Old Chilmington, Chilmington Green, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent TN23 3DP Old Chilmington, Chilmington Green, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent TN23 3DP Price Guide: £735,000 - £750,000 Old Chilmington is a magnificent, historic Grade II listed property forming the major portion of an impressive period manor house offering an abundance of charm and character throughout with a moat to the front and standing in beautiful, well stocked gardens of just under an acre (unmeasured). Rich in history and heritage which has been well documented over the years, the original part is believed to date from medieval times, exuding period detail bearing testament to the great age of the house, which has been supported through a fascinating report from English Heritage Old Chilmington is a much-loved family home offering extensive accommodation arranged over three floors with spacious reception rooms and generous bedrooms ideal for modern day living and entertaining. There is a wealth of classic features that have been retained over the centuries including exposed beams, superb crown posts, fireplaces, floorboards and of particular importance are the painted ceiling timbers with Italian black and white herringbone pattern believed to date back to the 15th Century. A driveway leads around to the front of the property providing ample parking space and a detached double garage. The wonderful gardens complement the house perfectly and are stocked with mature flowering plants and shrubs, terrace seating areas and features a low brick wall to the front boundary overlooking the moat. Situation: Chilmington Green is a only about three miles from the popular and well connected market town of Ashford, with world-class high-speed rail connections direct to London St. Pancras in 38 minutes, together with extensive shopping and entertainment facilities. There are excellent road links, with the nearby M20 (Junction 10) giving access to major motorway networks. The Eurotunnel Terminal at Folkestone is also within easy reach. Educational facilities include Ashford’s Friar’s school in Great Chart for boys and girls and the local primary and grammar schools. www.warnergray.co.uk [email protected] Tel. 01580 766044 The following is a brief introduction to Old Chilmington Door to the rear wonderful 'Jacobean' secondary staircase There is a further Bedroom / Study with access to another which will only be fully appreciated when viewed. and further door to a spacious Utility Room with ample very useful Store Room room for appliances, door to the Cloakroom. The character and charm are evident as soon as you enter Outside : Old Chilmington is approached over a driveway the property through the front entrance Porch and front First Floor culminating in a large parking area to the front with access door opening into the Entrance Dining Hall with a The main staircase leads from the entrance hall to the First to the Detached Double Garage with power and light. The Regency staircase to the first floor, attractive feature Floor Landing with built in linen cupboard. The Master lovely gardens provide an ideal setting with a large expanse fireplace, charming tiled flooring and of great importance Bedroom is an impressive room with window to the rear, of lawned garden to the front leading to a low brick wall are the stunning Italian painted ceiling beams in a feature fireplace and walk in wardrobe cupboard. Door to bounding the Moat and further areas of lawned garden herringbone pattern. the en-suite Shower Room. A door from the bedroom also interspersed with flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. The Sitting Room features exposed floorboards, fireplace leads to the wonderful ‘Jacobean' staircase featuring a To the rear is a paved terrace and further area of garden with woodburning stove and stunning Italian painted historic ragstone wall and the ancient Chapel windows, providing an ideal area for alfresco dining and entertaining. ceiling beams. Window overlooking the rear terrace and which also feature in the master bedroom. A cellar can be found at the rear of the property. garden. The bright, Guest Bedroom has a window to the rear and The spacious Kitchen / Breakfast Room lies at the heart of access to the Family Bathroom with doorway leading Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil the house with an impressive feature inglenook fireplace back to the landing. Bedroom 3 is a light double aspect central heating. Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council. with bresssumer beam and brick surrounds. room with windows to the front and side. Council Tax Band G. A central island provides worktop space and storage. Built Agents Note : Prospective purchasers should also be aware of the in oven and hob, sink unit with drainer, worksurfaces with On the Second Floor, there is a wealth of exposed beams expansion of Ashford town and the area immediately around base and wall storage cupboards and space for further and timbers with further versatile rooms, vaulted ceilings Chilmington Green. Prospective purchasers should make their appliances. Tiled flooring. Windows and doors to the rear and of particular note are the splendid crown posts in the own enquiries regarding future development of the area through terrace and garden. Space for dining table and chairs. Bedroom and door to a large Store Room. Ashford Borough Council. All measurements are approximate. 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