6 bedroom detached house for sale

Beautifully presented, flexible Grade II listed barn conversion with detached outbuildings, swimming pool and lovely gardens, on the outskirts of sought-after Benenden village.


Description

Mounts Farm Barn is a beautiful Grade II listed conversion which is understood to date in part from the 16th century with later 18th century additions. Having been sympathetically converted in the late 90's with further works having been carried out by the current owners, it retains much of the integrity and charm of the original old oak building, together with reclaimed oak joinery and contemporary touches, including under floor heating and floor to ceiling glazing to a number of rooms.

The main house offers beautifully presented family accommodation which is arranged around two sides of a wonderful courtyard garden, with the majority of the ground floor rooms enjoying the south easterly and south westerly outlook. On the opposite side of the courtyard is a smaller oak framed barn, which has been stylishly converted into a versatile home office/studio with shower room and pool room.

The principal ground floor accommodation comprises three generously proportioned reception rooms, which offer ideal areas for entertaining; a welcoming part vaulted reception/dining hall with flagstone flooring, Stovax wood burning stove and two sets of glazed doors, one opening to the front and the other to the courtyard garden, an attractive sitting room also with wood stove, French doors and open stud wall to the adjoining music room/study and a stunning family room with is conveniently located off the kitchen/breakfast room.

The excellent 25 ft kitchen/breakfast room is the perfect family space, equipped with an extensive range of cupboards, central island and complemented by granite work surfaces. Gaggenau appliances include a steam oven, coffee machine, integral dishwasher, double fridge, and wine cooler. There is also an a gas fired AGA and a Quooker boiling water tap. An adjoining utility room has further storage cupboards and space for white goods.

Over the remainder of the ground floor accommodation are two attractive bedroom suites, beds five and six, each with bath or shower rooms, a gym, a store room and WC.

A wide staircase leads up to the principal bedroom and bedroom two. Both feature well appointed shower rooms comprising white sanitary ware and contemporary fittings. Stairs lead up from bedroom two to a flexible attic space. Arranged over the remainder of the first floor are two further bedrooms, accessed via a separate staircase, which are also served by en suite bath and shower rooms.

The landscaped gardens are a lovely feature of the property comprising the central courtyard, with gates opening to separate lawned areas, bordered by fencing, mature hedging and the heated outdoor pool with solar operated pool cover. There are various specimen and fruit trees including ornamental cherry and apple. Outbuildings include a gym/garage (with roller shutter door), WC and a recreation room above with electric heating.

Location

The popular village of Benenden is just over half a mile away and has a community village shop with Post Office, a butcher, public house, St George's church, Benenden Primary school and private school. More extensive shopping, leisure and sporting activities can be found in Cranbrook, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells.

Mainline rail services: Fast and frequent services run to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street run from Staplehurst, Headcorn and Marden stations. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

Schools: There are an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.

* All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 5,619 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

From Cranbrook proceed down the High Street into Stone Street and take the first right onto The Hill. Continue and take the third right onto Tilsden Lane and follow until the T junction. Turn left towards Benenden. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles, at the top of the hill turn left into an unadopted road and Mounts Farm Barn will be found on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains gas fired central heating and electricity. Private shared drainage. Gas fired heating for the pool

There is a right of way over the property.