4 Bed Detached bungalow For Sale

Smarden

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Northwood, Pluckley Road, Smarden
Northwood, Pluckley Road, Smarden

Description

  • Five Bedroom Detached Country Home

  • 2.34 Acre Plot

  • 139'7' Barn/Shed

  • Kitchen & Seperate Utility Room

  • Dining Room

  • Sitting Room

  • Family Room

  • First Floor Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom

  • Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

  • Driveway with Off Road Parking for Several Vehicles

A superb opportunity to acquire a five bedroom detached country home sitting in a plot of 2.34 acres between the villages of Smarden and Pluckley, with wonderful gardens and a 139'7” barn.

This home has been owned by the present vendors since 1983 in that time they have substantially changed and improved the property, extending the rooflines either end over former flat roof areas and landscaping the gardens to create what is a welcoming family home with flexible accommodation.

The property is arranged over two floors with accommodation to include porch, entrance hall, oak kitchen/dining room, utility room, four bedrooms to the ground floor, family room, sitting room, study areas, ground floor bathroom. To the first floor there is a master bedroom suite with dormer window with views across the countryside and an en-suite bathroom. Outside the property has a generous plot of 2.34 acres with paddocks to the rear totalling 1.5 acres. There are landscaped gardens to the front and rear of the property and notably a 139' 7” x 26' 11” barn which was formerly a chicken house which could potentially have a wide range of uses.

The property sits on the Pluckley Road between the villages of Smarden and Pluckley, the area is rich in natural beauty with an abundance of public footpaths and horse riding routes, providing an amazing playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Transport links are well served with excellent road networks leading to the A20 and M20 at junction 9, each some 6 miles distant, providing access to London and the Kent coast. Pluckley's main line railway station is approximately one mile distant providing fast access to Charing Cross, London Bridge, Canon Street and Ashford International stations. Ashford International benefits from the High Speed train service to London St Pancras with a journey time of 37 minutes along with travel to the continent via the Channel Tunnel. Properties of this type and size rarely come onto the open market and we strongly urge interested applicants to make immediate arrangements to view to fully appreciate the wonderful plot and accommodation on offer.

Entrance Porch:
Oak wood entrance door with oak leaded double glazed windows to either side, quarry tiled floor.

Entrance Hall:
Glazed entrance door, radiator, half wood panelled walls, quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen/Dining Room: 20'7' x 12'4' (6.27m x 3.76m)
Split into two areas, kitchen area comprising double glazed oak and leaded windows to front and side, oak fitted kitchen with oak worktops, integrated dishwasher, integrated double electric oven, integrated four burner halogen hob with integrated exactor over, integrated microwave, integrated fridge, island unit comprising 1 ½ bowl porcelain sink with brass mixer tap, tiled splash backs, ceramic tiled flooring, recessed lighting. Dining area comprises oak double glazed leaded window to front, brick fireplace housing oil fired central heating boiler, fitted cupboards, television point, timber flooring.

Utility Room: 11'11' x 7'5' (3.63m x 2.26m)
Oak leaded double glazed windows to front and side, fitted unit with stainless steel sink over, plumbing for washing machine, space for American style fridge freezer, access to loft, cork flooring.

Ground Floor Bathroom:
Frosted oak leaded double glazed window to rear, heated chrome ladder style towel rail, fitted corner bath with mixer tap, low level WC, vanity sink unit with mixer tap, fitted glazed shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, carpet flooring.

Bedroom 4: 10'8' x 10'4' (3.25m x 3.15m)
Oak leaded double glazed widow to rear, radiator, fitted wardrobe and over bed storage unit, carpet flooring.

Family Room: 14'4' x 12'8' (4.37m x 3.86m)
Oak double glazed window to rear, radiator, feature open brick fireplace and brick hearth, picture rail, timber framed ceiling, fitted shelving, television point, telephone point, carpet flooring.

Sitting Room:
23'1' x 10'3' (7.04m x 3.12m) extending to 13'10' (4.22m) Double glazed leaded double doors to rear overlooking rear gardens, oak leaded double glazed bay window to rear with fitted seat storage units, two radiators, fitted wood burning stove and brick surround and pine shelving, exposed pine beams, television point, study area, stairs to master bedroom, carpet flooring.

Study Area: 8'0' x 6'9' (2.44m x 2.06m)
Carpet flooring and lighting.

Bedroom 2: 14'10' x 10'9' (4.52m x 3.28m)
Double glazed leaded windows to front and side, radiator, fitted double wardrobe fitted dressing table, wood panelled walls, fitted shelving, carpet flooring.

Bedroom 3: 11'3' x 10'10' (3.43m x 3.30m)
Oak double glazed leaded windows to rear, radiator, painted wood panelled walls with shelving, carpet flooring.

Bedroom 5 (currently a library): 11'6' x 6'8' (3.51m x 2.03m)
Oak leaded double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted storage cupboard, telephone point (Not currently in use), carpet flooring.

Master Bedroom: 15'7' x 12'9' (4.75m x 3.89m)
Oak leaded double glazed dormer window to front with views across countryside, Velux window, radiator, four times fitted wardrobe cupboards, eaves fitted storage cupboard, access to loft storage area, carpet flooring, television point, spot lights, archway through to;

En-suite:
Fitted Velux window, radiator, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, white bathroom suite comprising, corner bath, low level WC, bidet, fitted sink unit, fitted fully tiled shower cubicle with glass door and Aqualisa power shower, recessed lighting, fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring.

Front:
The property is accessed via a gated shingle driveway with off road parking for numerous vehicles. To the front of the property there are landscaped gardens with a wide variety of shrubs, raised flagstone area and shingle seating areas, sculpted flower beds, pedestrian gate to front.

Rear:
The gardens then lead round to the side of the property extending to the rear which is predominantly laid to extensive lawns with a large flagstone patio area, outside tap, composting areas, extensive fenced vegetable patch area with wooden greenhouse and raised planters. To the rear of the gardens there are double gates leading to two paddocks totalling 1.5 acres, the total plot of the property is believed to be in the region of 2.34 acres. A notable feature on the property is a former chicken barn which measures 139'7' x 26'11' (42.54m x 8.20m) with double doors to the front and rear, integral garaged area with double doors, power and light, this barn could be used for a variety of uses subject to the necessary consents.

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