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Downs View Wingmore Elham, CT4 6LS

Downs View is a well presented 4/5 bedroom chalet style house set in its own generous gardens in an idyllic rural location commanding breathtaking views over the Elham valley with excellent access to , the Channel Ports, the M2 and M20.

Guide Price £575,000

Accommodation • Entrance Hall • Sitting/Dining Room • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Family Bathroom • Ensuite Bathroom • 4 Bedrooms • Detached Double Garage with room above Garden • Off road parking • Double Garage • Lawn • Patio • Mature trees, shrubs and plants • 2 x Sheds. • Greenhouse • Raised vegetable beds. Communication • (High Speed trains) – 8 miles • Canterbury (High Speed trains) – 11 miles • Ashford International (Eurostar) – 14 miles • M20 Motorway – 6 miles Situation are 2 further bedrooms, both doubles with Downs View is situated in a truly delightful rural fitted wardrobes and a Jack and Jill bathroom location with the most stunning countryside with Aqualiser shower, vanity sink unit and views. It is just a short drive to the local village w/c. There is also a study/5th bedroom. The shops and school at Elham. Elham is an unspoilt property is considered in excellent condition village with an abundance of period houses throughout. and buildings including inns, village shops, a Gardens primary school and church. The surrounding countryside along the Elham Valley is designated The beautiful gardens wrap around the an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a property and enjoy countryside views from Special Landscape Area with many walks and both the front and rear. The driveway has rides. Regular bus services run through the hardstanding and off road parking for several village and roads stretch in either direction vehicles leading to the double garage. The providing swift access to the Cathedral City double garage was built 5 years ago and has of Canterbury to the north and the coastal an electric roll top garage door and offers town of Folkestone to the south each offering potential to adapt to a granny annexe. There High Speed trains via Ashford International to are good stairs into the loft part of the garage London St Pancras in under an hour. Local which could be used as a study or games room. mainline connecting railway stations can be There is a lawned area to the front and side accessed at Sandling. The surrounding area garden with raised vegetable beds, shed and offers a choice of schools both in the state and greenhouse. There is access either side of the independent sectors including grammar schools property to the rear garden which is mostly for boys and girls. The Channel Tunnel near laid to lawn with pretty flower, shrub and tree Folkestone is accessible within 7 miles. borders, patio area and further garden shed. The rear garden backs onto farmland and Downs View enjoys some truly stunning countryside views Downs View is a spacious 4/5 bed detached and walks. chalet bungalow. The original property Services was built in 1965 and the loft extension was completed in April 2004. The flexible Mains water and electric. Oil fired central accommodation is bright and airy with double heating. Private drainage. glazing, central heating and modern fittings. On the ground floor there is a good size entrance Viewings hall, modern kitchen with comprehensive range Strictly by appointment only. of wall and base units, Rangemaster cooker, Reference V1929 granite work surfaces, breakfast bar, space for fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is an archway into the utility room with space for washing machine, tumble dryer, wine cooler, butler sink and door to garden. The sitting room enjoys aspects over the garden and has Energy Performance Certificate a feature fireplace with wood burning stove and space for dining table and chairs. There are Important Notice We have not tested any services, appliances, All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary doors into the conservatory and bi-fold doors equipment or facilities, and nothing in these permissions for use and occupation and other 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 onto the patio, under floor heating and air 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 conditioning. There are 2 double bedrooms on and must not be relied upon as statements or the property is in good structural condition or further detailed request. the ground floor, both with sliding wardrobes. representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy otherwise. The information in these particulars is given The family bathroom is fitted with a modern themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding It should not be assumed that any contents/ without responsibility on the part of the agents the items mentioned below and as to the content furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are or their clients. These particulars do not form suite comprising bath with shower over, w/c of these particulars. included in the sale, nor that the property remains any part of an offer or a contract and neither the and pedestal wash basin. On the first floor If any points are particularly relevant to your as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption agents nor their employees have any authority to 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. Downs View, Wingmore, Elham Elham local village property Up

Room Above Garage Dn 7.30 x 4.11 Double Garage 23'11 x 13'6 7.30 x 6.38 The pretty village of Elham by The Duke of Wellington 23'11 x 20'11 is steeped in history and in the Napoleonic Wars. The dates from Saxon times. The Rose & Crown is an old picturesque and historic coaching inn almost opposite. Garage First Floor - 30.3 sq m / 326 sq ft square or old Market Place There are Golf Clubs at (where regular markets were nearby Etchinghill 2 miles to Conservatory held in the 1830’s), adjoins the 4.16 x 3.36 Garage Ground Floor - 46.5 sq m / 500 sq ft the south and Broome Park 13'8 x 11'0 churchyard and dates from (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (previously the home of Lord 1251. Famous and notable Kitchener). inhabitants of Elham have included Sir Anthony Eden There is a C of E Primary and Audrey Hepburn. School and a pre-school Eaves Storage playgroup. 7.47 x 3.67 Bedroom Dining Area Sitting Room The Abbot’s Fireside Hotel 24'6 x 12'0 3.69 x 3.51 (c1614) provides atmospheric 12'1 x 11'6 Bedroom 4.37 x 3.58 dining in a splendid beamed Dn 14'4 x 11'9 restaurant – reputedly used Up Bedroom 4.35 x 3.88 T 14'3 x 12'9 Study Kitchen / Utility Room 2.30 x 1.84 Bedroom Breakfast Room 2.46 x 2.06 7'7 x 6'0 3.45 x 3.06 4.03 x 3.46 8'1 x 6'9 11'4 x 10'0 13'3 x 11'4 Eaves Storage IN

Ground Floor - 103.2 sq m / 1111 sq ft First Floor - 51.1 sq m / 550 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = 154.3 sq m / 1661 sq ft Garage = 76.8 sq m / 826 sq ft Total = 231.1 sq m / 2487 sq ft N This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. (ID331818)

Directions From the M20 Motorway leave at either junction 11 or 12 The property will be found a little way along the lane on the right The Villages and follow the A20 with signs to Elham. Pass through the village hand side. of and upon reaching Elham pass through the village and From the A2 locate the village of Barham and proceed towards on towards Canterbury. About mile prior to reaching the Palm Elham where the lane will be found as a left hand turn mile past Ashford Office Tenterden Office Tree public house turn right adjacent to a small red post box at the Palm Tree public house. Romney House 9 The Fairings Wingmore. Orbital Park Oaks Road Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden TN30 9QX hobbsparker.co.uk 01233 506260 01580 766766 The Villages local village property www.hobbsparker.co.uk

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