Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph..

A magnificent Georgian Grade II listed five bedroom home presented in excellent decorative order offering extensive views across Kent Downs.

Wilmington dates back to circa the 1750s and demonstrates superb architecture with well-proportioned rooms. The house has never come to market before, since it has been in the same family for generations. Affording superior quality original features with d£cor that has been tastefully modernised over time, this Grade II listed home provides a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer.

A splendid home which is of brick construction with pitched tile roof and part mathematical tiles to the upper levels built in typical Georgian architecture. Enter through the grand front door, leading to a vast entrance hall extending the full length of the house. To the immediate left, is a delightful drawing room with working fireplace. The elevated ceiling gives a sense of space and overlooks the attractive front garden with views across the fields. A side entrance opens onto a courtyard which has various flowering shrubs around its perimeter. Directly opposite the hall, the drawing room boasts equally impressive features with corniced ceiling and working fireplace. Along the hallway, to the right hand side is a bespoke dining room with oak panelling. The north facing outlook overlooks a pretty enclosed garden.

To the rear of the house, there is a lobby area, with room for coats and boots, plus a W.C., and utility area all with beautiful terracotta tiling. The rustic kitchen with triple sash windows overlooking the landscaped rear garden, has ample scope for improvement with lofty ceilings and an abundance of space.

From the hallway, a spectacular staircase rises to mid-landing with a large window overlooking the garden, and onward up to the first floor. The superb master bedroom to the front of the house benefits from the sweeping views to the Kent Downs, and has a large original fireplace. The good-sized en-suite bathroom provides a power shower over bath. There are four impressive double bedrooms each with unique d£cor and sash windows with keystones over and glazing bars intact, offering views across the countryside. Bedrooms two and three have characterful integrated vanity units and well-presented d£cor. The south facing family bathroom has a power shower over the bathtub.

Outside
The sweeping shingled semi-circular driveway has a central lawned area with attractive shrub and hedge borders. There is a traditional white post and rail fence to the front which gives the benefit of uninterrupted views facing East. The property occupies a large plot with a rear garden, part walled/part fenced, affording a great degree of privacy. The lawned area is bordered by perennial plants, and shrubs, in addition to the south facing paved patio area. A greenhouse and double garage provide generous outbuildings to the rear. The south-facing aspect of the house has a pleasant enclosed courtyard, perfect for entertaining, whilst the north side of the property features an enclosed garden overlooked by the dining room.

Wilmington occupies a premium spot surrounded by countryside, set in an imposing private position, while having easy access to all amenities and transport links to Ashford International and M20. The house is located within the heart of Boughton Lees on the eastern outskirts of the market town of Ashford. The adjoining farmland is agricultural and offers extensive walking routes towards and including the popular villages of Boughton Aluph and Wye.

Situated within close proximity to Boughton Aluph, there are local amenities nearby, with Waitrose at Repton Park, and friendly local public houses in the nearby village of Wye. There are extensive facilities available in Ashford itself and the town boasts McArthur Glen Retail Outlet, with a range of popular shops and restaurants to cater for all ages. The choice of schools include OFSTED rated primary schools (Brook; Willesborough), Ashford Prep School, and King's School in Canterbury. Ashford has a mainline railway station with regular train services to London, including the Javelin High Speed trains with a journey time to London St Pancras of just 38 minutes. The house is well placed for access onto the M20 motorway and, for cross-Channel services, the port of Dover, the Eurotunnel Terminal at Cheriton and Ashford International for Eurostar are all within easy reach.

Sporting and recreational opportunities in the area include golf, sailing on the coast, first class cricket in Canterbury, racing at Folkestone together with pleasant walks along the various footpaths.