A handsome unlisted country house set in lovely gardens with heated outdoor pool, garaging and two stables. DescriptionComing to the market for the first time in over 30 years, Brushwood Hall is a handsome unlisted, predominantly Victorian family house, which dates originally from 1896 and was believed to have formerly been a hunting lodge. Set well back from the road, the property sits amidst lovely, well established gardens together with a heated outdoor swimming pool and enjoys views over adjoining countryside. The popular village of Bethersden has a range of local amenities and lies under a mile away, whilst the larger towns of Tenterden and Ashford with its high speed train link to London St Pancras, are about 6.5 miles.The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors and amounts to over 3,200 sq ft. The principal southerly facing dining and drawing rooms are lovely light filled rooms, interconnecting and with high ceilings, open fireplaces and views over the lawned gardens and beyond. Off the reception hall is a further sitting room/snug with fitted bookshelves, a wood burning stove and cupboard with basin.The kitchen, with quarry tiled floor, has a range of cupboards, a dresser, a walk-in larder and a two oven oil fired AGA. There is space for various freestanding appliances. An archway continues through to an attractive breakfast/family room with a hand painted mural and French doors opening to a southerly facing terrace. Off the breakfast room is a study/home office and a utility room, housing the boiler and continuing through to the double garage. A wide turned staircase leads to a lovely light landing off which are five bedrooms, all of good proportions with views and fitted cupboards and served by a family bathroom, (en suite shower room to the main bedroom) and a further shower room. Brushwood Hall is approached via a long part gravelled drive, flanked by neighbouring fields, which leads to the front of the house where there is ample parking. The attractive gardens provide a lovely setting for the property with paved terraces and a corner verandah continuing to the expansive lawns with mature trees, borders, established beech and hornbeam hedging. The natural pond is also surrounded by indigenous trees and underplanted with various spring bulbs. There is a kitchen garden with raised beds and fruit cages and a wide variety of fruit trees include damson, fig, quince, apple, pear and medlar. The pool is heated via a heat exchanger and screened by clipped yew hedging. Outbuildings include a summerhouse, two stables, a store room and the garaging.LocationBrushwood Hall is located under1 mile to the north of the village of Bethersden, voted No 1 of 50 Best Villages in the UK (south east) by The Times in 2021. With plenty to offer its community, there is a traditional butcher's, a village shop with post office, a primary school, cricket and tennis clubs, an ancient church and a community-run public house.Ashford (6.5 miles), a market town since medieval times, offers a wide selection of shops, superstores, Ashford Designer Outlet and the Stour Leisure centre. Whilst the popular historic town of Tenterden (6.6 miles) has a good range of local shops along its pretty tree lined High Street. There are Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, coffee shops and restaurants together with independent boutiques and shops. About 15 miles to the south is the historic Cinque Port of Rye with its delightful cobbled streets, antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. Sport and leisure is very well catered in the area, with sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club and Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden. There are wonderful walking and cycle trails through the beautiful Kent countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby. Whilst further afield there is a wide range of water sports at Camber Sands.Rail links to London can be found at nearby Pluckley station (1.8 miles) or from Ashford International station (6.5 miles) where there is a high speed service to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. The M20 can be accessed via junctions 8 or 9 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the channel tunnel, Dover and other motorway networks.There are a range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Bethersden Primary School, Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael's Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all at Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys' and girls' Grammar Schools in Ashford plus Ashford School, Ashford Friars Preparatory and The Kings School Canterbury. * All distances and mileages are approximateSquare Footage: 3,274 sq ft Acreage: 2.85 AcresDirectionsFrom Tenterden (A28) continue through St Michaels and High Halden to Bethersden. Turn left in to Forge Hill continuing into Mill Road and at the crossroads turn left, the drive to Brushwood Hall will be found after 0.5 of a mile of the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating via radiators, mains electricity, water and private drainage via a klargester.Agent's Note There is a public footpath which runs across the drive. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i70750577
