House For Sale £1,385,000
Bell House is a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian property conveniently situated in a popular village. Behind the handsome symmetrical façade lies a superb family home, full of period character yet providing space well suited to modern day family life. The house has been well cared for, having been extensively restored within the last 10 years. In addition to the fantastic accommodation within the house, the oak-framed garage building contains an excellent home office.
The reception space offers good flexibility, delivering both formal and informal settings. The front door opens to a central hall with reception rooms either side providing an elegant drawing room and a dining room, the latter currently arranged as a playroom. Both have pretty, period fireplaces and panelling. The welcoming farmhouse kitchen is arranged around an Aga with a larder and the adjoining boot room provides practical day-to-day entrance from the drive to the side of the house. Beyond this, a sitting room with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a wood burning stove provides a comfortable, relaxed space with French doors opening to the garden. There is also a cloakroom.
A spacious rear hall leads to a recently added orangery. This striking room provides a wonderful contemporary space which neatly blends with the original building with little impact but has a dramatic effect on the feel of the house. The large doors slide fully open giving a seamless transition to the garden, providing a beautiful space for entertaining. In the winter months this room provides a peaceful, relaxing space with heated floors.
A fine staircase leads to a spacious first floor landing and to the generous master bedroom with its equally generous en suite bedroom and beautiful handmade wardrobes. Both this and bedroom 2, look to the front of the house over the gardens. A third bedroom has a cloakroom opposite. The family bathroom has a slipper bath, the fittings being by Catchpole & Rye.
A door opens to a staircase rising to the second floor. There is a large landing off which are three further good bedrooms and a large bathroom with twin showers, bath and twin basins. A convenient laundry room and linen cupboards are set off the landing.<br /><br />Bell House is amongst the finest houses in Mersham, a highly desirable and accessible village to the south-east of Ashford. This beautiful Georgian home encapsulates classic village life being situated in the heart of the village within walking distance of The Farriers Arms public house and the popular primary school.
Ashford has well regarded independent and grammar schools and together, Ashford and Canterbury provide a complete range of recreational, cultural and shopping facilities including theatres, cinemas and the very popular Ashford Designer Outlet.
Mersham is well situated for commuting to London whilst being near enough to the Channel Tunnel to drive to France for lunch. The nearby M20 (Junction 10) gives good road access, and Ashford International offers High Speed rail services to London St Pancras from around 36 minutes.
Situated within the heart of the garden of England the property benefits from being near some beautiful country pubs and Michelin starred restaurants. Kent boasts many beautiful beaches including Camber Sands, Rye, Broadstairs and the ethereal beauty of Dungeness.
The vendor has a target completion date of 1st September 2021 in mind.<br /><br />The gardens, like the house, are impeccably presented. Approached through a pair of five bar gates, there is a cobbled parking area which leads to a double open-fronted car port with adjacent office, all of oak construction beneath Kent peg tiled roof. Adjacent is a terrace with pond and small fountain, garden shed and a greenhouse.
Lawns lie to the front of the house and there are extensive areas of terracing beside the house. There is an area of orchard within the garden and an enclosed children’s play area with extensive play equipment (available via separate negotiation).
The reception space offers good flexibility, delivering both formal and informal settings. The front door opens to a central hall with reception rooms either side providing an elegant drawing room and a dining room, the latter currently arranged as a playroom. Both have pretty, period fireplaces and panelling. The welcoming farmhouse kitchen is arranged around an Aga with a larder and the adjoining boot room provides practical day-to-day entrance from the drive to the side of the house. Beyond this, a sitting room with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a wood burning stove provides a comfortable, relaxed space with French doors opening to the garden. There is also a cloakroom.
A spacious rear hall leads to a recently added orangery. This striking room provides a wonderful contemporary space which neatly blends with the original building with little impact but has a dramatic effect on the feel of the house. The large doors slide fully open giving a seamless transition to the garden, providing a beautiful space for entertaining. In the winter months this room provides a peaceful, relaxing space with heated floors.
A fine staircase leads to a spacious first floor landing and to the generous master bedroom with its equally generous en suite bedroom and beautiful handmade wardrobes. Both this and bedroom 2, look to the front of the house over the gardens. A third bedroom has a cloakroom opposite. The family bathroom has a slipper bath, the fittings being by Catchpole & Rye.
A door opens to a staircase rising to the second floor. There is a large landing off which are three further good bedrooms and a large bathroom with twin showers, bath and twin basins. A convenient laundry room and linen cupboards are set off the landing.<br /><br />Bell House is amongst the finest houses in Mersham, a highly desirable and accessible village to the south-east of Ashford. This beautiful Georgian home encapsulates classic village life being situated in the heart of the village within walking distance of The Farriers Arms public house and the popular primary school.
Ashford has well regarded independent and grammar schools and together, Ashford and Canterbury provide a complete range of recreational, cultural and shopping facilities including theatres, cinemas and the very popular Ashford Designer Outlet.
Mersham is well situated for commuting to London whilst being near enough to the Channel Tunnel to drive to France for lunch. The nearby M20 (Junction 10) gives good road access, and Ashford International offers High Speed rail services to London St Pancras from around 36 minutes.
Situated within the heart of the garden of England the property benefits from being near some beautiful country pubs and Michelin starred restaurants. Kent boasts many beautiful beaches including Camber Sands, Rye, Broadstairs and the ethereal beauty of Dungeness.
The vendor has a target completion date of 1st September 2021 in mind.<br /><br />The gardens, like the house, are impeccably presented. Approached through a pair of five bar gates, there is a cobbled parking area which leads to a double open-fronted car port with adjacent office, all of oak construction beneath Kent peg tiled roof. Adjacent is a terrace with pond and small fountain, garden shed and a greenhouse.
Lawns lie to the front of the house and there are extensive areas of terracing beside the house. There is an area of orchard within the garden and an enclosed children’s play area with extensive play equipment (available via separate negotiation).
