Ranters Lane, Kilndown, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
8,964 sq ft
833 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 6 bedrooms
- 5 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 5.11 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Gym
- Rural
Description
Gatehouse is a remarkable Grade II* listed home set on elevated ground with stunning views over its gardens, paddock, and the countryside beyond. Located in a peaceful yet accessible spot, the property features exposed timber and plaster elevations under a tiled roof.
The light-filled interior includes a grand dining hall with a double-height vaulted ceiling, inglenook fireplace, and galleried landing. Additional living spaces include a sitting room, snug, garden room, cloakroom, and utility room. The L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with an AGA, island, double oven, and views over the gardens. A nearby room offers potential as a study or playroom. Upstairs, the main suite features a vaulted ceiling and generous en suite, while the guest suite and other unique bedrooms all enjoy lovely views. Once owned by Dame Edith Evans, the home has hosted notable guests including Agatha Christie.
Outside
Outside, electric gates lead to a large driveway and an impressive barn with garaging, a gym, and potential home office. The beautifully landscaped gardens include a tennis court, greenhouse, shed, summer house, and wide herbaceous borders. A 2.5-acre paddock lies across the road, with the total property extending to around 5 acres.
Gatehouse is located on high ground, well away from busy noisy roads in a stunning semi rural position, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about a mile from the beautiful and soughtafter village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with its ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants.
The regional centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline train service to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in under the hour. Train services to London are also available from nearby Marden and Staplehurst. The A21 provides access to the south coast, the M25 and national motorway network with connections to London Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports.
There is a good selection of state and private schools in the area including Cranbrook School, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, Kent College for Girls, Marlborough House and St Ronans at Hawkhurst, Benenden School and Sutton Valence. We understand that the property lies within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf courses at Lamberhurst, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and Dale Hill; sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and at nearby Bedgebury Pinetum.
Brochures
More Details141253 - Gatehouse A- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Ranters Lane, Kilndown, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17
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