Property description
Approached via a private drive, this impressive 18th century Grade II Listed farmhouse occupies a rural location on the outskirts of Hawkhurst and enjoys delightful views of the countryside.
With ceiling heights and proportions in keeping with a property of this period, the accommodation consists of an entrance hall with a geometric staircase, a drawing room with open fireplace and shuttered window, a dining room with inglenook fireplace with butlers cupboards on either side and shuttered window, a double aspect family room, a fitted kitchen, a breakfast room with doors to the boot room and a cloakroom. A door leads to the stone lined cellar which has access to the outside and natural light via two windows.
On the first floor there is a double aspect master bedroom with ensuite bath and shower room, a guest room with stunning fireplace, two double bedrooms, a further bedroom/study and a family bath and shower room.
Outside the sweeping in and out drive leads to the double garage and annex and borders an area of lawn with mature well stocked flower and shrub beds. The garden to the rear is laid predominantly to lawn bordered with mature hedgerow with a gate leading to the stable yard. Within the garden there is swimming pool with paved terrace.
The one bedroom annex is above the garage and consists of a shower room and a bed/sitting room with kitchen area. There is also a detached studio and a further garage.
The gardens and grounds amount to approximately 10 acres with paddocks bordering either side of the driveway, there is a pond with a boat house and bridge. Within one of the paddocks there is a 40m x 25m sand school. The stable yard consists of three stables and a hay barn.
This stunning property is located within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
Nearby 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 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.
Although located in the Cranbrook School Catchment Area renowned and sought after for its excellent reputation and educational facilities, there are other excellent schools, namely Bethany, Benenden School, Marlborough House, St Ronans, High Weald Academy and Dulwich Prep School.
Hawkhurst is situated within easy driving distance to the A21 which provides access to the M25 motorway both North and South bound.
Mainline Stations area available at both Staplehurst with services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street, and Etchingham with services through Tunbridge Wells to London.
Property Features :
- Impressive Grade II Listed Farmhouse
- Three Reception Rooms and Cellar
- Kitchen and Breakfast Room
- Five Double Bedrooms, One Ensuite
- One Bedroom Annex and Detached Studio
- Gardens and Grounds Approx. 10 Acres
- Stables, Manege and Swimming Pool
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area