A charming five bedroom unlisted barn conversion located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. DescriptionOriginally a former Byre and understood to date from over 300 years ago, this impressive, detached family home has been completely converted. The house is beautifully presented and well maintained to offer highly adaptable living accommodation and occupies a tranquil rural setting in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to a fantastic 40ft x 20ft sitting room, understood to be the original barn, incorporating versatile sitting and family areas, an attractive brick fireplace with a wood burning stove sits at one end of this room and bi-fold doors lead out to the side and rear of the property. There is a fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cupboards, appliances include a dishwasher, Cooke & Lewis induction hob, Hotpoint double oven and a free-standing Hotpoint fridge. A door leads through to a cloakroom along with access to the side of the property. Off the entrance hall there is a utility room fitted to match the kitchen and a small boiler room.Parish Farm Barn offers great potential for multi-generational living. Understood to be the formal milking parlour, the dining room enjoys a delightful triple aspect and leads through to another room which is currently used as a gym and a separate shower room. Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms. This part of the property offers an excellent opportunity for potential purchasers to fulfil individual requirements, subject to the necessary planning consents. The oak staircase from the sitting room, leads to an impressive vaulted galleried landing where there are three further bedrooms, a study, and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a well-proportioned ensuite bathroom, separate dressing room and superb easterly views over neighbouring land. Parish Farm Barn is approached via gates which open to a generous gravelled parking area. The gardens lie predominantly to the east and south of the barn with mature beech hedging, picket fencing, various fruit trees and an oak tree.LocationParish Farm Barn is located about 2 miles north of the sought after village of Hastingleigh with it's range of local amenities and Bowl Inn public house. More comprehensive shopping facilities can be found in Wye (4.1 miles) including pharmacy, village hall, several public houses, library, school and wide range of local shops and cafes. The market town of Ashford (10.2 miles) with further amenities and schooling both in the state and independent sectors.Wye Station (4.5 miles) and Westenhanger (9.4 miles) have frequent services to London Bridge, Waterloo East and London Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (9.1 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.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 Bodsham, Brabourne and Stowting Primary Schools. Additionally there are boys' and girls' Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.The North Downs countryside is amongst the most attractive in Kent and much is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Consequently, there are many lovely walks and rides surrounding the village.*All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,253 sq ft Acreage: 0.25 AcresDirectionsFrom Ashford proceed on the Canterbury road and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A28. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles and at the crossroads turn right onto Harville road. Proceed through Wye in an easterly direction for about 4.3 miles and turn left onto Waltham road. At the crossroads turn left into Hassell Street and after about 0.5 of a mile the entrance to the property will be found on your left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i71580217
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MUNDY MANORGrade II Listed Mundy Manor is a timber-framed manor house and is believed to date to the 16th century, possibly earlier. The property has been beautifully renovated and lovingly maintained and improved during its long, current ownership and provides charming family accommodation. The front door opens to a vaulted hallway with exposed timber framing that would originally have formed the outside wall of the house. The kitchen/breakfast room is neatly fitted with a range of limed wooden units beneath granite work surfaces; there is a range style cooker within the chimney breast. A useful cloakroom/ utility room is set off the hall. The generous sitting room is arranged around a deep inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. It is a beautiful, heavily beamed room as is the double aspect dining room, also with an open fireplace.On the first floor beautiful beams are exposed throughout. There is a large principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a spacious recently re-fitted family bathroom. A bedroom and bathroom on the second floor provide a fabulous guest suite which has also been recently refurbished.MUNDY GARDEN COTTAGESet adjacent to the house, the Cottage is currently let and comprises a double aspect sitting room with doors to the garden and patio, a well fitted kitchen and ground floor bathroom. The first floor bedroom has a view over the garden. MUNDY STUDIOAcross the drive is the studio/garage block. The studio provides further rental income and has access to its own private garden overlooking fields via a small summer room.Mundy Manor has a wonderful approach, being situated down a long drive, flanked by open lawns interspersed with trees. The drive passes a turning circle and arrives to the rear of the house in front of Mundy Garden Cottage, where there is ample parking. The property is beautifully situated in the middle of its land with mature gardens, planted with a variety of shrubs and trees and with a charming moated island. The gardens to the side of the house include a rose garden arranged around an ornamental fountain and an excellent kitchen garden with raised beds and a potting shed.A summer house has a fitted kitchen and dining area, which is further extended by a marquee which provides a fantastic entertaining space. There is also a brick built barbeque.The property is set in a rural position two miles from Mersham, a highly desirable and accessible village to the south-east of Ashford. The village has a popular primary school and Ashford itself has well regarded schools and a good array of town centre shops. Together, Ashford and Canterbury provide a complete range of recreational, cultural and shopping facilities. Communications in the area are excellent. The nearby M20 (Junction 10) gives good road access, and Ashford International offers High Speed rail services to London St Pancras from 36 minutes, as well as Eurostar services to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i69165395
