Property description
A most impressive 5-bedroom family home located in the heart of the desirable village of Brenchley. Extended and improved by the current owners, this lovely residence offers a rare opportunity to combine contemporary living with traditional village life. With 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a double garage and a fabulous 150 ft rear garden, early viewing is highly recommended.
Description
Acorn House is a beautiful family home located in the heart of the charming village of Brenchley in Kent. The property has been extended and improved by the current owners, who have created a wonderful flow of elegant accommodation throughout with excellent finishes. The result is a unique opportunity to combine contemporary living with traditional village life. There are 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suite, with the fifth bedroom currently serving as a dressing room. The addition of new windows and a stunning orangery with an atrium roof light floods the ground floor with light, and three of the reception rooms enjoy a glorious double aspect. Outside, despite being a relatively new build house, Acorn House offers an impressive 150ft rear garden with storage sheds and a double garage with electric doors.
Accommodation
A canopied entrance porch, with the front door leading to an impressive entrance hall with large storage cupboard and guest cloakroom/WC. The hallway gives access to all of the main reception spaces, including the dining room, the elegant, double aspect drawing room with wood burning stove, the lovely family room with bay windows and French doors to the rear garden and the study with built-in bespoke cabinetry. Part glazed double oak doors lead to the tasteful kitchen/breakfast room which has an extensive range of cream shaker-style units, a bespoke Rencraft larder unit, granite worktops and integrated appliances. The kitchen opens to a double-aspect, solid wood floored orangery, which floods the entire area with light from its electrically operated windows, large atrium roof light and French doors to the rear garden. A utility room with side access completes the ground floor accommodation of this spacious home. The first floor comprises a master bedroom with a beautifully fitted en-suite, a guest bedroom with en-suite and three further bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms has been converted into a dressing room and is fitted with a good selection of bespoke wardrobes. The loft space is boarded and is accessed via a drop down ladder from the l-shaped landing.
Outside
Acorn House enjoys a generous rear garden of approximately 150 ft, which is fully enclosed with a combination of fenced, walled and hedged borders. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is home to some lovely lime, sycamore and birch trees. There is a paved terrace perfect for al-fresco entertaining and two garden sheds offer ample storage. Acorn House is approached via a shared drive, leading to a private, block-paved driveway with sufficient parking for up to 6 vehicles. The brick built double garage with tiled pitched roof, electrically operated doors and workshop area has a rear door leading to a path that runs along the side of the property, and links to the rear paved terrace.
Location
Acorn House is located on Windmill Hill in the picturesque village of Brenchley, which offers an excellent primary school and a good range of local facilities including a doctor's surgery, dentist, butcher, tea rooms and post office/newsagent. The nearby village of Matfield has an excellent restaurant, plus two further village pubs, a small general stores and a hairdressers. There are excellent local secondary school options within both the state and independent sectors. Paddock Wood (3 miles) has a large Waitrose supermarket, a department store, coffee houses and a mainline station serving central London in approximately 50 minutes. The vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells is only 8 miles away and has an excellent range of recreational and shopping facilities and a wide selection of well-regarded restaurants.
Directions
Heading south on the A21 (towards Hastings from Tunbridge Wells) turn left at the first roundabout onto the B2160, signposted for Paddock Wood. Follow this road for about 3 miles, passing through the village of Matfield, and then turn right into Brenchley Road. Continue on this road, until you reach the village of Brenchley. Windmill Hill is a left hand turn opposite the Bull Inn and Acorn House can be found on your right hand side.
Property Features :
- A beautifully presented, spacious family home situated in the heart of Brenchley.
- 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suite.
- Fabulous flow of accommodation throughout the 5 elegant reception rooms.
- Impressive kitchen with granite worksurfaces and integrated appliances.
- Stunning, double aspect orangery with electric windows and atrium roof light.