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ountry Houses #TheGardenOfEngland Stanford Bridge House Station Road Pluckley, Ashford, Kent TN27 0RU A distinctive and most attractive 5 bedroom period farmhouse together with a pretty two bedroom

Guide Price 1,295,000 Accommodation Entrance Hall Drawing Room (fireplace) Sitting Room Dining Room (inglenook fireplace) Snug Study Kitchen (Aga) Utility Room Garden/Family Room 5 Bedrooms (1

storage heaters Gardens and Grounds Gravel driveway Lawns Mature trees lipped hedges Rose beds Flower beds Paved terrace Pond Wild flower garden Small Vineyard (Pinot Noir/hardonnay) Orchard Heated

2 ountry Houses #TheGardenOfEngland Stanford Bridge House Station Road Pluckley, Ashford, Kent TN27 0RU A distinctive and most attractive 5 bedroom period farmhouse together with a pretty two bedroom cottage capable of producing a gross rental income of 9,000 per annum. The grounds enjoy a vineyard, heated pool and useful outbuildings (about 1,200ft²). In all about 3.60 acres. Guide Price 1,295,000 Accommodation Entrance Hall Drawing Room (fireplace) Sitting Room Dining Room (inglenook fireplace) Snug Study Kitchen (Aga) Utility Room Garden/Family Room 5 Bedrooms (1 En-suite) Shower Room Bathroom Oil fired central heating Under floor heating to Kitchen Ultrafast broadband ottage (The Granary) Entrance Hall Sitting/Dining Room Kitchen Bathroom 2 Bedrooms Night storage heaters Gardens and Grounds Gravel driveway Lawns Mature trees lipped hedges Rose beds Flower beds Paved terrace Pond Wild flower garden Small Vineyard (Pinot Noir/hardonnay) Orchard Heated swimming pool (air source heat pump) Outbuildings Ragstone outbuilding (2 storey) Garaging/Weather boarded barn Summerhouse ommunications Pluckley Mainline Station 0.25 miles Headcorn Mainline Station 5 miles Ashford Int Station 6 miles M20 motorway (Jct 9) 5 miles Tenterden 6 miles

Situation Stanford Bridge House was originally part of Stanford Bridge Farm which was divided years ago and the neighbouring barn converted into a dwelling.

Post Office/store. In addition to many community activities, there is a mainline commuter railway station close to Stanford Bridge House on the village outskirts.

37 minute High Speed trains to London St Pancras (HS1).

buses. Stanford Bridge House A distinctive and most attractive period farmhouse Listed Grade II and accompanied by a valuable two bedroom cottage known as The Granary.

3 Situation Stanford Bridge House was originally part of Stanford Bridge Farm which was divided years ago and the neighbouring barn converted into a dwelling. The properties are situated on the semi-rural outskirts of the historic village of Pluckley with its pretty centre dominated by the parish church, attractive inn, primary school, butchers shop and Post Office/store. In addition to many community activities, there is a mainline commuter railway station close to Stanford Bridge House on the village outskirts. Wider facilities are available at haring or alternatively the thriving market town of Ashford including access to the M20 motorway and International Station for Eurostar services to the ontinent and 37 minute High Speed trains to London St Pancras (HS1). Ashford provides a wealth of modern retail opportunities along with a choice of schools both in the state and independent sectors including excellent grammar schools accessible by train and school buses. Stanford Bridge House A distinctive and most attractive period farmhouse Listed Grade II and accompanied by a valuable two bedroom cottage known as The Granary. The cottage is currently vacant but has been let previously at a rent of 750 per calendar month. Stanford Bridge House is beautifully presented and full of character including medieval origin and later additions. There are good ceiling heights and an abundance of period features including significant exposed beams and timbers, exposed floorboards and distinctive Dering arched windows. The accommodation is versatile having six ground floor reception rooms, and five bedrooms on the first floor approached from either of two staircases. Gardens and Grounds The house is accompanied by about 3.60 acres of interesting and imaginative gardens including lawns interspersed with mature trees, clipped hedging, rose beds

and well stocked flower and shrub borders planted for all year colour and interest.

neighbouring fields. There is a mown pathway leading to a small private vineyard planted with Pinot Noir and hardonnay vines.

Outbuildings Towards the end of the garden is a two storey ragstone outbuilding with electric power and light connected offering potential for a number of uses including conversion subject to the

Services Oil fired central heating. Under floor heating to the kitchen. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Ultra fast Broadband (approx 300Mb). The Granary:- night storage heaters.

