House For Sale £825,000
Architecturally rich and steeped in history, we are delighted to welcome to the market, this period home, dating from the 16th centuries. This generously proportioned home is steeped in period charm on each floor.
Historically, once a bakery providing it's services for the village of Great Chart, this now converted family home occupy' s a deceptively large plot, of approximately 1/2 acre, set in a well manicured and interesting garden, the perfect space to unwind within. Being a five bedroomed detached family home, with a choice of reception rooms spanning almost 2,500sqft. The spacious accommodation extends over 2 floors, allowing ample room for the whole family, providing semi rural living, whilst being in close proximity to all off Ashfords amenities nearby, as well as Ashford's International Train station being door to door in around 6 minutes.
To the side of the home, you will find a driveway which provides a right of way and access to The Old Bakehouse's carport, which in turn leads to a gravel driveway providing off-street parking. N.B. The driveway is owned by the adjacent property but the occupants of The Old Bakehouse have a right of access over it at all times. In through the homes well kept frontage, you'll find yourself in a welcoming entrance hall, which has been adapted to offer a library area whilst providing space to flick off your shoes and hang up your coat after the long working day, gaze around and take in the galleried landing above, a wonderful start to this properties accommodation. There's a handy ground floor w/c. You'll find a choice of reception rooms on the ground floor. Firstly, there is a ground floor study, being generous in floor space offering a generous ''12'1 x10'8'' of space which could be used in a verity of different ways to suit the day to day needs.
Wander into the homes more formal reception room found adjacent to the kitchen area, the open plan room offers versatility and blends this functional space with the family in mind. There is a stunning inglenook fire place, set within the charming flagstone flooring that really is the hub of this family home. Beyond the lounge you'll find the homes kitchen, being a bespoke kitchen to this home. You'll discover the oil fired Aga, with a great array of open faced shelves with an abundance of wall and base units offering plenty of storage, there is room for plenty of appliances within the kitchen with the added benefit of a handy larder cupboard providing the essential space for all that comes with family life. Passed the kitchen/breakfast room is the homes further family room, a space that has been added a later date but still in keeping with the properties year and charm, the room offers French doors that lead into the patio at the rear of the home making this space the ideal spot to entertain your guests whilst you tackle the cooking in the kitchen. There is also an inbuilt pizza oven to take advantage of!
Climb the stairs and reach the galleried landing pace, playing a focal point in the home providing views down to the entrance hall. Here, you will find access to all four spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom oozing charm, offering yet another glimpse of that inglenook fireplace that penetrates the second floor, a room that most guests will be envious of! There's a en-suite bathroom to one side, which offers a traditional feel, with double ended panel bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin & w/c. Finishing the master well is the room's dressing room, eliminating the need for any free standing furniture, which could also be used as a smaller bedroom
ursery. Across the hall you'll find one of the guest bedrooms, measuring ''14'0 x 11'6'' - a generous double bedroom which offers a built in cupboard too. Both bedrooms 3 & 4 are both generous in floorspace, allowing double beds, bed 3 offers a charming part-vault to the ceiling giving this room real character with bedroom 4 offering double aspect windows. The family bathroom services bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 and offers yet again the traditional feel, similar to the en-suite to master, the bathroom offers a panelled bath, wash hand basin and Wc with cupboard beneath basin and high level cistern.
Step outside and be at one with nature, a credit to the vendor's hard work and patience within the garden, as we feel that they have really managed to create a tranquil, peaceful setting over the years. The garden offers side access, but also French doors out from the reception room where you will find a patio area, You'll be immersed in a setting that has taken some years to nurture. What you will discover, is a 'secret' garden. Upon working you're way through the patio section that offers a unique and extensive sitting area whilst taking in the bird song of Great Chart. Followed through there is a shingled section, which takes you through an archway into the homes largely laid to lawn section hidden at the rear of the home, once discovered, you'll realise why we think this find is such a gem, from its mature established boundaries lined with an array of plants and green shrubbery, coupled with a modest 'green fingered' section where the vendors have created a vegetable patch where one can grown their own fruit and veg when the weather is kind! But wait, there is more. The vendors have built a large 'cabin' within the garden, the garden room offers an impressive 15'3 x 10'3 of space, that can be used as a work from home space, or perhaps a haven for the children to enjoy and take a break from the glorious summer sun, it's many uses just add to the flexibility and functionality of this wonderful family home. it also has it's very own wi-fi set up for a home office. If the children desire more space, then why not allow them to play in the charming tree-house that the vendors had built and designed for their children whilst living here.
Great Chart is a pretty village just outside Ashford. All local amenities are served by Ashford, which has a good range of shops for day-to-day needs including Waitrose as as well as some excellent out of town shopping at the McArthurGlen Outlet. There are good schools in the area, being 5 minutes from Ashford Prep School, along with the Outstanding Rated Great Chart Primary School, and the charming market town of Tenterden is also nearby. Ashford offers excellent road and rail links to London and the Continent with the M20 (Junction 9). Ashford International offers High Speed services to London St Pancras in 37 minutes and Eurostar services to the Continent.
