Guide price

£495,500

4 bed semi-detached house for sale
The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 4 receptions

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Retirement
Added on 13/04/2026

About this property

  • Only over 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)

  • Savings against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease

  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)

  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future

  • Call for a personalised quote, or use the calculator on the homewise website for an indicative saving

  • The full listed price of this property is £750,000

  • Historic Grade II Listed House

  • Village Location

  • Secure off street parking to the rear of the property

  • Abundance of character features throughout

Securing this property with A lifetime leaseover 60s can secure this property with a home for life from homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
Over 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for overs 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £495,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £750,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the homewise website.
Please call for more information or a personalised quote.
Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £750,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.

Property DESCRIPTIONOccupying a prominent position within the heart of the historic village of Smarden. This is a distinguished Grade II listed house with significant architectural merit. With elements of the structure dating back to 1410, the property seamlessly integrates its medieval heritage with contemporary luxury. The interior is defined by its exceptional state of preservation, featuring two grand Inglenook fireplaces equipped with wood burning stoves, which serve as the focal points for the expansive lounge and family room.

The ground floor layout is thoughtfully arranged for both formal entertaining and modern utility, comprising a generous dining room, a modern fully fitted kitchen, and a sophisticated garden room with a part-glazed roof. The upper elevation offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, complemented by a principal bathroom, a separate shower room, and integrated eaves storage. Externally, the property is set within secluded walled gardens, featuring a block-paved patio, a covered entertaining area, and a timber outbuilding. Secure parking is accessed via wooden double gates on Cage Lane, providing a private sanctuary within reach of the local amenities and the mainline rail links at Headcorn.

The village of Smarden boasts a comprehensive array of local amenities, including a parish church, a community hall, a primary educational institution, and a traditional butcher's shop, alongside three highly-regarded public houses. For a more extensive selection of retail, culinary, and social offering, the neighboring village of Headcorn is situated within convenient driving distance. Furthermore, Headcorn's mainline railway station provides frequent and direct services to London Charing Cross, catering effectively to professional commuting requirements.

Room sizes:
  • Living Room 17'4 x 17'3 (5.29m x 5.26m)
  • Hallway
  • Cloakroom
  • Dining Room 19'1 x 12'6 (5.82m x 3.81m)
  • Kitchen 16'3 x 7'9 (4.96m x 2.36m)
  • Family Room 24'7 x 16'3 (7.50m x 4.96m)
  • Lounge 13'11 x 9'9 (4.24m x 2.97m)
  • Landing
  • Bedroom 4 21'11 x 8'4 (6.68m x 2.54m)
  • Bedroom 3 13'4 x 11'5 (4.07m x 3.48m)
  • Bedroom 1 16'11 x 15'9 (5.16m x 4.80m)
  • Bedroom 2 16'10 x 11'0 (5.13m x 3.36m)
  • Eaves Storage
  • Bathroom
  • Shower Room
  • Room 1 used as utility room
  • Rear Garden

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.


Council Tax band: E

Tenure: Freehold
Suitable as a retirement home.

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