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Wonderful family house offering flexible accommodation and self-contained holiday cottage set on the periphery of the village.* Cranbrook School catchment area *Barclay Farmhouse is an impressive unlisted detached family home overlooking farmland set on the periphery of Biddenden village. The original part of the house and now attached barn date from the 18th century with later additions and renovations completed within the last 20 years. The property offers flexible and potential multi-generational living, incorporating award winning bed and breakfast accommodation attached to the main house and a separate self-contained two bedroom holiday cottage. The family accommodation is set across three floors and offers a spacious entrance hall, sitting room, family snug, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, additional reception room currently used as a storage room and cloakroom to the ground floor, master bedroom with ensuite, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor, and a double bedroom and additional family bathroom on the second floor. The ground floor accommodation can also share a dining space with the bed and breakfast.Barclay Farmhouse incorporates many original characteristics that would be expected of a dwelling dating from the original era and is tastefully and sympathetically decorated to reflect its origins. A number of period features are on display including exposed beams and timbers, inglenook fireplace, wood latch doors and oak flooring and joinery. The attached renovated barn was carefully reconstructed using as many original materials as possible.The property is approached along a 75m gravel driveway flanked by grass and mature trees to arrive at an area of parking for several cars adjacent to the house and the holiday cottage. The house sits centrally within its plot with unobstructed views over open countryside and accompanied by a large pond to the front. Sunsets can be enjoyed with a glass of wine from a tucked away viewing point. The bed and breakfast accommodation is located in the barn, which is connected to the main house via the kitchen/breakfast room. It provides three double bedrooms all with en suite facilities; one on the ground floor and two on the second floor. These facilities can be accessed through their own separate entrance without the need to enter the main residence. The detached holiday cottage is a delightful bijou abode with a kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room to the ground floor, and two bedrooms and a shower room on the upper floor. The cottage is decorated and furnished to an exceptional standard and welcomes guests, some repeat visitors, throughout the year. The cottage enjoys its own private patio in which to enjoy the countryside views. FEATURES- All of the accommodation is decorated to an exceptional standard and all bathrooms are well appointed with contemporary white sanitary ware- Much of the ground floor accommodation is fitted with oak flooring except for the reception rooms- Kitchen/breakfast room displaying a full height pitched roof ceiling and fitted with bespoke handmade joinery incorporating a double butler's sink, integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher and space for a dual fuel Rangemaster - Sitting room with impressive inglenook fireplace housing wood burner, dual aspect windows, carpeted flooring- Utility room with space for washer, dryer and additional kitchen appliances, storage shelving, granite worksurface and under counter sink- First floor master bedroom and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, vanity WC and basin, towel rail and tiled flooring- Two further double bedrooms to first floor, both with built in wardrobes- Family bathroom with shower over bath, vanity basin and WC, towel rail and tiled flooring- Second floor double bedroom with eaves storage- Additional family bathroom to second floor with whirlpool bath, separate walk-in shower, vanity WC and basin, large storage cupboard ideal for clothing storage- Gardens of circa 0.87 acres mainly laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and seasonal planting, bordered by post and rail fencing, mature hedging and accompanied by a timber framed garden shed for garden equipment storageSITUATIONBarclay Farmhouse is set on the periphery of the historic Wealden village of Biddenden. The property is within a short distance of the village store and post office, primary school, excellent cafe, historic public house and award-winning restaurant The West House. The market town of Tenterden offers a range of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and general services with Ashford and Maidstone slightly further afield offering comprehensive facilities and shopping. In addition to John Mayne Primary School in the village further schools nearby include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden and St Michael's Primary School. Further secondary schools are located in Maidstone and Ashford, and the property is in the catchment area for the highly regarded Cranbrook School. Headcorn provides rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from under an hour. Ashford International offers services to London St Pancras from just 37 minutes. The A21 and M20 are both accessible giving access to the M25 and national motorway networks, The Channel Tunnel, as well as coastal destinations.Tenterden 4.5 milesCranbrook 5.5 milesA21 11.9 miles - M20 12.5 milesHeadcorn & Station 4.8 milesAshford & International Station 13 miles(All distances are approximate) PROPERTY INFORMATION- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and drainage. Solar panels for electricity provision. LPG connection for Rangemaster.- Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council.- Council Tax band: F (2023/24)- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.DIRECTIONSFrom our offices in Cranbrook turn right onto The Hill. Continue for approximately 5 miles before turning left onto Benenden Road towards Biddenden. The property is located on the left after about a mile at Woolpack Corner. Turn into the driveway and park adjacent to the house.VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. Tel: For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i70314922
