2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Description

This extremely charming, 2 bedroomed mid terraced Grade II listed period cottage is thought to have been originally constructed circa 1620, as part of a much larger property. Separated from Pound House in the 1960's, therefore providing characterful yet well proportioned and light accommodation with good ceiling heights throughout. There is free parking (not designated) available in the layby/no through road just off the A262, which is a short walk from the cottage via a pathway. Conveniently located within walking distance of the popular village of Sissinghurst and only just over a mile from the town of Cranbrook with its further comprehensive range of facilities and shops. The accommodation is set over 2 floors and comprises on the ground floor an entrance lobby, sitting and dining room, inner lobby, downstairs cloakroom, downstairs shower room, and on the first floor 2 bedrooms. There is a long, mature cottage styled planted front garden and a private rear garden.

Situation

Set in a conservation area, in a convenient location, on the edge of but within walking distance of the popular and sought after village of Sissinghurst famous for its beautiful National Trust Castle and gardens, a well stocked village shop, 16th Century Public House/restaurant and village primary school. Being just over a mile from the picturesque and historic market town of Cranbrook and all its associated amenities including a variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, doctor's surgeries, schooling, banking, dentists, a public house, and recreational facilities including parks and a leisure centre. There is access to a number of local attractions including Cranbrook Museum, the town's noted landmark the Union Windmill, Sissinghurst Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum and local vineyards. The A21 and A229 road networks give access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the M20 to Dover and Ashford International Station. Staplehurst mainline station is about 5 miles and offers services to London (the journey taking about 1 hour) and Ashford International. Set within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area.

Directions

From our office proceed down the High Street, into Stone Street, bear left out of the town joining the A229. At the Wilsley Pound roundabout continue straight over on the A229 towards Maidstone and the property will be found after a short distance on the left, identified by our For Sale board.
For viewing parking is available in the layby/no through road which is accessed by turning left at the Wilsley Pound roundabout onto the A262, and then almost immediately right.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Outside gas meter. Entrance door to:-

Sitting/Dining Room:- Sash window to the front overlooking the long, pretty front garden, 2 wall light points, exposed beams and timbers, open fireplace with oak bressumer beam above and door to:-

Inner Lobby:- open to the kitchen and wooden doors to the shower room and the:-

Cloakroom:- Low Level WC, wash hand basin, small window to rear, exposed timbers and cupboard under the stairs housing the plumbing and space for the washing machine.

Shower Room:- Fully tiled shower cubicle with extractor, wash hand basin, wooden medicine cabinet, 2 wall mirrors and corner shelving to remain.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:- Double aspect windows to rear and side, door to side. Wall mounted gas fired combi boiler (fitted March 2023). Basic range of painted wooden faced wall, base and drawers units with worktops, 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink, under counter fridge, under counter freezer and free standing electric cooker to remain. Spotlights, space for small table and vinyl flooring.

First Floor

Landing:- window to the rear, cupboard housing the fuseboard and electric meter. Access to insulated, part boarded loft via ladder. Exposed beams and timbers, and doors to:-

Bedroom 1:- A double room with sash window to the front overlooking the pretty garden, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed wall timbers, storage cupboard (former airing cupboard) and wardrobe cupboard with light connected.

Bedroom 2:- A single room with window to the rear with a pleasant outlook, 2 eaves storage cupboards and wooden flooring.

Externally

To the FRONT there is a small gate leading onto a central path which leads to the front door with mature, well stocked cottage styled planted shrub and flower borders to either side, with mature Magnolia tree. The rear garden has a shaped brick edged paved patio/seating area leading onto a cottage styled planted garden with wooden log store, and rear chicken wire fenced boundary overlooking the neighbour's pond.

Agents Note: We are advised that this cottage does have a historic right of way for the neighbours at Gaythorn down the entrance path and right into their front garden but they do now have their own driveway and access.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Tax Band D. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Tenure: Freehold