Shottenden Road, Shottenden, Kent Ct4

Delightful Grade II Listed Farmhouse with Medeival origins situated in a peaceful location in the heart of the North Downs
A stunning detached Grade II listed farmhouse with origins dating back to medieval times and beautifully extended more recently to offer huge potential to develop and restore the property. Set within approximately 1.7 acres of mature gardens, and views across adjacent farmland, the house is in a peaceful location within the Kent Downs. This timber framed farmhouse is clad in brick with a tile hung fa£ade under a plain tiled roof with beautiful original features throughout the property.

DESCRIPTION
The accommodation comprises an impressive entrance hall with dragon beam, exposed timbers, and original brick flooring leading to a medieval dining hall with inglenook fireplace, believed to be in the 15th century origins of the house. The drawing room, added in the 20th century, provides a contemporary feature fireplace with oak bressumer beam, and leads onto an attractive south facing sun room with doors opening on to the garden. The kitchen and adjoining breakfast room benefit from plenty of natural light and views out to the gardens, whilst giving much scope for development, in addition to the downstairs W.C. With a U-shaped staircase leading to the first floor, there are
exposed beams to the walls, and the accommodation has huge potential for modernisation. The master bedroom has dual aspect outlook and an ensuite bathroom; with four further double bedrooms including one believed to be part of the original farmhouse benefiting from wide gauge floorboards. There is also a family bathroom off the beamed landing.
The property is accessed via a private gated entrance with a large gravelled parking area and the boundary is a mixture of fence and high level hedging. Outside, the grounds consist of extensive lawns, mature trees, perennial shrubs, and a flower bed. There is also a redundant swimming pool and pool house demonstrating the former grandeur of this beautiful family home.
This stunning package is completed by the addition of a kitchen allotment within approximately 0.42 adjoining grounds of Matthew Farm House. A detached Barn built circa late 18th century and adjacent to the original farmhouse dating back to medieval origins, this Grade II listed barn offers the developer huge potential for a two/three bedroom family home. Current planning consent to convert the barn has now lapsed (Planning Consent No 01/670/AS). Arable land which is approximately 7.2 acres, and now let on a Farm Business Tenancy.
SITUATION
Matthew Farm House is situated in the sought after ancient hamlet of Shottenden, which is nestled in the heart of the North Downs of Kent and historically renowned for its rural beauty. This linear settlement is located within Chilham parish, offering two large pubs, the Woolpack and the White Horse, which dates from the 16th century and other amenities include a restaurant and tea shop, post office, gift shop, bus stop, tennis club, sports centre and children's playground.
Located within four miles to Faversham in the north on the A2; Canterbury is only 7 miles to the east; and Ashford is within 10 miles reached directly along the A28. The City of Canterbury provides a wealth of amenities and culture to explore in addition to a selection of top performing educational institutions, including The King's School and Canterbury Christ Church University. The property is well connected with the stations of Selling and Chilham are both just 2.2 miles away. There is also convenient access to the London high speed Javelin train (HS1) from Canterbury West (56 minutes) and Ashford International (37 minutes). Further afield, the Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton and Port of Dover are both within easy reach, offering regular rail services to the continent.

Additional Information
There is another property available to purchase on the site, either separately or together with the farmhouse: Plot B is an 18th century barn with lapsed planning consent to convert to a 2/3 bedroom house within 0.4 acre grounds. There is also extra land available by separate negotiation.

Property Information
Services
Mains electricity and water, oil-fired central heating, Calor gas for cooking. Private drainage.
Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111. Council Tax Band "G".
Fixtures and Fittings
Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.