Kennington

With easy access to Ashford and the International Station, Kennington has become a popular village choice for commuters who wish to have the benefits of living in a rural village but with easy access to London, Ashford and Europe.


Kennington is an attractive village located within easy access of the thriving historic market town of Ashford and is broadly located about a mile to the north east of Ashford town centre and the International Station.

A popular suburb for families and commuters it sees the main A28 Canterbury Road and A251 Faversham Road flow through the village which allows for easy access to the M20 Junction 9.

In recent years the area has been complemented with the introduction of a new business park which benefits from a Bannatynes Gym, Cineworld, restaurants and offices.

Elsewhere, Kennington provides a good number of local facilities including convenience stores, surgeries, a 12th Century church and schools for all ages.


Ashford Golf Course

Ashford Golf Course

Enjoyed by its members, guests and visitors since 1903, Ashford Golf Club is dedicated to ensuring the same enjoyment for the next 100 years. The Club is a members only club which is proudly organised […]

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Ashford Hockey Club

Ashford Hockey Club

Ashford Hockey Club was established in 1898 and is situated at Ball Lane in Kennington. The club currently has 6 Men’s Teams (including 1 Veteran Team), 3 Ladies Teams and Junior Teams consisting of all […]

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Ashford Rugby Club

Ashford Rugby Club

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Kennington CE Academy

Kennington CE Academy

Kennington CE Academy is a busy but friendly community school, with lots going on. Sited under the Diocese of Canterbury, Kennington CE Academy aims to forge an inclusive community where Christian values are empowered. The […]

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Kennington Senior Citizens Meeting

Kennington Senior Citizens Meeting

Why not come along to our Monday afternoon drop in at St Mary’s Community Centre, Rylands Road in Kennington. The group offers a friendly atmosphere, a cup of tea and usually a game of bingo, […]

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The Kennington Restaurant and Carvery

The Kennington Restaurant and Carvery

The Kennington is a large, family-friendly restaurant and carvery located in the village of Kennington, close to Ashford which boasts a delicious selection of home-cooked carvery meals on a select number of days throughout the […]

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The Old Mill Public House & Restaurant

The Old Mill Public House & Restaurant

Using great quality ingredients sourced locally where possible; along with a fantastic selection of interesting ales and lagers from local brewers, and a carefully selected wine list – the Old Mill is an ideal venue […]

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The Rose Inn

The Rose Inn

The Rose Inn is a comfortable, friendly and stylish pub that has served the Kennington community for 150 years. An old coaching inn, it was once the watering hole for horse-drovers travelling between Faversham and […]

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The Best Restaurants in Kent and East Sussex

By Sally Randall

The next best thing to eating good food, may be talking about it. Certainly asking in the Hobbs Parker offices about people’s favourite restaurants leads to a mouth-watering conversation about how spoilt for choice we […]

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Ashford Borough Council opens 'Call for Sites' Consultation

By Elizabeth Welch

Ashford Borough Council is seeking suitable sites for inclusion in their Local Plan Review.  Landowners have until the 20th November 2023 to put land forward for potential development.

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Launch Weekend at ‘Four Oaks’ Bossingham, Nr Canterbury

By Alex Davies

Two styles are available, but all overlook the countryside and are within walking distance of the primary school and The Minnis, about 124 acres of ramblers paradise!

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Livestock, land and property prices in 1972

By Roger Lightfoot

Our Annual Report from 1972 includes prices and expert views from our former partners for livestock, residential, agricultural and investment property in the South East.

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Autumn Statement: A cautious sigh of relief for the housing market

By Alex Davies

The news from Downing Street has been pretty grim for the last few months. But, I broadly welcome the news for the housing market following the Chancellor’s announcement in the House of Commons earlier today. […]

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Five great summer days out for families in Kent

By Sarah Holgate

With summer in full swing, there are lots of great options for a day out in Kent. Millie Green shares five of her favourite spots for some family fun, with activities ranging from water sports […]

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Should I put my house on the market before Christmas?

