Standen Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

An idyllic rural retreat to escape to, with over half an acre of gardens and potential to extend-- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

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A unique detached single storey property with flexible and spacious living accommodation, set down a quiet country lane, with generous size gardens of about 0.56 of an acre and with an outdoor dining area/bar, pool, and 2 sheds. There is off road parking for several cars and wonderful countryside walks.
A short distance to Benenden village with local pub, shop and café, and within the Cranbrook School catchment area.


Situated on a quiet country lane, a short distance from the centre of the pretty and popular village of Benenden. Renowned for its picturesque village green overlooked by the parish church and primary school, Benenden also has a village store and an award winning pub. The local community is an active one: the village hall, conveniently situated in the heart of the village is home to many clubs and societies which provide activities for all ages.

The market towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden are four and six miles distant respectively. There are many excellent state and private schools within the area and the property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area. Frequent rail services to London can be accessed from Staplehurst station which is 8 miles away (journey time to London approx. 57 minutes by train). The A21 provides access to the motorway network.

The property:

Built circa 1850, this is a unique character detached property being single storey and offering potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents (note there is lapsed planning for a side extension). Currently the property has been enjoyed as a family home and offers flexible living spaces. There is a spacious entrance hallway with boiler and storage cupboard, 2 double bedrooms which both share the smart modern shower room. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, electric oven and space for a dishwasher. There is a breakfast bar with space for stalls which is arranged on the central chimney breast dividing the kitchen and sitting room area and creating a sense of light and spaciousness. The sitting room with vaulted ceiling, has double aspect windows, a feature chimney breast with wood burning stove and double doors opening into the generous size dining room. This room has wonderful garden views and double doors opening onto the decked seating area. Just off the kitchen area is the utility/laundry room with space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The property has been very well maintained and early viewing is highly recommended.

Outside
Gardens

The property has a driveway to the side providing off road parking for several cars with mature clipped hedge borders. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and hedge boundaries. There is a large decked seating area/outdoor dining area with bar, an inset pool and 2 useful wooden garden sheds. Attached to the side of the property is an outside toilet/store. The property is surrounded by countryside and has some beautiful walks all around.

Additional information:
Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Wood burning stove in sitting room.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Flood risk: Very low
Broadband: Yes
Mobile Signal: Yes
*Data provided by OnTheMarket.com ‘Via Sprift’

Our Ref: TEA250129