ROOMS

Entrance hall, Dining room, Living room, Study, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room,? Cloakroom, First floor landing with balcony, Main bedroom suite with balcony, dressing room and shower room, Bedrooms 2 &3 both have en suites shower rooms, Bedroom 4, Family shower room, Double glazing, EPC rating C, Oil heating, Detached double garage with store and studio above, Heated swimming pool and pool house,? Landscaped gardens of approximately 2 acres, Further land available by separate negotiation

LOCATION

Situated in the small rural community of Fairfield, on a minor lane in a tranquil part of Walland Marsh, renowned for big sky views and picturesque walks. Nearby is the iconic Fairfield Church (which can be seen from the property), dedicated to St Thomas a Becket, standing in fields and approached by a grass causeway. Appledore (3 miles) provides daily amenities, including a village store, public house, tea shop and village hall as well as a branch line rail service to Ashford, where it connects with the high-speed service to London St Pancras (journey time 38 minutes). The village of Brookland (3 miles) has a primary school (Ofsted rated 'Good'). The medieval town of Rye is 7 miles away. Tenterden (to the North) and New Romney (to the South) are both also within 8 miles. As well as good local state primary schools, a number of independent prep schools are within striking distance: Ashford, St Ronan's, Vinehall and Dulwich. Grammar schools for both boys and girls are situated in Ashford and Folkstone and The Marsh Academy is in New Romney. Coastal bathing beaches lie at Littlestone and Camber, both about 7 miles. Excellent links golf courses are at Rye and Littlestone and there is an active sailing club at Rye Harbour.

DESCRIPTION

Forming a detached house which has undergone considerable improvement by the current owners and is now finished to a high standard.

GROUND FLOOR

The accommodation comprises front door into the entrance hall with built in cupboard. Wide oak floorboards throughout the majority of the ground floor and underfloor heating. Living room triple aspect with doors out to the terrace. Brick inglenook style fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Dining room overlooking and opening onto the terrace. Study with window overlooking the front garden. Kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units,
4 oven AGA with hot plate, additional double oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Central island, double doors out to the terrace, decorative tiled flooring continued through to the snug having a wood burning stove, bay window with doors out to the garden. Utility room with fitted cupboards and worksurface incorporating a sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, two further built in cupboards, door out to the garden. Cloakroom comprising w.c, decorative tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

First floor landing with two pairs of double doors out to a rear balcony with views over the garden and beyond over adjoining fields and countryside. Main bedroom suite with a balcony to the side, en suite dressing room with fitted wardrobes and balcony, en suite shower room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 also have en suite facilities. Further bedroom 4 and family bathroom.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached off the lane via a pair of wooden five bar gates leading into a large driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached garage comprising one single enclosed garage, an open carport and additional enclosed store. There is a studio above with kitchenette and shower room. The landscaped gardens surround the property and there is a sheltered vegetable garden with glasshouse. The heated swimming pool has a pool house with shower room. Beyond the main garden is a wildlife pond and viewing hide. The whole extending to approximately 2 acres (to be verified). Further land could be available by separate negotiation.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Folkestone and Hythe - Council Tax Band G