Bishops Lane, Cranbrook

Main Description

Believed to have originated as two farmworkers’ cottages dating back to the early 1900s, this attractive and characterful family home has been thoughtfully extended to create a versatile property, ideally positioned along a country lane on the outskirts of the highly sought-after town of Cranbrook.

Set within approximately half an acre of delightful gardens, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Combining period charm with generous and well-balanced accommodation, this is a home ideally suited to family living and entertaining.

The welcoming reception hall leads to a number of well-proportioned reception rooms, including an impressive double-aspect sitting room featuring a bay window, doors opening onto the garden, and a charming brick fireplace housing a log-burning stove. A further family room, also enjoying a bay window and fireplace with log-burning stove, provides a cosy and inviting space to relax.

The double-aspect dining room, that is currently used as a playroom and could equally serve as a study, benefits from doors opening directly onto the garden. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is also double aspect and is complemented by a separate utility room, with access to both the garden and the attached double garage. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite offers a generous double-aspect bedroom, separate dressing room, and en-suite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms, two of which enjoy dual-aspect views, together with a family bathroom.

A ladder provides access to the boarded second-floor attic, which benefits from a window and offers exciting potential for additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning and building regulation consents.

One of the property's particular highlights is its beautiful wraparound garden, extending to approximately half an acre. The grounds have a delightful, almost park-like feel, with an expansive lawn interspersed with mature trees and established shrubs, all enclosed by attractive hedging.

A paved terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, bordered by raised brick flower and shrub beds. A pond adds further charm and creates a lovely habitat for local wildlife, making this a particularly appealing setting for those who enjoy nature and outdoor living.

A gated entrance opens onto a gravel driveway, providing ample off-road parking and leading to the attached double garage. The garage benefits from an internal door into the utility room, offering excellent everyday convenience. Solar photovoltaic panels are installed on the garage roof and benefit from an associated feed-in tariff.

Location

The property enjoys an enviable position on the outskirts of Cranbrook, combining the peace and appeal of a country setting with convenient access to the town's amenities. Bedgebury Forest is within walking distance, offering miles of beautiful woodland walks and outdoor pursuits.

The historic and highly regarded town of Cranbrook provides a good range of independent shops, cafés and everyday amenities, and is particularly renowned for Cranbrook School, making this an especially attractive location for families.

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful country home, enjoying generous family accommodation, delightful established gardens and an excellent position close to the amenities of Cranbrook and the surrounding countryside.