• Stunning Woodland Retreat +
• Carriage Driveway With Plenty Of Parking +
• Five Bedrooms +
• Covered Alfresco Dining Area +
• Principle Bedroom Suite With En-Suite & Dressing Room +
• 1.07 Acre Grounds With Gated Side Access To Rear Gardens +
• Spacious Living Room With Inglenook Fireplace +
• Study/ Hobbies Room +

  Guide Price £625,000 - £650,000 'The Retreat' is situated in a delightful woodland setting down a private road on the outskirts of the village of Shadoxhurst. This substantial detached property offers spacious and flexible family accommodation set in an acre of land in a unique location away from the hustle and bustle of every day modern life. There is the possibility of converting a wing into a separate annex and there are superb views across the gardens from the rear rooms of the property. The 23 ft living room is ideal for entertaining with the main feature  being an impressive stone inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. The 18 ft principle suite also benefits from having a wood-burning stove with direct views over the rear garden with en-suite shower room and dressing room. Furthermore the kitchen/breakfast room opens onto a walled courtyard, ideal for private parties and summer barbecues. In our opinion this unique property has been maintained to a high standard and is well presented by its current owners but given the flexibility of the layout does offer the new owners the opportunity to remodel if desired. The Retreat is situated in a tucked way wooden enclave known as Nickley Wood and sits well back from the lane with a carriage driveway offering multiple parking, there is also a separate side access to a garage and store. Accommodation comprises of an entrance porch, hallway, living room, kitchen breakfast room, utility room, reception/guest bedroom, study/hobbies room, Rear lobby with cloakroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and principle bedroom suite. Entrance Porch : 8' 0'' x 6'4'' (2.45m x 1.94m)
Entered via double glazed casement doors, Italian slate style flooring and opaque panel glazed door leading to hallway. Hallway : 25'1'' x 7'0'' (7.66m x 2.14m) 17'4'' x 3'11'' (5.29m x 1.19m)
Spacious double hallway with Italian style slate flooring, timber doors and skirting and radiator. Living Room : 22'11'' x 21'3'' (6.99m x 6.50m) Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the side and the front, cast iron log burner housed in natural stone inglenook fireplace with brick chimney breast and two radiators. Radiator and double glazed casement doors with double glazed window to the side leading to the private garden at the rear. One and a half bowl and single drainer sink unit with separate filtered drinking water tap, cream base and wall mounted units with concealed down lighting under, bevelled glass display cabinets with internal lighting, granite effect work surfaces, part tiled walls, radiator, terracotta tile flooring, space and plumbing for dishwasher, double glazed window and door leading to courtyard at the side of the property. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit, granite effect work surfaces, wall mounted units, space and plumbing for washing machine and double glazed window to the rear. Cast iron log burner set in brick fireplace, double glazed window and casement doors leading out onto sun terrace, door to en suite shower room and dressing room. Suite comprising tiled double walk in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, part tiled walls and archway through to dressing room. Built in 'Yew' wardrobes to one wall, double glazed window to the front.  Radiator and double glazed window to the rear. **Bedroom : 13'3'' x 12'0'' (4.04m x 3.66m) **Triple fitted wardrobes to one wall, radiator and double glazed window to the front. Radiator and double glazed window to the front.  Recently refurbished with a range of white wall and base units, radiator and double glazed window to the front. Built in store cupboard, door to walk in boiler room with door to cloakroom. Suite comprising low level wc and wash hand basin, radiator and double glazed window to the rear. Suite comprising bath with shower attachment, tiled double shower cubicle, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and part tiled walls. To the side of the property there is paved courtyard style garden which is walled and private, the remainder of the garden is principally laid to lawn and extends to approximately one acre with small fruit orchard, wild flower area, to the boundaries there are some spectacular oak trees. There is a double garage and work shop with water and power connected, wood store and greenhouse. Immediately outside the property there is a covered sun terrace, running the length of the property. To the front of the property there is a sweeping carriage driveway with side access to the garage.    Nickley Wood is situated on the outskirts of the villageof Shadoxhurst which lies just to the south of the town of Ashford with the town centre and station being a short drive away, with the all new Chilmington Green schools being approx. 8 minutes in the car. The village itself is relatively small and benefits from having a general store/Post Office and a Tesco’s superstore about 2 miles away. The Kings Head pub in the center of the village is highly recommended for its good food and friendly atmosphere. There are some beautiful walks on your doorstep and plenty of clubs and activities. An ideal location for a mix of country living with excellent access to all amenities. Known as the Gateway to the Countryside, Shadoxhurst is part of the Kent Weald, between Greensand Ridge and Romney Marsh. Surrounded by ancient woodland and farmland, it's the perfect location for those who enjoy the tranquillity of the British countryside. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes for those who love the outdoors.