Property description
This stunning unlisted converted barn occupies a peaceful, rural location on the outskirts of the sought after village of Benenden.
The barn benefits from high ceilings, exposed beams and a feeling of space. The accommodation consists of drawing room with open stud wall leading to a formal dining room and steps leading down to a garden/family room with doors to the terrace, a study, a kitchen/breakfast room with open stud wall and steps leading to the sitting room, a utility room, a playroom/bedroom, a boot room, a boiler room with pantry style cupboard, a walk-in store and two cloakrooms on the ground floor.
An Oak butterfly staircase leads to the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and an additional bedroom with ensuite shower on one side and a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom on the other side. A second staircase leads to a guest bedroom with ensuite shower.
Outside there is a detached annexe which is currently used as a holiday let. The accommodation consists of a sitting room, a kitchen/dining room, a double bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two additional bedrooms.
Outside a gravel drive leads to a turning circle to the front of the barn. The barn, annexe and garaging form a courtyard on three sides of the drive. The detached cart lodge garage provides a double open bay plus enclosed bay and garden store. Terracing adjoins the drive to the front of the annexe and there is a delightful pond. A feature of the barn are the beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear with extensive lawned areas with mature trees, flower and shrub beds, vegetable beds and an ornamental pond. Terracing to the rear and a raised terrace to the side provide an ideal space for outside entertaining and enjoying the gardens.
This stunning barn 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 close to 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 :
- Stunning Unlisted Converted Barn
- Master Bedroom with Ensuite
- Five Reception Rooms
- Three Further Bedrooms, All Ensuite
- Kitchen/Breakfast/Sitting Room
- Stunning Gardens with Garaging
- Three Bedroom Detached Annexe
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area