A wonderful example of a Grade II listed converted thatched cottage and barn which has been carefully restored with local materials to provide an impressive country home situated in a picturesque and private location. The accommodation boasts a wealth of character features and has been fully refurbished providing generously proportioned rooms arranged over two floors allowing for a flexible arrangement.The ground floor comprises of an entrance hall with cloakroom and doors leading off to the barn, bedroom and kitchen. The attractive kitchen/breakfast room comprises of an extensive range of hand made solid oak units with granite work surfaces, butler sink, integrated appliances and large windows overlooking the rear garden. There is a separate utility room. The main reception space is located in the converted barn with vast vaulted ceilings with a wealth of exposed timbers providing a specular room with oak flooring, gas stove and exposed original stone work. Full length windows and two sets of double doors provides views and access over the garden. The principal bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom and a further bedroom with fitted cupboards completes the ground floor. The first floor provides two further double bedroom and the family bathroom. The property is approached over a private road and onto an area providing ample off road parking and access to the detached heritage style double garage with a first floor currently used as storage space. It is considered that the garage offer potential to be converted into office space or ancillary accommodation subject to planning permission. The gardens and grounds offer wrap around the property and have also benefited from extensive improvements and are now arranged with large expanses of lawn interspersed with mature trees and enclosed by established hedging. The outside terrace is accessed from the barn. The circular stone feature acts as a rewilding area with potential to be converted into a sunken garden or into a wonderful raised pond and water feature. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i69064314
A new England-style five bedroom family property set in about 2.2 acres and within the Cranbrook School catchment area 2024. DescriptionOakwood is a detached family home which is believed to date from the1930s and has been remodelled and refurbished in more recent years. Set well back from the road amidst established gardens and woodland, this New England-style property features light family accommodation which flows well and is arranged over two floors, with engineered oak flooring to most rooms and a bespoke staircase leading up to a galleried landing.Internal accommodation comprises a glazed porch leading to a lovely reception hall, a well proportioned dual aspect sitting room with Jotul wood burning stove and French doors to the gardens. An arch leads through to the adjoining dining room, and combined they provide the ideal space for family and entertaining. There is also a family/games room with double doors to the rear terrace and a study/home office. The kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a comprehensive range of cupboards, an electric AGA and various integral Neff appliances including a double oven, a dishwasher, a fridge and freezer. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with fitted cupboards and space for white goods and separate garden access.Off the light and airy galleried landing there are five bedrooms together with four bath or shower rooms, three being en suite and all with modern sanitary ware. The main bedroom is a lovely room with a Juliet balcony, a dressing room and a modern en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower.Oakwood is approached via electric double gates with the drive winding around through the trees to the parking to one side of the house and the garaging. The gardens, which adjoin woodland to the rear, are mainly laid to lawn with an array of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and a pond. There is an outdoor swimming pool with paved surround and a pool house.LocationOakwood lies approximately two miles from Biddenden village, where there are various amenities, including a Post Office, general store, a restaurant, tea rooms and hairdresser. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Tenterden and Cranbrook which are about 3.5 miles and 5.2 miles away. Tunbridge Wells (19 miles) has excellent shopping, restaurants, boutiques, cinema and leisure bowling complex.Mainline rail services to London run from Headcorn (6.2 miles) or Staplehurst (9.2 miles), with a high speed train service from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.The property is situated within Cranbrook School catchment (2024). There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary level. Primary schools include John Mayne in Biddenden, Benenden and Sissinghurst. Local comprehensive schools include Homewood School in Tenterden and there are various private schools including Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst and Benenden Girls School.Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8, providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorways.*All mileages and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,779 sq ft Acreage: 2.23 AcresDirectionsFrom Savills Cranbrook proceed into Stone Street continue out of the town towards Golford crossroads passing Dulwich Preparatory School on the right hand side. Travel straight on towards Tenterden for about 2.7 miles and turn right towards Benenden Hospital. Oakwood will be found shortly on the right hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating via radiators. Mains water and electric. Private shared drainage. FTTP - Fibre to the property.The swimming pool image has been supplied by the vendor. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i70967110
