Bedgebury Road,Goudhurst,Cranbrook,TN17 2QR

Whites is an exceptional Grade II Listed country house occupying a glorious elevated position on the edge of the highly regarded village of Goudhurst, with far reaching views across the Weald of Kent towards Bedgebury Forest. Built between 1901 and 1905 by renowned local master builders Davis and Leavey of Goudhurst, the house has remained within the same family for over forty years and underwent a comprehensive renovation and refurbishment programme in 2011 and 2012.

Approached via a sweeping driveway, the house immediately impresses with its handsome red brick elevations, classical proportions and beautifully landscaped gardens. Extending to over 7,000 sq ft, the accommodation is arranged principally across three floors and retains an extraordinary wealth of original detailing including fireplaces, panelled walls, tall sash windows and elegant ceiling proportions.

At the centre of the home is a magnificent reception hall with sweeping staircase leading through to a veranda overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. Formal entertaining rooms include a beautifully proportioned drawing room and richly panelled dining room, whilst the study provides an ideal home office. The kitchen/breakfast/family room forms the true heart of the house, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining on a grand scale, complemented by a walk in fridge, boot room and separate laundry room.

The lower ground floor has been thoughtfully designed for modern living and leisure, featuring a striking glass fronted wine cellar, cinema room and gym.

The first floor provides an exceptional principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, together with three further bedrooms and additional bathrooms. The second floor offers four further bedrooms and a large family bathroom, creating an ideal guest or children's floor.

Outside, Whites sits within approximately 6.6 acres of beautifully maintained grounds including ornamental gardens, vegetable gardens, croquet lawn and park like paddocks. A particularly special feature is the substantial natural swimming pond complete with surrounding entertaining terraces and summer house, creating a remarkable setting for both entertaining and family life.

The property also benefits from triple garaging, additional stores and outbuildings together with an impressive array of modern infrastructure including a ground source heat pump system, integrated smart home technology, cinema system, CCTV and high speed broadband throughout the house.

Whites enjoys a superb rural position whilst remaining highly accessible. Marden station is approximately 5.5 miles away with fast services to London Bridge and Cannon Street, whilst the A21 provides convenient access to London, the M25 and airports. Goudhurst itself is one of Kent’s most desirable villages with an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés and pubs, together with access to a number of highly regarded schools including Cranbrook School, Benenden, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

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