Kingsgate Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30

The property comprises a fabulous detached barn as well as a two bedroom annexe and almost three acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, set in a wonderful rural position.

The Main Barn
This fabulous unlisted detached barn has attractive black weatherboarded elevations under a Kent peg tiled roof with a catslide to the rear. It was converted into a residential dwelling circa 1986 and has been lovingly updated and improved by the current owners to create a wonderful family home with features including oak window frames and doors, flamed brushed granite flooring throughout the ground floor and an oak staircase.

Internally, the barn provides well-proportioned accommodation and is beautifully presented throughout, perfectly blending the period character with all of the modern conveniences.

The front door opens into an impressive reception hall with double height glazing and a vaulted ceiling as well as a shower room. The kitchen/dining room is full of character and has a wealth of exposed beams and timbers. The kitchen is very well-appointed and includes a range of modern fitted units with integrated appliances and is open plan to a good sized dining room. There is also a useful laundry/boot room off the kitchen with a door to the side.

At the rear of the barn, the sitting room has fitted book shelves. A triple aspect drawing room with a fireplace and wood burner, as well as double doors opening to the side, complete the ground floor accommodation. The dining room, sitting room and drawing room all have French doors opening out to the rear terrace, which runs the length of the property, covered by a loggia creating the perfect space for entertaining.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has exposed beams and timbers and a magnificent vaulted ceiling as well as windows to the side and a walk in wardrobe. There are two further bedrooms and a spacious and beautifully appointed family bathroom which all also benefit from exposed timbers and vaulted ceilings.

Annexe Barn
Adjacent to the main barn there is an annexe which is built in a barn style with attractive black weather boarded elevations and tiled roof, mirroring the main barn. The front door opens into a reception hall/studio with full height glazed windows and part vaulted ceiling. On the first floor, the galleried landing gives access to two bedrooms and a shower room. One of the bedrooms has double doors opening out to a balcony enjoying unrivalled views over the surrounding countryside.

Gardens and Grounds
The house is approached from Kingsgate Lane over a driveway leading to the double garage and parking area. To the rear of the barn, the delightful and beautifully maintained formal gardens are laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and plants.

The gardens are enclosed by hedging and stock proof fencing and include the charming long paved terrace under a loggia as well as a further paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the stunning rural views. There is also a potting shed/greenhouse.

On the opposite side of the lane, there is a small orchard leading on to a an enclosed meadow (with hedging/stock proof fencing on three sides), a small plantation and a rabbit proof cutting garden. In all the property extends to just under three acres.

Tenterden 5 miles. Rye 8.7 miles. Headcorn station 13.4 miles (London Bridge about 1 hour). Ashford station 18 miles (London St Pancras from 36 minutes). Maidstone 23 miles. Tunbridge Wells 25 miles. Gatwick airport 49 miles. Central London 61 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property is situated in a wonderful rural position, within the High Weald National Landscape Area, on the outskirts of the small village of Wittersham.

The picturesque and historic town of Tenterden, with its tree-lined high street flanked by historic Wealden tiled and weather boarded properties, offers a comprehensive range of boutiques, shops, supermarkets (including Waitrose), restaurants, coffee shops, public houses, schools, doctors' surgery and sports facilities.

Mainline train services are available at Headcorn as well as Ashford which offers fast trains to London St Pancras from 36 minutes.

There is a good choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors. Notable schools include Tenterden Primary School, Homewood School at Tenterden, Highworth Girls Grammar School at Ashford, Norton Knatchbull Boys Grammar School at Ashford, Ashford School and Preparatory School, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, St Ronan's and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, and Benenden School (Girls).