Bilting Lane, Bilting, Ashford, Kent, TN25

This has been a much loved family home and I think the next ownership will be just as rewarding -- Alex Davies, Managing Director

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A beautifully appointed 5-bedroom period house surrounded by its own land
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Listed Grade II, the house commands wonderful views over the Stour Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding natural Beauty and towards the Wye Downs.

In all about 1.30 acres.

Wye station – 2.2 miles
Ashford International Station (HS1) – 5.9 miles

Further Northfield overlooks the Stour Valley where the Chalk Stream River Stour, rare in the UK, meanders towards Canterbury and beyond.

The aspect extends towards the Wye Downs which reaches up above the highly regarded village of Wye. It is possible to walk to the village from Further Northfield cross country.

The house is situated along a country lane at Bilting which is accessed from the nearby A28 extending between Ashford and Canterbury. Both locations are also accessible via nearby railway stations at Wye and Chilham.

The nearby village of Wye is the single most sought-after village in the area. There are shops and everyday facilities along with inns, restaurants, and schools such as The Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School (outstanding Ofsted) and Wye Free School, both benefitting from an excellent free school bus service.

This very attractive period house listed Grade II, is believed to have early origins with later additions and extended in modern times.

The blend of an early period house and the later parts offer a refreshing combination with plenty of light and some attractive views over the gardens and further reaching vistas beyond.

Aspects of the house will benefit from some renovation and updating but many prospective buyers will find the house perfectly liveable. The investment required is considered worthy of a house of this character and location.

Gardens & Land

The internal attraction is matched by the gardens which are extensive and divided into a series of outdoor rooms including cottage gardens, an orchard, vegetable garden, field and lawns with dividing hedges and shrubberies.

Other interesting areas include a sunny patio, a natural well, a poultry run, greenhouse and a wide variety of trees including a handsome Magnolia. There is a useful side right of access shared with the farmer.

Outbuildings

The house is connected to a Double Garage/Workshop by a covered under croft. The good size garage has electric doors and shares a room above with two windows and it extends over the workshop. This building would lend itself to a straightforward conversion to an annexe if required, subject to planning consent.

Services

Mains water, electricity, Oil fired central heating, drainage to Septic tank.

Connectivity

Broadband and mobile coverage available

Flood risk – very low.

Council Tax - Band G

Our Ref: AHS250101