Property description
DESCRIPTION
A charming character cottage, circa 1850’s with 1980’s extension offering spacious accommodation and quirky features! Situated in a rural un-made lane position, this semi detached property enjoys peace and tranquillity in a countryside setting. The ground floor offers an unusual open plan lay-out, ideal for family life and entertaining. With a wealth of exposed stone and wood throughout, calor gas central heating and mains drainage. The gardens extend to approx. one acre (tbc) and include lovely paved terraces, large areas of lawn, a short tennis court and natural pond. In and out driveway. Within Cranbrook School Catchment Area. As a permanent home or weekend hide-away, this property is one to view!
LOCATION
The property is set in the popular Wealden town of Cranbrook with its wide range of local shops and amenities and excellent range of schooling options. The mainline station at Staplehurst provides excellent commuter services to both London (55 minutes) and the Coast. Both Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells are within easy reach and the coast is about 25 minutes drive away.
Heavy reclaimed chapel door opening into:-
PORCH
Chequer board tiled floor. Leaded windows to sides. Glazed leaded door to:-
DINING AREA
23’9 x 9’11 increasing to 11’4 max. Triple aspect space with leaded light double glazed window to front, double doors to a side terrace and a further double glazed window and full length screen giving views across the garden and adjoining fields. Wall mounted (Calor) gas fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating. Exposed beams and timbers to high ceilings. Terracotta tiled floor.
CLOAKROOM
White low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Terracotta tiled floor.
KITCHEN
8’11 x 8’10 Bespoke fitted kitchen with light wood and copper faced wall and floor units with deep butler sink, slate worktops and plumbing for dish-washer under. Dark wood larder cupboard with drawer unit, free standing stainless steel range with electric double oven and five burner calor gas hob. Wall mounted fusebox in bespoke cupboard. Bespoke shelving and storage. Terracotta tiled floor. Steps down to:-
UTILITY
9’3 x 6’7Part glazed door and double glazed screen onto rear terrace. Internal lead light windows to foot of the stairs. Bespoke dark wood and metal panel faced units, inset butler sink. Space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Terracotta tiled flooring.
SITTING ROOM
23’11 x 15’1 including interesting open plan space with understairs storage cupboard and study area. Stairs to first floor with feature wood balustrade. French oak flooring throughout. Double glazed leaded light window to front and single glazed leaded light gothic style window to side. The main sitting area has heaps of character including a stone inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam, stone hearth and wood burner. Inset with recessed book shelves to one side.
LANDING
Double glazed leaded light window to front, further double glazed window to rear overlooking fields and trees. Feature window into bedroom 3. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving. Access to insulated loft. French oak flooring. Door to:-
BEDROOM ONE
15’5 max x 13’2 Beautiful double aspect room with double glazed window to front and gothic style leaded window to side. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Wall light points.
BEDROOM TWO
13’11 x 12’8 Bright double aspect room with double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear overlooking the garden and adjoining fields. Wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Wall light points.
BEDROOM THREE
9’11 x 7’0 to 10’8 max. L-shaped room with double glazed window to rear with views. Access to insulated loft space with pull down ladder.
OUTSIDE
The gardens amount to approximately one acre in all (tbc). The property is approached over an in and out driveway with mature hedging to the front. Small front lawn. Leading from the house, there are paved terraces and steps offering perfect seating areas to enjoy the sunshine and the peace! Log store and timber shed. Mature borders, large areas of lawn with mature trees, further timber shed, one large dry pond and a large natural pond. Enclosed short tennis court, in need of maintenance.
COUNCIL TAX BAND E
EPC: CURRENT F25 POTENTIAL C72
Property Features :
- IDEAL FAMILY HOME OR WEEKEND HIDE-AWAY!
- QUIETLY LOCATED OVERLOOKING FIELDS
- WONDERFUL, CHARACTERFUL SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE
- THREE BEDROOMS, FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
- OPEN PLAN FAMILY SPACE, IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING
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