2 Zion Cottages, Ranters Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1HR

Description and Situation

This beautiful cottage has been the subject of considerable updating by the current owners within the last 5 years. The property is surprisingly 'light and bright' throughout and retains many character features throughout including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, and an impressive Inglenook fireplace. Set on a quiet lane, in a desirable location, being a short distance from the picturesque and sought after village of Goudhurst, popular for many reasons, one of which is it's location within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. The village offers a variety of shops including a bakers, a pharmacy, a newsagents incorporating a Post Office, hairdressers, a doctors surgery, a veterinary surgery and local pubs offering good food. The local primary school enjoys an excellent reputation having recently achieved an outstanding Ofsted report. In addition to this and Cranbrook School there are other excellent primary and secondary schools, including Bethany, Benenden School, St. Ronans and Dulwich Prep School as well as the Boys and Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For commuters there are mainline stations at nearby Paddock Wood, Marden and Staplehurst all offering regular trains into London. Easy access onto the A21 providing access Royal Tunbridge Wells, and onto the M25 Motorway to the North and South. Situated within easy reach of areas of outstanding natural beauty with local attractions including several vineyards, Castles, and Bedgebury Pinetum.

Directions

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed down the High Street, into Stone Street and bear left out of the Town. Continue to the Wilsley Pound roundabout and turn left onto the A262 towards Goudhurst and Tunbridge Wells. Continue through Goudhurst Village continuing down the hill and take the second left into Ranters Lane. The property will be found after a short distance on the right hand side, identified by our for sale board.

The accommodation comprises of:-

Ground Floor:

Entrance lobby: Built in coat cupboard, and leading into the:

Sitting Room: An impressive, generous room with brick inglenook fireplace with Oak bressumer beam and wood burning stove inset, built in storage cupboard to the right hand side, exposed ceiling beams, part panelled walls, and a large window overlooking the front cottage style garden. A glass door leads into the:

Snug: Brick flooring, stairs rising to the 1st floor. Two cupboards, one housing space for a fridge/freezer and the other offering some storage and housing space for a tumble dryer. Fireplace with wood burner inset, roof lantern providing plenty of natural light, door and brick steps leading down to the tanked lower ground floor, openings leading into the kitchen/breakfast room, and door to:

Shower Room: With tiled floor and walls, large walk in shower cubicle, frosted window to the rear, high level WC and wash basin set into a vanity unit.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: A superb family space with roof lantern, 2 large windows and double doors opening to the rear garden enjoying lovely open views. Fitted in a comprehensive range of painted wooden faced wall, base and drawer units, incorporating an electric oven and hob, 1.5 bowl sink, and Calor Gas AGA,

Lower Ground Floor:

A useful tanked room, offering flexibility for a number of uses, with a full wall length of storage to 1 wall, and a in-built ventilation unit.

First floor:

Landing: Stairs rising to the second floor, window to the rear with a super outlook, large airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Doors to:

Bedroom: A single room with a window to the rear framing a far reaching view with a built in desk unit below, 2 wardrobes and fitted shelving.

Bedroom 1: Original oak flooring, full floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes on one wall and a further double wardrobe, pretty fireplace housing a wood burner, window overlooking the good sized, and pretty front garden. Door to:-

En-suite:- With a walk in shower, wash basin set into a vanity unit, and heated towel rail.

Second Floor:

Landing: With a cupboard housing the cold water tank,a dn a door to:-

Bedroom: a double room with fitted storage, and a window to the rear taking advantage of the superb far reaching views.

Outside:

The property benefits from off road parking to the FRONT. The good sized pretty cottage styled front garden is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked established borders incorporating mature shrubs and trees creating a degree of privacy, with trellis fencing screening the oil tank, and a stepping stone path leading to the front of the property. Outside seating area, and timber storage shed.

To the REAR there is a private paved garden overlooking adjoining fields with far reaching views across undulating countryside. Superb outside chill out/entertaining area with a large pergola covering an outdoor 'kitchen' with a wood burner and plenty of room for seating. The oil boiler is located to the rear of the cottage, along with a storage space for the Calor Gas.

The property also benefits from a separate detached brick built outbuilding with front opening doors, and window, accessed from Ranters Lane with additional parking to the front and space to the side.

NB: The property is subject to flying freehold and the property benefits from an easement providing across the neighbour's rear garden leading back to the front of the properties.

This property has a private drainage system located under the front driveway which serves this property only.

Calor gas for cooking in the kitchen.

Oil fired central heating

Agents Note: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Council Tax D. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold