Property description

Of historical importance as reputedly the first house built on the High Street, this spacious Grade II Listed property occupies a prominent position within Cranbrook.

Believed to date from the 1450s with later additions, the flexible accommodation exhibits many period features. The current configuration consists of a drawing room with inglenook and log burning stove, a sitting room with doors to the terrace, a dining room with inglenook and log burning stove, a study, a spacious kitchen/breakfast/conservatory with walk-in pantry, a boot room, a laundry and two cloakrooms. Also on the ground floor is a suite of rooms, which can be accessed separately, consisting of two rooms, a kitchenette and a cloakroom, ideal for transformation to an annex.

On the first floor there is a master bedroom with ensuite bath and shower room, three further double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, a family bath and shower room, a separate w.c. and a study area.

A staircase leads to the second floor where there are two bedrooms, one leading to an attic/games/bedroom, a store room and a family bath and shower room.

Externally to the front, a gate opens onto a paved path dissecting gravel beds bordered with mature shrubs and leading to the front door. A gate allows side access to the rear. The delightful south facing manicured gardens extend to approximately 1 acre and use topiary to great effect and are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with well stocked flower and shrub beds, there is also a vegetable garden and a paved terrace ideal for outside entertaining.

The detached two bay open garage and parking is accessed via a separate driveway through electric gates.

Also within the garden is a barn which subject to the appropriate planning permission could be used as ancillary accommodation.

This stunning property benefits from being within walking distance of not only the shops and local amenities but also the much sought after Cranbrook School.

The property is conveniently located in the centre of Cranbrook, one of the most picturesque small towns in the Weald and renowned for its eclectic mix of shops, cafe's, restaurants, boutiques etc. Dominating the town is the stone church known locally as "The Cathedral of the Weald". A variety of social clubs offer a range of interesting activities.

The Cranbrook School, renowned and sought after for its excellent reputation and educational facilities, is located in the Town. In addition to Cranbrook School, there are other excellent schools, namely Bethany, Benenden School, Marlborough House, St Ronans, High Weald Academy and Dulwich Prep School.

The A21 offers excellent links to the Motorways heading North and South. The Mainline station at nearby Staplehurst offers trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.

Property Features :

• Stunning Grade II Listed Town House
• Four Reception Rooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast/Conservatory, Utility
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite
• Five Bedrooms, One Ensuite
• Delightful Manicured Gardens
• Barn, Garage and Off Road Parking
• Cranbrook School Catchment Area