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4 bedroom link detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Historic Grade II Listed village property
- Prominent location next to church
- Plenty of character throughout
- New kitchen and bathroom
- New boiler and water softner
- Electric gated access
- Off road parking
- Walled garden
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A distinctive and significant Grade II listed house located in the centre of this pretty Kentish village, dating back to around 14th century and retaining a wealth of period features combined with stylish modern kitchen and bathrooms. With high ceilings, generous living space (4 receptions and 4 bedrooms), wonderful indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces, private garden and off road parking, this truly is a unique and remarkable property.
Easy access by road and rail with Pluckley and Headcorn stations only 3-4 miles away.
Providence House is situated right in the heart of this renowned and historic village, being opposite the art studio and next to the Church.
The village of Smarden is regarded as one of the prettiest in Kent and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, yet it is not remote, enjoying good access to the surrounding towns of Tenterden, Ashford and Headcorn.
There are many local amenities including the primary school, community shop, butcher, Chequers Inn, a superb village hall and playing field.
The wider area is well served by a good choice schools both in the state and independent sectors, as well as excellent recreational amenities including the nearby Chart Hills Golf Course.
Providence House
A charming character attached Grade II Listed property believed to date back to 1410 with later additions. The Grade II property reveals a fascinating history where at first was a Wealden Hall house before being converted into The White Horse public house (1725-1881). In the 1880's it became a successful bakery complete with salt house and flour stores and supplying many local villages. At some point thereafter, the property was converted into a residential house which retains many of the character features including beams, vaulted ceilings and inglenook fireplace. The versatile accommodation is over 2 floors amounts to about 2,541 sq ft. There are 4 reception rooms, all generous in dimensions including a snug/family room with feature fireplace, dining room with fitted storage cupboards, stunning sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, garden/sun room, modern kitchen with integrated appliances and lastly a cloakroom. Upstairs doesn’t disappoint either as all 4 bedrooms are generous doubles and with high ceilings and beams. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and there are 2 bath/shower rooms, all recently refitted.
The property is in excellent order throughout and would suit anyone looking for a rare and unique home.
Outside
There are double wooden gates to access the rear garden where there is off road parking for several cars. The rear garden is partly walled and paved for ease of maintenance but could easily be lawned if required. There is an undercover area to one side, ideal for outside entertaining and an attached store/utility room with plumbing/space for a washing machine. There are also solar panels connected to the side of the shed.
Services
All mains services connected.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Our Ref: TEA230131
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