SITUATION
Shamblings is located in a pretty hamlet of Bonnington which is situated on the edge of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes the historical church of St Rumbold’s, a Grade I listed building, built by the Normans in the 12th century with the nave being rebuilt in the 14th century.
Bonnington provides beautiful walks, cycle and bridle paths. For every day amenities, the neighbouring village of Aldington is just under a mile away which offers local shops, a primary school and public houses.

A wider range of facilities can be found in the market town of Ashford which also includes the re-modelled McArthurGlen designer outlet stores. Maidstone and the historical city of Canterbury, are also within easy reach. A good choice of schools in the state and private sectors, which include grammar schools can be found in Ashford and Canterbury along with colleges and universities.

Recreational facilities in and around the area include Eureka Entertainment Park, Julie Rose Stadium, sports centres and swimming pools, bowling, and a good selection of golf courses, cricket and football.
The Port Lympne Hotel, Reserve and wildlife park is also nearby. Water sports, fishing and yacht clubs can be found along the coasts in the nearby well regarded cinque port town of Hythe.

Transport links are also good with connections into M20/M25 and M2 motorway networks.
Ashford International railway station offers the high-speed train to London St Pancras in around 38 minutes.
Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover provide cross channel services to the continent.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water and electricity, oil central heating, and newly replaced private drainage system.
Annexe/swimming pool: Mains water, electricity, and private drainage (with separate boiler which supplies the pool and annexe).
Local Authority: Ashford County Council.
Council Tax Band: G
Planning reference 21/0216/AS (from 4 February 2022)
(We understand the property could be eligible for multi dwelling relief on stamp duty).

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through Whitney Homes
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DESCRIPTION
Shamblings is a stunning period and characteristic detached farmhouse which sits proud within its plot of just under 7 acres of gardens and grounds which sweep around the property and enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding rolling countryside and woodland.

Construction, is red brick, with tile hung façade under Kent peg tiled roof, central weatherboard framed porch, and newly fitted casement double glazed windows and doors.
The house dates to the early 18th Century and the current owners, whilst retaining many of the original features, have sympathically refurbished the property to a particularly high quality and standard.

Internal features include Inglenook fireplaces with log burners, beamed ceilings, stylish oak internal doors, bespoke fitted kitchen, utility room, and dressing room by the well-known reputable kitchen cabinet makers Village Green, along with stylish and contemporary bathrooms, and shower rooms, complemented with cast iron Victorian style radiators, Karndean flooring featured in the kitchen/family/dining room and utility/boot room. Attractive chrome light switches and sockets are fitted and the ground floor and external lighting from a Lutron control system. In addition, wired smoke detectors, security system and newly fitted private drainage system gives added security and peace of mind.

The annexe /home office. also benefits from replacement windows and doors, fully fitted kitchen, separate security alarm system, and private rear sun terrace which enjoys wonderful views over the grounds.

FEATURES
• Entrance Porch, oak framed on brick plinth semi-vaulted ceiling.
• WC, with porcelain hand basin set on a vanity unit, two cupboards, one housing water softener, attractively tiled.
• Sitting room, triple aspect, one being a bay window, impressive Inglenook fireplace with log burner, exposed beamed ceiling.
• Dining room, French doors open onto the gardens, double sided log burner, deep under stair storage cupboard with light, views out over the adjoining countryside, stairs to first floor.
• Open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, range of base and wall mounted cabinets with larder cupboard, central island, integrated appliances to include, two Miele ovens, Neff five ring induction hob, extractor, warming drawer, microwave, wine cooler, dishwasher, Bosch full height fridge, cast iron sink with multi-function Quooker tap, complimented with quartz worksurfaces.
• Family area, chimney breast with double sided log burner, storage unit into recess.
• Utility room/Boot room, fitted with Village Green cabinets, cloak cupboard with bench, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, built in full height freezer, sink and quartz worktops, Karndean flooring with under floor heating.

FEATURES cont’d
• First floor and landing, exposed beam pillar.
• Master bedroom suite, quadruple aspect, with exposed brick Inglenook fire place, dressing room (Bedroom 5) currently fitted with range of bespoke hand-built wardrobes with mirror front, en-suite shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle with chrome shower head and fittings, twin porcelain hand basin on vanity units, with touch demist mirror and shaver points, WC, chrome ladder radiator beautifully tiled.
• Guest bedroom 2, with en-suite shower cubicle with chrome fittings, hand basin on vanity unit, WC, chrome ladder radiator and attractively tiled.
• Family bathroom, panelled bath with chrome fittings and shower head, WC, hand basin, touch mirror, lovely tiling.
• Bedroom 3, views over the rear of the grounds, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, en-suite with WC, hand basin on vanity unit, chrome ladder radiator and beautifully tiled.
• Bedroom 4, loft hatch, Victorian style radiator and views over the gardens.
• Indoor swimming pool, heated with jacuzzi, sauna and gym.
• Annexe/studio with shower room, kitchen
• Garden and grounds, just shy of 7 acres
• Outbuilding/workshop. 62 sqm2 (627sqft2)
• Double garaging
• Planning consent granted to develop outbuilding into 2-bedroom residential dwelling. (Reference 21.0216/AS)

OUTSIDE
The Property is approached off the lane via five bar gates onto a block paved drive which provides ample parking.
The gardens and grounds extend to just shy of 7 acres and sweep around the property, which are mainly lawned and the paddocks are divided with post and rail fencing, and a mature hedge and lychgate.
The grounds have various sun terraces and an abundance of under planting, mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, and vegetable beds. There is outside lighting and sockets, along with wiring supply should electronic gates needed to be fitted.
Within the paddock is an outbuilding/workshop which has power, light and water, and planning consent has been granted to develop the building in to a two-bedroom residential dwelling.

ANNEXE/HOME OFFICE/POOL COMPLEX/GARAGING
At the rear of the house is an oak framed covered walkway which links to the pool complex and annexe.
Construction is black weather boarded façade under tiled roof, and double-glazed conservatory with pitch roof.
The Integral double garaging has automatic doors, power, and houses the boiler supplying the swimming pool.

The heated pool measures approximately 7.2m x 3.6m. The conservatory area has the jacuzzi and gym and there is also a changing area, sauna, wet room and separate WC.