5 bedroom detached house for sale

1 Potter’s Close is an impressive, detached family home which has been substantially extended to create a stunning modern living space in a sought-after position on the edge of Ashford. The property features almost 4,000 sq ft of luxury accommodation across three levels with spacious reception rooms and high-quality, contemporary fittings. A supremely energy efficient home with 8.5kw of solar panels and triple glazing, producing an EPC A rating - a rarity for East Kent.

The welcoming reception hall has doors leading to a study and the well-proportioned, L-shaped drawing room with its handsome brick-built fireplace, fitted with a log-burner. Retracting glass doors lead to the extended sitting room and dining room at the rear, with three large skylights and sliding doors opening onto the elevated terrace, from where there are captivating woodland views.

The well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a range of bespoke wooden cabinetry, arranged around an island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances. The adjoining utility room has further space for home storage and appliances.

Stairs descend to the striking lower level, where there is a games room and entertaining space which opens onto the lower terrace via sliding doors. The room features tiled flooring, a bar and recessed and low-level LED strip lighting, an original ‘Mr Doodle’ wall mural; adjoining is a craft room and a sauna and shower room.

On the first floor, there are five well-presented double bedrooms, including the en suite principal bedroom and another en suite bedroom. There is also a family bathroom.

At the front of the house there are two driveways, one of which leads to the entrance and the double garage in front of the house, while the other leads to a second detached garage at the side.

The front garden has an area of lawn and various border shrubs and trees, while at the rear the landscaped garden welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day.

A large upper and lower terrace are connected via a spiral staircase, and there is a stunning ornamental pond with glass viewing panels and steps leading to a central walkway across the water. There are also rolling lawns, with a beautiful, wooded backdrop, also offering peaceful woodland walks.

The property is situated in a tucked away yet convenient location in a sought-after area on the outskirts of Ashford. There is an array of shops in Ashford town centre, together with the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Centre, and a good range of recreational amenities. There are good schools locally, in both state and independent sectors. Nearby Canterbury offers a further selection of educational, recreational, cultural and shopping amenities.

Ashford International offers regular High Speed commuter trains to London St Pancras with journey times from 36 minutes. There are excellent road communications, with the nearby M20 giving access to major motorway networks. The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel at Folkestone.