A detached four bedroom timber framed barn conversion with an indoor swimming pool, tennis court and about 30.5 acres of fields and woodland. DescriptionGreat Water Barn is a detached unlisted barn conversion with timber and weatherboarded elevations and pitched clay tiled roof. Situated deep within the Kent countryside, on the outskirts of the market town of Cranbrook, the property occupies an idyllic rural setting amidst fields and woodland of approximately 30.5 acres, with a four bedroom family home at the heart. Internally, the property boasts beautifully proportioned accommodation fitted with bespoke English oak joinery which has been manufactured to the highest standard by Howard Bros Joinery Ltd. There is under floor heating to the ground floor and accommodation includes a double aspect sitting room with fireplace, an impressive dining hall with vaulted ceiling and a study. Recreational rooms include a billiard room, cinema room and an indoor swimming pool with beautiful stone columns and skirtings by Classical Stone Limited. The kitchen/breakfast room features marble flooring and boasts a comprehensive range of fitted cupboards, a central island, granite worktops and views over the surrounding lake. It is fitted with integral Miele appliances including an oven, warming drawer and dishwasher. There is a separate utility room which offers additional storage facilities and access to a cloakroom. There is also a ground floor shower room. From each end of the barn, a staircase leads up to two bedrooms. To the west side of the property, there is the main bedroom suite with an ensuite bathroom and dressing room, as well as a further bedroom with en suite shower facilities. Whilst to the east side of the property, are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Great Water Barn is approached over a long private driveway bounded by fields. On approach to the main residence, electronically operated gates open to a parking area and open bay carport whilst the driveway continues to a gravel turning circle with further parking. The beautiful gardens and fields merge into woodland and lie mainly to three sides of the property and feature a beautiful lake which is approximately 2 acres that has a boathouse fitted with a kitchenette and WC. Recreational facilities include a tennis court.LocationGreat Water Barn is situated in a rural position 2.3 miles west of the much sought-after village of Frittenden, with its primary school, and the popular Bell and Jorrocks public house with post office. The village community supports many clubs and societies and popular events in the village hall. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Cranbrook (3.4 miles), Tenterden (9.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (16.4 miles) where there is a wide selection of shops, farm shops and markets providing local produce, schools and good recreational facilities.Headcorn and Staplehurst stations have fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge in about 50 to 60 minutes and a high speed service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.There is an excellent range of schools in the area including Cranbrook School, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools, Dulwich Preparatory, Benenden School and Grammar and State schools in Ashford, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. The M20 J8 connects with the remainder of the country's motorway network providing links with Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.Square Footage: 5,622 sq ft Acreage: 30.5 AcresDirectionsFrom the Wilsley Pound roundabout, take the A229 towards Staplehurst. Continue for about 2.2 miles and turn left at Bumbles Garden Centre. Continue on the private track, passing Friday's Farm on your left hand side and the entrance to Great Water Barn will be found on your right hand side. Additional InfoServices: Ground source heat pumps. Water underfloor heating to the ground floor. Home ventilation system. Private drainage.Solar panels installed 2019 (with 25 year warranty) qualified for maximum government feed in scheme generating income of about £1,000 per annum Planning PermissionProposed ancillary three-bay carport with mixed use space above - 21/03927/FULL For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cranbrook-d197259/for-sale_i69791603
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Grade II listed stunning barn conversion and roundal offering versatile accommodation complemented by an indoor pool set in a peaceful location with beautiful gardens and far reaching views.* Cranbrook School catchment area *Joldwynds is a unique Grade II Listed property, the likes of which do not come to the market very often. Originally two barns with an oast, the building was converted in the 1930s by Oliver Hill (an early mentee of Edwin Lutyens) as an "entertainment complex" for Boxhurst Farm which was, at the time, owned by the Master of the Rolls. The property was converted to a residential dwelling in the 1980s by the current custodian. It has been meticulously and thoughtfully designed to create a stunning family home full of innovative ideas for modern day living with interest at every turn, yet retaining many original features. The most recent addition to the property is a fantastic kitchen and pool house which blend seamlessly to the original structure of the building. For a property of this age, it offers spacious accommodation with lots of natural light flooding into the home.Joldwynds is approached along a private lane. As you pass through the front entrance you are able to immediately fully appreciate the