By Simon Godfrey

We get asked this every year in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year’s answer might surprise you.

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Gold award from our clients

By Alex Davies

Our estate agents team have been awarded Gold for the Best Agent in Ashford by allAgents.co.uk

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Should I buy a house in a Conservation Area?

By Greg Wood

There are some wonderful properties in the Conservation Areas in Kent and East Sussex but buyers need to make sure they understand the strict planning rules designed to preserve the character of these locations.

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Wye - Kent's Super Village

By Greg Wood

So what is it about the village of Wye that creates it’s extraordinary reputation? Unlike many villages in my part of Kent that are equally as pretty and have local facilities, it has a selection […]

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Very small ski chalet for sale!

By Sarah Holgate

It's tempting to take snowing photos of your home when selling it. But is this a good idea?

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The 50 Most Popular Villages

By Roger Lightfoot

Our website is very busy — every day up to 6,000 people visit our website. Many are researching the ideal location for their next home and spend some time reading about the towns and villages […]

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Tips to help you establish a great Wild Garden

By Alex Davies

If you’ve been watching TV nature and gardening programmes lately, you’ll have seen a lot of interest in wild gardens. There are many advantages to wild gardens: they cover the ground in a beautiful mix […]

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Tips for buyers and sellers when dealing with properties from a bygone era

By Alex Davies

The first clue upon arrival is the general look of neglect. Tired net curtains hanging at the windows, peeling paintwork, stains from a leaking gutter, a rusty gate opening on to an entrance path overgrown […]

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Will Netflix and Amazon affect property prices in Ashford?

By Alex Davies

There has been talk of an Ashford metamorphosis for almost as long as I can remember. The opening of the ‘Missing Link’ of the M20 motorway between Ashford and Maidstone in 1991 would surely bring […]

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Post-Coronavirus property market predictions

By Alex Davies

Savills research team recently offered some interesting analysis of what a UK property market recovery could look like post-Coronavirus predicting transaction volumes could be down by up to 45% for 2020 with the greatest impact […]

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Bucking the national property 'downturn'

By Alex Davies

It is true that we agree lots of sales, even when many properties appear to be sticking but I can tell you it doesn’t come easily and not without a lot of hard work. When […]

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Why 2019 is the right time to invest in Ashford

By Sally Randall

“If you have ever wished you’d invested somewhere that has regenerated, you will know that you are already too late.” These are the words of Alex Davies, Managing Director for Hobbs Parker Estate Agents, an […]

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Historic Property Auction Particulars -- Mersham 1878

By Roger Lightfoot

These have been hanging on the wall in our boardroom for as long as I can remember. I recently happened to ‘bump into’ two of the current owners of the cottages when I gave a […]

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Listed Buildings Advice

The market for period property is booming and the older the house or cottage, the more likely it is to be listed. By listing a property, it celebrates a building’s special architectural and historic features […]

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The best pubs in and around Ashford and Tenterden

By Sally Randall

When I was young going to the pub generally meant me and my siblings sitting in the beer garden squabbling over a pack of Ready Salted whilst my parents nipped in for a pint and […]

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Will solar panels increase the value of my home?

By Alex Davies

As the weather gets colder and darker, and the heating and lights stay on longer, there’s one thing I can predict with even more certainty than the Queen’s Speech broadcasting on Christmas Day. The arrival […]

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Our recommended golf courses in Kent and East Sussex

By Roger Lightfoot

As a golfing destination, Kent and East Sussex has a huge amount going for it. We’re blessed with a better than average climate (compared with other parts of the UK) which means we enjoy more […]

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The best beaches in Kent and East Sussex

By Sally Randall

We explore the best beaches in Kent and East Sussex — for your children, dogs and foodie friends — as we work our way round the South East’s beautiful coastline. It’s a funny thing that […]

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Why do kitchens sell houses?

By Alex Davies

The party is in the kitchen! When we have a party at our house my wife and I spend hours making our living room look nice and then most of the evening trying to get […]

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