Guilton, Ash, Canterbury, Kent, CT3
Key Features
- Thriving Village Pub
- Detached Two Storey Dwelling
- Rear Car Park Available
- Three Bedroom Residential Accommodation
- Opportunity To Expand On Current Operations
- Outstanding Reputation
Description
The Volunteer Inn is situated in the east Kent village of Ash. The village lies approximately three miles west of Sandwich, in a picturesque area of open countryside. When combined with the neighbouring villages of Westmarsh, Ware, Hoaden and Richborough, this civil parish has a population in the region of 3,500 residents.
The east Kent area is popular with day-trippers and holiday makers in the summer months who seek to explore nearby attractions including Wingham Wildlife Park, the area's numerous championship golf courses, and the beaches at Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
The Volunteer Inn is a traditional, 1800's built roadside public house. This two-storey property is of brick construction under a pitched slate roof. The pub has been aptly named due to it being the meeting point of volunteers going to fight in France during World War I.
TRADE AREAS
- BAR: An open plan, 'U' shaped trade area presented with stripped wood flooring, part-panelled walls and wood servery. The bar houses a pool table, dartboard, SWP, AWP, and jukebox. Currently, it is configured to provide seating for 22, with room for more standing. However, this could be greatly increased, if desired.
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.
- LADIES' TOILETS.
- KITCHEN.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With Heineken Smart Dispense system.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and comprising:
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER.
- BATHROOM.
- LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN.
EXTERNAL
- FRONT TRADE PATIO: With two picnic benches.
- REAR TRADE PATIO: With three picnic benches.
- CAR PARK: With space for ten vehicles.
- STORAGE BARN: Derelict.
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Location Summary
The village of Ash is situated to the east of the Cathedral city of Canterbury, and is within 3 miles to the Cinque Port of Sandwich. There are two local pubs, a Post Office, primary school and several shops all on hand, and within a matter of minutes you can be taking a stroll through the beautiful Kent countryside.
The property is situated within approximately 9 miles of the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.
Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and cafe bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.
Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).
Entrance Hall
Bar
Bar
Wc
Wc
Kitchen
Lower Ground Floor
Cellar
First Floor
Reception Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-01
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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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
- Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- 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
9 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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
- Preston Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Community school
- Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wingham Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Community school
- Monkton Church of England Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sandwich Technology School4.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sir Roger Manwood's School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy converter
- Orion Spires4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 620
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- King Ethelbert School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 845
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ursuline College6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 949
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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