fantastic far reaching uninterrupted views that accompany this home. The property sits amid 2 acres of beautiful gardens with a paved pathway that encircles the plot. Two wooded areas complement the expanse of lawn, fantastic working fountain and planted borders.The pool house overlooks the garden and offers a fully enclosed heated swimming pool which can be enjoyed even in the depths of winter, yet can be fully opened up to the garden during the summer months with sliding full height glazed doors. This too has been cleverly designed to provide changing and showering space without the need to return to the main house. The pool house can also be accessed via a covered walkway from the kitchen giving dry coverage even on the rainiest of days.Joldwynds is accompanied by a spacious garden store and garage, the latter of which is large enough to accommodate 3 cars. Both the store and the garage have electric up and over doors. Additional parking is available adjacent to the garage. FEATURES- Throughout much of the house lighting is motion controlled- Entrance lobby with floor to ceiling windows offering unobstructed views across the garden and countryside beyond- Boot room to the left of the entrance lobby with a plethora of storage cupboards and providing access to garden courtyard and garaging- Sitting room with grand fireplace, electric flame effect log fire (a log burner is possible to be reinstated)- Formal dining area with minstrel gallery landing above- Stunning kitchen fitted with an abundance of storage cupboards, reconstituted marble counter tops, central island with two sinks with Quooker taps, three eye level ovens, Miele induction hob, integrated fridge and three under counter freezers, dishwasher. The kitchen can be opened up to the garden and dining patio via full height sliding glass doors- Spacious utility room with storage cupboards, under counter sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer- Two ground floor cloakrooms, one with automatic hand dryer- Ground floor bedroom and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, wall hung basin, WC and bidet- Lift to first floor, or stairs located in the roundal- First floor home office/study with log burning stove, built in shelving and triple aspect windows including full height glass doors for fantastic views across the garden- Master bedroom with air conditioning and en suite bathroom en suite comprises of a fantastic retro bath, double sinks, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, WC and bidet- Two further double bedrooms, one with en suite WC and basin- Dressing room with built in drawer units and hanging rails- Family shower room with walk-in shower, wall hung basin, heated towel rail, WC and bidet- Pool house, with full height glass doors which can be fully opened up on two sides, comprising a heated pool with electric safety cover, changing and showering area, utility island housing a sink and fridge, and space for inside seating- Gardens and grounds of circa 2 acres- Spacious garage in which to park up to three cars and additional adjacent parking- Garden store with bore hole for water that can be used over the garden onlySITUATIONSituated on the periphery of Sandhurst village along a private lane, the property is within a short distance of amenities which include a number of local services such as a farm shop and service station. Nearby Hawkhurst provides a good selection of amenities including local shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, public houses and Kino Cinema. Slightly further afield is Tenterden offering more comprehensive shopping and amenities.The property is set within the sought-after Cranbrook School catchment area. Other schools nearby include Sandhurst Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden, Saint Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Benenden Girls' School and Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook. Further secondary schools can be found in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.The A28 gives access to the M20 for Ashford and coastal ports, and the A21 for the M25 Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports. Staplehurst and Etchingham Stations provide services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from under an hour and about 1 hour 15 minutes respectively.There are a wealth of leisure facilities and tourist attractions nearby including Hemsted and Bedgebury Forests, Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Tenterden Golf Clubs, Sissinghurst, Bodiam and Scotney Castles (National Trust) and Bewl Water Reservoir.Hawkhurst 3.5 miles A21 8.2 milesEtchingham Station 7.9 miles Staplehurst Station 11.9 miles(All distances are approximate) PROPERTY INFORMATION- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electric and water. Private drainage.- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council - Council Tax band: G (2023/24)- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.DIRECTIONSFrom the centre of Sandhurst, starting at the Texaco service station, head East towards Tenterden on the A268 for around 0.5 miles. The turning for Boxhurst can be found on the right hand side just before the Methodist Church. Continue to the end of the lane where Joldwynds is located. VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. Tel: For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cranbrook-d197259/for-sale_i70874797
