Description

A superb 'package' is available: currently offering a most comfortable family home, being a Grade II listed barn constructed by Vernacular Homes consisting of 3 double bedrooms (master on the 1st floor with an en-suite), a cloaks area for boots/coats is directly off the entrance hall which leads into the double aspect living room with high beamed vaulted ceiling incorporating reading and study areas (original planning permission allowed a wood burning stove to be installed but this has not been done by the current owners). The well planned fitted kitchen/breakfast/dining room with a central island, is double aspect with 3 pairs of doors leading onto the decked verandah and overlooking the paved terrace/entertaining area with to the rear taking full advantage of the country views and the south facing aspect. This property benefits from oil central heating with ground floor zoned under floor heating.

The planning permission for the main residence is for a single storey rear extension providing 2 further bedrooms, a cloakroom, utility and re-instating the kitchen/breakfast/dining room at the rear, again taking advantage of the lovely views.

The 1 bedroomed holiday let, 'Wild Flower Barn' is again of oak framed construction and offers a contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/living space with bi-folds opening to the rear, with a downstairs shower room, 1st floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a utility/laundry room. This property benefits from an electric Megaflow system for heating and hot water.

This property therefore offers scope for additional income, and flexibility.
Internal viewing is essential in order to appreciate exactly what is being offered..

Situation

Set is a rural, yet not isolated location being 1 of a number of converted farm buildings which originally were part of a working farm. On the outskirts of the pretty village of Horsmonden which has a large village green, known as The Heath, and is surrounded by the village shops and pubs. Other village amenities include Horsmonden Primary School, Horsmonden Kindergarten, Horsmonden Village Hall, St. Margaret’s Church, Horsmonden Methodist Church, Horsmonden Sports Ground, Horsmonden Lawn Tennis Club, amongst others. The nearest railway station to Horsmonden is Paddock Wood, which is about a 10 minute drive offering fast and frequent services to London, the journey taking about 50 minutes. The Town of Tunbridge Wells is just over 9 miles and offers comprehensive schooling and facilities.

Directions

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed out of the town to the Wilsley Pound roundabout and turn left onto the A262. Proceed towards Goudhurst and just before the The Goudhurst Inn turn right onto Chequers Road (B2084). Proceed to the end and turn right onto North Road. Continue straight onto Goudhurst Road, continuing into Horsmonden and at the crossroads turn turning right onto Maidstone Rd (B2162), and after about 1.2 miles turn left onto Yew Tree Green Rd. After a short distance the property will be found on your left hand side.

Accommodation Shire Horse Barn

Ground floor

Part glazed 5 bar locking entrance door to:-

Entrance Hall: Ornate tiled floor, part vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, open to inner lobby leading into living room, and doors to:-

Shower Room: Window to side, low level WC, wash basin and walk in shower cubicle.

Bedroom: A double room with window to side, and wooden flooring.

Bedroom: 2 windows to front, wooden flooring, wardrobe recess (with ash stairs to the former hay loft), part vaulted ceiling.

Inner Lobby: seat with storage under, coat hooks, and sliding door to cloaks cupboard with handing rail, shelving, under floor heating controls and fusebox.

Living Room: high level feature boarding to former hay loft, wooden flooring, timber studwork and wall timbers, stairs to first floor with storage under, double aspect with windows to the front and double opening doors and high level window to the side, fitted book shelving, opening and steps down to:-

Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room: Double aspect with window to side and 3 pairs of opening doors to the rear decked verandah. Fitted in a range of wooden grey painted faced units comprising electric Aga type range with extractor above and granite worktops to either side, additional wall, base and drawer units. Central island unit with enamel sink, hot tap and soap dispenser, granite worktop, integrated dishwasher, cupboards, drawers, shelving, plumbing for dishwasher, space for breakfast bar, wooden flooring and part vaulted ceiling.

First Floor

Bedroom: Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and timbers, window to side and 2 velux windows to the rear taking advantage of the lovely country views. Door to:-

En-Suite: Wooden painted floor, free standing clawed feet bath with central tap/shower fitting, low level WC and wash basin in unit, vaulted beamed ceiling, heated towel rail, extractor, shaver point and window to side.

Accommodation Wild Flower Barn

Ground Floor

Double opening timber doors to:-

Entrance Hall: Stairs to 1st floor with cupboard under housing the Megaflow tank, fusebox, radiator, and doors to:-

Shower Room: Part tiled walls, heated towel rail, walk in shower, wash basin set into tiled top, low level WC and extractor.

Kitchen/Dining/Living Room: An open plan space with bi fold doors opening onto the rear garden. Laminate flooring, and exposed beams and timbers. Twin bowl enamel sink with worktops to either side, range of soft close storage drawers incorporating integrated dishwasher, electric over and grill, induction hob with extractor above, and space for fridge/freezer. Dining area with 2 pendant lights. Living Area with radiator and TV point.

First floor

Bedroom: Double aspect with window to side and 2 velux windows to the rear with pleasant country views. Wardrobe recess, and door to:-

En-suite Bathroom: Extractor, free standing clawed feet bath with central tap/shower fitting, wash basin set in vanity, shaver point, low level WC and heated towel rail.

Outside access with door into utility/laundry room with plumbing for washing machine, shelving and storage space.

Outside

The properties are set within about 0.75 of an acre with a south facing rear aspect. Five bar gate leading onto a shingle driveway with excellent off road parking/turning space. Electric car charging point and security cameras. Directly to the rear of the main barn here is an under cover decked verandah leading onto the large paved terrace/entertaining area. Further shingle parking, 2 bay stable block with power and light ideal for a number of uses, plus timber garden store/shed. There is a lawned area directly behind the holiday let with raised borders, hard standing, and leading onto grassed agricultural land with apple and plum trees, overlooking the adjoining farmland.

The formal gardens sit to the other side with vegetable garden and greenhouse (in poor repair). Sleeper shallow steps, wrought iron arches covered with jasmine and hops, 4 planted flower/herb borders, seating area, silver birch trees, area of lawn, mixed perennial beds, outside oil tank and oil fired boiler.

Agents Note: Tunbridge Wells Borough. Tax Band for Shire Horse Barn F. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.












Tenure: Freehold