Oak House, Appledore, Ashford, Kent

Oak House74 The Street | Appledore | Ashford | Kent | TN26 2AE

Oak House, 74 The Street_Pages.indd 1 07/07/2015 08:54

Oak HouseOak House is an attractive home that sits on the outskirts of the pretty Kent village of Appledore. The original property is thought to date back to the early 1930s, but in the past year it has been both extended and beautifully renovated, and is now a very spacious and immaculately presented family home.

“It was initially the village location and the stunning outlook at the back of the house that attracted us to this property,” says David. “We’re on the edge of the village, and so everything is within walking distance, and yet we have the lovely views over the fields from the garden, so the property feels extremely private.”

“We’ve completely renovated the house and extended on both sides,” continues David, “which has given us a large kitchen, increased the size of both the living and dining room, and created two extra bedrooms.” Each of the main living areas flow from a spacious reception hall, creating an easy layout, and double doors leading from both the large living room and the kitchen/family room give the house a wonderfully open-plan feeling.

“I’d say that the kitchen and family room has become the hub of our home,” says David, “and is where we spend most of our time. It’s especially nice during the summer because we have a set of bi-fold doors that lead out onto the deck and French doors that lead onto the patio. In fact, we can open up almost the entire back of the house to the garden, so when the weather is warm the outside space can become a huge extension.”

“We designed the garden to be very low maintenance,” says David, “we’ve just added the decking and the patio, put in a few flower beds and then the rest is laid to lawn. It’s a lovely sunny space and also extremely peaceful, and it’s nice just to sit and look out over the fields beyond.”

“Appledore has been a very nice place to live,” continues David. “There’s a friendly pub, a shop, a post office and tea rooms, and there’s a vibrant community so there’s often things to get involved in. It’s also extremely convenient as Ashford and Tenterden are close by, we have good road and rail networks, and of course the Eurostar is moments away so it’s also easy to get to France!”

“It’s just the two of us here so we often feel as if we’re rattling around the place,” says David, “but if the house was smaller we would definitely stay. I’ll also be sad to leave this location. Just being able to head off for a wander along the coast is something that I’ll definitely miss.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


MAIN DESCRIPTION

RECEPTION HALLWooden door to front, stairs to first floor opening out to study area with double glazed French doors leading to rear garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM Divided into three distinct areas this room really is the heart of the house. The large kitchen area comprises a comprehensive range fitted wall and base units with integrated dishwasher, four oven black Aga, integrated fan oven, NEFF steam oven and NEFF microwave oven, electric induction hob, stainless steel double sink with mixer tap, quooker instant boiling water tap, oak worktops. Walk-in larder, space for large fridge. Porcelain floor tiles throughout. Triple aspect with large bay window to front and byfold doors to rear leading onto decked area and French doors to side leading to patio area. UTILITY ROOM Fitted wall and base units, stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap, washing machine and tumble dryer, porcelain tiled floor. Window to front.

SITTING ROOMFrench doors and window to rear overlooking garden, Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and Oak Mantle, fitted carpet.

DINING ROOMTwo windows to front, electric feature fireplace and fitted carpets.

CLOAKROOMLow level WC, wall mounted hand basin, tiled walls and carpeted floor.

MASTER SUITESpacious bedroom with vaulted ceiling and oak beams, triple aspect with windows to three sides, fitted wardrobes, raised platform with free standing double ended bath. En suite shower room comprising low level WC, underfloor heating, vanity sink unit and walk in shower. Tiled wall and floor.

GUEST SUITEWindow to front, vaulted ceiling with storage area, mezzanine approximately 15ft x 6ft, fitted carpet and en suite shower room.

GUEST SUITE TWOWindow to rear, wooden flooring opening to dressing area with window to rear and door to en suite shower room.


FAMILY BATHROOM Window to rear, corner Jacuzzi bath, low level WC, floor standing unit with basin, tiled wall and floor.

BEDROOM FOUR Window to front, arch to separate sleeping area with window to front

GARDEN AND GROUNDSOff street parking to front for several cars, planning permission for garage, gate to side. To the rear the gardens benefit both decked and patio areas with the remainder laid to lawn. Large shed. The garden backs on to open farmland and benefits lovely views.

SERVICESOil fired central heating, mains drainage, mains water and mains electricity.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 07.07.2015

To access interactive online content on your smartphone

or tablet.


Fine & Country Tenterden 37 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BJ

Tel 01580 766 388


Oak House, Appledore, Ashford, Kent

Documents

Transcript of Oak House, Appledore, Ashford, Kent