Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

A new England-style five bedroom family property set in about 2.2 acres and within the Cranbrook School catchment area 2024.

Description

Oakwood is a detached family home which is believed to date from the1930s and has been remodelled and refurbished in more recent years. Set well back from the road amidst established gardens and woodland, this New England-style property features light family accommodation which flows well and is arranged over two floors, with engineered oak flooring to most rooms and a bespoke staircase leading up to a galleried landing.

Internal accommodation comprises a glazed porch leading to a lovely reception hall, a well proportioned dual aspect sitting room with Jotul wood burning stove and French doors to the gardens. An arch leads through to the adjoining dining room, and combined they provide the ideal space for family and entertaining. There is also a family/games room with double doors to the rear terrace and a study/home office. The kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a comprehensive range of cupboards, an electric AGA and various integral Neff appliances including a double oven, a dishwasher, a fridge and freezer. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with fitted cupboards and space for white goods and separate garden access.

Off the light and airy galleried landing there are five bedrooms together with four bath or shower rooms, three being en suite and all with modern sanitary ware. The main bedroom is a lovely room with a Juliet balcony, a dressing room and a modern en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower.

Oakwood is approached via electric double gates with the drive winding around through the trees to the parking to one side of the house and the garaging. The gardens, which adjoin woodland to the rear, are mainly laid to lawn with an array of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and a pond. There is an outdoor swimming pool with paved surround and a pool house.

Location

Oakwood lies approximately two miles from Biddenden village, where there are various amenities, including a Post Office, general store, a restaurant, tea rooms and hairdresser. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Tenterden and Cranbrook which are about 3.5 miles and 5.2 miles away. Tunbridge Wells (19 miles) has excellent shopping, restaurants, boutiques, cinema and leisure bowling complex.

Mainline rail services to London run from Headcorn (6.2 miles) or Staplehurst (9.2 miles), with a high speed train service from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

The property is situated within Cranbrook School catchment (2024). There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary level. Primary schools include John Mayne in Biddenden, Benenden and Sissinghurst. Local comprehensive schools include Homewood School in Tenterden and there are various private schools including Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst and Benenden Girls School.

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

*All mileages and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,779 sq ft


Acreage: 2.23 Acres

Directions

From Savills Cranbrook proceed into Stone Street continue out of the town towards Golford crossroads passing Dulwich Preparatory School on the right hand side. Travel straight on towards Tenterden for about 2.7 miles and turn right towards Benenden Hospital. Oakwood will be found shortly on the right hand side.



Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators. Mains water and electric. Private shared drainage. FTTP - Fibre to the property.

The swimming pool image has been supplied by the vendor.