High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18

The property comprises one half of an imposing Grade II listed country house which offers elegant and well-proportioned family accommodation, arranged over four floors and totalling 4337 square feet.

The house is believed to have been built in the early 19th Century to a classical Georgian design for Henry Winchester (the Lord Mayor of London 1834/5) and has attractive external front elevations under a slate roof. Historic records state that the Duke of Wellington was entertained at the house, and there are certainly good entertaining rooms with features including high ceilings, window shutters, panelled doors, moulded architrave, cornicing and fine fireplaces.

The fabulous double aspect kitchen is located at the front of the house and includes an extensive range of fitted cupboards, Range cooker and large windows. The property also benefits from a useful utility room and a lower ground floor with various rooms (currently used as a games room, gym and store).

The five spacious bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms are arranged over the first and second floors. The stunning principal bedroom spans the depth of the house and has an adjoining bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms on this level, one of which has an en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a bathroom and separate w.c.

Outside, the house is approached over a gravel driveway leading to the house and parking area. Wooden gates lead through to the gardens and front door.

The delightful gardens and grounds are laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs providing privacy. To the rear of the house, a large paved terrace creates the perfect space for al fresco dining and entertaining. The terrace leads on to the lawned gardens with two sets of steps leading down to a small pond. There is also a vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse.

In addition to the main house there is a detached brick built annexe/studio, totalling 456 square feet. This comprises a large room with fitted cupboards, a kitchen area and a bathroom.

Etchingham station 5 miles (London Bridge from 64 minutes). Staplehurst station 10 miles (London Bridge from 52 minutes). Headcorn station 12.5 miles (London Bridge from 57 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 15 miles. London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property is located in a convenient position in Hawkhurst which offers excellent facilities for everyday needs. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a comprehensive range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities as well as the famous Pantiles with its interesting specialist shops.

Mainline rail services are available from Etchingham, Staplehurst and Headcorn with a regular service to London from just under an hour.

There is a wide range of preparatory, public and grammar schools in the area and the property lies within the popular Cranbrook School Catchment Area. Other notable schools include St Ronan's in Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Benenden School, Kent College at Pembury, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools. There are also grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.