Property description
Occupying a 'WOW' location on a tranquil country lane, this striking Grade II Listed property is believed to date from 1546 and has recently been renovated and extended to a very high specification.
A clever fusion of the old and the new, the immaculately presented accommodation consists of a double aspect drawing room with inglenook fireplace, a sitting room/study, a conservatory, a stunning kitchen/dining room with Aga, a utility room and a cloakroom on the ground floor. A glass link leads to a family room, a games room and a cloakroom.
On the first floor there is a master bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing area, a double bedroom with built in storage and a family bathroom.
An ingenious butterfly staircase leads to two second floor double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room.
The property is approached via a gated entrance to an area of gravel off road parking adjacent to the newly constructed annexe consisting of an open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, a bathroom and a mezzanine bedroom.
Steps lead from the parking to a paved terrace wrapping around the house and leading to an elevated terrace overlooking the swimming pool. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a further area of terrace. Raised vegetable beds make clever use of the gently sloping garden. Adjoining the lawn there is an area of orchard which in turn adjoins a field. A garden store has been created under the conservatory with access from the garden. The garden and grounds total approximately 3.1 acres.
There is a yard of outbuildings with an attached field of approximately 0.5 acres which lies across the lane and can be accessed via a gate in an established hedge which borders the garden and grounds.
This striking property benefits from being located within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
The farmhouse is located on a tranquil country lane between Hawkhurst and the sought after town of Cranbrook with its eclectic mix of shops, cafe's, restaurants, boutiques etc., the town is dominated by the stone church known locally as "The Cathedral of the Weald".
Cranbrook also provides a variety of social clubs offering a range of interesting activities.
Hawkhurst offers a selection of shops including a Chemist, Butcher/Provision Store, Florist, Bakers, Hairdressers, two High Street Banks, Petrol Station, two local Supermarkets a Tesco and a soon to be Waitrose, a number of Restaurants including The Curlew, a Michelin starred Restaurant, which is a short drive and an "Art" Cinema to name but a few.
Other local facilities include two doctors practices, a vets, opticians and dentist. Sports clubs are available in the form of Squash, Tennis, Badminton and Golf.
In addition to Cranbrook School, there are other excellent public and state schools for children of all ages, namely Bethany, Benenden School, Marlborough House, St Ronans, High Weald Academy and Dulwich Prep School in the area.
The A21 offers excellent links to the Motorways heading North and South. The Mainline station at nearby Staplehurst offers trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Property in WOW Setting
- Four Reception Rooms and Conservatory
- Kitchen/Dining Room with Utility
- Master Bedroom with Ensuite
- Three Double Bedrooms, One Ensuite
- Detached Annexe
- Outbuildings and Paddock
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area