Beresford Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

Well presented family home with open plan kitchen/diner, 5 bedrooms and situated in the heart of Goudhurst.

Description

A Beautifully Refurbished Family Home in the Heart of Goudhurst

2 Old School House, is a warm and inviting, attached family home, set in a convenient location, tucked away along a private road and just moments from the highly regarded local primary school—rated Outstanding in its 2025 Ofsted report. This beautifully refurbished property offers modern family living in the heart of one of the most sought after villages in the Kentish Weald. The house also lies within Cranbrook School catchment area and sits close to all the amenities that make Goudhurst such a vibrant and charming place to live.

Dating from the early 1900s and once forming part of Goudhurst Ladies College, the house was thoughtfully reconfigured and fully refurbished in 2017. It benefits from an active new build warranty valid until 2028 and features energy efficient touches throughout, including an air source heat pump. The welcoming entrance hall with oak flooring flows through the ground floor. From here, the space opens into a stylish open plan kitchen and dining area, where bi fold doors lead directly out to a wooden decked terrace—perfect for relaxed family meals and summer entertaining. The kitchen is modern and immaculate, complete with an integrated dishwasher and fridge, dual ovens and a gas hob.

Just off the dining area sits a cosy sitting room with a log burner, offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. To the left of the front door, a generous family room with double aspect windows provides an ideal space for play, work, or relaxation. The ground floor also offers a cloakroom, under stair storage currently housing a washing machine, and a large utility cupboard. Underfloor heating runs throughout the entire lower level.

Upstairs there are five bright and spacious bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a sleek and modern en suite shower room, while the family bathroom features a free standing bath.

Outside, the property offers further flexibility with a shed that doubles as a home office. The private, enclosed garden has direct access to a nearby footpath and pond, offering wonderful opportunities for countryside walks and strolls into the village. The property has a right of access over a shared driveway with the adjoining home and includes two allocated parking spaces.

Location

Goudhurst is a beautifully preserved hilltop village surrounded by rolling fields and woodlands. St Mary’s Church, a striking 12th century landmark, stands at its centre, offering commanding views across the countryside. The village is home to an array of independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs. It also provides an excellent base for discovering Kent’s renowned vineyards, including Chapel Down and Balfour, which lie just a short distance away.

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.

Families will appreciate the excellent educational range of educational opportunities in the area in both the private and state sector. Alongside the Cranbrook School catchment status and Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School, Goudhurst sits within easy reach of independent schools such as St Ronan’s, Dulwich Prep, Bethany and Benenden, as well as grammar and state schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone.

Transport links are convenient with mainline rail services to London are available from Marden, approximately 5 miles away with journey times of under an hour. The nearby A21 provides straightforward connections to the M25, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminal, making 2 Old School House perfectly positioned for both everyday life and travel.

Square Footage: 2,184 sq ft



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Services: Central heating, air source heat pump, mains water, drainage and and electric.

Agents note: The cover image on the brochure is the rear elevation. There are also come garden images taken in June 2024.