For Sale7 Bedroom Cottage in Knoll Hill, Aldington, Kent, TN25£3,500,000

Glorious residential estate with breathtaking views - a wildlife haven Knoll Hill House sits in a breathtaking position at the top of the escarpment above the Romney Marsh which affords the most sensational far-reaching views, looking across the marsh to the coast and the sea in the distance. Built in 1910 the house has much charm, providing a comfortable and spacious space in which to live and entertain against this stunning backdrop. The principal house is arranged with the reception rooms across the back of the house where the bay windows capture the views from the dining, drawing and garden rooms. The kitchen is a welcoming room arranged around an island and Aga. There is plenty of room for a good-sized table and French doors open to the terrace and the gardens beyond. Stairs rise past a tall window to the first floor where there are five bedrooms, four of which face the Romney Marsh and the spectacular views The principal bedroom has a dressing room with French doors opening to a balcony and a generous, well-appointed en suite bathroom. Two of the other bedrooms enjoy access to a balcony on the eastern corner of the house. THE COTTAGE Recently constructed, The Cottage is a stunning contemporary space. Designed to accommodate a superb dance studio, the space is very flexible, having a handmade kitchen to one side. Bi-fold doors open across two walls and a bathroom with a steam room adjoins the studio/gym. On the first floor an open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room has a vaulted ceiling and tall windows overlooking a pond and the gardens. There is a further beautifully fitted shower room and a bedroom with doors opening to a Juliet balcony. The accommodation provides a wonderful guest suite, which has been finished to an exceptional quality. THE TIMBER COTTAGE This charming and whimsical building is full of delights, where carved woodland creatures keep watch and fairy doors are accommodated. The ground floor provides a cosy living space with a wood-burner, exposed brick and panelled walls, a kitchenette to one side together with a shower room. Amongst the eaves nestles a cosy galleried bedroom. This property has 20.62 acres of land. Outside Knoll Hill House is approached through a pair of double gates which open to the long drive that leads to the house. The main feature of this sensational environment is the mesmerising view, but the grounds are equally special. They are a beautiful balance of the formal and the relaxed with a view to embracing nature and the wildlife that flourishes in and around. The buildings and stabling with their adjoining paddocks provide an opportunity to keep livestock and to embrace this lifestyle. In front of the property a wildflower meadow is a haven for insect and bird life. Closer to the house, formal flowerbeds provide structure alongside the swimming pool and a large terrace, a superb place to enjoy and entertain. “The Woodland Hut”, set down a little way from the nature pond, is a magical nook in which to relax, whilst a summer house on the lawn looks directly across the expansive view. The majority of the land provides paddocks, edged with a swathe of native woodland which is currently managed by The Woodland Trust to enhance the habitat. Situation The property is situated on the outskirts of the desirable village of Aldington, to the south-east of Ashford, surrounded by rolling countryside and offering numerous outdoor pursuits. Amenities include a post office, butchers, bakers, public house and primary school. The village hall sits adjacent to the green and there are tennis, football and cricket clubs. Nearby Ashford has a good range of shops for day-to-day needs as well as some excellent out of town shopping at the McArthur Glen Outlet. Transport links in the area are excellent, with the M20 a short drive away and offering convenient road connections. Ashford International provides High Speed rail services to London St Pancras (from 36 minutes). The area has good access to the Continent. Directions From M20 (Junction 10a): Exit towards Hastings (A2070) and take the second exit towards Sellindge (A20). Continue on the A20 and move into the right lane on approaching traffic lights at the junction with the B2067 (signposted Lympne). Turn right into Otterpool Lane and continue to the next junction. Turn right onto Aldington Road (which becomes Knoll Hill) and continue for approximately 2.4 miles. The entrance gates to the property will be found on the left-hand side.