Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

A beautifully presented semi-detached three bedroom property with stunning countryside views.

Description

Located on the outskirts of the sought after village of Goudhurst and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hamlets is a beautifully presented semi-detached property, dating from the early 20th century with later additions, set amidst lovely terraced gardens with stunning south facing countryside views across Glassenbury Estate.

The property has been extended and refurbished, providing beautifully presented accommodation and great views from almost every room via plantation style shutters. The property also benefits from solar panels.

On the ground floor are three reception rooms; a sitting room with open fireplace, a family room/snug with a log burner and a south facing oak framed sun room which is open plan with the family room/snug. The bespoke fitted kitchen diner is a delightful space with south facing views across the adjoining farmland. Equipped with a range of modern cupboards and oak work surfaces, there are various appliances including an electric Aga, electric oven and an integral Beko dishwasher. A WC concludes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs lead from the hall to the light filled landing. On this floor there are three bedrooms, a bathroom and an additional shower room both fitted with contemporary sanitary ware.

The property is approached via a gated entrance with off street parking for up to 4 cars and access to the English Heritage detached oak framed garage with storage above.

The gently sloping south facing gardens are a delight with various different seating areas flanked with a range of seasonal shrubs including beautiful wisteria, cherry blossom and blackberry bushes. An orchard with various fruit trees leads to the vegetable garden with polytunnel and an outbuilding/summerhouse with a decked area to enjoy the beautiful views over the adjoining countryside.

Location

Hamlets is located about 1.4 miles from the sought-after historic village of Goudhurst. Vibrant is probably the best adjective to describe Goudhurst with its popular church, dating from 1170 and featured in Andrew Barr's 'The Nation's Favourite Churches', three public houses, two village stores, pharmacy, coffee shop, petrol station, hairdressers and doctor's surgery. The local primary school is held in high regard and there is a village playing field and a multitude of public footpaths accessible from the property.

Mainline rail services to London can be found at Marden and Paddock Wood stations and a high speed train service runs from London St Pancras to Ashford in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. Hamlets is situated in Cranbrook School catchment and Goudhurst Primary School has an Outstanding Ofsted report.

There is something for everyone in the area including beautiful National Trust homes and castles, a network of footpaths, bridleways and trails through ancient woodlands.

Bedgebury Pinetum (4.7 miles) has hundreds of acres of forestry with extensive cycle trails, Go Ape climbing centre and outdoor music concerts whilst Bewl Water (6.9 miles) has excellent walks, a rowing and sailing club and other water sports and fishing.

Golf clubs include Dale Hill in Ticehurst and Rye. Risebridge Health Club at Goudhurst, sailing and fishing at Bewl Water, riding, walking, mountain bike trails, climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.

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

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,391 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Directions

From the Wilsley Pound roundabout, exit the roundabout on the Goudhurst Road/A262 towards Goudhurst. Proceed for about 2.7 miles passing The Peacock pub on your left hand side, the property will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Agent's Note: Some photographs have been supplied by the vendor.