Property description

Stable Cottage is perfectly located within the Parish of Brenchley for country living, yet only 1.9 miles distant to Paddock Wood mainline station and surrounding amenities. Stable Cottage sits in a small enclave of 4 properties, which were converted circa 1987, providing excellent accommodation and also benefitting from an additional extension in recent years. Accommodation comprising 3/4 bedrooms, study/bedroom 4, large drawing room which is 22'5\" x 18'7\". Ground floor bathroom with first floor cloakroom. Farmhouse kitchen (extension) with bespoke fitted units, 2 double bedrooms to the first floor. Garage with utility area which leads off from the kitchen. South facing rear garden.

Location
Located on the rural outskirts of Paddock Wood, although officially in the parish of Brenchley, Stable Cottage boasts delightful views over the Kent countryside. Nearby are the picturesque villages of Matfield and Brenchley, with local stores and a primary school with a good reputation. The small country town of Paddock Wood, approximately 1.5 miles away, has main line station with excellent commuter service to Cannon Street & Charing Cross, together with a comprehensive range of shops including four banks, post office, hardware store, butcher, bakers, Barsleys department store, Waitrose and Tesco Local supermarkets plus a selection of coffee shops and restaurants. Local amenities include Putlands Sports Centre, Paddock Wood Primary School, Mascalls Comprehensive School, Bumble Bees Nursery, Woodlands Health Centre, dentists and veterinary surgery. The nearby larger towns of Tonbridge, Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Wells, with the famous Pantiles, all offer a wide range shops, schools and leisure facilities.

Description
Stable Cottage is a beautifully presented detached character home nestled on the fringes of Brenchley village, yet within close proximity (1.9 miles) to Paddock Wood mainline station. Converted circa 1987, the small enclave comprises 4 properties, all of character, Stable Cottage offers south facing garden to the rear. The property has been extended in recent years to provide comfortable accommodation comprising entrance hall with turned stairs to first floor, study to the front, double bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes, bathroom, large drawing room with wood burning stove and fabulous country kitchen offering range cooker and two large double bedrooms to the first floor with additional cloakroom which serves both rooms but could lend itself to a small ensuite. Leading from the kitchen is a large garage storage area (could not accommodate a car) which also doubles as a utility room, offering Grant floor standing oil boiler, plumbing for washing machine etc. We feel Stable Cottage is perfectly placed for country walks, approximately 1 mile into Brenchley village, with local family pubs. There is a bus stop to the end of Chantlers Hill with a bus service to Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone and within walking distance across the fields to Putlands Sports Centre.

Specification
Oil fired central heating to a system of radiators with Grant floor standing boiler sited in the garage, Klarjester drainage shared with neighbouring property. Double glazed windows have been replaced in recent years. Range stove to kitchen. Wood burning stove to sitting room

Front
Paved drive to the front with five bar gate leading to off road parking area which could accommodate up to 4 cars. Stable door leading to entrance hall.

Entrance hall
Offering light coloured carpet, turned stairs rising to first floor, radiator, doors leading to study, bedroom and bathroom and open aspect leading through to a beautiful drawing room.

Drawing Room/Dining Room - 22' 5'' x 16' 7'' (6.83m x 5.05m)
Fabulous room offering double glazed windows to the rear and casement doors leading to garden, this room takes full advantage of the south facing orientation. Light coloured carpet, brick fireplace housing large wood burning stove. Two radiators, double glazed casement doors leading out to patio and steps down to kitchen/breakfast room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 17' 0'' x 14' 2'' (5.18m x 4.31m)
Measurement to include a range of bespoke framed hand painted linen coloured base and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces, range cooker integrated dishwasher, inset double sink, exposed beams to vaulted ceiling, double glazed casement doors lead out to patio and rear garden. Contrasting tiling to walls, wood flooring, ample storage and door through to storage/utility area.

Storage/Utility Area
This room offers loft storage, floor standing Grant oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, ample storage area with personal door to the side.

Study - 11' 2'' x 7' 3'' (3.40m x 2.21m)
Fitted with a range of study furniture, bookshelves, double glazed window, radiator and light coloured carpet. This could also become a single bedroom if required.

Bedroom - 14' 5'' x 9' 1'' (4.39m x 2.77m)
Beautiful room with double glazed windows taking full advantage of the rear garden. A range of fitted wardrobes, light coloured carpet and radiator. Exposed beam.

Bathroom
White suite comprising double ended bath with bi-fold shower screen, pedestal wash basin, low level WC. White tiling to walls, double glazed opaque window. Shaver point. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

First Floor Landing
To the first floor, large area to the landing which could provide an additional study area or increase the size of bedroom 2. Double glazed window.

Cloakroom
With cloakroom to the top of the stairwell, offering low level WC and wash basin.

Master bedroom - 17' 3'' x 10' 3'' (5.25m x 3.12m)
This room is in the attic space of the property with restricted ceiling height to either side. Double aspect room with double glazed windows to front and Velux style to rear. Light coloured carpet and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 16' 6'' x 12' 0'' (5.03m x 3.65m)
Floor measurement. Double glazed window to the side and Velux style windows to the rear. Light coloured carpet and radiator.

Outside
Beautiful, manicured garden to the rear offering a south facing orientation with close boarded fencing, patio area and a wide variety of mature shrubs. Paved drive to front with five bar gate.

Floorplan
Please note the floorplan is for guidance only and do not accept responsibility for any errors.

Property Features :

• 1.9 miles distant to Paddock Wood
• 3/4 bedrooms
• Bespoke fitted kitchen
• Superb drawing room
• South facing garden