£825,000
4 bed bungalow for saleFosten Green, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27
4 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
EPC Rating: D
- Freehold
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About this property
Charming property in gated farm estate
Secluded and tranquil setting
Countryside views
Potential for development
Garage and ample parking
Cranbrook School catchment
Spacious 4 bedroom single storey scandia-hus offering further potential, subject to planning, in A beautiful rural setting with secluded gardens, glorious views of surrounding countryside, parking and garage, located within the cranbrook school catchment area
Summerhill Cottage is a charming property nestled within the gated Summerhill Oast farm estate in a tranquil, secluded setting with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside offering both privacy and natural beauty. The cottage was extended around ten years ago, and benefits from a superb energy efficient design of brick base and timber frame construction complimented by triple glazed windows enhancing insulation.
The single storey accommodation comprises of a well designed kitchen/breakfast room offering ample storage and opening into a sitting room with open fire place. Double doors lead into a beautifully lit family room with triple aspect windows and a vaulted ceiling allowing natural light to flood the room. The rest of the accommodation offers three double bedrooms, and a fourth which could be used as a study. The modern family bathroom has both a bath and a separate shower unit.
There are gardens to the front and back of the property as well as an area of land currently hidden by leylandii hedges which could be removed or reshaped up to capture sunshine throughout the entire day.
The cottage also benefits from a generous parking area and an open bay garage and log store with loft storage space.
Features
- Entrance hall with built in floor to ceiling storage units
- Kitchen/breakfast bar with a range of white base and wall units with timber worktops, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, ceramic sink with built in drainer, induction hob, oven, space and plumbing for a washing machine.
- Kitchen open plan to a spacious dining/sitting room with an open fire place ready for use
- Further sitting room with triple aspect windows and beautiful vaulted ceiling, double patio doors opening to the enclosed and secluded front garden
- Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and dressing table
- Two further double bedrooms one with fitted wardrobes and a fourth bedroom which was previously used a study
- Modern bathroom with built in basin with vanity storage underneath, towel rail, bath and separate double shower cubicle
- The cottage also benefits from a large fully boarded loft space
- Gardens mostly laid to lawn to the front, side and rear of the property
- Gravel driveway for numerous cars and open bay garage and log store, with loft space for further storage
Summerhill Cottage was originally built within the curtilage of Summerhill Oast Farm, but is now being sold separately.
The cottage is situated two miles south of Biddenden between the Wealden towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden. It is surrounded by Wealden countryside with Hempstead Forest in close proximity for riding and walking. Biddenden also boasts one of the countries prettiest streets in the UK and is host to its own vineyard.
Tenterden itself is renowned for its blend of historic charm and modern conveniences, offering a variety of local shops, restaurants and essential amenities.
There are also a range of schools in the area including Cranbrook Primary School, Tenterden Infant and Junior School, Homewood School and Six Form Centre, girls’ and boys’ grammar schools in Ashford, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior schools plus St Ronan’s in Hawkhurst. The property is also within the sought after Cranbrook School catchment area.
Tunbridge Wells is 16 miles to the west and the market town of Ashford is 12 miles to the east with excellent train links to London. Mainline rail services are also available to Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street from Headcorn and Staplehurst.
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