Godinton Lane, Great Chart, TN23

A substantial Grade II listed country house amid circa 2.7 acres set in a quiet rural enclave yet within 3.5 miles of the M20 and Ashford International station. Worten House is a striking Grade II listed country house of immense charm and atmosphere. The property presents rag-stone and brick elevations with a distinctive frontage displaying a curved gabled porch and dormer windows above. Internally the property displays a number of charming period features including a range of attractive fireplaces and original beams and timbers. The interior would benefit from general updating (these photographs were taken prior to marketing). The substantial accommodation is arranged on three floors and amounts to circa 3,750 sq ft in all. This includes three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, six bedrooms and three bathrooms providing extensive living space. The drawing room has double doors leading to the sitting room creating a generous area for entertaining and the kitchen/breakfast room really is the heart of the home having an oil fired Aga and lots of space for informal mealtimes and day to day family life. Above, the generously proportioned bedrooms benefit from lovely views over the gardens and there are three bathrooms, one of which can be used as an en suite. Outside, the front garden is encompassed by rag-stone walls and beech hedging, and further extensive gardens including sweeping lawns interspersed with a range of established shrubs and mature trees. There is also an orchard with kitchen garden, raised vegetable beds and greenhouse in addition to a paddock. To one side a natural pond is a lovely focal point, overhung with Weeping Willow and encouraging a range of wildlife visitors. The gardens and grounds amount to about 2.7 acres in all. The private driveway culminates in a substantial parking area adjacent to a brick detached workshop and log store. There is a further useful detached brick outbuilding which provides potential for a number of uses has been used most recently as a gym. This could provide the potential for a self-contained annexe as plumbing is connected to the building, but would be subject to any necessary planning permission. FEATURES - Porch leading to entrance hall with staircase to 1st floor - Drawing room with period fireplace housing wood burning stove and double doors leading to: - Sitting room with extensive custom-built book shelves and cupboards - Dining room enhanced by open fireplace with attractive stone surround - Kitchen including a range of fitted cabinets and integral appliances including oil fired Aga and dishwasher - Open plan to breakfast room with French doors to terrace and further integral storage cupboards - Utility room with fitted storage and space for appliances plus ground floor cloakroom with white suite - Six generously proportioned bedrooms with lovely pastoral views - Three large bathrooms - one of which can be utilized as an en suite - Detached outbuilding with under floor heating providing potential for an annexe, subject to any necessary planning permission - Further outbuildings including detached workshop and log store with power and light, garden store and summer house - Parking and turning area for numerous vehicles - Established gardens and grounds including kitchen garden, greenhouse, orchard plus natural pond and stream - Gardens and grounds of about 2.7 acres including paddock SITUATION Worten House is set in a quiet rural enclave with a number of similarly attractive period properties at the end of a lengthy shared private driveway. The historic village of Great Chart has a long history and a pretty high street displaying picturesque period properties. There are a number of local services including a primary school, The Swan and Dog village inn, Golf and Leisure Centre, with Godinton House and Gardens nearby hosting a range of cultural and leisure events. Comprehensive shopping and amenities can be found in Ashford. Along with a village primary school, other schools in the area catering for children off all ages in both the public and private sectors include Ashford Preparatory and Senior schools, Highworth Grammar school for Girls, The Norton Knatchbull School and The North School. Excellent commuter links close by include Ashford International Station which provides services to London St Pancras on the high speed service with journey times from 36 minutes, as well as offering services to the Continent on the Eurostar. The M20 gives access to Folkestone, other coastal ports and the Channel Tunnel, as well as to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and the City of London. Ashford International 3.5 miles M20 Motorway 3 miles Channel Tunnel 18 miles (All distances are approximate) PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage. - Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council - Council Tax band: G (2021/22) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Viewings: Strictly by appointment on 01580 720000. AGENTS NOTES 1) Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are obliged to disclose that the vendor is a 'connected person'. 2) Photographs taken for a former lettings campaign. 3) The private drive is shared between Worten House and neighbouring properties and all contribute towards its upkeep. DIRECTIONS From The Street in central Great Chart, turn north into Ninn Lane. Proceed for about a mile and turn right into an unmarked lane, directly opposite the public footpath. Go straight over the bridge and carry on for about 0.3 miles. Turn left by the red post box and pass through the iron gates. Worten House will be found at the end of the tree-lined drive on the right.