The property boasts a stunning Grade II listed country house that is impeccably presented throughout, seamlessly blending charming character features with modern amenities. Believed to date back to the 16th century, with notable additions in the 17th and 19th centuries, this historic timber-framed residence is clad with striking red and blue brick on the ground floor, complemented by attractive tile-hung upper elevations and a distinctive catslide roof at the rear.

Arranged over the ground floor, the thoughtfully proportioned accommodation includes four reception rooms, all enjoying views of the beautifully maintained gardens. Both the sitting room and dining room feature charming inglenook fireplaces and exposed timber beams, adding to the property’s inviting character.

To the rear, the modern kitchen offers a range of fitted cupboards and base units with integrated appliances, alongside space for a washing machine and a traditional brick tiled floor. Adjoining the kitchen, the breakfast room provides lovely garden vistas. The characterful rear hall leads to a practical boot room, cloakroom, and an external door providing access to the garden.

Upstairs, the four individually accessed bedrooms are filled with character, each overlooking the front gardens and accessible via separate staircases. The first floor also benefits from two contemporary bath/shower rooms, with one of the principal bedrooms featuring a stylish en suite shower room.

Separate from the main house, a detached annexe offers a contemporary living space with vaulted ceilings, roof lanterns, and full-length windows that frame lovely garden views. It includes a double-aspect kitchen/studio with an en suite shower room and a mezzanine level above, perfect for guest accommodation or independent living.

Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample off-road parking, leading directly to the house and annexe. The exquisite gardens surrounding the home are laid to lush lawns, adorned with mature trees, shrubs, and various plants. Several paved terraces offer idyllic spots for outdoor entertaining, while a productive kitchen garden adds to the charm.

The gardens extend into the land beyond, comprising a small orchard, pond, fields, and paddocks enclosed by post-and-rail fencing. Additional features include a detached triple garage with an upstairs storage room and an adjoining log store, with the entire set on approximately 13.86 acres.

Situated just 0.6 miles from the charming village of Goudhurst, and approximately 2.5 miles from the A21, the location offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and excellent connectivity. Cranbrook is around 5.7 miles away, with Marden station (47-minute train to London Bridge), Paddock Wood (44-minute to London Bridge), and Staplehurst (53-minute to London Bridge) within easy reach. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 10 miles distant, with the M25 (J5) roughly 21.5 miles away. (All distances and times are approximate).

Although nestled in an idyllic rural setting, the property is just under a mile from the picturesque Wealden village of Goudhurst, renowned for its ancient church, duck pond, historic buildings, inns, and restaurants. The regional hub of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides extensive shopping, recreational, and cultural facilities, alongside a mainline station with services to London. Nearby Marden and Paddock Wood stations also provide direct rail links to London, while the A21 ensures swift access to the south coast, M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the Channel Tunnel, ferry ports, and the Eurostar terminal at Ashford.

For families, the area offers excellent schooling options, including Goudhurst Primary, Dulwich School in Cranbrook, Marlborough House, and St Ronan’s in Hawkhurst, as well as prestigious private schools such as Benenden, Kent College at Pembury, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks. The property lies within the catchment area for Cranbrook School and benefits from local grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Leisure pursuits abound locally, with golf courses at Lamberhurst, Cranbrook, Dale Hill, and Tunbridge Wells; sailing and watersports at Bewl Water and along the south coast; as well as walking and cycling in the scenic countryside and nearby forests at Bedgebury and Hemsted. An exceptional rural residence offering a perfect combination of historic charm, modern comfort, and strategic location.

5 bedroom detached house

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