Biddenden Road, St. Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30

An unlisted five-bedroom country house set in over five acres, combining period charm with exceptional energy efficiency on the outskirts of Tenterden.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire an unlisted five-bedroom home set within more than five acres of gardens and grounds on the outskirts of the sought-after town of Tenterden. Dating in part from circa 1600, Arcadia beautifully combines the charm of a historic property with the comfort, efficiency and convenience of modern living. Over the years, the house has been carefully modernised and enhanced, most notably with a sympathetic extension in 2021, creating a wonderful balance between period features and contemporary design. Further benefits include solar panels and an air source heat pump, resulting in an impressively energy-efficient home for a property of this age.
The accommodation is both versatile and spacious. An entrance hall welcomes you into the home, with a useful ground floor shower room immediately off the hall. At the heart of the house is a beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen, fitted with sleek cabinetry, extensive work surfaces and integrated appliances including a double oven, hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge. An exposed brick feature wall adds warmth and character, while a breakfast bar creates an informal gathering space. Adjoining the kitchen is a substantial utility room with ample storage and direct access to the garden.
The kitchen flows through to the dining room and onwards to the impressive garden room extension. Flooded with natural light from a roof lantern and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace, this space provides an excellent setting for entertaining, seamlessly connecting the house with the surrounding gardens. Elsewhere on the ground floor are a characterful sitting room, a cosy snug with double-sided fireplace and log-burning stove, and a study overlooking the gardens.
On the first floor are five generous bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite shower rooms, together with a beautifully presented family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath. Character features throughout the house provide a subtle reminder of the property's long history while blending effortlessly with the modern additions.
Outside, the grounds are a particular feature of the property, extending to over five acres and wrapping around the house on three sides. Mature gardens include established planting, ornamental beds, a pond and an array of fruit trees including pear, apple, plum and damson. There are also vegetable beds, a polytunnel, fruit cage and two greenhouses.
The land offers a variety of potential uses, with a paddock, three stables, tack room and several outbuildings providing excellent facilities for equestrian pursuits or other countryside interests. The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to a double garage and car barn, complete with EV charging point.
Arcadia combining extensive grounds, period character, modern efficiency and a convenient position just over two miles from the excellent amenities of Tenterden.

Location

The property is situated in St Michael’s, on the outskirts of the historic town of Tenterden, with a variety of independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, variety of historic public houses, coffee shops, restaurants, doctors surgery, dentist, opticians and pharmacy. More extensive retail shopping can be found at Ashford Designer Outlet and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

There is a leisure centre in the town and further sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant, Biddenden Vineyards and The Old Dairy taproom are all nearby.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all in Tenterden, Dulwich Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronans and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.

Headcorn station (6.5 miles) has train services running approximately every 30 minutes to London. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (11 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,392 sq ft


Acreage: 5.55 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Heating via air source heat pump, mains water, electricity and gas (not connected), solar panels, EV charger, private drainage.

Agent's Note: A public footpath runs next to the paddock.