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SITUATION:
The Barn is situated in a delightful, Tunnel. Ashford International station is elevated position in the sought after approximately 16.6 miles away. hamlet of Broad Street, along the Pilgrims Way between Hollingbourne The nearest large town is Maidstone, and Bearsted. being approximately 6.2 miles from the property, with a comprehensive range of The property has superb, far reaching shops, schools and recreational views and an open aspect across facilities. surrounding farmland, yet is just 1.9 miles from Hollingbourne village with its There are a good range of schools village store, pubs and primary school. locally, Hollingbourne, Roseacre and Hollingbourne station is 2.3 miles, with Thurnham, primary schools at Bearsted, mainline links to London Victoria. The Sutton Valance Prep and Sutton popular village of Bearsted with its Valance, Maidstone Boys & Girls village green, shops and restaurants is Grammar schools and Invicta School for 2.7 miles from the house. Girls.
The property is conveniently located for There are a number of recreational the M20 motorway at junction 8, which facilities in the local vicinity, including is 3.1 miles away, providing links to the golf at Tudor Park and bearsted, national motorway network, London, numerous walks on the North Downs Kent coast and the Channel and the world renowned Leeds Castle. • Stunning Period Granary Conversion • Beautifully Renovated Throughout • Many Fine Period Features • Guest Wing With Annexe Potential • Almost An Acre With Equestrian Facilities • Stables, Stableyard & Paddocks • Spectacular Views Over Countryside • Highly Sought After Rural Setting DESCRIPTION: integrated appliances, a twin Aga and utility cupboard. The layout of this single Aga companion and a marble floor. storey guest wing naturally lends itself A charming period residence with to use as a ground floor 'granny' almost an acre of land, superb Also from the entrance hall, a generously annexe, self contained yet still equestrian facilities and exceptional proportioned dining room leads to a connected to the main house. views over the surrounding countryside, warm and cosy sitting room with many situated in this highly sought after exposed oak beams, an exposed brick On the first floor, a beamed, galleried hamlet within easy reach of chimney breast with a wood burning landing leads to a further three double Hollingbourne station. stove and French doors to the rear bedrooms, with beamed and either part garden. From the sitting room, a door vaulted or fully vaulted ceilings. Two of The Barn was originally a 19th century leads to a large study and a double these bedrooms have well appointed granary, which was sympathetically bedroom with a well appointed en suite en suite facilities and all three enjoy converted in 1987. However, it has since bathroom with a modern white suite, spectacular views over the surrounding been carefully extended and marble tiling and a useful countryside. extensively renovated by its current owners and now offers an intelligent blend of modern luxury and comforts, alongside some fine period features. These include a wealth of exposed beams and wood panelling, solid oak latchkey doors, oak and natural stone floors and some particularly generous ceiling heights.
The main door is to the rear of the property, and opens into a wonderfully spacious entrance hall, with a cloakroom, a beamed ceiling, lovely oak flooring and a set of bi-folding doors which look out over the gardens.
The kitchen/breakfast room is also to the rear of the property and has a real 'farmhouse' style to it. It has been fitted with an extensive range of traditionally styled wall and floor units, set around solid granite work surfaces,
TENURE: FREEHOLD OUTSIDE:
The Barn is set within a generous plot of approx. 0.88 acre and is approached via a large, block paved driveway, which provides parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a detached double garage. The formal gardens are well established and mainly laid to lawn, with several beautifully planted beds and borders and a variety of mature trees and shrubs.
There is a lovely, full width patio area adjacent to the house and shaded by a pergola, which provides an ideal area of dining 'al fresco'. A further wisteria draped pergola with decking beneath it, leads to a superb brick built studio, which currently serves as a home office.
Towards the bottom of the garden, a five bar gate opens into a concrete stableyard with two stables, a tackroom, a hay store and various other storage sheds. The stableyard enjoys direct access via another five bar gate, to an enclosed paddock of approximately half an acre.
Also at the bottom of the garden, there is another patio and BBQ area, which looks out over the paddocks and enjoys exceptional views over the countryside beyond.
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: Approx. 2818 sq. ft (261.8 sq. m) House: 2057 sq. ft (191.1 sq. m) Outbuildings: 761 sq. ft (70.7 sq. m) EPC RATING: E COUNCIL TAX BAND: G GENERAL INFORMATION: The property is served by mains gas and private drainage.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specifi cation have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or effi ciency is given. All measurements, fl oor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fi ttings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller. Foundation Property Services is a trading name of Foundation Property Services (Kent) Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 7139236. Registered Address: The Gatehouse, Brenley Lane, Brenley, Kent, England ME13 9LU.
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