Property description
If you are looking for an idyllic location then Southfield Cottages could be for you! Set in quiet rural lane Southfield is accessed via shared driveway with sweeping garden to the front and large garden to the rear abutting orchards. A semi detached cottage offering two receptions, four bedrooms, farmhouse kitchen with separate utility and cloakroom. Conservatory to the rear. Viewing essential!
LOCATION
Located in a quiet, sought-after tranquil country lane on the fringes of Brenchley village. Situated between Brenchley and Horsmonden (about 1.5 miles from each), the property offers an idyllic setting, yet close by are the following amenities:-Paddock Wood, which is approximately five miles distant, with shopping for everyday needs, to include butchers, bakers, Waitrose supermarket, chemist, Barsleys department store, library, churches, opticians, Putlands sports centre, main line station to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street via London Bridge (about 55 minutes), and in the opposite direction Ashford International/Dover Priory.Brenchley village offers butchers, post office, pub, village hall with sports facilities, Brenchley pre-school, rated outstanding by OFSTED, Brenchley Church of England Primary school, church, doctors' surgery and bus service to neighbouring towns.Horsmonden approximately one-and-a-half miles distant offers Heath general stores, chemist, newsagents, post office, doctors' surgery, repair garage and unisex hairdressers. It also offers tennis, football, cricket, netball, indoor sports, youth club, primary school and kindergarten, Over-60s, 3 churches, and as many clubs and societies as one could wish for.Easy access to the A21 approximately two miles distant, which also offers BP service garage with an M & S 'metro' style store. The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are approximately five and seven miles distant, both offering a wider variety of shopping facilities with the famous Pantiles area in Tunbridge Wells.AGENTS NOTE: Albeit in the parish of Brenchley, the postcode for this property will show a Matfield address.
DESCRIPTION
Southfield Cottages offer the most amazing location surrounded by orchards and a short walk to the local pub! The property has been extended in recent years and has the potential to extend further subject to relevant planning. The gardens are just delightful and surround the property to provide a summer house and conservatory.The accommodation is well proportioned and offers versatility. There is an open fireplace in the dining room and exposed beams to the original part of the property. An attractive feature stove graces the farmhouse kitchen which offers a focal point to the framed units.
FRONT
Accessed via shared gravel driveway with large expanse of lawn to the front offering herbaceous border and shrubs.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Glazed large porch set on low level brickwork, glazed door, vinyl floor, front door with fan light glass offering two coaching lamps to either side.
SITTING ROOM - 20' 6'' x 12' 3'' (6.25m x 3.73m)
Forming part of the extension a lovely light and airy triple aspect room with two casement windows to front and side and casement doors with swept heads to conservatory. Two double radiators, beige carpet as fitted, double casement doors with swept heads to kitchen, wood panelled door to hallway, t.v., point and telephone point.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN - 17' 0'' x 9' 1'' (5.18m x 2.77m)
Measurement to include framed wood base and wall mounted units with tiled worksurfaces, inset space for electric cooker, one and half bowl stainless steel style sink with mixer taps, space for dishwasher, beautiful solid fuel feature stove inset into fireplace, laminate floor, space for dresser, fridge and freezer, exposed beams to ceiling, strip pine door to dining room. Door to utility and stable door to conservatory.
UTILITY ROOM - 7' 10'' x 5' 1'' (2.39m x 1.55m)
Plumbing for washing machine, space for small freezer, wall mounted cupboards and an additional half size base cupboard, opaque glazed window, suspended wash hand basin, down lights to ceiling and localised white tiling.
CLOAKROOM
High level w.c., with pull chain, floor standing oil boiler and small window.
CONSERVATORY - 24' 0'' x 7' 8'' (7.32m x 2.34m)
Wood framed double glazed windows set on low level brick work with double casement doors and two single doors leading to rear garden. Slate tile foor, polycarbonate roof, exposed brickwork to the rear which forms the rear of the property. The current owners were planning to extend the property to the rear subject to planning permission by removing this conservatory and adding a two storey extension.
DINING ROOM - 13' 6'' x 11' 0'' (4.11m x 3.35m)
13'6\" narrows at chimney breast offering brick fireplace with working grate, casement window overlooking front garden, exposed beams and double radiator. Light coloured carpet as fitted, strip wood door to inner hallway.
INNER HALL
Stairs rising to first floor with carpet as fitted, door to sitting room and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Loft hatch, strip pine doors leading to respective bedrooms, high level internal window to bathroom. Carpet as fitted.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising shaped shower bath with wall mounted shower over with glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., with wood accessories, heated towel rail/radiator, neutral tiling to walls and floor, down lights to ceiling and casement window.
BEDROOM - 12' 4'' x 11' 1'' (3.76m x 3.38m)
Two double glazed casement window overlooking the beautiful front garden and side window overlooks the orchard. Carpet as fitted, down lights to ceiling double radiator and natural wood skirting boards.
BEDROOM - 12' 4'' x 9' 0'' (3.76m x 2.74m)
Double glazed casement windows to rear and side, double radiator, carpet as fitted and lighting on dimmer switch.
BEDROOM - 13' 8'' x 9' 6'' (4.17m x 2.9m)
13'8\" narrows to 12'6\" Glazed casement window to the front, walk in cupboard with fitted rails, double radiator and carpet as fitted.
BEDROOM - 10' 8'' x 7' 7'' (3.25m x 2.31m)
Glazed casement window, carpet as fitted, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water tank, lighting on dimmer switch.
FRONT
Gravel driveway to the front and at the bottom of the driveway is a bridle/footpath with side gate to the orchard.
OUTSIDE
The beautiful gardens are to front, side and rear offering large expanses of lawn and border shrubbery. Post and rail fencing abuts the neighbouring orchard, paved patio immediately outside to the rear of the property and summer house.
SUMMER HOUSE
Summer house with glazed windows and storage shed to the side.
SERVICES
Oil fired central heating to a system of radiators, all the bedrooms have dimmer switches, cesspit/septic tank drainage. Two large lofts, boarded and with good headroom, right of way at bottom of driveway.
Property Features :
- Stunning Location
- Conservatory
- 4 Bedrooms
- Large gardens
- 2 Receptions