A picturesque Grade II* listed thatched property with detached two bed annexe, heated pool, period barn, all in about 3 acres. DescriptionThe Thatched House, Smarden is a wonderful example of a 15th century timber framed, two bay hall house, which has been designated as a building of special architectural interest and historic note and Grade II* Listed. The property is set amidst well established gardens and grounds of just over 3 acres, and it features a detached two bedroom cottage, a pretty period party barn/gym of good proportions, an outdoor swimming pool, garaging for several cars and former stabling. The internal accommodation retains a wealth of charm and character, with an abundance of exposed timbers and beams and Kingpost to the principal bedroom. Reception rooms include a formal dining room and a very well proportioned sitting/family room/snug with impressive inglenook fireplace, inset wood burning stove and a garden outlook to three aspects.The kitchen/breakfast room was refitted in 2018 by Kitchens Unlimited with shaker-style cupboards, breakfast bar, an electric AGA, AEG electric oven, induction hob and integral dishwasher. There is space for a fridge/freezer. French doors open to the terrace. Off the kitchen there is a triple aspect study with adjoining store room and a utility/boot room, fitted to match the kitchen with space for freestanding appliances.On the first and second floors, the impressive main bedroom is vaulted and features exposed beams and a fine Kingpost, it benefits from a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a substantial attic bedroom five, all of which are served by a family shower room, and an en suite WC to bedroom two. The Thatched House is approached via an electric wooden gate opening to a gravel drive and leading to an area of parking and turning and the detached garaging, suitable for a number of cars. Beyond this lies several stables, which are currently used for storage. The property nestles amidst attractive gardens with lawns interspersed with an array of seasonal shrubs, specimen trees, two ponds and a heated outdoor swimming pool with electric cover. Adjoining the gardens to the rear is a paddock.A short distance from the house lies the excellent detached two bedroom single storey cottage, equipped with a fitted kitchen, shower room and sitting room. There is also a lovely timber framed barn which has been converted for recreational purposes, and currently serves as a gym/games room.LocationThis historic and popular village has been winner of 'Best Kept Village' on numerous occasions and also location set for the 1980 film The Mirror Crack'd based on the book by Agatha Christie and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Kim Novak. Local amenities include a Community village store with post office and two electric charging points, butchers, art gallery, a primary school, and three public houses including, on the outskirts, The Smarden Bell. The village also has its own football and cricket clubs, together with various social clubs and Smarden Good Neighbours Scheme.Headcorn (3.8 miles) offers a wider range of shops, restaurants and takeaways and Sainsbury's store. The pretty town of Tenterden with its tree lined high street also has a range of antique shops and a steam railway. Major superstores and retail outlets can be found in Ashford and Maidstone 10.5 and 13 miles respectively.There are a number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Rye, Tenterden and Dale Hill in Ticehurst. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.Train services run to London from Headcorn and Pluckley (both just over 3.5 miles away) with access to London Victoria from Charing. A high speed train service runs between London St Pancras and Ashford (10.5 miles) in about 38 minutes.Like many parts of Kent there are an excellent selection of schools in the area. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury and Faversham, various local primary schools and in the private sector independent girl and boy's schools in Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Ashford, Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.*All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,890 sq ft Acreage: 3.06 AcresDirectionsFrom Cranbrook proceed to Wilsley Pound roundabout and follow the A262 through Sissinghurst to Biddenden. In Biddenden turn left onto the A274 and after about 0.9 of a mile turn right into Smarden Road and proceed for about 2.3 miles, after the sharp left hand bend, The Thatched House will be found shortly on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Mains drainage.NB: The external photos date from summer 2023. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i69933457
Beautifully situated, substantial property, with two cottages, outbuildings and tennis court, in Cranbrook School catchment 2024. DescriptionHeron Cottage occupies an idyllic countryside setting, at the end of a long drive, flanked by adjoining farmland. This beautifully presented property, the original part of which was an old coach house, sits amidst stunning grounds of over 5 acres with two cottages, various outbuildings and a tennis court. The house has been extended and updated over the years and it offers immense flexibility, with the clever configuration presenting the perfect opportunity for either one family or for multi-generational living. Over the ground floor are five generously proportioned reception rooms, including a dual aspect drawing room and a wonderful south facing garden room with both rooms enjoying direct garden access, interconnecting dining