Conveyancing in Ashford

Ashford has a long history as an agricultural and market town, while the 13th and 14th centuries saw expansion due to the flourishing pottery industry. The modern town continues to develop, with plenty of new houses built each year – there should still be something for those that prefer period properties however. There is a cosmopolitan feel to the town, yet Ashford retains a rural charm thanks to it location on the doorstep of the Kent Downs, and area of outstanding natural beauty.

A selection of excellent schools in the local area boosts Ashford’s appeal among parents, with highly rated primary options including Bodsham CofE, Sellindge Primary and Challock Primary on Church Lane. Secondary choices include Highworth Grammar School for Girls, the Norton Knatchbull School and Ashford School.

Ashford is located approximately 60 miles southeast of central London, and the capital’s St Pancras station can be reached in under 40 minutes due to the high speed trains available from Ashford International. The same trains can be used to reach European destinations such as Paris and Brussels. The M20 motorway passes to the north of town, connecting Ashford to Folkestone of the southeast coast and Maidstone and the M25 to the northwest.