A wonderful Grade II listed country home within an idyllic setting & enjoying outstanding views

Description

Crowbourne Farm is a stunning Grade II listed former farmhouse with mid-17th century origins and a later Victorian extension. The house is exceptionally presented throughout, including the majority of outbuildings which have been refurbished during the current ownership.

The property has a wonderful feel due to a combination of large light reception rooms with high ceilings and period features, and more intimate rooms for those cosy winter evenings. The drawing and dining rooms, overlooking the formal gardens, are both elegant rooms at the front of the house. The beautiful bespoke Tom Howley kitchen, utility and boot room are at the heart of the house with a modern traditional feel. The kitchen leads into the breakfast and family rooms, the latter with a large inglenook fireplace.

The principal bedroom, with a bay window overlooking the lake and grounds, has a dressing room and large ensuite bathroom. There is a guest suite with en-suite, plus three further spacious bedrooms and an immaculate family bathroom. Two rooms on the second floor offer further flexible accommodation.

Sitting centrally within its land the property benefits from stunning panoramic rural views, particularly across the valley towards the picturesque Horsmonden church.

Ancillary accommodation

There are two cottages which provide excellent ancillary accommodation and are both beautifully presented.

The Guest Cottage comprises a vaulted sitting room with a mezzanine to one end and Tom Howley kitchenette, bedroom and shower room.

The self-contained Cart Lodge Cottage, with a private garden and terrace has captivating views, is currently used as a successful holiday let (occupancy governed as per planning consent ref. TW00/02441/FUL).

Further outbuildings include a studio (with potential for home office), barn, garden store, workshop and quadruple car port.

Gardens and grounds

Crowbourne Farm is approached from a quiet country lane via period iron electric gates that open to a sweeping gravel drive which in turn leads to the generous parking to the front and side of the house, the open bay garaging, other buildings and separate rear driveway.

The formal gardens are beautifully maintained with large expanses of level lawns, a wide variety of mature shrubs, trees, herbaceous borders, rose beds and York stone terraces.
Hidden to the south east is an Astro Turf Tennis Court and pavilion. Beyond are areas of orchard, wild flower meadow and paddock that lead to an idyllic woodland and large lake with pontoon and boat house. The lake is a haven for wildlife with ducks, fish and vegetation with paths leading around it, and a rustic bridge to a small island.

To the north of the property there are further paddocks and stables with a very smart chicken and geese enclosure.

In all about 12.12 acres

Location

Crowbourne Farm is situated on the outskirts of the popular Wealden village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants. The regional centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline station.

Comprehensive shopping: can be found in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone, Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).

Mainline rail services: to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can be found at Paddock Wood, Marden, Frant and Tunbridge Wells stations. Trains to Gatwick airport are available from Tonbridge. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International. A high speed train service runs from London St Pancras to Ashford in about 37 minutes.

Primary schools at Goudhurst and Kilndown; Dulwich Preparatory, Claremont School, Marlborough House, St. Ronan’s and Vine Hall. At secondary level: Sutton Valence, Benenden School, Bethany School, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks School. State secondary and grammar schools include Cranbrook School, The High Weald Academy. The Judd School, The Skinners Schools for Boys and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School and Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls. Mascalls School, Paddock Wood.

Leisure/sporting facilities: A number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Risebridge Health Club at Goudhurst with pool, squash and tennis courts. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.

Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.




Acreage: 12.12 Acres

Directions

From junction 5 of the M25, exit onto the Sevenoaks bypass/A21 towards Sevenoaks/Hastings. Continue on the A21 south for approximately 20 miles, past Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and at the second roundabout, take the second exit on the A262 towards Goudhurst/Cranbrook. Continue on the A262 for approximately 2 miles before turning left onto Smiths Lane. Follow Smiths Lane round to the left and then turn left at the slight fork. Crowbourne Farm can be found at the end, either through the large gates or via the sweeping driveway to the right of the gates.