4 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook TN18

Guide Price £975,000 To £995,000 - This immaculately presented period family home, situated within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area, is believed to date from 1720 with later additions that have enhanced its charm and functionality to a family home. Full of character and original features, this property offers generous and versatile accommodation spread across three floors.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into a warm and inviting entrance hall. The ground floor features a delightful sitting room with an open inglenook fireplace, a characterful breakfast room with a working log burner, and a family room with exposed ceiling timber beams and fireplace. The bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room is the true heart of the home opening to an elegant oak framed orangery, bathed in natural light, offering stunning views over the garden and serving as a serene retreat throughout the seasons. A separate utility room and cloakroom add to the practicality of the home.

The first floor hosts the spacious principal bedroom, complete with a well-appointed en-suite shower room. Three further generously sized double bedrooms share a stylish family bathroom, all enjoying views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The second floor offers two additional versatile rooms, currently used as a TV room and a loft room. While both rooms have some restricted head height, they provide valuable extra living space, perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional guest accommodation.

The property is set back behind mature hedging, with a charming front garden and a pathway leading to the entrance. There is ample parking with an oak framed garage and cart bay. The beautifully landscaped rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with well-established flowerbeds, a variety of shrubs, and mature trees, creating a picturesque and peaceful outdoor setting. There is also a greenhouse and three garden sheds.

A fully functional modern home office, equipped with power and high-speed internet, provides the ideal space for remote working.

The garden enjoys a wonderful sense of seclusion, backing onto open farmland with far-reaching countryside views towards the beautiful Bedgebury Forest.

If You Live Here

Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Hawkhurst, nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming location offers a perfect blend of countryside tranquillity and modern conveniences. Transport links are excellent, with the nearby A21 providing direct access to Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and the M25 within easy reach for journeys to London. The closest train stations, Etchingham and Staplehurst, offer regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street, ideal for commuters. The village itself is rich in amenities, featuring independent shops, cafes, traditional pubs, a butcher, a cinema, a library, Waitrose and a welcoming community atmosphere. For larger shopping needs, nearby Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells offer a wider range of retail options. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful walks and activities available, with the High Weald Landscape Trail and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest offering miles of scenic trails. Families benefit from excellent local schools, including Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook School, Marlborough House School, and the village has a medical centre with additional services provided by nearby Benenden Hospital.

Agents Notes

EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: F