Detached house for sale in Station Road, Appledore TN26

Lovingly extended and renovated by the current vendor, this once small period bungalow now offers generous, versatile accommodation with all the comforts expected for modern living. The hub of this home is the surprisingly large kitchen / breakfast room which is open to both the vaulted sitting room, where there is a wood burning stove, and the light, bright dining room, making this an incredibly sociable, flexible living space. The ground floor also has the added bonus of a double bedroom with en-suite and linked snug area, which would be ideal for those needing to live predominantly on one level or requiring dual-occupancy. In addition, there is a study which would be ideal as a home office, large utility / boot room, cloakroom and three upstairs double bedrooms which are served by a luxury family bathroom.

This property also benefits from a driveway providing ample parking, a two bay cart lodge style garage, garden and patio with hot tub, which is the perfect place to unwind and take in the glorious marsh views. The bustling towns of Rye and Tenterden are 8 miles distant by car and offer a wide selection of amenities, and for those who need to travel further afield, Appledore station, with its links to Ashford and the speed rail link to St Pancras, is just over half a mile.

Location

Situation: The Chestnuts is situated in a rural location 2.2 miles from the lovely village of Appledore, which offers a good local store, post office, tearoom, public house with restaurant, village hall, parish church and recreation ground. As well as this, the surrounding unique, distinctive and very beautiful Romney Marsh landscape is on your doorstep and the picturesque coast is also just a short drive away. The Cinque Port towns of Rye and Tenterden are approximately 8 miles distant by car and offer a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, banks, restaurants and leisure amenities. There are a wide choice of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors and this property comes within the catchment for the well regarded Ashford Grammar schools (Norton Knatchbull and Highworth). Appledore station, which is on the Rye to Ashford line, is just 0.6 miles away. There is a regular high-speed service to London St Pancras from Ashford (journey time approx.37 minutes).

Utility / Boot Room (4.14m x 2.54m)

The door from the outside into this area tends to be the main entrance for the house. Generous utility with space for boots, cloaks and dogs. Dark green shaker style units with worktops and one and a half bowl sink. Matching larder cupboard. Space for free standing fridge/freezer and washing machine. A door takes you through to an inner lobby which in turn gives you access to the cloakroom and kitchen / breakfast room.

Cloakroom (1.73m x 1.04m)

Comprises a wash basin with storage below and WC.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (6.53m x 5.05m)

With its modern country shaker style kitchen and large island unit which seats up to 8 people, this spacious room really is the hub of this home. The fact that it is open to the sitting and dining rooms makes it an ideal family space. There are a range of cream coloured units with woodblock worktops and one and a half bowl sink. Cuisine master Range oven with extractor above. Integrated dishwasher. The island unit has a granite worktop and additional storage under.

Sitting Room (5.03m x 4.70m)

As you walk into the sitting room, with its beautiful vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove, you really get a "wow" factor. Although the two large windows bring in lots of natural light, you can also imagine cosying up in front of the fire with the curtains closed on a cold winter night. Floor to ceiling beams divide this room from the dining room beyond.

Dining Room (4.06m x 3.73m)

With its lantern roof light and French doors that open onto the south west facing terrace, this lovely room is light and welcoming. Perfect as a formal dining room and everyday family eating space.

Snug (3.96m x 3.84m)

Situated off the kitchen / breakfast room, this additional reception room is a real bonus and could be used in a variety of different ways. At present it is set up as a snug area for Bedroom 1 and with that, makes a lovely principal bedroom / guest suite. It would also be perfect for a teenager or older family as the bedroom has an en-suite which makes this area beautifully self-contained.

Bedroom 1 / En-Suite (3.61m x 3.20m)

This lovely double aspect room is currently set up as a bedroom and has its own modern en-suite shower room and built-in storage.

Study (3.58m x 3.40m)

This useful space is currently set up as a study cum home office. Stairs to first floor with under stairs cupboard.

First Floor Landing

Stairs from the study lead to a landing which gives access to the three bedrooms and bathroom on this floor. All the windows on this floor give glorious views over the beautiful Romney Marsh countryside beyond. Loft hatch. Nb: Some restricted head height to this floor.

Bedroom 2 (3.99m x 3.89m)

A light, bright spacious double bedroom with lovely views to the rear.

Bedroom 3 (3.89m x 3.84m)

A generous double bedroom with large window to the front.

Bedroom 4 (3.61m x 2.59m)

Good size double bedroom with window to the front.

Family Bathroom (3.10m x 2.74m)

A spacious and most luxurious bathroom with a contemporary twist. Free standing modern claw foot bath; corner shower cubicle; basin with storage below; WC and heated towel rail. Large window to the rear. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Outside

The property is approached over a driveway where electric gates lead you through to the rear of the property. Here there is plenty of parking and a two bay cart lodge style garage with log store to one side and greenhouse to the other. A large south west facing patio area with wonderful views, verandah and hot tub makes the perfect spot for summer living and entertaining. A path to the side of the house takes you round to a front garden which is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees.

Services

Mains: Water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Lpg gas cylinders supply Range cooker. EPC: Tba. Local Authority: Folkestone and Hythe Council

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