Summary - PEAR TREE COTTAGE SMARDEN ASHFORD TN27 8PB
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Renovated Grade II country home with extensive grounds and ancient woodland.
Grade II listed period house — specialist consent required for alterations
Newly renovated interior retaining exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
Over 3,100 sq ft living space with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Approximately 2.7 acres gardens, woodland, vegetable patch, outbuildings
Detached timber double garage and parking for several vehicles
Further 7.6-acre paddock available separately by negotiation
Very slow broadband — limited for heavy home-working or streaming
Council tax described as quite expensive
Pear Tree Cottage is a beautifully renovated Grade II listed country house set within c.2.7 acres of formal gardens, woodland and outbuildings. The owners’ sympathetic updates retain striking period features — exposed beams, inglenooks and bay windows — while providing over 3,100 sq ft of comfortable family space across multiple reception rooms.
The layout suits family life and entertaining: a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, principal bedroom with en suite, two further bathrooms and generous reception areas opening onto a brick terrace and lawns. Grounds include a double timber garage, storage shed, vegetable patch and ancient coppiced woodland rich with bluebells and wildlife. A further 7.6-acre paddock is available by separate negotiation.
Practical points: the house’s listed status means any alterations will be constrained and may require specialist consent, and broadband speeds are very slow — relevant for anyone needing reliable home working. Council tax is described as quite expensive. The property sits 1.5 miles from Smarden village and around ten miles from Ashford with mainline services to London, making it attractive for commuters who prioritise countryside living.
This home will suit buyers seeking a substantial period property in a secluded rural setting with extensive grounds and strong local schools nearby. It provides immediate move-in comfort with renovation-sensitive potential for further enhancement, subject to listing consents.
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