A pretty three bedroom detached Victorian house on the edge of the village of Smarden.

Description

The Manse is a pretty detached, mainly Victorian house which dates originally from 1868 and was built by Robert Bridge for the trustees of the Zion Church in Smarden, the word 'manse' meaning a clergy house.

The current owners who have lived here for over 15 years have completely refurbished the property, with engineered oak flooring to the reception rooms, under floor heating to the dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Bespoke timber double glazed windows to complement restored sash windows.

The ground floor accommodation comprises: an entrance hall with wide staircase to the first floor, a double sitting room, an adjoining study, both rooms enjoying direct access to the garden, a dining room with open fireplace, an attractive well fitted kitchen/breakfast room with space for various appliances and a utility/cloakroom.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom equipped with white sanitary ware. There is a central landing with access to fully boarded roof space via a retractable ladder.

The attractive front garden has a central pedestrian pathway flanked by lawn with shrub borders.
Vehicular access is over a graveled driveway to one side of the house, leading to a rear garden and detached double garage with power and light connected and a wooden staircase leading up to a room above.

Location

Local & Comprehensive Shopping: Smarden village (0.4 of a mile) has a village green, cooperative general store with post office services, butcher/grocer, art gallery, two public houses together with a 13th century church, popular primary school and pre-school and tennis court. Further shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Cranbrook, Tenterden, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells.

Mainline rail services: Train services run to London from Pluckley and Headcorn, with access to London Victoria from Charing. A high speed train service runs between London St Pancras and Ashford in about 38 minutes.

Education: There is an excellent selection 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 8 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

Square Footage: 1,406 sq ft



Directions

From 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 Road. Continue along this road heading to Smarden for 2.1 miles and The Manse will be found shortly on the left hand side.

Additional Info

There is a right of access over the drive for two neighbouring properties.