North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

A delightful mid 18th century unlisted detached cottage in the centre of this popular village.

Description

Beech House is a delightful mid 18th century detached cottage, which has been refurbished by the current owners to a good standard creating a turn key home. The property which exudes charm and character, sits on the backdrop of landscaped, sloping gardens with far reaching westerly views. Planning permission exists to create a two-storey extension and add dormer windows, to provide a three-bedroom family home.

Internally, the property consists of a sitting room with brick fireplace and log burning stove. There is a separate double aspect dining room which is a bright space ideal for entertaining. The conservatory is a handy additional space and has stunning westerly views. The re-fitted kitchen enjoys a range of integrated appliances, there is a small utility area, a WC and access to a useful cellar.

The first floor boasts arguably the best views the property has to offer. There are two bedrooms on this floor. These are serviced by a generous sized bathroom with shower over a fitted bath tub.

Beech House boasts a lawned garden and planted borders, which lie predominantly to the front and side of the house, with pedestrian access via steps. There is handy attached potting shed ideal for keen gardeners which also houses an outside WC. Access can be gained to a footpath at the back of the property leading to the village centre.

Location

Goudhurst is a sought-after Wealden village with good local shopping and amenities on offer including a newsagents incorporating a Post Office, a bakery, chemist, hairdressers, Dr's surgery, several pubs and a primary school with 'Outstanding' Ofsted report.

More extensive shopping, sport and leisure facilities can be found in Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells. Local sporting amenities include golf clubs in Ticehurst, Lamberhurst and Tunbridge Wells, riding, walking, mountain bike trails and Go Ape and outdoor music concerts in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum and sailing, SUP, rowing, fishing and cycling at Bewl Water.

Opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels. The property falls within the Cranbrook School Catchment (2025) and Bethany School is nearby. Grammar and state schools are located in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone.

Rail links into London run from Marden and Paddock Wood. These connect into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times of less than an hour.

The A21 gives links to the M25, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,157 sq ft



Directions

From Savills office in the High Street proceed into Stone Street and continue to the Wilsley Pound roundabout and turn left onto the A262. Continue for about 3.6 miles into the centre of Goudhurst, and turn right by the pond into North Road.

Continue for a short distance and Beech House will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.

Planning Permission: 23/02753/FULL
Demolition of existing lean to and conservatory, internal alterations, new dormer to existing roof and the construction of a two storey side extension with dormer