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Water Farm House Stowting, Ashford, TN25 6BA

A wonderfully charming period farmhouse surrounded by generous gardens of about an acre including a number of useful buildings and all within walking distance of the popular Tiger Inn. The village of Stowting is situated in the fold of the surrounded by countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with many walks and rides.

Guide Price: £895,000

Accommodation • Entrance Hall • Sitting Room (Inglenook / wood-burning stove) • Dining Hall (Inglenook fireplace) • Hall • Study/Play Room • Kitchen/Family Room (Esse) • Pantry • Larder • Utility Room • WC • Landing (Sitting area with views) • 5 Bedrooms • Jack & Jill Bath/Shower Room • Bathroom (2) • Separate WC • Attic • Oil Fired Central Heating • Possible Annexe Gardens & Grounds • Driveway/parking • Extensive gardens • 2 garages • Grain store • Large storage shed • Cedar framed greenhouse • Fruit cage • Log stores • Outhouse • Vegetable garden • Frontage to stream • Pavilion Communications • Channel Tunnel - 6 miles • Main Line Station - 4 miles • Ashford International (HS1 & Eurostar) - 8 miles • - 9 miles Situation Water Farm House is situated in the highly regarded and sought after rural village of Stowting which lies in undulating North Downs countryside, designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many walks and bridle paths easily accessible. The village is well known for its highly regarded primary school and popular pub/ restaurant The Tiger. There is a pretty parish church, community hall and delightful cricket green. The village is surprisingly accessible within reach of the B2068 Stone Street which provides a swift route between the Cathedral City of Canterbury and the M20 motorway (Jct 11). There are main line railway stations at both Sandling and Westenhanger each connecting with the International Station at Ashford (Eurostar) with HS1 services to London St. Pancras taking just 37 minutes. The Channel Tunnel is about 6 miles distant and the Port of Dover about 13 miles. The surrounding towns are served by an excellent choice of schools both in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools for both boys and girls with school buses running nearby. Water Farm House A charming detached period farmhouse listed Grade II and dating from the 17th Century with later additions. The original house was extended in 1830 and again in the 1930’s along with a more recent extension in 2003. The result is a wonderfully charming family sized home of differing periods combining 3 separate reception rooms, 2 having inglenook fireplaces, with a bright and spacious kitchen/family room including both dining and sitting spaces with glazed doors opening to the garden. The first floor is approached via 2 staircases allowing one end of the house to be annexed if required. On the main first floor landing there is a delightful sitting area in front of a rear facing window offering lovely rural views. Gardens & Grounds The farmhouse is approached over a smart driveway with parking and turning space. The driveway proceeds past the front door to a small yard at the far end with access to the garages, grain store and log stores, this area provides useful storage space. The front gardens extend away from the front of the house to join a pretty stream which includes a delightful jetty sitting area. The rear gardens are imaginatively laid out with an expanse of lawns interspersed with shrubs and borders, fruit trees, vegetable garden, fruit cage, cedar greenhouse and a good sized corrugated storage shed. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a paved terrace with an adjacent open fronted pavilion for alfresco dining, barbecues etc. Close to the house is a useful outhouse serving as an additional utility room. Services Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, Calor gas supply for cooker, private drainage to a modern sewage treatment plant complying with current regulations. Directions From the M20 Motorway: Leave at Junction 11 and follow signs for Canterbury (B2068). After approximately 2 miles and just before the steep hill below Farthing Common, turn left at the staggered crossroads signposted towards Stowting. Follow this road for some considerable distance and gently descend the hill towards Stowting. At the bottom of the hill look for the entrance to Water Farm House on the right hand side about 200 yards before reaching The Tiger Inn. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property please telephone our offices (C1364). Water Farm House, Stowting

Garage 4.00 x 2.80 13'1 x 9'2 (Approx)

Garage Garden Shed Pavillion 4.00 x 2.60 5.53 x 3.70 5.33 x 2.45 18'2 x 12'2 13'1 x 8'6 17'6 x 8'0 Dn Attic Room 8.50 x 3.50 Attic Room 27'11 x 11'6 6.00 x 3.50 (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (Approx) 19'8 x 11'6 Location / Orientation)

Attic Floor - 51.3 sq m /552 sq ft Kitchen / Breakfast / Sun Room 8.21 x 4.94 B 26'11 x 16'2 Bedroom Pantry 5.03 x 2.92 Utility Room 2.20 x 2.10 2.62 x 2.27 7'3 x 6'11 16'6 x 9'7 8'7 x 7'5 Up Dn

Larder Dn

Study Hall/Dining Hall Up Sitting Room Bedroom Bedroom 4.73 x 3.56 4.66 x 3.06 Bedroom 5.21 x 4.05 4.69 x 3.08 4.66 x 4.28 Bedroom 15'6 x 11'8 15'3 x 10'0 5.51 x 4.66 17'1 x 13'3 15'5 x 10'1 15'3 x 14'1 3.72 x 2.17 18'1 x 15'3 Up 12'2 x 7'1

IN

Ground Floor - 142.8 sq m / 1537 sq ft First Floor - 131.1 sq m / 1411 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = 273.9 sq m / 2948 sq ft Attic Floor= 51.3 sq m / 552 sq ft N Garage = 32.3 sq m / 348 sq ft Garden Shed = 10.5 sq m / 113 sq ft Total = 368 sq m / 3961 sq ft 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. (ID396103) Country Houses Distinctive country property www.hobbsparker.co.uk

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