Description

A charming Grade II listed attached, end of terrace cottage in need of some upgrading, offering deceptive, and flexible accommodation set over 3 floors enhanced by a two storey extension to the side. Benefitting from off road parking for 1 to the front, a fireplace in the sitting room with a wood burning stove inset, and a rear garden affording superb views overlooking orchards and onto Hemsted Forest, with a summer house with heating and power connected. Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque and hugely poplar village of Benenden, within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. The property is constructed of part brick with tile hanging to the upper elevations, with pitched tiled roofs. The accommodation comprises:- Entrance Hall with utility area, Shower/Cloakroom, Kitchen open plan to the Dining area, Rear Porch, Sitting Room, a large Landing/Study Area, 2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, and an attic Bedroom on the second floor. Internal viewing is essential in order to appreciate exactly what is being offered.

Situation

Set in a superb rural, yet not isolated location on the edge of the picturesque and sought after village of Benenden, offering a community store, butchers, primary school and a popular public house/restaurant. Ideally situated with access to the larger, popular towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden collectively offering a wide range of amenities, and about a 15 minute drive to the main line station at Staplehurst offering frequent direct services to London (the journey taking just under an hour), and Ashford International. There is also plenty of choice for excellent schooling, and access to many local attractions including a number of vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks.

Directions

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed down the High Street, into Stone Street, and take the first turning right onto The Hill. Continue, keeping to the left, to the Golford Crossroads. Turn right and continue for just over 2 1/2 miles. Turn left into Goddards Green Road. Continue for about 0.7 of a mile and the cottage will be found on your left hand side.

Ground Floor:-

Wooden entrance door through to:-

Entrance Hall:- Coat hanging space, quarry tiled floor, space and plumbing for washing machine, and pine doors to:-

Shower Room/Cloakroom:- Tiled shower cubicle with electric shower above, low level WC. wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, radiator, small window to side, extractor and quarry tiled flooring

Kitchen Area:- Two windows to the rear enjoying views across the garden, and overlooking the adjoining orchard and forest. Ceramic butlers sink with cupboard underneath and wooden draining boards to either side. Range of wooden faced wall, base and drawer units, plumbing for slimline dishwasher, under counter combi oil fired central heating boiler serving domestic hot water/central heating, freestanding double electric oven/grill and induction hob, quarry tiled floor, radiator and open to:-

Dining/Breakfast Area:- Quarry tiled flooring, window to rear with views across the garden and adjoining orchards and onto Hemsted Forest. Radiator, telephone point, small understairs storage cupboard, LAUNDRY CUPBOARD/PANTRY with small window, shelving, and space and plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted electric meter and fusebox. Pine door with two steps up to the sitting room, and door to:-

Rear Porch:- Brick construction with a pitched roof. Quarry tiled flooring. Back door to garden with windows on three sides, worktop with appliance space and small cupboard under.

Sitting Room:- Original front door, oak framed leaded window to front, radiator, TV and telephone points, exposed beam, 2 wall light points, pretty fireplace with woodburning stove inset on a brick hearth, and pine stripped door to staircase rising to:-

First Floor

Landing:- Pine doors leading to:-

Bedroom 1:- Oak framed leaded window to the front with a pleasant outlook, radiator, feature fireplace and built in double wardrobe.

Landing/Study Area:- Window to the rear with far reaching views across to Hemsted Forest, understairs storage cupboard with light connected, radiator, pine door to stairs leading up to second floor, door to bedroom 2, and door to:-

Bathroom:- Window to rear with far reaching view, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, corner bath with shower attachment above and fully tiled walls.

Bedroom 2:- Double bedroom, double aspect windows to rear and side with views, radiator, eaves storage with light connected, wardrobe cupboards and painted beamed ceiling.

Second Floor:-

Bedroom 3:- An attic room with vaulted ceiling and window to rear with far reaching views. TV and telephone points, eaves storage cupboard and small storage cupboard.

Externally: -

To the FRONT there is a natural hedge with an area of enclosed lawn with cottage styled flower borders. Parking for 1 car. Old brick pathway leading to the side access gate to the REAR garden; where there is an old brick, shaped patio, and an area of lawn. Oil tank. Useful timber SUMMER HOUSE with electric heating, power and light connected.

Agents Note: - There is a right of way for the neighbour at No. 4 to be able to cross the rear garden for bins etc. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Tax Band E. 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.

NB: Shared private drainage (with No. 4) installed 2020.


Tenure: Freehold