With its distinctive porch and entrance door with round-headed arch window, this house is one of 4 found in the Grade II listed ( and very large) walled garden on the edge of the village of Hothfield, and offers elegant, light and airy accommodation which incorporates stylish, contemporary interior design.

Skylight windows allow natural light to flood inside the reception hall which gives access into a bright and elegant drawing room centred around a fireplace; glazed doors open out to a paved terrace. The adjoining dining room is equally light and offers the perfect setting for formal dining, with further glazed doors providing a seamless transition to the garden.

Fitted with sleek, modern cabinetry and integrated appliances, the generous kitchen/breakfast room features stone work surfaces and an island unit. The adjacent utility provides a home for domestic appliances. Beyond is the double garage, greenhouse, and a pair of rooms located outside the original garden wall with significant home office or annexe potential, subject to any necessary consents. Doors from the kitchen open to the light-filled sun room.

The bedrooms are accommodated in the south wing of the property and comprise four double bedrooms with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite bathroom and dressing room. A well-appointed, family bathroom is complemented by two cloakrooms and a study offers a retreat for home-workers.

This property has 2.2 acres of land.

Outside

Walled boundaries on three sides enclose the garden at Court Lodge and with hedging create a secluded outdoor sanctuary. Borders containing mature shrubs and perennial plants frame the area of lawn with specimen conifer trees towards the easterly margin providing welcoming shade on warm, sunny days.

There is a paved terrace with a southerly aspect which adjoins the home providing opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation and a low hedge forms an enclosure to an outdoor pool to one corner of the garden.

To the front wrought-iron gates open onto a paved driveway providing access and leading to the double garage which has a greenhouse alongside for those with a desire to cultivate, whilst a pretty summerhouse to the rear offers a tranquil garden refuge.

There is also a generous paddock with water trough, field shelter and frontage to Fridd Lane. An overage clause will be attached to the paddock.

Situation

Hothfield is a pleasant village in the heart of Kent. It is split in two by Hothfield Common, a beautiful nature reserve that is home to Kent’s last four valley bogs and one of the few remaining areas of open heath in the borough. The common also features a children’s playground and a multi-use games pitch.

The village community centre is the hub of activity for the community and the Bluebells Children’s Centre is perfect for younger children. For older children, the highly regarded Ashford School is located in nearby Ashford. The town has plenty of shopping opportunities, pubs and restaurants, and regular public transport links, including the High Speed train service to London St Pancras. The nearby A20 offers access to both Ashford town centre and the M20.The area has good access to the Continent.

Directions

From M20 (Junction 9): Exit and follow signs for the A20 towards Lenham & Charing. After about 4 miles turn left into Hothfield Village. Pass the playground on the right and take the next turning left into The Street. Stay on this road, pass the post office/shop continue on and, at the brow of the hill, turn next left into Church Lane. About 100 metres on, first Right in to the Walled Garden where the property will be found. Court Lodge is the first property on your right hand side. Enter into the courtyard for parking.