Property description

Believed to date from the 1720s with later additions, this delightful Grade II Listed property, oozing with character, was once the doctor's house and surgery.

On the ground floor, the accommodation consists of a reception/music room; a drawing room with shuttered bay window and fireplace; a sitting room, a dining room with a unique painted door which is said to have either been painted by a prisoner during the Napoleonic wars; a spacious double aspect games room/study, a bedroom, a boot room, a bathroom and a well proportioned kitchen and breakfast room. The games room, bedroom, boot room and bathroom could be utilized to create an annexe with it's own entrance.

Steps lead down to extensive cellars.

On the first floor there is a master bedroom suite consisting of a generous bedroom with bay window, dressing room and bath and shower room; two further double bedrooms; a bedroom/study; a family bath and shower room and a separate w.c.

Stairs lead to the second floor where there is a double bedroom and an expanse of attic storage which could, subject to the necessary permissions, be developed to create additional accommodation.

Outside a drive leads down the side of the house to the garaging, where there is a double garage with loft storage and an additional garage with workshop and pool plant house. The well-screened gardens wrap around the house and are bordered with mature trees, shrubs and hedging. The lawns are bordered with well stocked flower and shrub beds. A white picket fence encloses the heated swimming pool.

This charming property is not only located adjacent to The Moor, Hawkhurst's village green and playing field, but also is a short distance from the village centre. It lies within the much sought after Cranbrook School Catchment Area.

Hawkhurst offers a selection of shops including a Chemist, Butcher/Provision Store, Florist, Bakers, Hairdressers, two High Street Banks, Petrol Station, two local Supermarkets a Tesco and a soon to be Waitrose, a number of Restaurants including The Curlew, a Michelin starred Restaurant, which is a short drive and an "Art" Cinema to name but a few.

Other local facilities include two doctors practices, a vets, opticians and dentist. Sports clubs are available in the form of Squash, Tennis, Badminton and Golf.

More extensive facilities are available in Tunbridge Wells.

Hawkhurst is situated within easy driving distance to the A21 which provides access to the M25 motorway both North and South bound.

Mainline Stations area available at both Staplehurst with services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street, and Etchingham with services through Tunbridge Wells to London.

Property Features :

• Charming Grade II Listed Village House
• Five Reception Rooms
• Kitchen and Breakfast Room and Cellars
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite
• Four Further Bedrooms
• Enclosed Gardens with Swimming Pool
• Garaging with Workshop
• Cranbrook School Catchment Area