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Hurst Mill Cottage Ram Lane, Nr. Hothfield TN25 4Lt

A fascinating and extensive country cottage including annexed accommodation and stunning gardens with office/studio, surrounded by undulating countryside. In all about 4.5 acres Guide Price £850,000

Accommodation Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Drawing Room Kitchen • Utility Room • Cloak/Shower Room Study area • Reception/Bedroom • 3 Further Bedrooms (1 en-suite plus balcony) • Family Bathroom Oil Fired Central Heating (part under floor heating)

Gardens and Land Lawns • Terraces • Variety of shrubs • Trees • Mill pond • Studio/Office • Off-road parking • Large adjoining field

Communication Ashford International – 5 miles • – 4 miles • Channel Tunnel – 14 miles • – 3 miles Situation imaginatively laid out and planted with a rich variety of shrubs and trees including brick This delightful country cottage can be found in paved paths, terraces, a delightful mill pond and a most attractive rural setting amidst undulating arbours draped with climbers and roses. In one countryside between the villages of Hothfield corner is a comfortable garden office/studio. and Little Chart Forstal. The latter has an The gardens are considered a fine complement ancient village cricket green regarded by many to this most interesting property. to be the most picturesque in the area. There On one side of the gardens is a large field are many walks and rides in the immediate amounting to approximately 4 acres and vicinity which is a haven for wildlife. At the far currently cultivated. end of Ram Lane it is possible to join the A20 which provides a swift route to the nearby village of Charing, which has an excellent choice Services of everyday facilities whilst the thriving market town of Ashford is also accessible within 4 Oil fired central heating, under floor heating, miles. The town provides an extensive choice mains electricity and water, private drainage. of modern retail outlets, M20 motorway access and international station (Eurostar) Directions with 37 minute domestic high speed trains to London St. Pancras running every half an hour. From the M20 motorway leave at Junction Traditional mainline railway services are also 9 and proceed to the upper roundabout available in the nearby villages of and following signs towards Ashford. At the Charing. Drovers roundabout take the forth exit signed towards Lenham A20 and join the dual carriageway. Continue over the roundabout Hurst Mill Cottage and proceed along the A20 for just over 1 A fascinating Grade II Listed detached country mile before turning left signposted towards cottage believed to date from the 17th Century Pluckley. Proceed through the village of and having later additions. The property Hothfield without deviating and continue along benefits from immense character and charm this country road towards Little Chart, pass including distinctive “Dering” stone mullion Rooting Street Riding Stables on the left hand windows, exposed timbers, brick flooring, side and look for the next right hand turning fireplaces and traditional doors. There are into Ram Lane. Continue along this lane two pretty and distinctive reception rooms through Little Chart Forstal and meander along including a sitting room with wood burning the lane for just over a mile before Hurst Mill stove and a long triple aspect drawing room Cottage will be found on the left hand side just with door opening to the garden. One end of after the bridge. the property has been created in the present ownership as a more contemporary style space Viewing which could easily be used as an annexe but is currently used as a reception/bedroom with Strictly by appointment only. (C1244) modern style oak staircase providing access to a bedroom with balcony and en-suite above. Important Notice We have not tested any services, appliances, All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary There is a shower room on the ground floor equipment or facilities, and nothing in these permissions for use and occupation and other and independent entrance. 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 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. Gardens/Land representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy otherwise. The information in these particulars is given 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 Hurst Mill Cottage is almost entirely of these particulars. included in the sale, nor that the property remains any part of an offer or a contract and neither the surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens 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. Country Houses distinctive country property

Hurst Mill Cottage, BALCONY Hothfield of Hothfield Place which has Hothfield, TN25 4LT DN a beautiful artificial lake and Set in wooded, agricultural waterfall. Fishing is allowed by Approximate Gross Internal Area countryside Hothfield is a = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 special permission. busy and friendly village with a Hothfield Common consists of BEDROOM 3 House = 197.4 sq m / 2125 sq ft (Excluding Void) 5.03 x 3.16 Gardening Club, Angling Club, about 143 acres of woodland 16'6 x 10'4 the Merry and Bright Club and with footpaths and a nature trail Cubs where girls are accepted! and is a local nature reserve and Outbuildings = 29.6 sq m / 318 sq ft VOID The Post Office doubles up as Site of Special Scientific Interest. BEDROOM 2 4.76 x 3.14 the village shop selling everything Villagers can often be found 15'7 x 10'4 DN from washing powder to birthday walking the Common in peace Illustration for identification purposes only, BEDROOM 1 measurements are approximate, not to scale. (ID221597) 5.27 x 4.08 cards. There is a recreation and quiet at weekends and in the © Property Visual Ltd 17'3 x 13'5 ground with swings and climbing evenings. bars etc. The lovely old church, largely DN rebuilt in 1624, is set high to the south and stands in the grounds

SUMMER First Floor HOUSE 3.80 x 3.80 72.9 sq m / 785 sq ft 12'6 x 12'6 N UP

UTILITY ROOM SUMMER HOUSE 2.73 x 1.84 11.9 sq m / 128 sq ft 8'11 x 6'0 (Not Shown In Actual UP Location / Orientation) STORE RECEPTION / BEDROOM DRAWING ROOM KITCHEN 7.75 x 4.95 GARDEN ROOM / 7.60 x 3.50 4.73 x 3.03 25'5 x 16'3 OFFICE 24'11 x 11'6 SITTING 15'6 x 9'11 3.84 x 3.50 ROOM 12'7 x 11'6 5.02 x 3.08 STUDY 16'6 x 10'1 AREA 2.41 x 2.4 7’9 x 7’9 UP GARDEN ROOM / OFFICE IN 12.8 sq m / 138 sq ft (Not Shown In Actual Ground Floor Location / Orientation) 124.5 sq m / 1340 sq ft

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