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Thatch Little Chart Forstal Little Chart, TN27 0PU A remarkable conversion of a Thatched Kent Barn completely open to the full extent of the oak frame creating a truly stunning and evocative space along with ancillary accommodation all within picturesque surroundings close to Little Chart Forstal.

Guide Price £795,000

Accommodation – Main Barn • Utility Room • Boiler Room • Undercroft • Integral Communication • Timber and Tiled Floors • Inglenook Fireplace and Wood Double Garage • Main Bedroom (First floor) • Bathroom • Station – 2 miles Burning Stove • Two sets of French Windows • Oak Latch Doors • Under Floor Heating • Double • Ashford International (HS1) – 5 miles • Beautiful Exposed Oak Frame Glazed Windows • – 4 miles Other Accommodation Gardens • Channel Tunnel – 15 miles • – 9 Miles • Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Bedroom two (ground About 1 acre • Off-road parking • Extensive lawns floor) • Kitchen/Dining Room (Integral appliances) • Magnolia tree • Roses • Pond Situation This stunning barn is tucked away in the far left hand corner of Little Chart Forstal, a highly regarded village hamlet gathered around a picturesque cricket green and surrounded by countryside. Although not overlooking the green, the property is in close proximity tucked away along a private drive. There are some glorious walks and rides in the immediate vicinity and The Swan pub is close by. In the wider and quickly accessible surrounding area are major communication links such Ashford International Station, HS1 commuter services, Eurostar, M20 motorway junctions 9 and 10, Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover. The thriving Market Town of Ashford is host to a wide variety of leisure and retail outlets as well as a fabulous choice of schools in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools. Thatch A Grade II Listed mid 1990’s conversion of an oak framed thatched barn with the main body of the barn exposed to the full extent of the oak frame as one remarkable and multi use room. This stunning space is seldom found amongst Kent barn conversions, which have usually been converted to include first floors, gantries, or mezzanines. The connecting accommodation ancillary to the main barn could be extended by way of conversion of the integral garage subject to planning and listed building consent. The Gardens Truly delightful gardens surrounding the barn extending to about 1 acre, laid principally to lawns. A delightful pond, trees and rose beds along with mature boundaries all creating privacy and seclusion. The double garage is integral to the building and has an electric door, as well as a rear undercroft providing a covered seating area adjacent to the kitchen. Services Mains water, electricity and gas, private drainage. Directions Leave the M20 Motorway at Jct. 9 and proceed to the upper roundabout by John Lewis at Home. Take the exit sign towards Lenham A20 and proceed beyond the next roundabout for about 1 mile before taking the left hand turning signed towards and Pluckley. Proceed through the village of Hothfield and out into the countryside. After a short distance and just past Rooting Street Riding Stables take the right hand turning towards Little Chart Forstal. Just prior to reaching the Green bear left along the private driveway whereupon “Thatch” will be found as the last property on the left hand side. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property please telephone our offices (C1323)

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Little Thatch Barn, Little Chart Forstal N

Sitting Room 11.00 x 8.35 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 36'1 x 27'5 (Approx)

Bedroom Dn 4.85 x 3.34 15'11 x 10'11

Gallery

Up Dining Room First Floor (Excluding Gallery) 8.35 x 3.91 34.6 sq m / 372 sq ft 27'5 x 12'10

Entrance Hall Bedroom Loggia Kitchen / 4.56 x 2.44 Breakfast Room 15'0 x 8'0 6.17 x 5.74 IN Garage 20'3 x 18'10 6.01 x 5.84 19'9 x 19'2 Up

Utility Room Boundary Plan for identification purposes only

Ground Floor 193.7 sq m / 2085 sq ft

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 228.4 sq m / 2458 sq ft Garage = 35.3 sq m / 380 sq ft Total = 263.7 sq m / 2838 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings Ashford Office Tenterden Office are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, Romney House 9 The Fairings shapes and compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. (ID333173) Orbital Park Oaks Road Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden TN30 9QX hobbsparker.co.uk 01233 506260 01580 766766 Country Houses Distinctive country property www.hobbsparker.co.uk Are you planning to sell your house?

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