This property is a fine Grade II Listed period farmhouse dating from around the 16th Century, full of character and with an abundance of original features including exposed timbers throughout, flagstone floors and inglenook fireplaces. In recent years the property has been subject to sympathetic improvements and now displays stylish accommodation with some generous rooms and with good ceiling heights. The farmhouse is situated in a truly secluded position, approached along a 1.5 mile private driveway to arrive at the most peaceful of locations, nestled within the weald countryside surrounded by beautiful open countryside and by a small working farm.

FEATURES
- Entrance hall with door leading to small hall and
- Spacious reception with double aspect windows and large inglenook fireplace furnished with “Woodwarm” log burner
- Kitchen/breakfast room with a good selection of wall and base units, furnished with double size built - in fridge freezer, Samsung dishwasher and Bertazzoni 6-ring gas Range Cooker, a large central island with breakfast bar offering space for informal dining. The kitchen has stone flooring, with space for an additional table, useful larder storage and a stable door for accessing the rear garden
- Second reception room adjacent to the kitchen, which could be utilised as a more formal dining room (currently used as a home office and is fitted with extensive book casing), this room too has an inglenook with log burning stove
- Utility with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer complete with cloakroom
- Useful boot room
- First floor master bedroom with built-in double wardrobe and en suite bathroom with traditional style claw foot bath, built in vanity unit with single basin and wc, and impressive walk in shower with useful shelving unit and heated towel rail
- Guest bedroom fitted with open fronted built-in wardrobe space, with additional large storage cupboard, wooden flooring and decorative capped fireplace
- Two further double bedrooms one with wooden flooring and decorative fire place, the other with built-in storage, carpeted flooring and dressing area with wall hung units
- Family bathroom fitted with “Imperial Bathroom Company” sanitary ware including basin, bath with shower over and wc

OUTSIDE
The property is surrounded by gardens and grounds in all about 0.4 of an acre. To the front it is mainly laid to lawn with mixed borders stocked with roses, herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs creating a pretty cottage style garden. A gravel driveway offers ample space for several cars. To the side of the property there is a pretty terraced patio area with views towards the stream and plenty of space for summer entertaining.

The diesel-powered generator, green house and wooden shed are sited in the rear garden.

SITUATION
The Farmhouse is set in the most idyllic of locations surrounded by open countryside in the Weald of Kent adjacent to Bedgebury Forest. Bedgebury offers acres of walking, mountain bike and horse riding trails.

The property is a short drive to the nearby village of Goudhurst, with Cranbrook about 7 miles away. The village has its own bakery, pharmacy, newsagents, post office, hairdressers, doctor’s surgery and offers a good selection of social activities. Further amenities are located in Cranbrook including a Co-Op supermarket. More comprehensive shopping and amenities can be found in Tunbridge Wells.
Numerous schools in the area include Goudhurst and Kilndown Primary School and Bethany School. The property is in the catchment area for Cranbrook School along with additional schools located in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

The A21 (1.3 miles) gives access to the M25 for Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick airports and further national motorway links. Marden Station (5 miles) offers services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 47 minutes.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Council Tax band: G (2023/24)
- Services: Mains water, Private drainage
- Calor Gas for Range Cooker Only
- * An off grid power supply with generator and batteries.
- Broadband By Wessex Internet Fibre Available
- EPC Rating E
- Pets considered

AVAILABLE MARCH 2024

RELEVANT LETTING FEES AND TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION
As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments
Pre-Tenancy Costs (Payable to Jackson-Stops)
- Holding Deposit: 1 week’s rent
- Security Deposit: 5 or 6 weeks’ rent
During The Tenancy (Payable to Jackson-Stops)
- Variation of Contract: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) if you want change the tenancy agreement
- Unpaid Rent: Payment of interest for the later payment of rent as a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base rate
- Lost Key(s) or other security devises: Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
- Change of Sharer: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable cost incurred if higher.
- Early Termination: Liable to the Landlord for the costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
During The Tenancy (Payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities (gas, electricity, other fuel, water, private drainage, sewerage); Communications (telephone and broadband); Installation of cable/satellite; Subscription to cable/satellite supplier; Television licence; Council Tax.
Other Permitted Payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
TENANT PROTECTION
Jackson-Stops is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. Jackson-Stops use the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) to protect tenant deposits.