House For Sale £375,000
Guide Price £375,000 - £395,000. This spacious two bedroom detached bungalow is in the popular rural village of Ruckinge, with easy access to nearby Ashford. With over 1,100 square foot of accommodation and a stunning established garden, this property is perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat without being too far from excellent transport links. Upon entering this wonderful home, the bright and spacious hallway leads to the bedrooms, a cloakroom and the well-proportioned living room. This room provides plenty of space to entertain friends and family in with sliding doors leading out to the conservatory, from which views of the landscaped garden can be appreciated. The kitchen/dining room flows openly from the living room making it a fantastically sociable space. With its impressive size, this room would offer plenty of scope for those wishes to make their own mark on their new home. In addition, there is also a separate utility room with a personal door into the garage. There are two bedrooms to the front of the property, with fitted wardrobes in the main bedroom. The family bathroom completes the accommodation is fully tiled with a shower over the bath.
Outside
The property has an enviable garden which is fully enclosed and landscaped with an array of established plants and trees, which are a delight to be admired from the generous patio. There is a stunning pergola along with two sheds, one of which has power and lighting. To the front of the property, an" in and out" driveway can accommodate parking for multiple vehicles and is bordered by both trees and hedgerow.
Floorplan
Council Tax
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Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council Services
Mains drainage, water & electricity.
Method of Sale
The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon completion.
Location
The village stands on high ground bordering Romney Marsh. A belt of woodland divides the parish into Lower and Upper Ruckinge with the Royal Military Canal running through the lower part of the parish. The church is Norman and early English and the register dates back to 1549. The old school is now used as the village hall and the Blue Anchor pub, which had close association with gangs of local smugglers, dates back to 1765. The nearest Primary School is now Hamstreet Primary which is about a 12 minute drive away towards Ashford. The village of Ruckinge lies seven miles southeast of Ashford on the B2067 Hamstreet to Hythe road. It is the centre of a civil parish of the same name, which also includes the scattered community of Bromley Green. The population of the parish is around 727 persons, and is divided in two (Upper and Lower) by a belt of woodland. The Royal Military Canal runs to the south of Ruckinge. Ruckinge's history includes smuggling, once rife on Romney Marsh and it is rumoured that the notorious Ransley brothers were buried in Ruckinge churchyard after being hanged at Penenden Heath, Maidstone. Until the early 1990s Ruckinge had a village shop/post office. Today the nearest shops and railway station are in nearby Hamstreet. Ruckinge does have lively Scout and Guide associations which it shares with the larger village. Locally, Ham Street Station is a mere 12 minute car journey taking you to Ashford International in under 10 minutes and onto London St Pancras in just 38 minutes. HamStreet Primary boasts good Ofsted reports and there are local pubs and churches nearby. The Royal Military Canal runs through Ruckinge all the way to the coastal town of Hythe and is a lovely dog walking route or alternatively, 2 minutes walk down the road and you can take the family for a walk in the woods.
Outside
The property has an enviable garden which is fully enclosed and landscaped with an array of established plants and trees, which are a delight to be admired from the generous patio. There is a stunning pergola along with two sheds, one of which has power and lighting. To the front of the property, an" in and out" driveway can accommodate parking for multiple vehicles and is bordered by both trees and hedgerow.
Floorplan
Council Tax
To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to .
Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council Services
Mains drainage, water & electricity.
Method of Sale
The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon completion.
Location
The village stands on high ground bordering Romney Marsh. A belt of woodland divides the parish into Lower and Upper Ruckinge with the Royal Military Canal running through the lower part of the parish. The church is Norman and early English and the register dates back to 1549. The old school is now used as the village hall and the Blue Anchor pub, which had close association with gangs of local smugglers, dates back to 1765. The nearest Primary School is now Hamstreet Primary which is about a 12 minute drive away towards Ashford. The village of Ruckinge lies seven miles southeast of Ashford on the B2067 Hamstreet to Hythe road. It is the centre of a civil parish of the same name, which also includes the scattered community of Bromley Green. The population of the parish is around 727 persons, and is divided in two (Upper and Lower) by a belt of woodland. The Royal Military Canal runs to the south of Ruckinge. Ruckinge's history includes smuggling, once rife on Romney Marsh and it is rumoured that the notorious Ransley brothers were buried in Ruckinge churchyard after being hanged at Penenden Heath, Maidstone. Until the early 1990s Ruckinge had a village shop/post office. Today the nearest shops and railway station are in nearby Hamstreet. Ruckinge does have lively Scout and Guide associations which it shares with the larger village. Locally, Ham Street Station is a mere 12 minute car journey taking you to Ashford International in under 10 minutes and onto London St Pancras in just 38 minutes. HamStreet Primary boasts good Ofsted reports and there are local pubs and churches nearby. The Royal Military Canal runs through Ruckinge all the way to the coastal town of Hythe and is a lovely dog walking route or alternatively, 2 minutes walk down the road and you can take the family for a walk in the woods.
