High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

A delightful three bedroom oast conversion with attractive gardens located in the heart of The Weald.

Description

Little Crampton Oast is a charming single kiln oast conversion, which is believed to date from the 19th century and was converted in the 1980’s. Set within attractive gardens, this well presented three bedroom home occupies a delightful rural setting just 2.2 miles to the north-west of High Halden and about 3 miles north of Tenterden, whilst being in the heart of The Kentish Weald.

Ground floor accommodation comprises; a roundel sitting room with log burner and a dining room with a useful understairs cupboard and door to the side of the property.

The extended kitchen/breakfast room finished in April 2021 retains much of the character of the original building whilst incorporating a stylish refitted range of modern cupboards, integral fridge, oven, washing machine and dishwasher. A cloakroom concludes the ground floor accommodation..

Three first floor bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Two bedrooms enjoy fitted wardrobes and a dual aspect with views over the pretty garden. Off the landing is a loft hatch which leads up to the loft and an attic room which is currently utilised as a crafts room.

Set within 0.48 of an acre, Little Crampton Oast is accessed via a long gravelled driveway flanked on either side by lawns and beautiful fruit trees. There is a parking area for several cars and access to the timber framed open bay double garage. The south east and west facing gardens are delightful, they incorporate borders planted with various shrubs, several raised beds, a small pond and beautiful landscaped grounds. To the rear of the garden, is the former garage which is now a useful barn/workshop with light and houses the freezer.

The property has the potential to extend, subject to planning. As well as conversion of the barn outbuilding, subject to planning.

Location

Little Crampton Oast is located between the villages of High Halden (2.2 miles) and Biddenden (2.5 miles) which offer good local shopping and amenities. The sought-after town of Tenterden is about 3.3 miles to the south where there is a wide variety of independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, coffee shops and various restaurants.

There is a leisure centre and further sporting facilities nearby include London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden (5.7 miles), walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby.

Headcorn station (5.6 miles) has train services running approximately every 30 minutes to London. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (10.3 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.

The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,120 sq ft


Acreage: 0.48 Acres

Directions

From Tenterden, proceed in a Northerly direction merging onto the Ashford Road. Proceed for approximately 2 miles passing through St.Michael’s. Turn left onto Biddenden Road and then immediately right passing The King Hotel, bear right at the triangle intersection and Little Crampton Oast is the first drive entrance on the left.

Additional Info

Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Agent's Note: Bedroom 3 is suitable for children of 10 years and younger due to size.