Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18

The property is a most attractive attached Victorian barn, converted in the 1960s, which offers elegant and well-proportioned family accommodation, beautifully presented throughout. The front door opens into a porch and then reception hallway with w.c. and access to the principal reception rooms.

To the front, there is a double aspect study and a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace and gardens and enjoying stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The well-appointed kitchen has a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances, Range cooker and terracotta tiled floor. There is also a useful boot room off the kitchen.

To the rear of the house, there is a sitting room with a feature fireplace and gas fire, exposed brick and beams as well as windows and doors opening to the terrace and beautiful gardens. There is also a dining room two large windows to the side.

On the first floor, the landing has fitted storage cupboards and gives access to the four bedrooms, w.c. and bathroom. The fabulous double aspect principal bedroom has windows to the front and side as well as a beautifully appointed en suite shower room.

Outside, the house is approached over a shared driveway leading to the property's private gravelled off-road parking area. Adjacent to the main house there is an attractive detached outbuilding which comprises a utility room, home office with bi-fold doors to the gardens. A further attached outbuilding (former stables) creates a lovely studio/annexe which provides a kitchen, shower room and spacious reception room with double doors opening out to the gardens.

The immaculately maintained gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and enjoy the most stunning, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The beautiful gardens are divided into various sections and include formal lawned areas with flower beds and mature trees and shrubs. There is a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining while enjoying the views. Steps lead down to a swimming pool with paved surround and a raised seating area with pergola. The gardens lead on to a paddock and in all the property extends to about 1.25 acres (to be verified).

Sandhurst 1.2 miles. Hawkhurst 4.3 miles. Benenden 4.3 miles. Tenterden 6.2 miles. A21 (Flimwell) 7 miles. Etchingham station 8.6 miles (London Bridge from 65 minutes). Staplehurst 12.6 miles (London Bridge from 52 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 19 miles. Ashford Intl 18.5 miles (London St Pancras from 36 minutes). (All times/distances approximate).

The property is situated on the edge of the popular village of Sandhurst and within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. Sandhurst offers local amenities serving all day to day needs with a village shop, post office, petrol station, primary school, church and playing fields. Nearby Hawkhurst offers a good range of facilities including local shops, two supermarkets, restaurants and public houses. Benenden offers a post office, general store, butchers, pubs, parish church, primary school, village green, cricket pitch and a world renowned private secondary school. The picturesque neighbouring town of Tenterden is also easily accessible, as is the major centre of Tunbridge Wells which provides extensive shopping, commercial and recreational amenities. Mainline stations are available at Etchningham and Staplehurst providing regular train services to London.

There is a good range of schools in the area in both the private and state sectors including Cranbrook School, Claremont Senior School at Bodiam, Benenden School for Girls, Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Bethany School at Goudhurst, Kent College for Girls at Pembury, Mayfield School (girls) and Battle Abbey School.

Leisure facilities include a number of interesting golf courses in the vicinity, walking and riding in the surrounding countryside, and sailing on the south coast.