4 and well stocked flower and shrub borders planted for all year colour and interest. There is a charming brick paved terrace stretching away from the house and the gardens meander with a bridge crossing over a delightful pond to a less formal area planted with wild flowers and neighbouring fields. There is a mown pathway leading to a small private vineyard planted with Pinot Noir and hardonnay vines. The continuation leads to an orchard planted with apple, pear, plum, cherry and crab apple trees. There is an outdoor swimming pool heated with an air source heat pump. Outbuildings Towards the end of the garden is a two storey ragstone outbuilding with electric power and light connected offering potential for a number of uses including conversion subject to the necessary planning consent. Further buildings include a pretty weather boarded barn containing storage, workshop and garaging. At the end of the more formal gardens is a summerhouse. Services Oil fired central heating. Under floor heating to the kitchen. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Ultra fast Broadband (approx 300Mb). The Granary:- night storage heaters. Directions From the M20 motorway leave at Junction 9 and proceed to the upper roundabout by the John Lewis at Home store. Follow signs towards Lenham A20 and after about 2 miles turn left signposted to Pluckley (alternatively, continue on to haring and again turn left signposted to Pluckley). on arriving in the village of Pluckley locate the village centre and proceed past the primary school on your right hand side and around the right hand bend. Proceed down Station Road eventually passing the station on the left hand side whereupon Stanford Bridge House will be found also on the left hand side just past the entrance to Stanford Bridge Barn. From Tenterden, proceed along the A28 towards Ashford. At Bethersden take the road signposted to Pluckley. Stanford Bridge House will be found on the right hand side just prior to reaching Pluckley Station and well before the village.

5 Store Bedroom 1 13' 2" x 13' 1" 4.01m x 3.98m Bedroom 2 13' 0" x 10' 1" 3.97m x 3.08m Greenhouse Garage 18' 2" x 12' 8" 5.54m x 3.85m 27' 3" x 17' 1" 5.40m x 3.50m 27' 3" x 17' 1" 5.40m x 3.50m. Ft. / 58 Sq. M. Granary First Floor Sitting / Dining Room 13' 1" x 11' 7" 3.98m x 3.53m Store Bedroom 1 13' 2" x 13' 1" 4.01m x 3.98m Bedroom 2 13' 0" x 10' 1" 3.97m x 3.08m Outbuilding Ground Floor Outbuilding First Floor 12' 1" x 8' 11" 3.68m x 2.72m Garden Store 12' 1" x 9' 1" 3.68m x 2.76m P Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Outbuildings : 1,305 Sq. Ft. / 121 Sq. M. Outbuilding Granary Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House : 625 Sq. Ft. / 58 Sq. M. The Granary Not to scale Granary First Floor Utility Reduced Headroom Study 14' 8" x 7' 10" 4.48m x 2.39m Snug 13' 3" x 8' 0" 4.05m x 2.45m Dining Room 16' 11" x 14' 11" 5.76m x 4.54m Kitchen 16' 9" x 11' 7" 5.11m x 3.52m Garden / Family Room 22' 1" x 12' 4" 6.73m x 3.77m Bedroom 4 13' 9" x 9' 11" 4.18m x 3.01m Bedroom 2 12' 5" x 11' 6" 3.79m x 3.50m Bedroom 5 11' 2" x 9' 8" 3.40m x 2.95m Drawing Room 15' 6" x 14' 8" 4.72m x 4.47m Sittng Room 15' 5" x 14' 8" 4.70m x 4.46m Bedroom 1 15' 5" x 15' 4" 4.69m x 4.68m Bedroom 3 14' 8" x 9' 6" 4.47m x 2.89m The House Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House : 3,000 Sq. Ft. / 279 Sq. M. For indicative purposes only. opyright Jemesis Ltd 2018 Drawing Number : j First Floor

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6 ountry Houses Important Notice These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned below and as to the content of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. It should not be assumed that any contents/ furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regards to parts of the property that have not been photographed. All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or further detailed request. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property please telephone our offices (Ref 1403) hobbsparker.co.uk Ashford Office Romney House Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden Office 9 The Fairings Oaks Road Tenterden TN30 6QX

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Giles Farm Smarden Bell Road Pluckley

Giles Farm Smarden Bell Road Pluckley www.hobbsparker.co.uk Giles Farm Smarden Bell Road Pluckley, Kent TN27 0SY A Grade II listed farmhouse ready for updating and improving, with gardens and detached