Historically, once a bakery providing it's services for the village of Great Chart, this now converted family home occupy' s a deceptively large plot, of approximately 1/2 acre, set in a well manicured and interesting garden, the perfect space to unwind within. Being a five bedroomed detached family home, with a choice of reception rooms spanning almost 2,500sqft. The spacious accommodation extends over 2 floors, allowing ample room for the whole family, providing semi rural living, whilst being in close proximity to all off Ashfords amenities nearby, as well as Ashford's International Train station being door to door in around 6 minutes.
To the side of the home, you will find a driveway which provides a right of way and access to The Old Bakehouse's carport, which in turn leads to a gravel driveway providing off-street parking. N.B. The driveway is owned by the adjacent property but the occupants of The Old Bakehouse have a right of access over it at all times. In through the homes well kept frontage, you'll find yourself in a welcoming entrance hall, which has been adapted to offer a library area whilst providing space to flick off your shoes and hang up your coat after the long working day, gaze around and take in the galleried landing above, a wonderful start to this properties accommodation. There's a handy ground floor w/c. You'll find a choice of reception rooms on the ground floor. Firstly, there is a ground floor study, being generous in floor space offering a generous ''12'1 x10'8'' of space which could be used in a verity of different ways to suit the day to day needs.
Wander into the homes more formal reception room found adjacent to the kitchen area, the open plan room offers versatility and blends this functional space with the family in mind. There is a stunning inglenook fire place, set within the charming flagstone flooring that really is the hub of this family home. Beyond the lounge you'll find the homes kitchen, being a bespoke kitchen to this home. You'll discover the oil fired Aga, with a great array of open faced shelves with an abundance of wall and base units offering plenty of storage, there is room for plenty of appliances within the kitchen with the added benefit of a handy larder cupboard providing the essential space for all that comes with family life. Passed the kitchen/breakfast room is the homes further family room, a space that has been added a later date but still in keeping with the properties year and charm, the room offers French doors that lead into the patio at the rear of the home making this space the ideal spot to entertain your guests whilst you tackle the cooking in the kitchen. There is also an inbuilt pizza oven to take advantage of!
Climb the stairs and reach the galleried landing pace, playing a focal point in the home providing views down to the entrance hall. Here, you will find access to all four spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom oozing charm, offering yet another glimpse of that inglenook fireplace that penetrates the second floor, a room that most guests will be envious of! There's a en-suite bathroom to one side, which offers a traditional feel, with double ended panel bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin & w/c. Finishing the master well is the room's dressing room, eliminating the need for any free standing furniture, which could also be used as a smaller bedroom
ursery. Across the hall you'll find one of the guest bedrooms, measuring ''14'0 x 11'6'' - a generous double bedroom which offers a built in cupboard too. Both bedrooms 3 & 4 are both generous in floorspace, allowing double beds, bed 3 offers a charming part-vault to the ceiling giving this room real character with bedroom 4 offering double aspect windows. The family bathroom services bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 and offers yet again the traditional feel, similar to the en-suite to master, the bathroom offers a panelled bath, wash hand basin and Wc with cupboard beneath basin and high level cistern.
Step outside and be at one with nature, a credit to the vendor's hard work and patience within the garden, as we feel that they have really managed to create a tranquil, peaceful setting over the years. The garden offers side access, but also French doors out from the reception room where you will find a patio area, You'll be immersed in a setting that has taken some years to nurture. What you will discover, is a 'secret' garden. Upon working you're way through the patio section that offers a unique and extensive sitting area whilst taking in the bird song of Great Chart. Followed through there is a shingled section, which takes you through an archway into the homes largely laid to lawn section hidden at the rear of the home, once discovered, you'll realise why we think this find is such a gem, from its mature established boundaries lined with an array of plants and green shrubbery, coupled with a modest 'green fingered' section where the vendors have created a vegetable patch where one can grown their own fruit and veg when the weather is kind! But wait, there is more. The vendors have built a large 'cabin' within the garden, the garden room offers an impressive 15'3 x 10'3 of space, that can be used as a work from home space, or perhaps a haven for the children to enjoy and take a break from the glorious summer sun, it's many uses just add to the flexibility and functionality of this wonderful family home. it also has it's very own wi-fi set up for a home office. If the children desire more space, then why not allow them to play in the charming tree-house that the vendors had built and designed for their children whilst living here.
Great Chart is a pretty village just outside Ashford. All local amenities are served by Ashford, which has a good range of shops for day-to-day needs including Waitrose as as well as some excellent out of town shopping at the McArthurGlen Outlet. There are good schools in the area, being 5 minutes from Ashford Prep School, along with the Outstanding Rated Great Chart Primary School, and the charming market town of Tenterden is also nearby. Ashford offers excellent road and rail links to London and the Continent with the M20 (Junction 9). Ashford International offers High Speed services to London St Pancras in 37 minutes and Eurostar services to the Continent.
