Shepherd Farmhouse - Lenham Heath Near Ashford

The Property

This superbly restored detached period farmhouse in the Kent hamlet of Lenham Heath was originally built around 1732 and offers a wealth of period features such as exposed beams throughout, oak floors, a farmhouse kitchen and cosy inglenook fireplace, all set under a traditional Kent peg roof. This Lenham Heath farmhouse is situated amid stunning gardens and farmland with lovely views over fields and trees towards the North Downs. Equipped and furnished to a high standard, this Lenham Heath farmhouse has four beautiful bedrooms offering flexible family accommodation in the Garden of England. The living accommodation at this Lenham Heath farmhouse consists of a well-equipped kitchen, a separate dining room and a comfortable beamed sitting room with a fabulous wood burning stove. The large grounds to the rear of this Lenham Heath farmhouse lead down to a small private pond with its own island in the centre, and on to several paddocks where, depending on the time of year, you will find hand reared sheep and lambs eagerly awaiting some human company. Country walks across the fields take you into the villages of either Lenham or Charing where you will find a large selection of local shops, restaurants and pubs. This lovely Lenham Heath farmhouse offers guests the chance to experience living in a period property enjoying wildlife and walks whilst not compromising the benefits and comfort of modern day living.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single with ensuite shower, basin and WC. Family bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with breakfast area (seats 4). Utility room. Dining room (seats 6). Sitting room with wood burning stove.

Amenities

Full gas fired central heating with additional heating from wood burning stove in sitting room. Electric range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 4 cars. Double garage with bike storage. Orchard to the front with free apples depending on season. Large rear garden with furniture and small private lake. Sorry, no pets or smoking. Pub and shop 1.5 miles. Note: Children aged 2 years and above only. Note: There is a small partially fenced lake in the garden - please ensure children are supervised at all times.