5 bed detached house for sale

Ranters Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17

The property comprises a most attractive Grade II listed country house which is beautifully presented throughout and offers a perfect blend of character features and modern day convenience. It is believed to date back to the 16th century with later additions in the 17th and 19th century. The timber framed property is clad with red and blue brick on the ground floor and has attractive tile hung upper elevations and a catslide roof to the rear.

On the ground floor the well-proportioned accommodation includes four reception rooms, all overlooking the gardens. The sitting room and dining room both have wonderful inglenook fireplaces and a wealth of exposed timbers.

To the rear of the house, the modern kitchen has a range of fitted cupboards and base units with integrated appliances, space for washing machine and a brick tiled floor. To one end of the kitchen there is a breakfast room with views over the garden. The characterful rear hall gives access to a useful boot room and cloakroom as well as a door to the rear.

On the first floor, the four characterful bedrooms have windows overlooking the front and can be accessed independently via separate staircases. There are two modern bath/shower rooms and one of the principal bedrooms benefits from an en suite shower room.

In addition to the main house there is a detached annexe which provides a modern living area with roof lanterns and windows running the full length of one wall enjoying lovely views over the gardens. There is also a double aspect kitchen/studio room with an en suite shower room and a mezzanine area above.

Outside, the house is approached over a driveway providing off-road parking and leading to the house and annexe. The delightful and beautifully maintained gardens surrounding the house are laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and plants as well as numerous paved terraces and a kitchen garden.

The gardens lead on to the land which includes a small orchard, pond, field and paddocks with post and rail fencing. There is also a detached triple garage with room above and attached log store. In all the property extends to about 13.86 acres.

Goudhurst village 0.6 of a mile. A21 - 2.5 miles. Cranbrook 5.7 miles. Marden station 6.3 miles (London Bridge from 47 minutes). Paddock Wood station 7.7 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Staplehurst station 7.9 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 10 miles. M25(J5) 21.5 miles. (All times and distances approximate).

The property is situated in an idyllic rural location, yet less than a mile from the beautiful Wealden village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants. The regional centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline station. Train services to London are also available from nearby Marden and Paddock Wood. The A21 provides access to the south coast, M25 and national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel, ferry ports and International Eurostar at Ashford.

There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Goudhurst Primary, Dulwich School in Cranbrook, Marlborough House and St Ronan's in Hawkhurst, Benenden School, Kent College at Pembury, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools. There are also grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and we understand the property lies within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.

Leisure facilities in the area include golf at Lamberhurst, Cranbrook, Dale Hill and Tunbridge Wells; sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside and at nearby Bedgebury and Hemsted Forests.