4 bedroom detached house for sale

Stunning newly refurbished turnkey home. Set within 12 acres of established grounds boasting a modern self-contained one bedroom annexe, situated in a rural location.

Description

Burnt House Farm is an impressive and considerably unique family home dating from the 1950’s with later additions, which has been substantially extended and refurbished to a high specification throughout by the current owners, resulting in beautifully presented accommodation with a contemporary twist arranged over two floors. In addition, there is a stylish single storey annexe, providing flexible ancillary accommodation, all set amidst lovely gardens, grounds and pretty vineyard totalling over 12 acres. The current owners have the grazing land maintained by a local farmer.

The ground floor accommodation, featuring wood flooring to several rooms, includes a study with original feature fireplace and a dual aspect sitting room with working fireplace and French doors which open to a beautiful Indian natural sandstone terrace.

A particular feature is the magnificent open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with wet underfloor heating and direct access, via bi-fold doors to the lovely terrace. The bespoke fitted kitchen is equipped with a range of cupboards and central island with Quartz work surfaces. Appliances include an electric Aga, integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine cooler. A well considered feature is the oak framed picture window, which allows ample light into the breakfast area and also provides seating. The utility room has further storage with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and houses the boiler. Completing the ground floor is a beautifully finished, modern shower room.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the majority enjoying a dual aspect and all having scenic countryside views. The principal bedroom has a contemporary en suite shower room and dressing room, with guest bedroom two also having an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish modern family bathroom.

Burnt House Farm is accessed via a timber gate leading to a generous stone chip driveway with ample parking and an oak fronted triple garage with electric roller shutter doors. The gardens provide a delightful backdrop, with the front garden being partially enclosed by an old Bethersden marble and brick wall with level lawns and Bramley apple trees which are thought to date from circa 1952. The gardens continue, stretching around to the south east with further lawned areas, a pond with a stone pathway leading through an avenue of hornbeams to a large steel framed barn, open to two sides, suitable for a range of uses and overlooking a landscaped Gravel Garden with several raised beds, stone filled gabions and wooden topped table in situ. Located behind the barn is a polytunnel adjacent to which are various fruit trees.

The pretty annexe, clad in Siberian larch and benefitting from electric underfloor heating, provides versatile ancillary accommodation comprising an open plan kitchen/sitting room, a bedroom and modern shower room.

There is a small vineyard planted with about 240 Bacchus vines; with a potential yield for up to 720 bottles of Bacchus wine. Completing the property are three fields with mixed hedging to the boundaries, currently down to grazing and with water connected. One of the fields benefits from its own septic tank and power supply.

Location

Burnt House Farm is situated about 2.6 miles to the north of the historic and popular village of Smarden, which has been winner of 'Best Kept Village in Kent' on numerous occasions and also a location set for the 1980's film The Mirror Crack'd based on the book by Agatha Christie.

Shopping and amenities include a butcher, Smarden Community Store and Post Office, art gallery, two public houses, a 13th century church, popular primary school, pre-school and tennis court. Further shopping and leisure opportunities can be found in Headcorn (3.2 miles), Ashford (11 miles) and Maidstone (12 miles).

Mainline rail services run from Headcorn (2.8 miles) to London (London Bridge 58 minutes) with a high speed rail link from Ashford to St Pancras in about 36 minutes.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. Motorway links: The M20 and M25 motorway networks are joined at Leeds Castle J8 or J9 at Ashford.

Square Footage: 2,408 sq ft


Acreage: 12.3 Acres

Directions

From our Cranbrook office proceed along Waterloo Road passing Cranbrook School and join the A229. At the Wilsley Pound roundabout, turn right to Sissinghurst onto the A268. Continue through Sissinghurst and turn left at the sign for the Three Chimneys Public House. At the end of this lane continue straight over the A274 towards Smarden and Pluckley. At the Smarden Bell public House turn left. Follow this road and take the first right on to Bedlam Lane. Continue for 1.4 miles and Burnt House Farm will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services; Underfloor heating or oil fired central heating via radiators. Mains water and electric. Private shared drainage via Klargester.
Electric underfloor heating to studio/summerhouse and private shared drainage via Klargester.

Agent’s Notes
1. The property is being split from title TT10732.
2. Burnt House Farm has a vehicular and pedestrian right of way over Burnt House Farm Business Park
3. Agricultural drainage rates per annum (Year ending 2024) £6.33

Cladding: This property has cladding, as far as we know the current position with the property is: The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.