Kentwater Cottages, Hartfield Road, Cowden, Kent, TN8

A beautifully presented three-bedroom period property located in Cowden with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. Whilst enjoying a rural setting this lovely family home benefits from being a short drive to local amenities and mainline train stations. The current owners have refurbished this wonderful home giving it oodles of charm and character.

The property is accessed down a private lane where you will find parking for two cars. A gate from the parking area leads you into a beautifully landscaped garden and onto a raised decking area where you enter the kitchen/diner through bifold doors.

The kitchen diner is simply stunning with a fantastic range of wood shaker style base units and drawers under worktops. The rangemaster and butler sink add further style to the kitchen, complemented by tiled floor. There is room for freestanding appliances such as a fridge/freezer and plenty of space for a 6 seater table and chairs. Skylights and bifold doors allow for a copious amount of light to flood into the room making this an enjoyable throughout all the seasons.

Moving through from the kitchen you enter a large living room, a beautiful area, perfect for relaxing in after a busy day and enjoying family time. With bespoke built cupboards and fireplace with wood burning log fire, cosy nights in front of the television, couldn’t get any better. The living room also accommodates a wall of bespoke built book and ornament shelves which is the finishing touch to the décor of this room, coupled with the varnished wooden floors. The current owners have also created a clever office area under the stairs, perfect for working from home. Also to the ground floor there is utility room which has been equipped with downstairs cloakroom and space for a washing machine.

Stairs to the first floor lead from the corner of the living room taking you to the first floor where you will find two of the property’s bedrooms. Bedroom two is located to the front of the property and is a good-sized double bedroom with built in cupboard. A large sash window makes this room a bright space giving a relaxing environment. Bedroom three is to the back of the property, overlooking the garden. This is a gorgeous room with decorative fireplace with tiled hearth, large sash window and wooden flooring. The main bathroom is also located to the back of the property and has been fitted with white bath with over bath waterfall style shower with black edged glass shower screen. Light pink pearlized tiles add a feature to the shower wall and edge of the bath with contrasting white metro tiles covering the remaining walls which also have a black metro tile border running through. This bathroom has a unique sink which is in keeping with the style of décor. Hexagon terracotta floor tiles finish the bathroom’s style.

Stairs take you to a second floor where you will find the master bedroom. This is a beautiful room with skylights that allow you to enjoy the views of the Kent and Sussex countryside. Fitted wardrobes and eaves access give storage to this room.

As mentioned previously, this property has a wonderfully landscaped garden. From the kitchen, bifold doors open up onto a raised decking area which is perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or for entertaining family and friends. This is a private garden with fencing and mature trees and shrubs lining the borders. Decorative shingle stones with paving lead you through the garden with a pergola halfway down with an established wisteria growing wrapped provides shade and perfect spot to sit. This is a beautiful garden to potter around in. Not only can you enjoy this garden but just a short walk outside of the garden you also have a secondary piece of land which can be enjoyed on a larger scale. This space has a fantastic, covered seating area which is great for the BBQ season and entertaining. Here you will also find raised flowerbed areas which would be the ideal spot for growing vegetables.

Location:

Cowden is a sought-after village just north of Edenbridge and within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead and the Ashdown Forest. This picturesque village has a beautiful 14th century church, lovely pub, playing field with cricket pavilion, tennis club and is surrounded by breath-taking countryside. Holtye and Sweetwoods Park golf clubs are nearby. Cowden Train Station offers a good service into central London and is walking distance from the property.

Edenbridge is a traditional small market town set in the stunningly beautiful Eden Valley countryside on the Kent/Surrey border by the River Medway and close to the River Eden tributary from which its name is derived.

Edenbridge benefits from two mainline train stations with good links to central London. The M25 is a short drive and Gatwick airport can be reached in 25 minutes. Edenbridge offers residents a relaxed and peaceful way of life, and with Brighton being less than an hour away its perfect for beach lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a more diverse cultural experience.

Edenbridge has a great range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets, as well as a host of traditional town and country pubs which are dotted in and around the town and local villages. A market is also held every Thursday in the town in Market Yard, where you can purchase a wide selection of locally grown produce from this English garden of Eden.

There is an excellent selection of primary schools in Edenbridge and many secondary education options including Grammar, state and private, all just a short bus or train journey from the Town. Coxlands is in the catchment for a number of fantastic primary schools including Chiddingstone Primary School; OFTED rated outstanding.

Services:
Mains Water and electricity. Oil and private drainage
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Council Tax: Band E
EPC: D58

These particulars are produced in good faith however they are intended as a general guide and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. None of the services or appliances in these particulars have been tested.

The Bridge Estate Agents advise all prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by a full inspection of the property, a survey, searches and enquiries. The description, photographs and floorplans are for guidance only and the measurements quoted are approximate and should not be relied upon for any other purpose.