Tanyard Cottage, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2DB

Situation
The village of Frittenden offers some local amenities including a church, a popular public house/restaurant, and a primary school. Being within about a 9 minute drive from several larger villages, including Headcorn and Staplehurst, both of which offer mainline station facilities, with services to London (the journey taking about 1 hour) and Ashford International. About 5 miles of the historic market Town of Cranbrook with all its associated amenities including a variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, doctor's surgeries, schooling, dentists, a public house, wine bar, and recreational facilities including parks, and a leisure centre. There is access to a number of local attractions including Cranbrook Museum, the town's noted landmark the Union Windmill, Sissinghurst Castle and local vineyards. The A21 and A229 road networks give access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports, and the M20 to Dover and Ashford International Station. Within the favoured C.S.C.A.

Description
Set on the edge of the highly desirable and sought after pretty village of Frittenden, this stunning semi detached character home is arranged over 3 floors. Having undergone an extensive, and sympathetic renovation and modernisation. Tanyard Cottage has been finished to a high standard throughout, and successfully combines modern fittings and luxury, with country charm, carefully retaining the character that you would be expecting to be associated with a traditional cottage and country living. The versatile accommodation affords flexibility and suitability to a wide range of families.

Tanyard Cottage benefits from several useful outbuildings including a studio, a detached double garage with ancillary accommodation, and a dog house (potential summer house), chicken run/coup, and is surrounded by lovely open countryside.

Accommodation
Upon arrival, the property is approached via a generous private driveway providing off road parking for approximately 5/6 vehicles, giving access to the detached double garaging with ancillary accommodation/workshop/home office.

A Sandstone pathway leads from the timber entrance gate to an attractive oak-framed porch, creating an inviting first impression. Stepping inside, the entrance hall provides a practical space for coats, boots and everyday essentials, with the stairs rising to the 1st floor with a cupboard under.

To the left of the hallway is the impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast/family area, featuring bi-folding doors that flood the room with natural light and provide seamless access out to the rear garden. Fitted with a comprehensive range of handmade units with a central island. This space flows effortlessly into the spacious yet cosy living and dining room incorporating a study area. A feature log burning stove creates a warm and inviting focal point, ideal for both family life and entertaining.

Leading from the living room is a useful utility room, together with a ground floor shower room and WC, adding further practicality to the accommodation.

There is limestone flooring throughout the ground floor with underfloor heating and radiators on the 1st and 2nd floors, all linked to the oil fired boiler.

The 1st floor glass balustraded landing with stairs to the 2nd floor and doors into all bedrooms.

There is a luxurious principal bedroom suite, complete with a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower, a freestanding bath, WC, and wash basin in a vanity unit, plus a dressing room with ample storage. Also on this floor are 2 further generous double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own stylish en-suite shower rooms with WC.

The 2nd floor offers 2 additional double bedrooms positioned on either side of the staircase. Both rooms enjoy an abundance of natural light from Velux windows. One bedroom features built-in storage, a desk unit and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, while the second benefits from a desk unit and from its own contemporary wet room, continuing the exceptional standard of accommodation found throughout the home.

Outside
Set within about 1/3rd of an acre, this impressive property offers an abundance of outdoor space and a range of versatile outbuildings, making it ideal for families, home workers, and for those seeking additional accommodation potential.
The detached double garage benefits from a home office to the rear and has been fitted with plumbing for a kitchen or utility area, including space for a washing machine, with a staircase leading to a room above, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of uses.
The generous Sandstone patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, summer evenings, and family gatherings, with areas of lawn for adults and children alike to enjoy. Towards the end of the garden, a large wildlife pond creates a peaceful retreat, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding wildlife.
The detached studio has power and light connected, and an attached shed housing the oil-fired boiler, while the dog house (which could easily be converted into a summer house) is equipped with both electricity and mains water. There is a garden shed for tools etc, and a chicken run and coup

Energy efficiency has been enhanced with the recent installation of 14 solar panels, complemented by two battery storage units. The oil tank is situated within a separate enclosed area at the rear of the garden.

Agents Notes:-
Mini sewage private treatment plant.
A charming Shepherd's Hut is available by separate negotiation. This fully equipped self contained accommodation comprises one bedroom, a kitchen, and a shower room, with mains water, electricity, and its own independent Wi-Fi connection, making it ideal for guest accommodation.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Tax Band D. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.




Tenure: Freehold