Goudhurst Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

A DELIGHTFUL AND WELL-MAINTAINED PERIOD COTTAGE WITHIN LOVELY GARDENS, WITH TWO GARAGES AND AMPLE PARKING, LYING CLOSE TO CRANBROOK AND WITHIN THE CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA

An opportunity to purchase a charming three-bedrooms cottage full of character and period features, a generous and well-maintained garden and useful outbuildings located between Goudhurst and Cranbrook.

On a former rural farmstead setting, the property offers the opportunity to work from home whilst enjoying a truly country lifestyle with good road and rail networks nearby.

Inside, the property displays impressive oak beams and inglenook fireplaces which are complemented by the addition of stylish plantation shutters. Downstairs there is a cheerful country kitchen/breakfast room with a practical utility room and shower room alongside. The sitting room houses a large inglenook fireplace and there is also a snug/dining room, which is currently being used an office.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a good-sized family bathroom, a separate loft area which could be used for more storage or another office which is accessed via stairs from the main bedroom.

Outside there is a generous south facing garden, fully fenced, and currently zoned; featuring a well-stocked vegetable patch,
a shed, a large greenhouse, lawn and mature trees, an orchard with vines and hops and a wild flower meadow. There is a large terrace area and a covered outside kitchen; excellent for entertaining. The driveway has plenty of space and an EV charging point.

Outside the front of the property is a shared courtyard and at the side a log storage area. There are two garages - one was built in 2018, with half of the space designed as an office and the other half large enough to accommodate a car along with additional storage. The second garage is a good size single with electricity and accessed via the shared driveway.

FEATURES
- Kitchen/breakfast room with converted electric double oven Aga which is beautifully integrated into the inglenook fireplace with granite work tops, brick surround and two additional electric hobs, island with storage, integrated dishwasher, Belfast ceramic sink, and space for fridge/freezer
- Utility room/shower room with storage, boiler cupboard, plumbing for washing machine, fully tiled walk-in shower, WC, vanity with storage, and towel rail
- Snug/dining room with shelving and wooden floors
- Sitting room with period beams and a large inglenook fireplace, currently not active – but can be restored, door to garden.
- Principle bedroom with built in wardrobes along one wall and another cupboard, providing ample storage, brick fireplace, and wooden stairs to loft which can be used for more storage or an additional office space
- Family bathroom with underfloor heating, bath with shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Bedroom two, a large double with built in wardrobes
- Bedroom three, another double which is currently being used as an office
- Garage built in 2018 with a separate room at one end, which is currently being used as an office, ample storage along with a boarded loft space for additional storage
- Single garage with electricity and shelving
- Lovely mature garden with four raised vegetable patches, small pond, orchard with grape vines and hops, mature trees, lawn area and covered outside kitchen area with two sides
- Driveway with ample space for parking and an electrical charging point



Oast Cottage is located between the two villages of Cranbrook and Goudhurst and sits within a small courtyard of three properties, accessed via a shared driveway, with private gated parking. Access via Chalk Lane to a footpath which goes all the way to Cranbrook.

Cranbrook benefits from a number of local services including two supermarkets, post office, bakery, two butchers, and numerous other independent stores. Goudhurst also benefits from various stores providing day-to-day amenities as well as Taywell Farm shop, several public houses including the historic Star and Eagle and family friendly Parish Church of St Mary’s. Tunbridge Wells offers further comprehensive shopping and facilities.

Various state and private schools in the area include nearby Goudhurst and Kilndown C of E Primary Schools and Bethany School along with Dulwich Cranbrook, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior School, numerous secondary and grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone. The property is also set in the catchment area for the highly regarded and sought after Cranbrook School.

Mainline rail services operate from Marden and Staplehurst, providing journeys to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes. Marden also offers services to Ashford International for connections on the high speed to London St. Pancras.

The A21 gives access to the M25 for Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other national motorway networks.
Goudhurst – 2.1 miles
Cranbrook – 3 miles
Marden – 5.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells – 12 miles
(Distances all approximate)