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Guide Price£1,150,000

Romden Road, Smarden

Land size
5.6 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Charming, Grade II Listed farmhouse in a tranquil, rural location on the cusp of the vibrant village of Smarden
  • Filled with period features including exposed timber beams, 2 Inglenook fireplaces, lead light windows & original wood & tile flooring
  • Just under 3000 sq. ft. of generous & versatile accommodation
  • 3 large reception rooms currently used as a sitting room, living room & games room
  • Beautifully appointed, country style kitchen/breakfast room with log burner & large separate utility room
  • 5 double bedrooms, 4 with fitted storage & 2 with en-suite bathrooms. Additional family shower room & GF cloakroom
  • Set in approx. 5.6 acres of beautifully maintained grounds with mature trees, immaculate lawns & large pond
  • Substantial parking area to the side of the house with space for multiple vehicles
  • 2 miles from Smarden Village with local amenities & 2.1 miles from Smarden Primary School
  • 2.7 miles from Pluckley station with services to London & Ashford Int

Description

Property Description: Guide Price £1,150,000 - £1,250,000. Set on the cusp of the vibrant village of Smarden, this charming Grade II Listed farmhouse sits in a peaceful, rural setting surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds of approximately 5.6 acres. Rich in character and history, the property is brimming with period features including exposed timber beams, two impressive Inglenook fireplaces, leaded light windows, original wood and tile flooring.

With just under 3,000 square foot of generous and versatile accommodation, the home perfectly balances period character with comfortable family living. There are three substantial reception rooms, currently arranged as a sitting room, living room, and games room, each providing wonderful spaces ideal for both entertaining and everyday life. At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed country-style kitchen/breakfast room, complete with a log burner creating a cosy focal point, alongside a large separate utility room providing excellent additional storage and a ground floor cloakroom.

A magnificent staircase rises to an elegant galleried landing and a secondary back staircase also provides access to the upper floor. The first floor has four well-proportioned double bedrooms, four of which have fitted storage, whilst two have the luxury of en-suite bathrooms. A stylish family shower room a further complements the accommodation. Occupying the upper floor is a substantial fifth bedroom, arranged as a large attic room providing excellent versatility for guest accommodation, a studio, or home office space. This remarkable home has exciting scope for future adaptation. The current owners have explored plans for multigenerational living, and the landing is presently divided by a stud wall, providing flexibility for a purchaser seeking versatile living arrangements.

Outside: The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight of the property, extending to approximately 5.6 acres and providing a wonderfully private and picturesque setting. Beautifully maintained lawns sweep around the house, interspersed with mature trees and established planting that create colour, texture, and interest throughout the seasons. A large pond forms an attractive focal point within the grounds, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere and attracting an abundance of local wildlife.

Beyond the formal gardens, the land offers a variety of open spaces ideal for family enjoyment, entertaining, or those seeking a more rural lifestyle. The generous grounds provide endless opportunities for keen gardeners or outdoor recreation. The property is approached via a substantial parking area to the side of the house, providing ample space for multiple vehicles.

Location: Smarden is an attractive and historic village set within the borough of Ashford Borough, renowned for its timber-framed buildings, village green and strong community atmosphere. The village offers everyday amenities including a shop, a primary school, several pubs and St Michael's Church. Surrounded by open countryside, Smarden enjoys a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining conveniently positioned for wider facilities. The nearby village of Headcorn is just 2.8 miles away and provides a range of additional shopping, leisure and schooling facilities and a mainline railway station with services to London and Ashford International. Ashford Town is 11 miles away s a thriving and well connected town that blends countryside charm with modern convenience. Located in the heart of the Garden of England, it offers superb transport links, including high-speed rail from Ashford International to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes and easy access to the M20. The town features a wide range of amenities such as the Ashford Designer Outlet, a vibrant town centre, and a growing selection of restaurants and cafes. Families benefit from excellent local schools and green spaces like Victoria Park, while the nearby Kent Downs provides stunning countryside. With ongoing investment and development, Ashford is an increasingly popular choice for commuters, families, and investors alike.

Directions: SatNav = TN27 8RA / What3Words = both.alpha.foresight

Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council

Services: LPG heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

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Disclaimer: Please note the image with the boundary line is for indicative purposes only and will be need to be confirmed via Land Registry during the conveyancing process.

Additional Property Notes: Must include property construction type, accessibility features, parking information (no. of spaces, proximity to property, permit costs). And any rights of way/access. For access the line it is and has had no adaptions for accessibility.

                                

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 459 Homes with Land listings in South East England (5+ acres).

This Property£205,357 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £138,406 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Rear Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Smarden Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bethersden Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Pluckley Church of England Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • High Halden Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Egerton Church of England Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Chilmington Green School4.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    449
    Type
    Free schools
  • Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,772
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Lenham School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    820
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The John Wallis Church of England Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 19
    Pupils
    1,650
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Highworth Grammar School6.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,553
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Headcorn Local, Headcorn4 miles
Waitrose Tenterden, Tenterden5.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Ashford Singleton Centre, Ashford, Kent5.7 miles

GP surgery

Ivy Court Surgery5.5 miles

Pharmacy

Headcorn Pharmacy3.7 miles

Hospital

Benenden Hospital5.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Pluckley Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Romden Road0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Ashford15 min · 9.2 miles
Maidstone26 min · 19 miles
Tenterden12 min · 8.3 miles
New Romney27 min · 20 miles
Canterbury (city)34 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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