Property description
This magnificent Grade II* Listed family home combines a prominent location in the heart of the pretty village of Biddenden with extensive gardens and grounds that back directly onto open countryside.
Dating back to the early 14th century, the historical importance of Biddenden Place is reflected in its spacious, light rooms and surprisingly high beamed ceilings throughout, as well as its wealth of medieval, Tudor, Stuart and Queen Anne features.
The front door opens onto a stunning reception hall with a red brick floor and inglenook fireplace. The remainder of the ground floor consists of a double aspect drawing room with large fireplace and impressive Tudor beams, a double aspect panelled family room, a kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, leading through to the oak-floored dining room, a spacious vaulted garden room opening onto the outdoor heated swimming pool, a utility room and a cloakroom.
The upstairs hall has an ancient oak floor and leads to four double bedrooms, one with ensuite w.c. a nursery/dressing room and two family bathrooms. On the second floor there are a further three spacious double bedrooms.
Outside, approx. 2 acres of formal garden include a stunning wisteria walk, an enclosed sunken garden, a shaded pergola by the picturesque lily pond, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a box-hedged kitchen garden, extensive lawns with mature borders and an apple orchard. The gardens lead to a paddock of approx. 3 acres (with separate road access), and approx. 2 acres of woodland. To the front of the house, electric gates open onto an ample parking area, triple garage, wood store and bike shed.
This stunning family home benefits from being located within the much sought after Cranbrook School Catchment Area. In addition, there are a number of excellent schools in the area which include John Mayne Primary School, Bethany, Benenden, Dulwich Preparatory, Marlborough House, St Ronans, Sutton Valence together with a variety of state schools.
Within easy walking distance, the village amenities include the pub, post office, the village shop, a cafe, a Michelin-starred restaurant, tennis and squash courts, a children's playground and village primary school.
The village also has a 13th century church and, close by, the renowned Chart Hills Golf Club.
There is a mainline station at Headcorn with train services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (65 mins). Junction 8 of the M20 motorway offers road links to the south coast and the M25.
Property Features :
- Magnificent Grade II* Listed Property
- Four Reception Rooms and Garden Room
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Utility Room and Cloakroom
- Seven Double Bedrooms, One Ensuite W.C.
- Formal Gardens, Paddock and Woodland
- Triple Garage, Bike Shed, Garden Store
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area