Property description
Occupying a prominent position in the popular village of Benenden, this Grade II listed property provides a wonderful opportunity to create a comfortable family home.
Originally the village sweet shop, thought to date back to circa 1830, the property retains many original features including exposed beams and open fireplaces. The accommodation consists of a drawing room with open fireplace and bay window with window seat, a sitting room with open fireplace, a family room with doors opening onto the terrace, a dining room with open fireplace and door opening onto the terrace, a kitchen and cloakroom on the ground floor.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms each with fireplaces, a further bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a family bath and shower room.
The enclosed garden to the rear has a stone terrace leading to a lawn bordered with raised mature flower and shrub beds. There is also a garden store.
The property benefits from being located within the much sought after Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
Leather on willow is a common sound during the Summer on the village green, a feature of Benenden which also benefits from two pubs (one with awards), a large general store and post office, a hairdresser and a good butchers. More comprehensive shopping is available in nearby Tenterden and Cranbrook.
There are many excellent private and state schools for children of all ages in the area, and this unique property is not only located within the sought after Cranbrook School Catchment Area but is also within walking distance of the local Primary School.
Mainline Rail Services available from Headcorn and Staplehurst. Nearby M20 (junctions 8 or 9) and the A21 just outside Hawkhurst gives access to the Motorways.
Property Features :
- Detached Grade II Listed Village House
- Prominent Village Location
- Four Reception Rooms
- Kitchen and Cloakroom
- Two Double Bedrooms
- A Further Bedroom and Family Bathroom
- Enclosed Mature Gardens
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area