and sitting rooms with a dual sided wood burning stove and a family room which is open to one of the kitchens. There are two stylishly presented kitchen/breakfast rooms, each fitted by Collins Bespoke Kitchens with a comprehensive range of cupboards, larder cupboards, various integral appliances and one with an oil fired AGA and the other with an electric Everhot. A study together with utility and cloakrooms complete the ground floor accommodation.Over the first floor and accessed via two separate staircases are a total of seven attractive bedrooms which are served by four bathrooms and two shower rooms, all with modern white sanitary ware and five being en suite.Outside the gardens and grounds are a delight, surrounding the house, the level lawns are interspersed and bounded with a wide variety of trees underplanted with spring bulbs, mature hedging and seasonal shrubs. Of particular note, is the former walled garden with elevations enhanced by established fruit trees, together with a designated kitchen garden planted with fruit bushes and a tennis court. Adjacent to the walled garden lies an orchard with pears, apples and plums. Running along part of the north and eastern boundaries is a stunning bluebell wood.To the north west, and well screened from the house, lie the two income generating cottages which overlook a lovely pond. Internally, they mirror each other; both having sitting rooms with wood burning stoves, kitchens, two bedrooms and bathrooms. Various outbuildings include a garage with workshop and bike store, an excellent recreation room with golf simulator, Rhino greenhouse, timber clad shipping container and old stable and stores.LocationHeron Cottage is situated about 2 miles to the north west of the pretty Kentish village of Biddenden, where there is a general store, beautiful old church, village primary school and public house. The property is also located in Cranbrook School catchment (2024). More comprehensive shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Tenterden and Ashford. There are a number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Tenterden and Dale Hill in Ticehurst. Headcorn and Pluckley stations provide excellent commuter links to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford and London St Pancras in about 38 minutes. Heron Cottage is located within Cranbrook School catchment and there is an excellent further selection of schools in the area; grammar schools for boys and girls in Ashford, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and Faversham, various local primary schools and in the private sector independent girls and boys schools in Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Ashford, Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.*All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 4,299 sq ft Acreage: 5.3 AcresDirections Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating to main house, mains electric and water. Private drainage. Electric heating to the cottages.The main house has solar panels which have a feed-in tarriff through EDF, they benefit from a 25 year warranty from 2015. There is also Starlink internet in place to part of the main house.Agent's Note: A footpath runs across part of the property.Council tax: Honeysuckle and Fuschia Cottages Tax band A For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i71450942
Beautifully presented Grade II listed seven bedroom manor house with stunning detached barn conversion, outbuildings and heated indoor swimming pool. DescriptionGreat Engeham Manor is a most impressive Grade II Listed manor house of excellent proportions, believed to date, in part, from the 15th century with later 17th, 20th and 21st century additions. This interesting home has been sympathetically refurbished with the emphasis on attention to detail, boasting beautifully presented accommodation including a stylish refitted kitchen, bath and shower rooms, a fantastic billiards/function room with its own bar and a heated indoor swimming pool. A short distance from the principal house is the outstanding timber framed barn Great Engeham Barn which was beautifully converted in 2002, and is open to the pitch, incorporating contemporary-style accommodation over two floors, with generous reception space, three bedrooms, a shower room, WC and a private gravelled courtyard garden. This is currently used as a holiday let.The main house exudes character and charm with its abundance of oak timbers and beams. Generously proportioned reception rooms, offer superb areas for entertaining and include an elegant panelled drawing room which is open to the formal dining room, having an open fireplace and log burner and the latter, understood to form part of the original 15th century Wealden Hall house. Further receptions include a sitting room, a music room and a billiards/recreation room with reclaimed bar and door opening to an east facing terrace.The remodelled and bespoke fitted kitchen by Mountshill Woodcraft, features an extensive range of cupboards with two central islands. Appliances comprise an electric three oven Aga with a two door warming oven, an integral microwave/combi oven, an integral fridge and freezer, two integral dishwashers and a filter tap. Off the kitchen there is a separate breakfast room with staircase leading up to first floor. A laundry room with two freestanding washing machines and dryers and an integral dishwasher completes the ground floor.On the first floor are five bedrooms, including the excellent principal suite and the fifth bedroom which is presently used as a study. They are served by luxuriously appointed bath and shower rooms with stylish sanitary ware. The second floor is currently used as a teenager's suite with two attic bedrooms and a shower room.The indoor