Halden Lane, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

Attractive unlisted semi detached cottage with gardens, garaging and in Cranbrook School catchment (2026).

Description

Plummers Cottage is an attractive semi detached three bedroom property dating in the main from the Victorian era with later additions. Set off a rural country lane, this charming unlisted property benefits from delightful cottage-style gardens, backing on to open farmland and enjoying rural views, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a detached garage and off road parking for several cars.

The property retains both charm and character with pretty multi-paned windows, good ceiling heights and exposed pine flooring to a number of rooms. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation comprises; a southerly facing sitting room with open fireplace, an adjoining dining room which is open to a conservatory, the former having French doors that open to the gardens.

The kitchen has fitted reclaimed pine cupboards and appliances include an oil fired two oven Rayburn which heats the water and radiators, a Miele combi oven/microwave, coffee machine and freestanding fridge/freezer. There is a walk-in larder with shelving and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and off this, a WC.

Stairs lead up to three first floor bedrooms, all with feature fireplaces and being served by a well appointed family bathroom with roll top bath and lovely views. Ladder access can be gained to a versatile loft room.

Plummers Cottage is approached via a gravel drive with parking for a number of cars and access to the double garage. There is pedestrian access via a picket gate to the front of the house. The pretty cottage-style garden, designed by the current owner, lies to three sides of the house with lawns, rose and lavender beds and two beautiful wisteria walks. The garden backs on to open farmland.

Location

Benenden (3.2 miles) has a community village shop with Post Office, excellent butcher and public house. More extensive facilities can be found in Tenterden (4.3 miles), Cranbrook (6.1 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (18.7 miles).

Fast and frequent services run to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street from Staplehurst, Headcorn and Marden stations. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International and a high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

Motorway links: 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 mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 1,170 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, water and electricity. Private shared drainage.

Agent's Notes; Photos date from October 2024. The overhead power line, pole and cables in the photos have been re-sited underground by UK Power Networks.