Kenardington, Ashford, Kent, TN26

This is an idyllic country residence that has something for all the family with it's tennis court, swimming pool and wonderful countryside views -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

#TheGardenOfEngland

A beautiful detached Grade II Listed farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, detached double garage with attached workshop and useful room above, tennis court and outdoor swimming pool. All set within lawned gardens of about 3 acres and located on a quiet country lane just a short distance from Gusbourne vineyard with some stunning
countryside views all around. In all about 3 acres.

Situation
Higham Farm is located between the villages of Appledore, Kenardington and Warehorne in the area known as the High Weald. Kenardington village features St. Mary’s Church, which dates
back to 1170 AD. The church is a Grade II* listed building, known for its historical architecture. The village is also on the route of the Saxon Shore Way and the Royal Military Canal, making it a
picturesque spot for walking and enjoying the countryside. There is also a village hall which serves as a community hub for various events and nearby Gusbourne vineyard with tours and tasting of their award winning sparkling wine. Appledore, Hamstreet and Woodchurch are all within a 3-mile radius and provide general day-to-day facilities and amenities. The larger towns of Ashford, Tenterden and Rye provide a
more comprehensive range of facilities and amenities with Ashford providing links to the M20 motorway, and international rail link to London (37 minutes) and the continent.

Higham Farm is an attractive Grade II Listed house built in the 18th century with possibly older heritage (see Historic England List entry number 1116446). The property has been a much loved family home and well maintained throughout, retaining a wealth of charm and character including beams, latch doors, sash windows and high ceilings, a smart country style kitchen and luxury bathroom/ensuite. To the ground floor there is a front door with entrance hall however the vendors prefer to use the boot room as their main entrance with space/storage for coats, boots and shoes. To the side of the boot room is the utility/laundry room with space/plumbing
for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen/breakfast room has underfloor heating and been refitted with stylish two tone painted kitchen units with feature centre island, Corian worktops, integrated appliances including 2 ovens, dishwasher and a wine fridge. There is also a good size pantry. The dining and sitting rooms are great entertaining spaces both with inglenook fireplaces and wood burning stoves.
There is also a study and a cloakroom to complete the ground floor. On the first floor the principal bedroom has built in cupboards and a modern ensuite shower room. There are 3 further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom including bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and w/c (loo with a view!). On the second
floor there is lots of scope here to add a shower/
bathroom.
Currently there is a double bedroom with attic room and dressing area.
There’s also plenty of storage behind the eaves.
There are some fabulous views from every window either over the pretty gardens and/or the surrounding countryside.

Outside
The property is approached via a private gravel
driveway where there is off road parking for numerous vehicles. Access can be gained to the double garage which has an electric car charger, an adjacent workshop and steps up to a useful storage space above.
The established gardens wrap around the house and feature expansive lawns, mature borders, clipped hedges and some interesting specimen trees including an Indian bean tree and various fruit trees, namley apple, damson and fig. There is a well maintained tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool complimenting this wonderful family home. The gardens continue to an area of open paddock and a number of garden stores including a log store, potting shed, garden store
and pool shed. All 3 acres are shown on the land
registry as ‘garden’.

Additional Information
Services – Main House: Oil fired central heating,
electric underfloor heating, mains water and electric.
Private drainage. Wood burning stoves.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax* – Band G
Flood Risk* – No risk
Broadband* – Yes Mobile Signal* – Yes
* Data provided by ‘OnTheMarket.com’ Via ‘Sprift’.

Our Ref: TEA230222