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Criols Court Shadoxhurst , TN26 1LJ

A wonderful period farmhouse combining 16th Century character with modern living requirements commanding lovely rural views, set well back from the lane and surrounded by its own grounds including a small converted barn used as an office but suitable for a number of uses.

Guide Price £790,000

Accommodation Entrance hall • Cloakroom • Sitting room • Dining room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room • Pantry/ reception room • Utility room • 5 Bedrooms (2 Ensuite) • Dressing room • Attic storeroom Central heating • Double glazing The Barn Insulated • Electric heating • Double glazing • End of drive location Gardens and Land Extensive lawned gardens • Farm duck pond Workshop • Log store • Implements sheds Vegetable/fruit garden • Poultry garden • Garden pond • Double garage Communications Ashford Int Station – 3 miles • M20 (Jct 10) Motorway – 4 miles • – 6 miles Eurotunnel – 12 miles Situation Criols Court is situated along a peaceful country lane on the outskirts of the village of Shadoxhurst about 3 miles south west of the thriving market town of Ashford. The village has a local shop/Post Office and village inn whilst wider facilities are available in Ashford including major retail outlets, leisure amenities and an excellent range of transportation links. Ashford International Station provides Eurostar services to the Continent and everyday 37 minute High Speed trains to Ebbsfleet, Stratford and London St Pancras International Stations with numerous connections. Ashford has two Junctions to the M20 motorway providing swift access to the M25 and Channel Ports including the Channel Tunnel. The surrounding area provides a choice of primary and secondary schools both in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools for both boys and girls. Some of the schools are served by school buses running nearby although public bus services are also frequent. Criols Court A most attractive period farmhouse Listed Grade II dating from the 16th Century yet having light and spacious accommodation with good ceiling heights and a flexible layout. The accommodation is arranged over three floors including two large reception rooms on the ground floor each with inglenook fireplaces, beamed ceilings and oak strip floors. The first floor offers three bedrooms of which two are ensuite and the principal room also has a dressing room. The two good size bedrooms on the attic floor connect to both a study or playroom and a useful storage room. Throughout the house many of the rooms are dual aspect enjoying views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. There are also many period characteristics visible throughout the interior. The Barn Adjacent to the driveway entrance is a detached timber framed period barn probably a former wagon lodge of weather boarded elevations beneath a Kent peg tile roof being insulated and connected to electricity. This useful space has been used as an excellent office suite in recent years but could equally be suitable for a number of different uses such as a games room, studio or even perhaps conversion to further living accommodation subject to planning permission. Gardens The property is approached from the lane via an automated farm gate and a sweep in gravel driveway leading to the house and double garage. The driveway is flanked by lawns which also feature a delightful farm pond with floating duck house. Towards the end of the driveway is a log store, workshop and enclosed oil store. A brick terrace is arranged beneath a chestnut tree with a matching path leading to a productive vegetable and fruit garden and large poultry garden with composting area beyond. The principal area of garden is large and laid to lawns with a delightful garden pond with footbridge and a variety of trees. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a large patio terrace with shrub borders and there is a nearby mower shed. History Criols Court is a Grade II Listed building and is believed to have been named after the 13th Century landowner Sir Bertram de Crioll. He had been knighted during the reign of King Henry III and became Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Sheriff of Kent, Constable of Dover Castle and Lord of the ‘Leeds Castell in Kent’. The Coat of Arms of Sir Bertram de Crioll are two distinctive chevrons and a canton gules. A later owner of the original estate was Captain Sir Charles Molloy, Lord of the Manor of Shadoxhurst. He was knighted by King George II and is buried in the village churchyard and to whom there is a monument in the church. The present property dates back to the 16th Century and the neighbouring converted barn known as Tithe Barn is Listed as 17th Century or earlier. It is believed that the small barn at the top of the driveway to Criols Court is of a similar age. Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. ‘Klargester’ private drainage. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. (Ref: C1104) Contact Please telephone: 01233 506220 for further details or an appointment to view.

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Shadoxhurst Park with Tesco Superstore is about 2 miles. In the centre Shadoxhurst is about 4 miles of the village is the village from Ashford with its fast hall with mother and toddler speed rail link to London St and playschool groups. This Pancras (37 minutes). There is also the venue for The are many woodland walks Flower Arranging Club. within the parish and the Kings Head won the Pub There are two churches in Food of the Year Award 2009, the village and the annual with its inspired menus using bonfire and fireworks night home grown produce. attractions draw visitors from around and about. About a mile from the village centre is the post office/ general store at and the Park Farm Retail

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