Property description

If you are looking for an idyllic country retreat then this home could be for you. Presented to perfection, this Grade II listed cottage is located within walking distance of Brenchley village centre yet only 2.5 miles to Paddock Wood mainline station.  Offering a wealth of beams and character believed to date back to early 1600.  The property boasts a beautiful inglenook fireplace with wood stove, bespoke fitted kitchen and bedroom furniture, contemporary shower room.  Secluded low maintenance garden - NO CHAIN.

Description
This is an exquisite, beautifully presented 2 bedroom, grade II listed semi-detached home, nestled in the heart of Brenchley village within walking distance to the village amenities and yet just 2.5 miles to Paddock Wood mainline station and Waitrose supermarket. With accommodation comprising solid front door leading to a fabulous sitting room offering immense character with inglenook fireplace, split level dining room, bespoke fitted kitchen, new contemporary shower room. To the first floor 2 bedrooms interconnecting. The property offers a wealth of beams and character and it is believed to have 17th century origins. The property to the front offers secluded garden with manicured lawn, patio area and border flowers and shrubbery. To the side of the property is a small enclave of period homes which makes this an enchanted hamlet, a short walk into the village. Captivating rural views further enhance this little gem.

Location
Brenchley village offers post office, general store, butchers, doctor's surgery, dentist, village hall, church and sought after primary school. The neighbouring town of Paddock Wood, approximately 2.5 miles distant, offers Waitrose supermarket, Barsleys department store, shopping for everyday needs to include chemist, take­aways, florist and hairdressers, ample parking, main line station to London Charing Cross/Waterloo East/London Bridge, (and Mascalls Comprehensive School (with grammar stream)). The larger towns of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells both have excellent shops, schools and recreational facilities. Bus services for neighbouring towns.

Front
Footpath leads to solid wood front door which opens into a fabulous sitting room.

Sitting room - 19' 7'' x 11' 2'' (5.96m x 3.40m)
Measurement into inglenook. Beautiful room offering raised inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over, original bake oven to the side which now offers decorative niche, interior lighting in fireplace. A beautiful Vermont multi¬fuel wood burning stove with hotplate stands proud in the fireplace making a feature of the room. A wealth of exposed beams and natural brick which has been enhanced to bring out the natural colours. Glazed window with secondary glazing to the front. Wall mounted storage heater with duplex fan heater.

Dining room - 21' 4'' x 11' 2'' (6.50m x 3.40m)
Dining room again offers exposed beams separating the room from the sitting room. Glazed window with secondary glazing to the front. Wall mounted storage heater and duplex fan heater.

Kitchen - 12' 7'' x 6' 9'' (3.83m x 2.06m)
Measurement into staircase and to include a range of base and wall mounted units, bespoke kitchen built by Burnhill Kitchens with white quartz work surfaces over with under mount sink, ingrained drainer and mixer taps. Halogen hob with extractor over and neutral brick tile splashback. Integrated washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and cooker. Cupboards sympathetically fitted around beams. Vaulted ceiling, heated tiled floor, double glazed window to the rear, wall heater and under stairs storage. Door to rear entrance.

Shower room
Contemporary shower room with circular bowl and Hudson Reed mixer tap. Built-in double cupboard with quartz vanity top. Vanity mirror, low level WC, panel heater and towel rail radiator. Rainhead shower with handheld attachment and jetspray wet room style, fully tiled shower enclosure with light and extractor over. Full length toiletries cupboard. Airing cupboard with factory lagged tank. Continuation of heated tiled floor from kitchen. Double glazed window to the rear.

First Floor
Original staircase leads from the kitchen to the first floor and into bedroom 2. The top of the landing offers a clever storage cupboard into the eaves with light, which can be accessed from the stairs, bedroom 2 & bedroom 1.

Bedroom 2 - 9' 6'' x 11' 7'' (2.89m x 3.53m)
Wealth of exposed beams. Built-in bespoke double wardrobe, deep nest of drawers, carpet as fitted. Glazed window with secondary glazing, wall heater. Door to bedroom 1.

Bedroom 1 - 9' 11'' x 11' 9'' (3.02m x 3.58m)
Striking room with exposed beams and continuation of bespoke fitted furniture comprising of 2 sets of drawers and double cupboard. Glazed window with secondary glazing. Ceiling fan, wall heater, carpet as fitted. Walk-in eaves storage with light.

Specification
Mains electricity and mains drainage. Grade II listed.

Outside
Pretty secluded garden with high beech hedge, a real sun trap with paved patio with manicured area of lawn; border shrubs and flowers. Small pond, water shrubbery, integrated external storage to the side of the house and wood store. Attic hay loft which is boarded and insulated. Coal bunker with coal shute to rear. Parking for 2 cars at the front of the property.

Property Features :

• Inglenook fireplace
• Rural views
• Grade II listed
• Sought after location
• 2.5 miles main line station