Property description
Idyllic location nestled in the heart of Brenchley village yet quietly tucked away along a private drive adjacent to the orchards - just perfect! Extensive gardens to rear and side with southerly orientation. Circa 1920 offering three bedrooms, Two receptions, open fireplaces, oak windows, LPG gas central heating, off road parking - NO CHAIN - viewing a must!
DESCRIPTION
2 Old Parsonage Cottages is believed to have once been the chauffeurs' cottages to Brenchley Manor. An attractive property offering gable features to front and rear with Kent peg tile elevations. There are oak framed leaded casement windows throughout the property which is a lovely feature with most rooms offering a double aspect. Parts of the cottage offer the feel of the Arts & Crafts era with a charming staircase and fitted dresser to the dining room. Without question, this property is all about the garden to the rear which is simply stunning and must be viewed to fully appreciate the location and proximity to the orchard walks. The heating system is LPG gas to a system of radiators.
LOCATION
2 Parsonage Cottages in our opinion is perfectly located to village amenities and orchard walks. Brenchley village offers post office, butchers, doctor's surgery, dentist, family public house, 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, take-aways, florist and hairdressers, 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 plus mainline railways services to London.
FRONT
Picket fence to the front with footpath leading to storm canopy porch, solid oak front door. Extensive lawn to side with side access.
ENTRANCE HALL
The entrance hall replicates the Arts & Crafts period with a fine turned staircase leading to first floor, oak framed leaded window, double radiator, telephone point, under stairs storage cupboard door to dining room and sitting room.
SITTING ROOM - 14' 10'' x 12' 6'' (4.52m x 3.81m)
14'10\" narrows to 13'11\" Beautiful room with double aspect oak framed leaded window, brick built open fireplace with grate, built in storage cupboard, carpet as fitted.
DINING ROOM - 12' 2'' x 9' 2'' (3.71m x 2.79m)
12'2\" narrows to 11'3\" Delightful room with attractive open fireplace, double radiator, wood floor, believed to be original built in oak dresser, oak casement doors with leaded windows lead to rear garden. Latch door to walk-in storage cupboard with housing space for fridge/freezer. Latch door to kitchen.
KITCHEN - 9' 2'' x 8' 8'' (2.79m x 2.64m)
Measurement to include a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, inset one and half bowl inset sink, built in double oven and gas hob (LPG) integrated washing machine, double aspect oak framed leaded windows, two ceiling beams, solid oak door to rear garden, down lights to ceiling and tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Airing cupboard with slatted shelves and double doors, double radiator, loft hatch with part boarded loft. Oak framed leaded window and carpet as fitted.
BEDROOM - 13' 2'' x 11' 2'' (4.01m x 3.40m)
Double aspect room with oak framed leaded windows to both front and rear, fireplace, double radiator and carpet as fitted.
BEDROOM - 10' 10'' x 10' 10'' (3.30m x 3.30m)
Oak framed casement window with leaded glass, radiator, built in cupboard and carpet as fitted.
BEDROOM - 10' 1'' x 8' 8'' (3.07m x 2.64m)
Double aspect oak framed leaded windows, wood floor and eaves storage space.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising panel bath with electric Mira shower over, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c., oak framed leaded casement window, wall heater and heated towel rail radiator and vinyl floor.
GARDEN
This property really is all about the extensive garden to the rear offering a southerly aspect. Principally laid to lawn with a wide variety of border shrubs, mature trees in our opinion have been perfectly placed around the garden to offer shaded areas in the heat of the summer. Ornamental pond. Fenced area to the side of the property which the current owners use as a dog pen. The garden extends around the side to the front. Large patio.
PARKING
SPECIFICATION
LPG gas central heating to a system of radiators, gas hob. Mains drainage. Part boarded loft.
Property Features :
- Superb location
- Rear photo shown
- 3 Bedrooms
- Extensive gardens
- 2 Receptions
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