Fairmans Lane, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

A handsome and substantial Grade II listed farmhouse with a separate detached cottage, set within beautiful established gardens and views of the village church.

The property is believed in part, to date back to the 17th Century with later additions made over the years and enjoys generously proportioned rooms with surprisingly good ceiling heights, retaining a wealth of original character features.

The ground floor comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with doors leading off to the principal reception rooms. The double aspect drawing room is a lovely large and light room with an attractive open fireplace and fitted shelving and cupboards. The dining room has an impressive Inglenook fireplace with double doors opening through to a spacious sitting room with a fireplace and wood burning stove. The conservatory, with stone flooring and exposed brick walls, provides access and views over the delightful gardens.

The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room is arranged with a comprehensive range of wooden units, tiled floor, exposed brickwork and timbers, and an AGA. There is also a spacious utility room and cellar.

The first floor landing has an abundance of character and space for library/study area. There are three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and a family bathroom.

The second floor offers a large studio/bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a further double bedroom and a bathroom.

Adjacent to the farmhouse is a pretty white weather boarded detached cottage. This provides ideal ancillary accommodation for family members and guests, comprising of a large, open plan sitting room and kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, a bedroom and bathroom.

Externally, the gardens are a particular highlight of this charming country home offering an enchanting layout with mature hedges, well stocked herbaceous borders, a former tennis lawn, pond, rose beds, specimen trees, a small orchard and a green house. There is also a secluded, heated outdoor swimming pool with pool house.

There is off road parking available close to the rear of the property along with an additional extensive range of garaging and outbuildings to the side of the garden.

A part private footpath with access from the garden gently leads to the church and village centre. Both Brenchley and the neighbouring village of Matfield offer a good range of local amenities including a butchers, pubs, a renowned restaurant - The Poet, and tennis club. Paddock Wood mainline station is 2.8 miles and offers regular commuter services to London.

There is an excellent range of schooling options in the area, both in the private and state sectors. Notably Kent has a renowned grammar school system.