Beams and inglenooks often attract attention of buyers but more importantly this house offers well proportioned accommodation and enjoys a generous private garden. -- Greg Wood, Director

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An impressive detached period house (not Listed), formally an old forge retaining much of its original charm and character. There are 4 large bedrooms, a striking vaulted ceiling to the master bedroom, inglenook fireplace in the sitting room and Aga in the kitchen. The good size lawned gardens which attract the sun all day have pretty cottage style planting and a large double garage with storage above helps make this a very desirable property in a prominent central village location.

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Ruckinge is a rural village circa 7 miles from Ashford and sits on the edge of the Romney Marsh. The neighbouring village of Hamstreet is just a short drive and has a train station that links passengers to Ashford (where high speed services travel to London St Pancras in 37 minutes) and down to Rye. Amongst other amenities, there is also the popular Hamstreet Academy School, a couple of pubs, a sports pavilion and a local shop.
In Ruckinge itself, residents have access to a village hall, St Mary Magdalene Church and a Scout Hut. At the bottom of Marsh Road, the popular Royal Military Canal can be found which leads to Hythe in one direction and Rye via Appledore in the other.
The Romney Marsh is famous for its big sky’s, vast flat vistas and shaggy sheep. A popular tourist destination due to the pretty walks, the coastal towns from Rye to Dymchurch, also including Camber Sands and Dungeness, are excellent choices for days out.

Forge House is a superb detached period property retaining a wealth of charm and character including beamed walls and ceilings, inglenook fireplace and Aga which also produces the hot water. The welcoming entrance hallway with stone floor has stairs to the first floor and doors leading to the principal ground floor rooms. The sitting room boasts an enchanting inglenook fireplace with brick hearth. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of base units, a delightful pantry and wine store cupboard, blue Aga and separate electric oven and hob. There is a utility/boot room and cloakroom. Two further reception rooms provide a charming dining room with feature fireplace and a separate sitting room, light and spacious with French doors opening onto the garden patio.
The master bedroom suite on the upper floor is particularly luxurious with large en-suite shower room and stairs leading to the master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and views across the village towards the historic church. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are good size double bedrooms and the 3rd a large single, currently used as the study. There is a modern family bathroom with roll top bath and shower cubicle

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Our Ref: AHS230140