A charming unlisted period barn conversion with garaging, well established gardens and pond



Description

Golden Fleece Barn is a charming detached unlisted barn conversion, converted in the mid 1980's and providing attractive accommodation arranged over two floors. Set well back from the road, the property sits within gardens of about 2 acres (tbc) and includes an attractive pond, a haven for wildlife and overlooked by a wonderful oak tree, believed to be nearly 1000 years old.

Internal accommodation includes a triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove and an adjoining dining room with southerly outlook over the garden. There is also a south easterly facing conservatory with garden access and views over the farmland beyond.

The attractive kitchen/breakfast room has a walk in larder, an electric two oven Aga, integral dishwasher and fridge and space for further white goods.

Situated on the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which enjoys a double aspect and has an en suite bathroom. The other bedrooms are served by a family shower room.

Golden Fleece Barn is approached over a gravel drive, leading to a parking area in front of the house and garaging accessed via an electric roller door. Either side of the garage are workshops and a WC whilst on the first floor are two useful store rooms spanning the length of the building. There is a further outbuilding in the garden which is suitable for storage purposes and a disused swimming pool.

The well established gardens with pond, feature expanses of lawn which abut open farmland, an array of seasonal shrubs and roses, specimen trees and two bridges over the pond.

Location

Golden Fleece Barn lies about 1.6 miles to the south east of the pretty village of Biddenden, where there are various amenities, including a Michelin star restaurant, Post Office, grocery shop, tea rooms and hairdresser. The historic town of Tenterden lies about 3.4 miles to the south east and has a good selection of shops along its tree lined high street. There are also two supermarkets, several public houses, coffee shops and restaurants.

There is a leisure centre in the town and a host of sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden, walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside, fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters.

Education: There are a range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all at Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ grammar schools at Ashford plus Ashford School, Ashford Friars Preparatory and The Kings School Canterbury.

* All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 1,759 sq ft



Directions

From Savills Cranbrook office proceed into Stone Street and take the first right onto The Hill. Continue along Golford Road towards Tenterden for about 4.7 miles and on reaching the crossroads turn left signposted to Biddenden. At the T junction turn right onto the A262 to Tenterden and after about 1 mile the entrance to Golden Fleece Barn will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Electric night storage heaters, mains electricity, water and drainage.

Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council Tax Band G.