Goudhurst, Kent

A spacious ground floor apartment of approximately 647sq.ft, set within a most attractive period building converted into just seven flats, situated in a quiet position in the centre of the village within walking distance of amenities.

Situation: The property is situated in a quiet, tucked away position adjacent to the doctors' surgery in the heart of the much sought after village of Goudhurst, which is well known for its picturesque centre, beautiful Norman church and duck pond.

The village offers a good range of shops and services for everyday needs including a local store, newsagent with post office, chemist, bakers, public houses/inns and restaurants, as well as a doctors' surgery, vet, village hall and a well-regarded primary school.

For the commuter, Marden and Staplehurst mainline stations are approximately 5 miles and 6½ distant respectively and provide a regular service to London in under an hour. The A21 is also within easy reach and links with the M25 and coastal routes.

A wider range of amenities can be found at Cranbrook (5 miles distant) and the regional centre of Tunbridge Wells (10 miles distant), which provides a comprehensive amenities including The Pantiles. Royal Victoria Shopping centre, cinema complex and theatres.

The beautiful surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes Bedgebury Forest, which offers many leisure activities such as cycling and a Go-Ape adventure course, and Bewl Water Reservoir, reputedly the largest area of inland water in the South East, where a wide range of water sports can be enjoyed.

Description: Flat 2, The Old Parsonage is one of seven apartments set within a most attractive and impressive unlisted period building, which benefits from lots of glazed windows windows giving plenty of natural light, having a share of the freehold, its own private entrance and parking.

The property is well presented, yet offers scope for some updating, if required, and provides spacious accommodation including: an entrance hall; a kitchen, which is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units, space for appliances and large window overlooking the rear; there is a good-sized, double aspect double bedroom with a deep storage cupboard; a shower room and a double aspect sitting room, which extends to 17'4.

Outside, there is an area of communal garden, a bin store and the parking area. The property has deep flowerbeds either side of the front door, and this area could be landscaped to provide a small area of garden/seating, if required.

Length of lease: 999 years from 1 October 2022
Communal charges: £1,200 per annum
Services: Mains water and electricity
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Council tax band: C (2024-25 - £2,018.89)
Current energy efficiency rating: D