Property description
It is a rarity that such an iconic home is offered to the market and this could be your chance to acquire one of the most beautiful and historic homes within the charming village of Smarden. On entering the property, you will be surprised and delighted at every turn by the beautiful character features throughout, including stunning inglenook fireplaces, oak latch doors, vaulted ceiling heights and gorgeous original beams. This being said, the property has a sense of practicality and is the perfect footprint to create a wonderful family home, with the potential to extend and design to your taste and requirements. This home sits proudly amongst its beautiful gardens which wrap around the property, and offers a wonderful retreat within the summer months. From the manicured lawns, large natural pond, waterfall, many oak trees, weeping willows, beautiful roses and various seating areas, this is certainly a garden to envy! The current owners have opened the gardens up to the public during the sunny season to be admired… and that it certainly has!Smarden is a very special village and has kept its country charm, local businesses, wonderful primary school and strong community spirit – It is no wonder that visitors come from afar to admire its beauty and in turn it is one of the most sought after areas to live within the Weald. You will also find access to London easy with a choice of stations – Headcorn and Pluckley are within a short drive and will take you into London within the hour.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.What the Owner says:
My mother has owned the cottage for 40 years; the home and grounds have been her pride and joy. She has been blissfully happy here and always said moving to Smarden was the best thing she ever did! The garden is a constant joy and so peaceful in the summer. Our family have great memories; diving into the pond, croquet on the lawns, camping out in summer and barbeques enough to feed an army. My mother opened up the garden every year for the annual Smarden garden safari and spent hours making sure that the surroundings were perfect for her guests. She was a formidable hostess and her dinner parties were something of a legend. The house is perfect for entertaining, perfect backdrop and the seamless flow and character of the building.
Room sizes:
- Entrance Hall
- Drawing Room: 22'10 x 12'10 (6.96m x 3.91m)
- Sitting Room: 12'11 x 12'7 (3.94m x 3.84m)
- Dining Room: 16'3 x 12'11 (4.96m x 3.94m)
- Study Area: 10'1 x 7'7 (3.08m x 2.31m)
- Family Room: 17'6 x 8'9 (5.34m x 2.67m)
- Shower Room
- Conservatory: 16'6 x 8'0 (5.03m x 2.44m)
- Kitchen Area: 11'7 x 9'6 (3.53m x 2.90m)
- Breakfast Area: 14'9 x 10'3 (4.50m x 3.13m)
- Landing
- Bedroom 1: 13'4 x 12'10 (4.07m x 3.91m)
- Bedroom 2: 12'7 x 7'11 (3.84m x 2.41m)
- Bedroom 3: 11'3 x 9'4 (3.43m x 2.85m)
- Bedroom 4: 12'1 x 9'0 (3.69m x 2.75m)
- Loft Room
- Bathroom
- Garden to Front, Sides, Rear
- Off Road Garden
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
Property Features :
- OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 4TH JUNE 2016 - by appointment only
- Grade II listed character cottage
- Stunning gardens
- Character
- Smarden Village