£1,295,000 /Sale price

Occupying a privileged tucked-away, yet far from isolated, semi-rural position on the edge of this quaint Kent village, a unique and charming oast house conversion with extensive accommodation ideal for family living entwined with many of the original architectural features forming the fabric of the building. Surrounded by beautiful countryside in a quiet location between Cowden and Edenbridge, this individual property which dates from c.1850 and was converted into a dwelling c.1900 offers spacious and versatile accommodation yet with a lovely homely feel. The accommodation, which is arranged across three floors, is superb with three main reception areas on the ground floor a fabulous drawing room with leaded light windows and French doors opening out to the gardens and a superb open fireplace with stone surround, an inviting reception/dining hall with equally impressive fireplace and a family room a versatile room incorporating the two roundels of the original oast. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with glorious outlooks across the main garden and is complemented by a utility room with a garden lobby, pantry and boot room. The ground floor accommodation concludes with a useful tucked away study. The principal bedroom is on the first floor with extensive fitted furniture including cupboards, drawers and a dressing table and with a private bathroom and roof terrace, is a lovely part of the house. There are two further bedrooms both within the roundels and a shower room on this level, all accessed from a large landing. On the second floor there are two further roundel bedrooms looking out across the main gardens and charming bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers.OutsideAccessed via a shared private drive there is parking for a number of vehicles in front of the detached garaging with two sets of double doors to the front and personal doors to the rear and it is here solar panels have been installed for which the new owner will benefit. The gardens are delightful and surround the property with large area of lawn, an array of established plants, shrubs and trees many of which are fruit bearing and raised beds for home grown produce. A pretty brick built workshop incorporates a store and 'gardener's' WC. With various areas to sit, dine and entertain the gardens are a wonderful place to spend time and extend in all to about 0.88 acres.SituationSituated on the outskirts of Cowden in the High Weald AONB, this detached property is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within reach of the village's old High Street with its Grade II listed cottages, popular traditional inn and there are footpath walks from the door step leading in all directions. The area has a wide range of both state and independent schools including the Ofsted Outstanding Chiddingstone Primary School, Holmewood House in Langton Green with Tunbridge Wells approximately 10 miles distant. Ashdown Forest is close by and known for its walking and horse riding whereas Gatwick airport is approximately 20 miles distant and the A21 gives access to the M25 and motorway networks. Property Ref Number: HAM-0290