Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30

Detached family home with flexible self contained annexe, gardens and in total about 7 acres.

Description

Coming to the market for the first time in over 38 years, Windermere is a detached family home dating from the 1930's with later additions and enjoying lovely gardens of about 0.75 of an acre together with a field of over six acres.

Internally, the accommodation incorporates an adaptable self contained annexe which could be utilised for guests or incorporated within the main accommodation. Off the entrance hall there are two principal reception rooms, a sitting room and a very well proportioned dining/family room, divided by a raised wood burning stove and having French doors to one end opening to the terrace and gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room, also with French doors, has a range of cupboards and various integral appliances. Located off the kitchen is a utility room with space for white goods and a conservatory. A bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, together with an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms also benefits from generous eaves storage.

The flexible self contained annexe accommodation comprises an open plan sitting room/kitchen with direct access to the south easterly facing gardens, a bedroom with fitted cupboards and a shower room.

Windermere is approached via an in and out drive providing off road parking for a number of cars and access to a carport to one side. The attractive established gardens stretch away to the side and rear and feature lawns, mature and specimen trees, various shrubs and planted borders. There are three stables and a summerhouse with wonderful views over the L shaped adjoining field.

Location

Windermere is situated within the hamlet of Smallhythe in an National Landscape area. Tenterden with its wide range of shops and amenities, is approximately 2.5 miles away. Golf Clubs in the area include: Rye (links), Tenterden and Littlestone (championship). Sailing and fishing at Rye and Bewl Water. Windsurfing at Camber and Greatstone. Riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.

There is a good selection of schools in the area both state and private. These include primary schools in Wittersham, Rolvenden and Tenterden, Homewood School, Dulwich Preparatory, St. Ronan’s and Marlborough House Vine Hall preparatory schools. Sutton Valence, Benenden School, Bethany School, Tonbridge, Kings Canterbury, Buckswood and Ashford School at a senior level.

Mainline rail services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can be found at Headcorn station (11.5 miles). A high speed train service runs from London St Pancras to Ashford in about 37 minutes.

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: 2,388 sq ft


Acreage: 7 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electric, private drainage. Council tax A