Room Utility Room 5.45 x 2.47 4.94 x 2.87 Up 17'11 x 8'1 Dn 16'2 x 9'5 Boundary Plan for identification purposes only Dining Room Reception Room Bedroom Bedroom 4.89 x 3.41 4.56 x 3.41 4.85 x 3.51 4.58 x 3.44 16'1 x 11'2 15'0 x 11'2 15'11 x 11'6 15'0 x 11'3 Walk In Wardrobe IN Ground Floor = 116.7 sq m / 1256 sq ft First Floor = 83.4 sq m / 898 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = 200.1 sq m / 2154 sq ft Outbuildings (Including Garage) = 94.2 sq m / 1014 sq ft Total = 294.3 sq m / 3168 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. 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