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Oakdene Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN

An equestrian property situated in a delightful rural location which has easy access to Ashford, the M20 (Jct. 10) and the International Passenger Station.

The property comprises a deceptively spacious dwelling providing over 2,600 sq ft of accommodation which includes generously proportioned reception rooms and master bedroom. Solar panels provide a useful ‘feed in‘ income in addition to providing free to use electricity at peak daylight times.

Just over 4 acres.

Guide Price: £699,000

Accommodation • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Conservatory • Study • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Boot Room Communications • Ashford/M20 (Jct 10) 6/7 miles • Hythe 4 miles • 11 miles • Aldington 1½ miles Situation Oakdene is conveniently located to the south of Bonnington and Aldington villages offering excellent communication links to Ashford, the International passenger station and the M20. The property also has good access to Hythe to the east and Tenterden to the west, both via the B2067. Aldington village benefits from amenities including a public house, a village hall with tennis courts, post office and food stores as well as a primary school. There are excellent opportunities in the area for walking, riding and cycling around some beautiful countryside including the . Oakdene Originally a 1920’s bungalow, the property has been extended in the 1970’s, 1990’s, the early 2000’s and most recently a conservatory has been added. The property provides deceptively spacious accommodation extending to over 2,600 sq.ft. of usable space, the main reception rooms and master bedroom being a particularly good size. The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a recently installed range cooker by “Eco Range”. The property enjoys a delightful outlook over the surrounding countryside particularly to the north towards Bonnington and Aldington. Solar The property benefits from solar panels to the house and garage/stables as follow : a) House There are 2 hot water panels located on the front of the property which work all year round but are most effective in the summer providing most of the domestic hot water during the 3 – 4 month summer period. b) Garage/Stables There is a 4kw photovoltaic system comprising 16 panels which was installed in December 2011 and is contracted for 25 years. These panels significantly reduce the amount of domestic electricity used and also benefit from a feed-in tariff to the national grid being paid for by EDF Energy. So far these panels have created an income of just under £11,000 with the payment received linked to the retail price index, currently 50.67p per kw hour. This agreement runs for a further 18 years meaning that further income will be available to the buyer. Outside A concrete drive from the road leads through a 5 bar gate, past the house to a combined Double Garage/ Workshop, Two Stables with Hay Store, about 43’5 x 18’ with parking to the side. This stable yard provides access straight onto the grazing paddocks. To the side of this building is a vegetable garden. Gardens There are lawned gardens to front and side of the dwelling whilst to the rear is a former swimming pool which is now used as a sunken garden with borders and a small fishpond. To the side of this is an Outbuilding by Chart Stables about 30’ x 10’2, this is divided into a workshop, an open fronted log store and a garden store Land The land lies to the north and west of the house and buildings. This comprises pasture land which is divided into approximately 7 grazing paddocks. The land enjoys a pleasant outlook towards Bonnington and Aldington. Closer to the dwelling are a smaller lamb paddock, a chicken run with a hen house, a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a young oak tree. Services Mains Water and Electricity, Oil Fired Boiler, Septic Tank Drainage Riding/Toll Rides There is hacking on local lanes and there are a number of toll rides in the area where you can enjoy off-road riding. For further information go to www.trot.co.uk. Planning All planning enquiries should be directed to on 01233 637311 (Ashford.gov.uk ) Viewings All viewings are strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents (Ref E499) Directions In Aldington village take the turning into Forge Hill, next to the Walnut Tree Pub and head south to the bottom of the hill. At the junction take the left turn into Boat Lane and then take the next right turn towards / , proceed for just over ¼ mile and Oakdene will be found on the right after passing the 4 adjoining properties.

Energy Efficiency Rating This graph shows the current energy efficiency of this property. The full version of the certificate is available upon request. Oakdene, Bonnington

Stable Stable 3.68 x 3.30 3.77 x 3.70 Garage 12'1 x 10'10 12'4 x 12'2 6.00 x 5.44 19'8 x 17'10 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Hay Store

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Garage (Including Stable and Store) - 70.7 sq m / 761 sq ft IN

B Boot Room Utility 4.40 x 2.20 2.95 x 2.20 14'5 x 7'3 9'8 x 7'3

Bedroom 6.45 x 4.95 Kitchen / 21'2 x 16'3 Breakfast Room 4.96 x 3.95 16'3 x 13'0 Study 4.31 x 2.08 Eaves 14'2 x 6'10 Storage T Inner Hall

Up Eaves Dn Storage Bedroom 4.82 x 4.56 Sitting Room Dining Room 15'10 x 15'0 6.47 x 4.98 6.43 x 4.29 Bedroom 21'3 x 16'4 21'1 x 14'1 4.31 x 3.24 Bedroom 14'2 x 10'8 4.28 x 3.65 14'1 x 12'0 Conservatory Eaves Eaves 5.30 x 3.07 Store Store 17'5 x 10'1

Ground Floor - 170.1 sq m / 1831 sq ft First Floor - 77.2 sq m / 831 sq ft

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 247.3 sq m / 2662 sq ft (Excluding Eaves Storage / Reduced Headroom) N Garage = 70.7 sq m / 761 sq ft (Including Stable / Store) Total = 318 sq m / 3423 sq ft

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