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 double garage, paddocks and stables, on the rural edge of the popular village of Pluckley. In all about 3.2 acres. Offers in excess of 650,000 Accommodation Entrance hall Sitting room Dining room Kitchen Utility / boot room stairs shower room 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) Potential bedroom 4 Attic rooms W Outside Large gravelled driveway Detached double garage with room above Gardens Paddocks with farm pond ommunication Pluckley Station 1.5 miles Headcorn Station 5 miles Ashford 8 miles Tenterden 10 miles
kitchen is dated but has the potential to make a fabulous space for cooking and relaxing. A useful utility / boot room is a later addition. stairs there are two double bedrooms and a single. There are en suite facilities and again it is thought that these could do with updating and perhaps remodelling. There is an additional room that has the potential to become a bedroom. On the top floor are two attic rooms which offer the further potential for conversion to living accommodation. 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. Situation Giles Farm is situated on Smarden Bell Road on the rural edge of Pluckley. The neighbouring oast and barn have been converted and the farmhouse sits in this attractive former farmstead. Pluckley is both historic and highly regarded surrounded by countryside typical of the Weald of Kent. The village centre has a delightful pub serving ale and food, which is directly opposite the butchers and village store, whilst the pretty Parish church is also within sight. Wider facilities are available in the thriving market town of Ashford including modern retail outlets, leisure amenities and a choice of schools both in the state and independent sectors. There is access to the M20 motorway at Junction 9 as well as to the International station providing Eurostar services to the ontinent and 37 minute high speed trains to London St. Pancras (HS1) Giles Farm The farmhouse is believed to date back to medieval times and has wonderful character features. Think beamed ceilings, wide oak floor boards, inglenook fireplaces (including one in carved Bethersden marble), panelled latch doors, brick floors, and Dering windows. ompared with the age of the property, the current owners have only lived there a relatively short time (40 years) and the house is now ready for someone to undertake a programme of renovation, redecoration and improvement. The principle reception rooms are lovely spaces with both having impressive fireplaces. The Outside The property is approached from the road via a gated entrance with a large gravelled parking area providing ample space for off road parking. To one side is the detached double garage which has a room above which would make a good home office. To the rear of the farmhouse is a pretty terrace with fishpond and water feature. The gardens surround the house with lawns, planted beds and mature trees and shrubs, as well as a pretty farm pond. The gardens offer plenty of space for children to play, perhaps create a vegetable garden and maybe keep a few chickens. Beyond the gardens are the level paddocks and the stable building, making Giles Farm suitable for someone want to keep a horse or pony. Services Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Directions From Ashford leave the M20 motorway at junction 9 and proceed to the upper roundabout following signs towards Lenham and joining the A20 Maidstone Road. After a few miles take the left hand turning signposted towards Pluckley. On arriving into Pluckley, pass down the hill through the village bearing right onto Smarden Bell Road. Giles Farm will be found on your left. From Tenterden follow the A28 towards Ashford turning left onto the A262. Follow the road to Biddenden and continue on the A274. Turn right into Bell Lane and continue, this road becomes Smarden Bell Road and Giles Farm will be found on your right.
Farmhouse Kitchen 23' 11" x 9' 4" 7.29m x 2.84m Sitting Room 24' 0" x 13' 0" 7.32m x 3.96m Potential Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 16' 2" x 14' 0" 4.93m x 4.27m Bedroom 3 10' 2" x 8' 9" 3.05m x 2.67m Attic Room 24' 0" x 12' 0" 7.32m x 3.66m distinctive country property For identification purposes only Storage W/R Utility / Boot Room 14' 6" x 13' 6" 4.42m x 4.11m Dining Room 15' 1" x 13' 2" 4.60m x 4.02m Bedroom 2 14' 11" x 20' 1" 4.55m x 3.48m Attic Room 15' 9" x 12' 0" 4.80m x 3.66m Larder Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House : 3,000 Sq. Ft. / 278 Sq. M. For indicative purposes only. opyright Jemesis Ltd 2017 Drawing Number : 184-711j Outbuildings (not to scale) 11' 0" x 10' 4" 3.35m x 3.15m Garage 24' 3" x 20' 1" 7.39m x 6.12m 12' 10" x 7' 10" 3.90m x 2.39m 24' 3" x 20' 1" 7.39m x 6.12m First Floor (above Garage) 15' 3" x 10' 9" 4.57m x 3.28m 10' 9" x 7' 0" 3.28m x 2.13m 10' 9" x 7' 6" 3.28m x 2.29m Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Outbuildings : 1,245 Sq. Ft. / 116 Sq. M. For indicative purposes only. opyright Jemesis Ltd 2017 Drawing Number : 184-711j Viewing Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property please telephone our offices (1348) hobbsparker.co.uk Ashford Office Romney House Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0HB 01233 506260 Tenterden Office 9 The Fairings Oaks Road Tenterden TN30 9QX 01580 766766
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