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Church Road, Brabourne Lees Property Description: Guide Price: £450,000 - £475,000.
This delightful property is situated in the sought after village of Brabourne Lees, offering a charming family home with a wealth of amenities at your fingertips.
With its spacious layout, beautiful countryside views, and a private garden backing onto fields and bluebell woodland, this property is a true find.
Upon entering the home, into the entrance hall there is access into a great bar which was previously the office.
The living room has a box bay window, feature fireplace and the stairs up to the first floor.
The separate dining room features a brick fireplace housing a stunning Flemish oven/log burner from Simmonds Salvage Yard Antiques and there are French doors opening out onto the well maintained garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The long galley style kitchen has a range of storage units with space for white goods and there is also access onto the garden.
The adjacent conservatory provides a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the garden views all year round.
Upstairs on the first floor, you'll find three double bedrooms, all thoughtfully designed with ample storage.
The main bedroom includes a wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom, ensuring your own private sanctuary. There is a also a family shower room.
An additional highlight of this property is the generous top floor loft room, offering eaves storage, beautiful views and the potential to install an en-suite, all subject to planning permission.
Outside: Enjoy the open countryside views that greet you from the front of the property, creating a serene and peaceful ambiance. A driveway is also available for convenient parking.
There is an enclosed entrance which is handy for storage. Step outside into the beautiful 160ft garden, a real haven for nature lovers.
Boasting mature trees and plants, as well as a designated patio and BBQ area, this space is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
With the garden backing onto the idyllic countryside and bluebell woodland, you'll have endless opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration.
Church Road conveniently sits just under 5.8 miles from Ashford International train station, providing excellent transport links.
The property is also located just a few doors up from Smeeth Primary School, making it ideal for families with young children, plus there is a nursery nearby.
Brabourne Primary School is located 1.6 miles away which is also within easy reach.
Location: The parish of Brabourne lies at the foot of the North Downs and covers an area of about 3,750 acres or 8 square miles and is mainly agricultural land with some areas of woodland.
It is situated about 6 miles south east of Ashford and 13 miles from the coast. The village adjoins that of Smeeth and the two villages share extensive amenities and facilities.
The Five Bells Inn is famous for its rustic-chic appearance, food and rooms.
You are spoilt for choice with other local pub/restaurants with The Blue Anchor, The Woolpack on the border of Brabourne and Smeeth, The Tiger Inn in Stowting and The Black Horse Inn in Monks Horton.
There are two primary schools in the area; Brabourne Church of England and Smeeth primary school which both attract families to the area because of their great reputation, plus a nursery.
The village has a well stocked local convenience store and post office which sells a full range of Co-op products. There is a doctors surgery in nearby Sellindge.
The local bus route serves Ashford and Hythe and Ashford International is just 8 miles away where the High Speed service to London St Pancras International operates.
The seaside town of Hythe is just 8 miles by car which has beautiful beaches and walks along the Royal Military Canal.
Directions: SatNav = TN25 6SB / What3Words = ///vibe.searcher.sheets Council Tax: Band D (correct at time of marketing).
To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website. Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council .
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion. Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility.
Parking on the drive.
The vendors have informed us that building regulation sign offs are unavailable for the loft conversion and the 2 storey extension due to them having been erected prior to the current vendor's ownership.
The current vendors moved into the property at the end of 1994 after the works were completed.
The vendors are happy to pay for an indemnity insurance policy to cover the missing documentation and have noted that despite documentation is missing, they have always used this room as a bedroom.
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All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings.
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