3 bedroom flat for sale

This spacious first floor apartment with three double bedrooms, private separate garden and garage en-bloc is situated in the historic village of Pluckley, being part of a former shooting lodge with its famous arched window Dering style design.The apartment has a beautiful blend of original character features such as high ceilings, original fireplaces, picture and dado rails and a mixture of sash and crittal windows. The vendors enjoy the rural quiet lifestyle combined with the ability to commute to London via the mainline railway station situated a short walk away.The accommodation is accessed via a communal hall with spiral staircase leading up to the front door and comprises a 32'0 ( 9.75m) entrance hall, beautiful open plan kitchen/living room with a contemporary kitchen area, wood burner and log shelving, three bedrooms, two with an attractive original fireplace and a luxury bathroom suite with roll top clawfoot bath and separate shower.Outside, the single garage en-bloc is accessed via a driveway to the side. A path then leads you round to a private enclosed garden, primarily laid to lawn with raised shrub beds bordered by sleepers and a generous flagstone patio area to enjoy the garden and sunshine.LocalityThe property is a mile from the centre of the sought-after village of Pluckley, a historic rural village situated in a most beautiful part of the Kent countryside famous for its orchards and farmland and, in particular, being the setting chosen for the 1990's television series, ?The Darling Buds of May?. The village enjoys two historic pubs, Church, Post Office & General Stores, butcher's shop and a well-respected primary school. Just along from the property is the Dering Arms public house with a reputation for good food.The area is rich in natural beauty with an abundance of public footpaths and horse riding routes, providing an amazing playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Transport links are well served with excellent road networks leading to the A20 and M20 at junction 8 & 9, providing access to London and the Kent coast. Pluckley's main line railway station is just a short walk, providing fast access to Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Ashford International stations. Ashford International station benefits from the High Speed rail service to London St Pancras with a journey time of just 37 minutes along with travel to the continent via the Channel Tunnel.Accommodation:Entrance Hall: 32'0? x 4'3? (9.75m x 1.30m)Living/Kitchen: 22'7? x 15'10? (6.88m x 4.83m)Bedroom: 17'11? x 13'6? (5.46m x 4.11m)Bedroom: 15'3 x 11'7?Bedroom: 13'11? x 10'7?Bathroom: 10'3? x 8'7? ServicesMains Water, Mains Drainage, Electric Storage Heating, Fibre Broadband 400mbpsCouncil TaxBand D - Ashford Borough CouncilTenure999 years from 25/3/1989 - 963 remainingGround Rent ?1per yearMaintenance - Equally shared by six properties