Sponden Lane, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18

A substantial and beautifully presented seven bed oast with equestrian facilities in Cranbrook School catchment (2025).

Description

Situated off a rural country lane, Field Green Oast is an unlisted square kiln oast and granary conversion of excellent proportions, understood to date from circa 1900 and converted in the mid 1980’s, it sits within lovely gardens with equestrian facilities, outbuildings and land, totalling in excess of 9.5 acres. The property has been refurbished by the current owners to a high standard and provides well presented and flexible accommodation for all the family.

Ground floor accommodation comprises: an entrance hall; a central double height reception hall with staircase rising to the galleried landing above; very well proportioned sitting and family rooms both enjoying a southerly aspect, each with bi fold doors, the former with an open fire and the latter with a wood burning stove; a formal dining room; a stylishly fitted kitchen/breakfast room with several sets of glazed double doors to the rear. It comprises contemporary wall and floor units and central island, an electric four oven AGA, Neff oven and hob, an American-style fridge/freezer, three dishwashers and a Quooker boiling water tap. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with additional cupboards, space for white goods and access to the gardens.

The generous upstairs accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors. There are seven attractive bedrooms (one currently used as an office), six are served by beautifully appointed en suite shower or bathrooms and there is a further family bathroom. The majority of the bedrooms enjoy lovely far reaching views and benefit from built in cupboards.

Field Green Oast is approached through an electric gate with a gravelled parking area with space for a number of cars to the front and side of the house. The well established gardens are laid to lawn, under planted with spring bulbs and with a variety of mature trees and natural hedging. The terrace can be accessed from several rooms, and being south facing it is ideal for al fresco entertaining. The gardens continue to an area with apple, plum and cherry trees and a polytunnel.

Outbuildings include an excellent barn currently utilised for storage purposes and also incorporating a games/recreation room and an adjacent building currently housing an above ground swimming pool, heated via an air source heat pump.

Equestrian facilities include a hard standing yard, with five stables, tack and feed/store rooms. There is an all weather menage and three fields, all with water connected. Located to the south of the stable yard is an additional area of parking and turning with separate vehicular access via electric wooden gates to Sponden Lane.

Location

Field Green Oast is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, off a country lane, approximately 1 mile and 2.8 miles respectively from the villages of Sandhurst and Hawkhurst. There is a general store and garage in Sandhurst whilst Hawkhurst has a digital cinema, two supermarkets, tennis, squash and golf clubs, fishing facilities together with a variety of excellent local pubs and restaurants. More extensive facilities can be found in the popular towns of Tenterden, Rye and Tunbridge Wells. Lovely walks can be enjoyed from the property through countryside and vineyards, including a delightful walk to the tea shop at Bodiam castle.

Local & comprehensive shopping can be found in Cranbrook (5 miles) with more extensive shopping in Rye (12 miles), Tunbridge Wells (18 miles) and the historic towns of Battle (11 miles) and Hastings (18 miles).

The property lies within the renowned Cranbrook School catchment area (2025). An excellent selection of education opportunities can be found locally at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include Saint Ronans and Dulwich preparatory schools, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst primary schools, Benenden School for Girls and Homewood School in Tenterden. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.

Good sports and leisure opportunities can be found in Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells with the coast about 16 miles to the south. Bewl Water Reservoir offers a wide range of activities including sailing, rowing, and walking, excellent local walks, cycling and riding can be found in Hemsted Forest and Bedgebury Pinetum.

Rail links into London are found at Etchingham (6 miles) and Staplehurst (10 miles) with journey times of 1hr 5 mins and 55 mins respectively. These connect into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.

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

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 5,120 sq ft



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Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electric and water. Private drainage.