swimming pool complex incorporates a 44 ft heated pool, a WC and shower room.Approached via sweeping carriage drive the house nestles within its lovely extensive gardens and grounds which feature ancient oak and horse chestnut trees, sweeping level lawns and attractive ponds.LocationThe sought-after town of Tenterden is about 5.8 miles to the south west where there is a wide variety of independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, coffee shops and various restaurants. There is a leisure centre and further sporting facilities nearby include London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden (8 miles), walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby. The pretty historic hilltop town of Rye with its cobbled streets is about 14 miles away and has an excellent selection of antique shops, restaurants and gift shops. Sport and leisure facilities include Rye Golf Club, Rye Lawn Tennis and Squash Club and various water sports at Camber (16 miles). There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael's Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys' and girls' Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.Mainline Rail Services: Headcorn station (10 miles) has train services running approximately every 30 minutes to London. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (6.8 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.*All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 6,725 sq ft Acreage: 3.7 AcresDirectionsFrom Tenterden High Street continue through St Michaels to the village of High Halden. In the centre of High Halden turn right into Church Hill signposted to Woodchurch, opposite The Chequers Inn. Proceed along this road to the very end, which is some 2½ miles, where you will reach a crossroads. Turn right and Great Engeham Manor is the first property on your left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil fired heating for the swimming pool. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i68815376
A beautiful Grade II* listed family home on the rural outskirts of the popular village of Biddenden. DescriptionVane Court is a stunning and immaculately presented Grade II* listed home, featured in numerous historic editorials including Pevsner who described the property as "the only house in Biddenden of the Wealden type. The house, which has been dated to 1419, has half-timbered brick and weatherboard elevations under mainly tiled roofs and is partially jettied to both front and rear with flying posts in both the central recesses to both front and rear of the building with later additions at the back of the house.The ground floor has the original entrance hall with an oak staircase to the first floor and a cloaks cupboard. To the right of the hall is a south facing and light drawing room with a beautiful oak framed fireplace and wood burner. To the north side is a magnificent dining room with a splendid inglenook and at the back of the house is a kitchen with American walnut units and granite worktops and oil fired Aga. Beyond the kitchen is a further entrance hall, cloakroom and storage room and off the kitchen is a garden hall, back staircase with oak staircase with beautiful newel posts and finials, an excellent utility room and family room with door into a south facing loggia.From the rear hall is access to the oak framed study/gym with shower room off currently arranged as a bright and stylish office space with access to the sun terrace and garden. There is access to the car port from the rear of the house.The first floor has a landing in various areas with a staircase to a second floor. There is a principal suite, south facing, with a lavishly fitted bathroom. Next is a central bedroom which is a lovely room with walk-in wardrobe and pretty fireplace and a third bedroom to the front.A further landing area and family bathroom leading through a study area and beyond the back stairs are two intercommunicating rooms with a bathroom which would make a fine suite.The second floor has a landing and two bedrooms, one of which is known as the King's Room with a magnificent crown post and fireplace, once occupied by the King of Siam, and bathroom.Vane Court has exceptional gardens. To the south of the house are formal gardens, a sunken rose garden and a water garden with what is known as the King's Pond and a bridge and further areas of water.There is a heated swimming pool enclosed by established hedging and an adjacent tennis court which is also bounded by established hedging. There is an open fronted four bay garage with all mod-cons leading to a series of useful utility areas and on to the house itself.In all about 5.362 acres.LocationVane Court is situated on the outskirts of Biddenden, where there is a general store, beautiful old church, village primary school and public house.Further comprehensive shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Tenterden and Ashford. Mainline rail services: Headcorn and Pluckley stations provide excellent commuter links to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford and London St Pancras in about 38 minutes. Education: There are an excellent number of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks, the channel tunnel.Square Footage: 6,652 sq ft Acreage: 5.36 AcresDirectionsFrom Savills office in Cranbrook proceed to Wilsley Pound roundabout. Take the A262 to Sissinghurst and Biddenden. In Biddenden turn left onto the A274 towards Headcorn. Proceed for about 0.9 of a mile and turn right onto Smarden Lane. Continue along this road for 0.6 of a mile and the drive for Vane Court will be found on the right hand side behind a five bar gate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i69046904
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