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Beautifully Presented 3-Bedroom Detached Family Home in a Popular Kingsnorth Location Situated along the sought-after Collie Drive in Kingsnorth, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully enhanced by a conservatory addition and a useful utility area created through a part garage conversion.
The property enjoys a welcoming and well-balanced layout, ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with downstairs cloakroom, a generous double-aspect lounge filled with natural light, a separate dining room, with an adjoining kitchen, which flows seamlessly into the conservatory, creating an excellent additional reception space overlooking the garden.
The utility area provides valuable practical space, while the remaining section of the garage offers useful storage.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefitting from a built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room.
Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, making the property perfectly suited to growing families, professional couples, or those looking to upsize.
Outside, the home continues to impress. To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles.
The rear garden has been lovingly landscaped by the current owners and offers an attractive split-level design.
A paved seating terrace immediately adjoins the rear of the property, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while steps lead down to a lawned garden featuring a central circular seating area, established planted borders and fenced boundaries.
Beyond the existing fenced garden lies an additional section of wooded land which falls within the property's title boundary.
Subject to individual requirements, the boundary fencing could be repositioned to incorporate this area into the main garden, offering exciting potential for further landscaping, play space or wildlife enjoyment.
Kingsnorth remains one of Ashford's most popular residential locations, favoured by families for its excellent local amenities and convenient transport connections.
The area is well served by highly regarded primary schools, including Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, while several secondary schools are easily accessible.
Everyday shopping needs are catered for by nearby local convenience stores, supermarkets and retail facilities, with Ashford Town Centre and the Designer Outlet are just a short drive away.
For commuters, the property is ideally positioned for access to Ashford International Station, offering High Speed services to London St Pancras in approximately 37 minutes.
The nearby A2070 and M20 provide excellent road connections to Maidstone, Canterbury, Folkestone and the wider motorway network.
There are also regular bus services connecting Kingsnorth with the wider area and surrounding villages.
Combining spacious accommodation, a beautifully landscaped garden, excellent local amenities and superb transport links, this impressive detached home presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a turnkey family property in a highly desirable setting.
EPC Rating: D Location Collie Drive is situated within the highly popular area of Kingsnorth, one of Ashford's most popular family-friendly residential areas.
The location benefits from a range of nearby amenities including local convenience stores, parks, children's play areas and well-regarded primary schools, with secondary schooling options also easily accessible.
Ashford Town Centre, McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet and a selection of major supermarkets are all within easy reach, providing extensive shopping, leisure and dining facilities.
For commuters, Ashford International Station offers High Speed rail services to London St Pancras in approximately 37 minutes, while the nearby A2070 and M20 provide excellent road links to Canterbury, Maidstone, Folkestone and the wider motorway network.
The area is also well placed for enjoying the Kent countryside, with a number of walking routes, nature reserves and village pubs found in the surrounding area, making Kingsnorth an ideal location for families and professionals seeking a balance between modern convenience and outdoor lifestyle.
Hallway Door to the front, window to the side, stairs to the first floor, radiator and wood flooring. Cloakroom Window to the front, WC, wash basin, radiator and wood flooring.
Lounge (4.87m x 3.96m) Dual aspect with windows to the front and side, radiators and wood flooring.
Open to the Dining Room Dining Room (3.28m x 2.63m) Sliding patio doors to the conservatory, radiator and wood flooring.
Kitchen (3.28m x 2.17m) Window looking into the conservatory, radiator, tiled splashback and tiled floor.
Kitchen comprising a range of fitted units to the wall and floor with worksurfaces over, inset 1.5 bowl sink/drainer, space for freestanding electric cooker with extractor hood above, plumbing and space for dishwasher, space for free-standing fridge/freezer.
Conservatory (4.72m x 2.98m) Windows to the rear overlooking the garden with doors leading out, door to utility room, electric wall heater and fitted carpet.
Utility Room (2.61m x 2.56m) Door leading to the garden, door into (part converted) garage, wall and floor units with worksurface over, inset sink/drainer, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator and laminate wood flooring.
Landing Window to the side, doors to each room, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, loft access and carpet fitted to the stairs and landing.
Bedroom 1 (3.14m x 3.04m) Window to the rear, built-in wardrobe, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-Suite Window to the side, shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, towel radiator, extractor fan, part wall tiling and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom 2 (3.17m x 2.57m) Window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet. Bedroom 3 (2.60m x 2.23m) Window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bathroom Window to the rear, bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, part wall tiling and vinyl flooring.
Garden Split level garden featuring a paved seating area adjacent to the rear of the house, stepping down to a lawned garden with planted borders and fenced boundaries.
Parking - Driveway Block paved area to the front of the house and space to the front of the garage to park several vehicles.
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