Approached over a long private drive, Goldwell Manor stands sentinel with elevated panoramic views over the Weald. The property is Grade II listed and thought to date from the 17th century, with a collection of fine rooms exuding character and charm. A substantial unconverted barn with attached stable block and office provides the option to run a business/work from home, or develop (subject to any necessary consents).Despite the rural setting, the house is only 3 miles from Ashford International with journey times to London St Pancras from 36 minutes. The vendor has undertaken a number of recent works on the house, including a new kitchen, improvements to wiring, plumbing and exterior/interior decoration/maintenance.The house is thought to take it name from its 'Golden Well' located in the cellar, noted by Sir Charles Igglesden to be a curative spring with healing powers. Featured in the Domesday book, the land and house have seen a host of notable proprietors including the Bishop of Baieux (half-brother of William the Conqueror) and Sir John Goldwell, a high-ranking commander during the reign of King John. The ground floor has two magnificent reception rooms both with large inglenook fireplaces; a 29ft reception/dining hall set at the heart of the home with exposed brick floor and beams, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, while the 30ft drawing room offers a more relaxed and comfortable setting. There is also a sitting room and a family room with French doors opening to the garden. The modern kitchen/breakfast room has contemporary wooden units and integrated appliances, while the adjoining utility room provides further space for storage and household appliances. Steps lead down to a useful cellar with a boiler room. A cloakroom is located by the back door. Stairs rise to the generous first floor landing. There are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with its en suite bathroom and a further bedroom with adjacent bathroom. There is also a dressing room and a small room which could be utilised as a study. The family bathroom is on the first floor, while the second floor is home to two additional large bedrooms.The property is set in a fine rural position. The drive leads to a large parking area at the front of the house and provides access to a garage. The barn, stable and office are adjoined and total 1,600 sq ft of useful space; it is considered that there is potential for conversion, subject to any necessary consents. The garden surrounding the house includes paved terracing, rolling lawns and meadows on split levels. Beyond the garden there are fields and paddocks.Great Chart is a pretty village just outside Ashford. All local amenities are served by Ashford, which has a good range of shops for day-to-day needs, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Asda supermarkets, as well as some excellent out of town shopping at the McArthurGlen Outlet. There are good schools in the area, in both state and private sectors, and the charming market town of Tenterden is also nearby.Ashford offers excellent road and rail links to London. The M20 (Junction 9) is close by and Ashford International provides high-speed services to London St Pancras from 36 minutes. The area has good access to the Continent via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i71331848
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. 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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 beautifully presented country property with annexe and indoor pool, set within lovely gardens and grounds. DescriptionLittle Meadow Farm is a most impressive country property which occupies a lovely landscaped setting and is surrounded by beautifully maintained lawned gardens and grounds. This architect designed property has been extended by the current owners and is presented to an extremely high standard and specification with accommodation being situated over two floors and served by a glass fronted lift. In addition to the main house there is a detached two bedroom annexe with private garden and parking, together with a range of versatile outbuildings and a superb indoor pool.This light, airy and substantial home boasts comfortable accommodation, enjoying well proportioned rooms and a Control4 home automation system compatible with a multiple selection of features at the touch of a button, including lighting, blinds, air conditioning, music and TV systems, under floor heating and the intercom.The reception rooms provide ideal family areas and comprise a sitting room with circular wood burning stove and French doors to a south facing terrace, a playroom/snug and a wonderful 37 ft open plan kitchen/dining/family room, perfect for both formal and informal entertaining.The kitchen/dining/family room is an outstanding space, with the family area and bi fold doors leading to an outer terrace situated to one end and the stylish bespoke fitted kitchen and dining area to the other. There are an extensive range of cupboards, a central island and appliances include Siemens ovens, an induction hob, integral dishwasher and fridge drawers.Off the kitchen is a laundry room with space for various freestanding white goods. There is also a separate utility room with further storage, external access and a WC.Completing the well laid out ground floor accommodation is a versatile guest bedroom (six) suite which benefits from an en suite wet room with electric Aqualisa shower.There are five bedrooms over the first floor, served by a family bathroom and three en suite shower rooms, all equipped with modern white sanitary ware. The principal bedroom suite incorporates a generous bedroom complete with dressing area, a variety of fitted cupboards, air conditioning and a sitting area with lovely views over the gardens. The well appointed shower room benefits from underfloor heating.A superb feature, located adjacent to the house, is the indoor hydrotherapy pool which has been designed and installed by Origin Pools. Complete with wi-fi, TV and speakers, it features bi-fold and French doors that open to a southerly facing terrace. There is a wet room, WC and concealed plant room.Electrically operated gates with entry system, provide access via a drive flanked by manicured lawns with an abundance of both mature and specimen trees.Attractive substantial paved terraces extend to the east and south of the house providing the perfect areas for al fresco entertaining and one with a Renson Outdoor canopy with louvred roof, electric blinds and lighting.Further recreational facilities include a Caldera Spa hot tub and an excellent designated children's adventure play area with bark chippings.The extensive selection of outbuildings comprise a machinery store, double garage and further triple garage block. Completing the wonderful grounds is an enclosed field to the north, which is currently down to grass.Situated to the north of the house is a flexible detached single storey annexe, which comprises an open plan living and kitchen area, together with two bedrooms, an en suite shower room and a bathroom. Outside it benefits from private parking and an enclosed garden.LocationLittle Meadow Farm lies about 2.3 miles to the south of the pretty historic village of Biddenden, where there are various amenities, including a Post Office, general store, a restaurant, tea rooms and hairdresser.Comprehensive shopping can be found in Tenterden and Cranbrook which are about 3.8 miles equidistant. Tunbridge Wells (18.6 miles) has excellent shopping, restaurants, boutiques, cinema and leisure bowling complex.Mainline rail services to London run from Headcorn (6 miles) or Staplehurst (8.7 miles), with a high speed train service from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.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 Benenden, Sissinghurst and John Mayne in Biddenden. Local comprehensive schools include Homewood School in Tenterden. Little Meadow Farm is situated within Cranbrook Grammar School catchment 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: 4,718 sq ft Acreage: 6.04 AcresDirectionsFrom Savills office in Cranbrook proceed down the High Street 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 forabout 2.6 miles and the entrance to Little Meadow Farm will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: LPG fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.Local Authority: Ashford Borough CouncilAnnexe - CThe Barn - BAgent's NotePlease note The Barn is a twin unit caravan for use as an annexe ancillary to the main house, as per planning reference 19/00774/AS. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i71554128
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
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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