8 bedroom detached house for sale

An imposing unlisted eight bedroom family house, finished to a high standard on the rural outskirts of this popular village.

Description

Approached over a tree lined private drive, this impressive, unlisted former rectory was built in the mid-eighteenth century and provides stylish and beautifully presented accommodation over three floors.

All of the principal reception rooms and bedrooms enjoy high ceilings and picture windows making the most of both light and views across the gardens and neighbouring countryside.

The ground floor is dominated by an impressive kitchen/dining/family room which itself abuts the fabulous indoor pool and stylish “winter garden” room.

Above five bedrooms and four bathrooms surround the central stairwell with a further three bedrooms over.

Adjacent is a useful stable block with games rooms and stores, as well as the biomass boiler room and fuel store. There is also a useful detached four bay garage block.

The driveway bisects some handsome parkland leading to the front of the house which itself is surrounded by formal and informal gardens with paddocks and spinneys beyond. To the south is an all-weather tennis court. The whole extends to some ten acres.

Location

Frittenden House is situated in a rural position in the heart of the much sought-after village of Frittenden, with its primary school, village shop, and the popular Bell and Jorrocks public house with post office. The village community supports many clubs and societies and popular events in the village hall.
Local & comprehensive shopping: can be found in Cranbrook (4.3 miles), Tenterden (9.3 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (17 miles) where there is a wide selection of shops, farm shops and markets providing local produce, schools and good recreational facilities.
Mainline rail services: Staplehurst and Tonbridge to London. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International and a high speed service to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.
Schools: There is a wide selection of highly regarded schools in the area, in both the private and state sector at all levels.
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.
Communications: The M25 can be accessed via the A22, A21 and M20 linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Square Footage: 12,040 sq ft


Acreage: 10.04 Acres

Directions

From the Wilsley Pound roundabout take the A229 towards Maidstone. After the garage on your right, take the 2nd right turn towards Headcorn and Frittenden. Head straight across at the staggered crossroads onto the Frittenden Road and continue into the village. The private drive will be found beyond the primary school on the left hand side through the wrought iron gates.

Additional Info

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Biomass heating.