A DELIGHTFUL CHARACTER COUNTRY HOUSE BEING WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT. OFFERS SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE AND THE HILLS OF
THE NORTH DOWNS WAY.

Accommodation In Brief
ENCLOSED PORCH, HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING/BREAKFAST ROOM, KITCHEN, CLOAKROOM, STUDY, CONSERVATORY, SPACIOUS LANDING, MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. 3 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS.BATHROOM. 2 ATTIC ROOMS, PART SEALED AND PART SECONDARY DOUBLE GLAZED. OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. DOUBLE GARAGING WITH POTENTIAL FOR ROOM OVER. PRETTY FLINT AND BRICK OUTHOUSES. WELL STOCKED GARDENS ADJOINING FARMLAND.

Situation
The property enjoys an excellent location on the outskirts of this sought after rural village which boasts its own Public House and ancient Church. Furthermore, just along the road will be found a popular Primary School. Brabourne basically comprises three hamlets being West and East Brabourne together with Brabourne Lees, all near the village of Smeeth. Brabourne itself offers a number of amenities including Shop, Garage and further Public Houses. The M20 motorway is within only about 4 miles with the expanding business town of Ashford just beyond here offering a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities together with main line train services to London. Also here, of course, is the International Rail Station providing Eurostar connections deep into Europe.

Directions
From Ashford follow the A20 towards Sellindge. Turn left just after the Mersham Le Hatch Cricket pitch to the village of Smeeth. On entering the village turn left at a T junction following this road to the Woolpack Pub. Turn right at the Pub and follow the road downhill past a small Garage and Church on the left. Turn left into Canterbury Road and follow the road for a mile passing Brabourne Primary School on the left. Continue along Canterbury Road and the property will be found on the right hand side clearly displaying a Browns For Sale notice.

Description & Construction
Northwick House is a substantial character detached family property formerly comprising two, if not three properties, and dating back, it is believed, to the early 1800s. Positioned on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the property is considered to be well presented and offers surprisingly spacious accommodation. It genuinely enjoys a glorious outlook from the vast majority of its rooms over its own gardens, immediate adjoining farmland and the hills of the North Downs in the distance. Internally, the property boasts numerous attractive features including some exposed timbers and a pretty fireplace within the sitting room fitted with a wood burning stove. On the ground floor will be found an enclosed porch, hall, sitting room with dining area to one end, further breakfast/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, study and conservatory addition. Upstairs, apart from a large landing, the master bedroom incorporates an en-suite shower room/w.c. There are then three further double bedrooms and a second family bathroom/w.c. Off bedroom two is a small staircase giving access to two useful attic rooms, albeit having restricted headroom. Outside there is a double garage with outhouses adjacent and large, well stocked gardens. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a character property on the rural outskirts of this sought after village. An early viewing is strongly recommended.

Ground Floor

Enclosed Porch
Approx 6' 2" x 4' 2" (1.88m x 1.27m) Georgian style glazed door gives access to:-

Hall
With blacked exposed timbers to ceiling. Stairs to first floor with built-in storage cupboard under. Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and electric meters/switching gear neatly housed in.

Cloakroom
With close coupled low level w.c., stainless steel sink with cupboards under, tiled floor, part tiled walls and extractor fan.

Kitchen
Approx 11' 2" x 9' (3.40m x 2.74m) with tiled floor and part tiled walls together with modern range of matching wall and base units with worktop surfaces further incorporating a 1 ¼ bowl single drainer sink, plumbing for dishwasher, space for slot-in cooker with lit extractor hood over and integrated fridge. Blacked exposed timbers to ceiling. Walk through opening to:-

Breakfast/Dining Room
Approx 12' 6" x 10' 10" (3.81m x 3.30m) again with blacked exposed timbers to ceiling. Bow window. Attractive fireplace set in mellow brick surround further incorporating display niches. Walk through to:-

Sitting Room
Approx 27' 1" x 12' 2" (8.26m x 3.71m) currently utilised, at present with a dining area to one end. Two bow windows. Central door leads to exterior. Oak ceiling beam with brick piers to either side. Exposed brickwork to one end further incorporating fireplace with display niches, hearth and oak beam over. Currently fitted with a Morso blacked wood burning stove.

Study
Approx 9' 7" x 9' (2.92m x 2.74m) Oil fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating system positioned to recess. Concealed hot water tank positioned adjacent.

Conservatory
Approx 12' 9" x 9' 4" (3.89m x 2.84m) with tiled floor. French doors lead to exterior. This is a lovely addition to the main providing for some very pretty views over the gardens and farmland beyond.

First Floor

Landing
Approx 13' 10" x 9' 3" (4.22m x 2.82m) plus further recesses off. Hatch to roof space.

Bedroom 1
Approx 12' 8" x 12' 1" (3.86m x 3.68m) to the main plus recess off. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Twin built-in wardrobe cupboards. Further shelved linen cupboard.

En-Suite Shower Room
Tiled shower cubicle, extractor, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.c. and light/shaver point.

Bedroom 2
Approx 12' 8" x 10' 10" (3.86m x 3.30m) with two built-in cupboards. Enclosed staircase gives access to two interconnecting attic rooms being approx. 12'3 x 8'6 and 10'2 x 8'6. Each does have natural lighting but headroom is quite restricted.

Bedroom 3
Approx 12' 8" x 11' 3" (3.86m x 3.43m) with fitted wardrobe cupboard and shelving adjacent.

Bedroom 4
Approx 12' 2" x 6' 9" (3.71m x 2.06m) increasing to 9'8 maximum. A useful fourth guest bedroom.

Family Bathroom
Approx 12' 9" x 5' 11" (3.89m x 1.80m) Fitted out with a modern suite comprising shaped panelled bath and central mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled low level w.c., lit mirrored medicine cabinet, shaver point, stainless steel towel rail/radiator and large separate tiled shower cubicle.

Outside

Double Garaging
Approx 18' 1" x 16' 2" (5.51m x 4.93m) with light and power laid on. We are informed there is a large attic area over here which could be utilised as a further room, studio etc., subject to obtaining any necessary permissions. Approached from the lane through a five bar gate with brick pavia drive providing additional off road parking.

Gardens
Offset to the front of the property is a pretty brick path and paved area. There is an attractive brick and flint outhouse comprising two stores, the main one being approx. 22' x 9'9 with an old bread oven to one end. Passing around the side, there is a brick edged paved sun terrace adjacent to the conservatory, a brick built store and oil tank neatly housed in. The main gardens are then neatly laid to extensive sweeping lawns, beds, shrubs and trees including conifer, holly and plum.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND ' G' - Ashford Borough Council.