4 bed detached house for sale

Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27

A beautifully situated 65 acre property with detached cottage, various outbuildings and planning for an impressive replacement contemporary country home if desired.

Description
Rogers Wood presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a rurally situated, 65 acre property which currently comprises a detached two storey, four bedroom cottage with garden all surrounded by extensive mixed ancient woodland.

The property comes with the option to enjoy the accommodation as is, or it has the benefit of full planning permission for a substantial contemporary home with associated landscaping and parking should someone wish to create their own masterpiece.

The cottage dates from the 1980's and the current accommodation is as follows; on the ground floor there is a 30ft sitting/dining room with two sets of sliding doors to the garden, a garden room, a modern fitted kitchen with induction hob, integral fridge and freezer, guest bedroom three, bedroom four/study, a shower room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate WC.

On the first floor there are two further bedrooms, one with a balcony and both with eaves storage and a family bathroom fitted with contemporary white suite.

Outbuildings and Woodland
To the south of the cottage is a substantial outbuilding suitable for storage purposes. The woodland which amounts to a total of 65 acres stretches away mainly to the north and north east.

Access
The property is approached via a gated entrance with electric gates opening to the drive which winds around to the house.

Location
Rogers Wood is situated within a High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just over 3 miles from the historic market town of Cranbrook.

Cranbrook has a good range of shops and facilities along its pretty high street. In addition, and closer still, is Sissinghurst (2.5 miles) with its local shop, The Milk House pub and renowned castle and gardens. More comprehensive shopping and amenities are available in Tenterden (5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (13.5 miles).

There is an excellent selection of schools within the area catering for children of all ages in both the state and private sector. The property is also set in the Cranbrook School catchment area.

Good road and rail networks in the area include the A21 giving access via the M25 to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the M20 providing a link to Ashford International and Dover.

Regular rail services operate from Staplehurst (7.5 miles) to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes and there are services to London St Pancras with journey times of only 37 minutes from Ashford International.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,966 sq ft

Acreage:
65 Acres

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Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electric, private drainage.

Planning Permission: Ashford Borough Council has granted planning (pa/2022/3042) for Proposed erection of replacement dwellinghouse and garage with associated landscaping and parking. Further details available from abc.