£975,000 /Sale price

Pinnock Farm House is a handsome Grade II listed property. We understand the house was built in 1703 and is one of five remaining original farmhouses featuring the classic Dering windows indicative of the former Dering estate in Pluckley. It features attractive red brick elevations adorned with arched stone-mullion windows, while inside, character details include exposed timber beams and impressive brick-built fireplaces.There are two main ground-floor reception rooms, situated either side of the welcoming entrance hall. These are the sitting room with its imposing brick-built inglenook fireplace, and the formal dining room, which has a fireplace fitted with woodburning stove. Both rooms are similarly proportioned and feature timber beams overhead.Towards the rear, the well-equipped Fired Earth kitchen with underfloor heating and plenty of storage in farmhouse-style free standing units. There is also a butler sink and an Aga, as well as space for a breakfast table for informal dining. Adjoining the kitchen, the rear hallway and the utility room, formally the farm’s dairy, provide further space for storage and home appliances.Five well-presented double bedrooms are spread across the upper two levels, with the first floor offering three bedrooms. The generous principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There is also a shower room on the first floor, both bathrooms are also Fired Earth.While the smaller bedroom could be used as a study if required. Continuing to the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms among the eaves, one of which is currently used as a home studio.The property is situated on Smarden Bell Road, with a parking area by the side of the road providing access to the detached triple garage or barn, offering plenty of parking and storage or workshop space. A further gated entrance at the side provides access to the second garage or store. The house itself is set in beautiful gardens, with rolling lawns, border beds and various mature trees and established hedgerows. There is also a tranquil pond, which is a haven for wildlife. There is space for al fresco dining on the rear patio, with access from the courtyard area to the detached outbuilding, the original farm office, which now houses a study and storage space.The property is set in a picturesque rural position just outside the small and charming village of Pluckley, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. Pluckley has three pubs (The Dering Arms, The Black Horse and The Rose and Crown), a village shop, a butcher and a primary school, while nearby Charing offers easy access to further amenities. There are more comprehensive facilities in Ashford, including supermarkets, leisure facilities and shopping at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Ashford also provides a choice of schools in both the state and private sectors. The M20 provides excellent road access, while Ashford International offers services to London St. Pancras from around 36 minutes. Pluckley station connects to Ashford International and offers services to Charing Cross (from 76 mins). The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel at Folkestone.