Grovehurst Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

A fine example of a three bedroom semi-detached Wealden Hall House in Cranbrook School catchment (2024).

Description

Drum & Monkey House forms part of a striking Grade II listed Wealden Hall House understood to date from circa 1400 with later 17th and 18th century additions. With stunning timber framed façade and exposed large panel frame with arched braces, the property retains many lovely period features and is conveniently located between the villages of Horsmonden and Goudhurst.

Nestled in a semi-rural location, the property lies about 2.3 miles from the village of Goudhurst with its 13th century church, village store, bakery, newsagents/Post Office, Pharmacy and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted primary school. Horsmonden is 0.25 of a mile away with a convenience store, pharmacy, GP surgery and public house.

Internally, the property boasts a wealth of charm and character with fine timbers and beams including a crown post, a king post, door casements and inglenook fireplace. The ground floor accommodation comprises; an entrance hall with minstrels' gallery and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. A latch door leads through to the part vaulted study and adjacent, double panel doors open to the dual aspect sitting room with beautiful inglenook fireplace and log burner.

The kitchen/dining room enjoys a double aspect via oak casement windows and is fitted with a range of cupboards complimented by granite worksurfaces. A shower room concludes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, served by a family shower room fitted with contemporary sanitary ware. Of particular note is the main bedroom with vaulted ceiling offering King post bracing, a wealth of exposed beams and a doorway through to a versatile room with built-in wardrobe and storage space to the side, which incorporates the delightful minstrels gallery that overlooks the hallway. Bedroom three also benefits from a staircase leading up to a versatile attic room with velux style window and eaves storage.

To the front, there is off street parking and a five bar gate to the driveway which leads to the detached garage/studio with under floor heating, this is a versatile space currently used as an office with storage above. Steps leads down to a stone pathway which leads from the pedestrian gate to the landscaped front garden flanked with beautiful shrubs. To the rear, the garden is principally laid to lawn with well established planting, a variety of mature trees and a pond. A generous decked patio area and bespoke children’s play equipment is located at the rear of the property. There is also a garden shed with log store and a storage shed.

Location

The village of Horsmonden offers a range of local amenities including a village shop, pop up post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, pub, tennis and cricket clubs and church with Jane Austen connections. The property is within striking distance of four fine Kent villages, Horsmonden, Brenchley (2.7 miles), Goudhurst (2.3 miles) and Lamberhurst (4.1 miles).

Education: Opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels. The property falls within Cranbrook School Catchment and Bethany School is nearby. Grammar and state schools are located in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone. Goudhurst & Kilndown Church of England Primary School has an Outstanding Ofsted report.

Marden (4.9 miles) and Paddock Wood (5.9 miles) stations have fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

A number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Risebridge Health Club at Goudhurst with pool, squash and tennis courts. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a 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 mileages and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,770 sq ft


Acreage: 0.33 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Air source heating system. LPG gas for cooker. Mains water, electricity and drainage.