4 bedroom detached house

The property is a wonderful detached family house with the benefit of a two bedroom annexe, set in a lovely rural position. The house and annexe have been refurbished by the current owners, internally and externally, to create flexible and characterful accommodation with a wealth of exposed timber and brick as well as French oak flooring.

The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall with a useful ground floor w.c. and a utility room (with integral door to the garage) off.

The family room has exposed brick and timbers and a window overlooking the front. A door leads through to the impressive kitchen/dining room with windows to the front and two sets of French doors opening to the wonderful gardens and grounds. The kitchen includes a Belfast sink, Range cooker and fitted base cupboards with worktops over. The dining room leads through to an attractive double aspect drawing room which has a fabulous inglenook fireplace and wood burner as well as two sets of double doors opening to the gardens.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to the four good sized bedrooms, family bathroom and separate shower room. The principal bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom.

In addition to the main house there is a fantastic annexe which provides beautifully and well-appointed accommodation comprising an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and a door to the garden. There are also two bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room) and a family bathroom.

Outside, the house is approached over a long shared driveway leading to the double garage and gravelled parking area. The wonderful gardens and grounds surround the house and enjoy beautiful views over the adjoining countryside.

To the rear of the house, there are two outbuildings, between the garage and annexe, which provide a garden store and a fabulous open barn creating the perfect outdoor entertaining space with a dining area and sitting area with wood burner.

From the rear gravelled terrace, steps lead down to a heated swimming pool with paved terrace, barbeque area and pool house with shower. The gardens are laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees. There is also a small fenced paddock and in all the property extends to about 1.1 acres.

Biddenden village 1.9 miles. Tenterden 3.9 miles. Cranbrook 6 miles. Headcorn station 6 miles (London Bridge from 56 minutes). Ashford 12.2 miles. Ashford International 12.6 miles (London St Pancras from 36 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 22 miles. London 54 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property occupies a wonderful rural position, located at the end of a private track with views over the surrounding countryside. The pretty village of Biddenden is approximately 1.5 miles away with its pavements of Bethersden marble and amenities serving all the usual everyday needs including a church, tea rooms, village shop, post office, farm shop, village hall, pubs and restaurants (including a Michelin starred restaurant) and local sports clubs. The county towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden are within easy driving distance, both with an array of specialist shops, boutiques and restaurants. Tenterden is also home to the East Sussex Steam Railway. The market town of Ashford and the historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells provide a comprehensive range of facilities. Headcorn mainline station offers a regular service to London with fast trains to London available from Ashford International.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the area, in both the private and state sectors. We understand the property is within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. Other notable public schools include Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden School, St Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Bethany School at Goudhurst, Ashford School, Sutton Valence and Kings Canterbury.

Leisure activities in the area include riding and walking in nearby Hemsted Forest and the surrounding countryside; golf at a number of courses including Chart Hills at Biddenden, Tenterden, Leeds Castle and Rye; walking and off-road cycling at Bedgebury; fishing and sailing at Bewl Water and on the south coast.