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7 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 7 bedrooms
- 3 reception rooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 6.34 acres
- Period
- Detached
- Equestrian
- Fishing
- Garden
- Gym
The large Edmonson designed open plan kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a central work island and fitted Gaggenau appliances. The kitchen is filled with light with two sets of french doors leading out to the rear garden terrace and the Orangery which creates wonderful additional living space. Situated next to the kitchen is the utility room and boiler room.
Oriented to benefit from the southern far-reaching views the first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation, with a generous-sized triple aspect principal bedroom suite, complete with vaulted beamed ceiling, bathroom and dressing room, with views over the garden. There are three further bedrooms with contemporary en suites.
There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. On the second floor is an attic conversion bedroom with en suite bathroom.
In addition to the main house there is a detached two-storey building currently used as an office on the ground floor and studio on the first floor, ideal for those working from home. The space is flexible and could be used for a number of uses.
The immaculate gardens and grounds complement the house extremely well. Barnfold is approached via an impressive gated gravel carriage driveway that leads to the front of the house with a large lawn, parking area and Roundwood of Mayfield triple bay open garage and double enclosed garage, both with power and lighting.
Wrapping around the house is a paved terrace that connects the garden to the house and provides an excellent setting for al fresco dining enjoying the stunning uninterrupted southern views over the Medway Valley. From the terrace steps lead down through the planted beds to the glorious gardens and grounds with specimen trees, rose beds, a kitchen garden and Victorian style greenhouse.
Beyond the formal gardens is a paddock which is separated by parkland railings and stretches down to the river bank, providing both frontage and fishing rights on the River Medway. There is also an area of woodland. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 6.34 acres.
Barnfold House is located in an elevated position on the outskirts of Penshurst. Penshurst is a delightful village within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Penshurst is widely known for its medieval history connected to Penshurst Place, and has a village shop, tea room, doctors' surgery and a monthly Farmers market. Further there are two well renowned pubs, The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House that serve excellent food and are within walking distance. The village is also home to one of England's oldest cricket pitches. More extensive shopping facilities and amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
The area has excellent road and rail links from M25, A21 and A26 which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Mainline rail services to London Bridge operate from Ashurst Station (3.3 miles). Nearby Hildenborough Station (5.6 miles) provides main line service with regular trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
There are numerous good schools in the area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools. Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells grammar schools. Holmewood House in Langton Green.
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