Canterbury,Kent

Knell House Knell Lane | Ash | Canterbury | Kent | CT3 2EE

Step inside Knell House Nestling in private grounds overlooking farmland and the Kent countryside as far as the eye can see, this warm and friendly detached family home offers something special. Believed to have been built in the 1930s it includes plenty of period features that give it such a delightful character such as fireplaces, dado and picture rails, bay windows, pine doors, coved ceilings and fluted pattern door lintels and door frames. At the same time is a potential ‘blank canvas’ for new owners to make it their own and update it to their own requirements. The house is set back from the lane behind a picket fence with a path, flanked by dwarf hedging, mature trees and lawns, that leads to the wide front door with ‘bottle’ glass inserts. It is also approached via a driveway where you can park three or four cars that leads to the garage.

There is a long hallway with original herringbone pattern oak parquet flooring and dado rails which leads to the reception rooms including the attractive lounge with a Victorian style fireplace, coved ceiling, a wide bay window offering beautiful rural views, a ceiling rose and French doors to the terrace.

While guests will be delighted to enjoy a meal in the formal dining room opposite that also includes a large bay window and a similar fireplace. The country style kitchen/breakfast room has French doors to the garden, a recently installed inset range cooker and wood units containing a fridge freezer and dishwasher while still leaving plenty of room for a large table and chairs. There is a nearby utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer and downstairs shower room which is very useful if you come home from a muddy walk with the dogs as well as a small conservatory that opens onto the side garden.

The large galleried landing leads to the family bathroom and five bedrooms. These include the dual aspect main bedroom with fitted furniture and a large bay window offering wonderful views, another dual aspect double with a bay window, two further double bedrooms with fitted cupboards and a single that makes an excellent office as you can look out over the surrounding countryside while you work.

Outside the spacious wraparound gardens include a terrace and large lawn areas screened and interspersed with mature trees and shrubs.

Seller Insight “We still intend to stay in the area as we love the quiet and the surrounding countryside but are looking to downsize.

Nearby Ash is a charming and friendly village with a delightful array of properties and some very useful amenities. There is a bus stop close by with buses going to Sandwich and Canterbury on a regular basis. The village includes a Co-op, newsagent, chemist and hairdresser as well as a physiotherapy centre, a good primary school and St Faith’s prep school. There are a number of regular activities in the village hall including Tai Chi and weekly coffee mornings. The pretty village of Wingham is also nearby with its individual shops, post office, pubs and restaurants including the Dog – winner of the Great British Pub award 2019 - as well as the Wingham Wildlife Park, an excellent garden centre and the renowned Gibsons Farm Shop for all your quality local produce.

The medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich with its delightful pubs, restaurants and shops is within easy reach while the historic city of Canterbury with its high street stores, individual shops, universities, theatres and heritage buildings is not far away. Golfing addicts can enjoy their game at Princes and the world renowned St George’s championship course in Sandwich. Boating enthusiasts can moor their boats along the River Stour in Sandwich and other sporting activities are easily available. The area offers an excellent grammar schools in Sandwich, Canterbury and Dover as well as top class private schools in Dover, Canterbury and Ramsgate. From Sandwich there is the high speed train to London and a good road network to Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone, Thanet and London”.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Travel Information

By Road Sandwich Wingham Canterbury West Station Channel Tunnel Dover Docks Gatwick Airport Charing Cross

4.2 miles 3.2 miles 11.3 miles 21.8 miles 15.6 miles 81.4 miles 76.7 miles

By Train from Sandwich St. Pancras Victoria Charing Cross Dover Canterbury

1hr 27 mins 1hr 53 mins 2hrs 10 mins 22 mins 40 mins

Healthcare Ash Surgery The Market Place Surgery The Butchery Surgery

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Leisure Clubs & Facilities Royal St. George’s Golf Club Prince’s Golf Club Cinque Port Golf Club Sandwich Bay Sailing and Water Ski Club Sandwich Bay Sailing Club Tides Leisure and Indoor Tennis Sandwich Leisure Centre Sandwich Bowling Club Sandwich Town Cricket Club Sandwich Tennis Club

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Education Primary Schools: Sandwich Infant School Sandwich Junior School Cartright and Kelsey Primary St Faith’s Prep Northbourne Park Prep

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Secondary Schools: Sir Roger Manwood’s Co-ed Grammar School Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover Dover College Kings School Canterbury St Edmunds Canterbury Sandwich Technology School

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Entertainment Empire cinema Luigis The Brasserie on the Bay The Blue Pigeons The Bell Hotel Blazing Donkey Local Attractions/Landmarks Wingham Wildlife Park Betteshanger Country Park Richborough Fort and Amphitheatre The Guildhall Museum White Mill Heritage Centre Sandwich Seal Spotting Trips Sandwich Town Trail Sandwich and Pegwell National Nature Reserves Walmer, Dover and Deal Castles Salutation House Sandwich

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£695,000 EPC Rating: F GROUND FLOOR Hallway Lounge 14’9 x 11’9 (4.50m x 3.58m) Dining Room 14’7 x 11’9 (4.45m x 3.58m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14’8 x 11’11 (4.47m x 3.63m) Utility Room 11’2 x 9’11 (3.41m x 3.02m) Shower Room 11’11 x 4’3 (3.63m x 1.30m) Conservatory Porch

FIRST FLOOR Landing Bedroom 1 15’9 x 12’7 (4.80m x 3.84m) Bedroom 2 15’7 x 12’7 (4.75m x 3.84m) Bedroom 3 15’10 x 12’7 (4.83m x 3.84m) Bedroom 4 12’8 x 10’2 (3.86m x 3.10m) Bedroom 5/Study 8’11 x 6’0 (2.72m x 1.83m)

Council Tax Band: F OUTSIDE Wraparound Garden Tenure: F reehold Driveway Garage

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2022 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 2597969. Registered office address: St Leonard’s House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1RJ. Printed

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