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About
Outside there is off road parking to the front and the rear garden is a particularly good size ideal for children, relaxing and entertaining.
The house has potential to further enhance and possibly extend (subject to the necessary planning consent) providing the next owner an opportunity to create their own family home.
Occupying a sought-after location, being within easy reach of the renowned local gastro pub, a stone’s throw from wonderful countryside and only 13 miles from the coast, this property is the ideal base for anyone looking for a welcoming semi-rural retreat, and yet is just a short drive from the village of Rolvenden and the historic Cinque Port towns of Tenterden and Rye with all their many amenities, making it a popular and convenient place to live.
Location The pretty rural hamlet of Rolvenden Layne is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by wonderful unspoilt countryside, and only 13 miles from the coast.
The nearby village of Rolvenden is 1 mile away and has a general store and post office, a weekly farmers’ market, a number of active clubs and societies, a church and two public houses.
Tenterden (about 4 miles) and Rye (about 10 miles) provide a more extensive range of shopping, health and leisure facilities.
A wide selection of educational opportunities exist locally at both primary and secondary levels in the state and private sectors.
For mainline rail services, Staplehurst, Headcorn and Ashford provide good commuter links into London with the high speed link from Ashford to London St Pancras taking about 37 minutes.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room The front door opens into the spacious Kitchen / Breakfast Room having room for a table and chairs, this double aspect room has windows to the side and rear with a range of Shaker style base units, drawers and wall mounted cupboards with ample worksurface space with tiled splashbacks incorporating a sink unit with drainer and mixer tap.
Space for appliances. Cloakroom An archway leads through to the Inner Hall where there is access to the handily placed Cloakroom.
Sitting Room The Sitting Room has a window to the front and is ideal for family time with the feature fireplace providing a charming focal point.
Dining Area The Dining Area is a versatile area with stairs to first floor and room further table and chairs, being open through Garden / Sun Room Which is a lovely space to relax with doors and windows to the garden.
First Floor Bedrooms Landing gives access to Three Bedrooms with country views and a Family Bathroom.
Outside Outside, there is off road parking to the front with steps up the front with lawned garden area with plants and shrubs.
To the rear is a paved terrace ideal for seating in the warmer months with steps up to the good size garden is a particular feature being mainly lawned with a variety of mature flowering plants and shrubs.
Services Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. EPC : Tba Local Authority : Ashford Borough Council
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