Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN26

Handsome example of a late 15th Century Grade II* listed former Hall House with stables offering 3,880 sq ft of versatile accommodation set mid circa 2.6 acres within easy reach of Ashford. Little Singleton Farm is a wonderful example of a medieval Hall House dating from the late 15th century. It was awarded its Grade II* listing for its architectural and historic standing. The house exhibits an abundance of original features which are on show at every turn; flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling beams and timbers, inglenook fireplaces and wooden latch doors to name but a few. Little Singleton Farm today offers flexible accommodation set over three floors, and has potential for multi-generational living, particularly as the east section of the ground floor could be utilised as a separate annex. The property is set along a country lane and yet is within easy reach of Ashford and the amenities that it has to offer, especially the high-speed connection to London with journey times just over half an hour. FEATURES - Original timber front door accessed along a brick paved pathway flanked by seasonal planting, opening into a flagstone floored entrance hall - Kitchen/breakfast room with flagstone flooring fitted with painted wood units under wood worktops, Aga for cooking and central heating supply, space for dishwasher and freestanding oven and hob, vaulted ceiling, pantry cupboards and door leading to - Spacious boot room/entrance conservatory, tiled flooring, doors leading to rear garden, front and stables - Formal dining room with inglenook fireplace, window to front and staircase to first floor - Drawing Room with dual aspect windows to front and rear, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, second staircase to first floor - Sitting Room/Bedroom with views to front, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, door leading to - Additional kitchen/utility room with space for washing machine and freestanding cooker, butler's sink, storage cupboards - Ground floor shower room with shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC - Garden room with full height windows for wonderful views across the garden, double doors opening onto garden - Spacious first floor master bedroom with dual aspect windows and built-in cupboard, en suite bathroom with bath, WC and pedestal basin - Three further first floor double bedrooms, one with built in cupboard and one with feature fireplace - Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, WC and pedestal basin - Second floor spacious attic bedroom which could be used as an additional sitting room with large walk-in storage cupboard and dormer windows overlooking the front - Family bathroom with bath, WC and pedestal basin - Gardens and grounds total circa 2.6 acres in all, including - Walled vegetable garden providing opportunity for production of home-grown produce, apple, pear and plum trees in abundance - Rear garden mainly laid to lawn with a rear paved terrace, adjacent to a large pond which attracts many bird species including moor hens, wild ducks and herons, small area of mature trees adjacent to a fenced and hedged paddock - Front walled garden mainly laid to lawn, fruit trees and an ancient well - Stable block with two open bay stables, tack room and hay storage - Gravel driveway offering off road parking for a number of vehicles SITUATION Little Singleton Farm is set in an amazingly tranquil rural location surrounded by open countryside yet within easy reach of travel links with the M20 and Ashford International Station about 4 miles away. Great Chart provides a number of local services including a primary school, the historic Swan and Dog public house and golf centre. Nearby Bethersden benefits from a post office, artisan butcher and grocer, two historic village inns and is home to the renowned Stephenson Bros Rocking Horses. Comprehensive amenities and shops can be found in Ashford. Godinton House and Gardens is close by and is open to the public, hosting a range of cultural and leisure events. There are numerous other tourist and leisure attractions nearby including Chapel Down Vineyard at Tenterden, the Stour Centre in Ashford, Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway in Tenterden. Coastal towns such as Rye are also within easy reach. Ashford Preparatory School is just over a mile away and further schools nearby include Great Chart Primary School, Bethersden Primary School, Homewood Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden and numerous secondary and grammar schools in Ashford. Ashford International Station offers services to London St Pancras with journey times from just 37 minutes. The M20 gives access to the Channel Tunnel, ports and coastal destinations and connects to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. M20 4 miles Ashford International 4 miles Canterbury 16 miles London 58 miles (All distances approximate) VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. Tel: 01580 720000 DIRECTIONS From Bethersden head east on the A28/Ashford Rd towards Great Chart and Ashford. After about 3.5 miles turn left, signposted for Great Chart and Hothfield. Take the immediate left into Goldwell Lane signposted for Hothfield. Continue for about 0.5 miles and Little Singleton Farm will be found on the right. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electric. Private drainage. - Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council - Council Tax band: G (2022/23) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. Tel: 01580 720000