Kingsford Cottages, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17

Charming Grade II Listed mid terrace three bedroom cottage with courtyard overlooking the village green.

Description

4 Kingsford Cottages, also known as Churchview, is a delightful Grade II listed cottage with a courtyard garden and the ground floor of a period outbuilding which offers immense potential and flexibility, subject all necessary planning consents.

Overlooking the village green and St George's church, in the heart of this popular village, this three bedroom home is full of character and charm with many period features including exposed beams, wooden floorboards and sash and casement windows.

Accommodation comprises; a pretty sitting room with open fireplace, an adjoining kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of cupboards and having space for various white goods. A stable door opens to the rear courtyard.

On the first there are two bedrooms, one with hand wash basin and a family bathroom with white suite. A winding wooden staircase leads to a substantial vaulted 24ft attic bedroom with outlook to the village green and St George's church beyond. There is a useful attic room off and a further attic store.

Outside the courtyard is located to the rear of the property and accessed via a side gate. To one end there is a period outbuilding, the ground floor of which belongs to 4 Kingsford Cottages, with power and light and which currently incorporates three rooms and a WC. This separate potential self contained accommodation could be utilised as additional accommodation and/or a home office.

Location

Overlooking looking the quintessential village green Churchview, 4 Kingsford Cottages is situated in the charming and sought after village of Benenden which has a community village shop with Post Office, a butcher, hairdresser, primary school and private schools and public house. More extensive facilities can be found in Cranbrook, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

Fast and frequent services run to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street from Staplehurst (8.1 miles), Headcorn and Marden stations. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International and a high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. The property falls within Cranbrook School catchment and further schools include Benenden Girls School, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are further grammar and state schools in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,184 sq ft



Directions

From Cranbrook proceed down the High Street into Stone Street and take the first right onto The Hill. Continue and take the third right onto Tilsden Lane and follow to the T junction. Turn left towards Benenden and continue for just over 2 miles. On entering the village the property will be found shortly on the left hand side opposite the village green.



Additional Info

Services: All mains services

Agent’s Notes: A pedestrian right of way exists to the rear of the property. The cottage has several flying freeholds.