Thatch Little Chart Forstal Little Chart

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1 Thatch Little Chart Forstal Little Chart

2 Country Houses Thatch Little Chart Forstal Little Chart, Kent TN27 0PU A remarkable conversion of a Thatched Kent Barn completely open to the full extent of the oak frame creating a truly stunning and evocative space along with ancillary accommodation all within picturesque surroundings close to Little Chart Forstal. Guide Price 795,000 Accommodation Main Barn Timber and Tiled Floors Inglenook Fireplace and Wood Burning Stove Two sets of French Windows Beautiful Exposed Oak Frame Other Accommodation Entrance Hall Cloakroom Bedroom two (ground floor) Kitchen/Dining Room (Integral appliances) Utility Room Boiler Room Undercroft Integral Double Garage Main Bedroom (First floor) Bathroom Oak Latch Doors Under Floor Heating Double Glazed Windows Gardens About 1 acre Off-road parking Extensive lawns Magnolia tree Roses Pond Communication Pluckley Station 2 miles Ashford International (HS1) 5 miles M20 Motorway 4 miles Channel Tunnel 15 miles Tenterden 9 Miles

3 Situation This stunning barn is tucked away in the far left hand corner of Little Chart Forstal, a highly regarded village hamlet gathered around a picturesque cricket green and surrounded by countryside. Although not overlooking the green, the property is in close proximity tucked away along a private drive. There are some glorious walks and rides in the immediate vicinity and The Swan pub is close by. In the wider and quickly accessible surrounding area are major communication links such Ashford International Station, HS1 commuter services, Eurostar, M20 motorway junctions 9 and 10, Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover. The thriving Market Town of Ashford is host to a wide variety of leisure and retail outlets as well as a fabulous choice of schools in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools. Thatch A Grade II Listed mid 1990 s conversion of an oak framed thatched barn with the main body of the barn exposed to the full extent of the oak frame as one remarkable and multi use room. This stunning space is seldom found amongst Kent barn conversions, which have usually been converted to include first floors, gantries, or mezzanines. The connecting accommodation ancillary to the main barn could be extended by way of conversion of the integral garage subject to planning and listed building consent.

4 The Gardens Truly delightful gardens surrounding the barn extending to about 1 acre, laid principally to lawns. A delightful pond, trees and rose beds along with mature boundaries all creating privacy and seclusion. The double garage is integral to the building and has an electric door, as well as a rear undercroft providing a covered seating area adjacent to the kitchen. Services Mains water, electricity and gas, private drainage. Directions Leave the M20 Motorway at Jct. 9 and proceed to the upper roundabout by John Lewis at Home. Take the exit sign towards Lenham A20 and proceed beyond the next roundabout for about 1 mile before taking the left hand turning signed towards Hothfield and Pluckley. Proceed through the village of Hothfield and out into the countryside. After a short distance and just past Rooting Street Riding Stables take the right hand turning towards Little Chart Forstal. Just prior to reaching the Green bear left along the private driveway whereupon Thatch will be found as the last property on the left hand side. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property please telephone our offices (C1323)

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6 Country Houses Little Thatch Barn, Little Chart Forstal = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Sitting Room x '1 x 27'5 (Approx) Dn Bedroom 4.85 x '11 x 10'11 Gallery First Floor (Excluding Gallery) 34.6 sq m / 372 sq ft Up Dining Room 8.35 x '5 x 12'10 Garage 6.01 x '9 x 19'2 Loggia Up Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.17 x '3 x 18'10 Entrance Hall IN Bedroom 4.56 x '0 x 8'0 Utility Room Boundary Plan for identification purposes only Ground Floor sq m / 2085 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / 2458 sq ft Garage = 35.3 sq m / 380 sq ft Total = sq m / 2838 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. (ID333173) hobbsparker.co.uk Ashford Office Romney House Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden Office 9 The Fairings Oaks Road Tenterden TN30 9QX

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