The Old Vicarage believed to date back to 1826, is a fine and extremely attractive example of Georgian architecture with rendered facades, rows of impressive large sash windows, and a slate roof. The owners, who over the last 23 years, have gradually enhanced and added notable amenities, including the redecoration of the house, upgrading of utilities and bathrooms, a new roof, and the landscaping of the gardens and grounds. All the work has been carried out to a high standard and very sympathetically to preserve the history and architectural style of the house. The Old Vicarage is a superb family home that enjoys the character of a historic property, combined with the modern amenities required for family living in the country. The accommodation is well-presented and extends to over 4,400 sq ft arranged over three floors, offering a great balance between formal and informal living.The main reception rooms are accessed off the reception hall and comprise an impressive dual-aspect drawing room and dining room. All of the rooms benefit from grand proportions, are filled with light from the full-height sash windows, and enjoy views over the glorious gardens and grounds. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property, including wide floorboards, original shutters, stone fireplaces and intricate cornice detailing. The proportions allow for entertaining on a grand scale.The large Richard Edmondson-designed kitchen/breakfast room and utility room are well equipped with fitted Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, electric AGA, and a larder. Accessed off the kitchen/breakfast room is the sitting room with double doors leading out to the rear terrace.Also on the ground floor are the delightful dual aspect study/snug area complete with sash windows and a large fireplace, a secondary office with bespoke Richard Edmondson joinery, and a downstairs WC. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to a vast cellar, providing wine storage and extremely versatile space and further storage.Stairs lead to the first floor, where the arched sash window perfectly frames the view of St Laurence Church. The first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation comprising a generous principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom which enjoys views over the grounds from the window seat. The principal suite also benefits from a dressing room across the landing.There are three further bedrooms, all of a consistently good size, and a family bathroom and WC. All of the rooms have great ceiling heights and are light and bright, with large windows overlooking the grounds.The self-contained guest wing is accessed from the landing and provides two good-sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms and would lend itself to staying guests or staff.The Old Vicarage is approached via a gated entrance and gravelled drive that leads to the large parking area at the front of the house.Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the gardens and grounds are an important feature of The Old Vicarage and form the most delightful and tranquil setting, complementing the house extremely well. The gardens are fully enclosed and privacy is provided by the 6.46 acres in which the property sits.The Old Vicarage enjoys stunning, well-maintained gardens and grounds designed by Roger Platt, a gold medal winner at Chelsea, which encircle the property with many established specimen trees, including five Great Oak Trees and an outstanding Plane Tree, shrubs, flower beds and magnificent topiary. The formal garden is mainly laid to lawn with a ha-ha, a striking water feature, and a newly paved terrace area at the rear of the property, which provides a perfect setting for al fresco dining. The charming walled garden hosts a kitchen garden and has a private pathway that leads to St Laurence Church.The Old Vicarage occupies a delightful setting on the edge of the attractive village of Hawkhurst, next to St Laurence Church, and located in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hawkhurst is a thriving and well-served village which offers a wide range of everyday shopping and leisure facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, a post office and a cinema. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and Heathfield.The area has excellent road and rail links from the A21 at Hurst Green, which provides links to the south coast and with the M25, which provides easy access to London and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports as well as links to the Channel Tunnel. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate from Etchingham (4.3 miles), Staplehurst (11 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (14 miles) stations.There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors including Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory School inLangton Green, Tonbridge School, Kent College (for girls) at Pembury. There are also grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and we understand the property lies within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.There are numerous sporting and recreational interests in the area, including golf at Dale Hill, Chart Hills, and Crowborough Beacon. Sailing and boating at Bewl Water and the South Coast centres such as Brighton Marina, Eastbourne, and Hastings. Opera at Glyndebourne. Horse racing is at Goodwood, Lingfield and Brighton. Motor racing can also be found at Goodwood. There is an abundance of country walks and riding to be had in the surrounding area, utilising the extensive public foot and bridlepaths, including Bedgbury Forest and Hemstead Forest. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cranbrook-d197259/for-sale_i71214227
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