Essella Road, Willesborough, Ashford Open Viewing Saturday 11th April 11 am-1pm By Appointment Only
‘A characterful 1940s semi detached home with superb potential, generous plot, and excellent connectivity.. Being sold chain free… Mark Hoyle Residential Sales’
Overview
Positioned along the ever popular Essella Road in Willesborough, this attractive 1940s semi detached home has been in the same family since it was built and now comes to the market offering a rare opportunity. With original features, a generous plot, and clear scope to extend and modernise, it is perfectly suited to buyers looking to create a personalised home in a well connected residential setting.
Accommodation
The property retains a number of charming period elements, including original fireplaces and floorboards (currently covered), providing an excellent foundation for sympathetic restoration. The layout is practical and well proportioned, with natural light throughout.
Ground Floor
- Living Room – 14’0″ x 8’9″ (4.29m x 2.69m)
A bright and welcoming space with an original fireplace and outlook to the front.
- Dining Room – 11’1″ x 10’11” (3.39m x 3.34m)
A generous room ideal for family dining, original fireplace with potential to open into the kitchen to create a modern open plan layout.
- Kitchen – 8’1″ x 6’5″ (2.48m x 1.96m)
Compact but functional, with clear scope for reconfiguration or extension to the rear.
- Entrance Hall – 5’4″ x 3’9″ (1.64m x 1.16m)
First Floor
- Bedroom One – 14’2″ x 8’10” (4.32m x 2.71m)
A spacious principal bedroom pleasant front aspect.
- Bedroom Two – 11’2″ x 8’1″ (3.41m x 2.47m)
A comfortable double bedroom overlooking the rear garden.
- Bedroom Three – 8’0″ x 6’2″ (2.45m x 1.90m)
Ideal as a child’s room, study, or dressing room.
- Bathroom – 5’5″ x 5’0″ (1.67m x 1.54m)
Approximate total area: 712 sq ft / 66.1 sq m
Outside
The property sits on a relatively generous plot with a dropped kerb already in place, offering excellent potential to create off road parking. The wide side area and deep rear garden provide clear scope for side and rear extensions (subject to the usual consents), making this an exciting prospect for those looking to add value.
Condition & Potential
While the house would now benefit from updating, key fundamentals have already been addressed, including:
- A relatively new gas central heating system
- Updated electrical consumer unit
- Replaced double glazing and front door
These improvements provide a strong, reliable base for refurbishment, allowing buyers to focus on design and layout enhancements.
Location, Schools & Connectivity
Willesborough is one of Ashford’s most consistently sought?after neighbourhoods, known for its established community feel and excellent transport links. Essella Road is ideally placed within walking distance of Ashford International Station, making it a superb choice for commuters and London bound buyers.
From Ashford International, high speed services reach London St Pancras in around 38 minutes, placing the capital comfortably within daily reach. The town also offers strong regional connectivity, with direct routes to Canterbury, Maidstone, and Folkestone, as well as easy access to the Kent coast, including Hythe, Dymchurch, and Romney Marsh. The nearby A28 and M20 further enhance road links across the county and beyond.
Residents also benefit from close proximity to the Ashford Designer Outlet, one of the region’s most popular retail destinations. Home to over 100 premium brands, landscaped walkways, and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants, it provides a stylish shopping and leisure experience just a short distance from the property.
Families will appreciate the excellent access to local schools. The North School is just a few minutes’ walk away, offering exceptional convenience for secondary age children. The area is also well served by a selection of primary schools, including:
- Victoria Road Primary School – approx. 0.35 miles
- Ashford St Mary’s CE Primary School – approx. 0.52 miles
- St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School – approx. 0.67 miles
- East Stour Primary School – approx. 0.82 miles
For older students, both The Norton Knatchbull School and Highworth Grammar School are within easy reach, making this a highly practical location for families seeking choice and accessibility.
Regular bus routes run nearby, and local shops, supermarkets, parks, and Ashford’s wider retail and leisure offering are all close at hand, ensuring everyday convenience
Services : All main services connected.
Local Authority : Ashford Borough Council
Council Tax Band ( C )
Method of Sale :
This property is freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.
Viewings : In the first instance please contact a member of the sales team to arrange an appointment.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. We outsource the initial checks to a partner supplier HIPLA who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30.00 inclusive VAT per buyer where this is a non refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which may be required. This fee will be required to be paid by you in advance of the office issuing a memorandum of sale on the property you would like to buy.
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.
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Council tax band: X, Tenure: Freehold,
