5 bedroom house

An impressive country house with converted barn, swimming pool and outbuildings set amid over 9 acres in a rural setting with far reaching views.

* Cranbrook School catchment area *

Saddlehurst Farm is an impressive country house, built in the mid 20th century and designed to reflect local architecture. The property is constructed in the manner of a traditional Wealden farmhouse with brick and tile hung elevations under a tiled roof housing dormer windows.

The property provides expansive accommodation, with many of the rooms being double or triple aspect providing high levels of natural light. A number of period style features are on display including exposed beams and timbers, inglenook fireplaces and solid oak joinery including staircase, flooring and internal doors creating an inviting atmosphere. All principal rooms are orientated to take advantage of far-reaching countryside views. The substantial accommodation includes four generous reception rooms with five bedrooms above creating perfect space for larger families and guests. With French doors from the reception rooms onto the terrace the living space is arranged to be ideal for socializing and day to day family life.

The gardens are a highlight of the property: beautifully landscaped to include herbaceous borders, a wildflower meadow and majestic trees, with views over the paddocks to open farmland and Hemsted Forest creating a verdant backdrop. Abutting the property, there is a stone paved terrace where you can relax whilst enjoying the outlook. There is an enclosed heated swimming pool with retractable canopy, ideal for unpredictable weather, plus a productive kitchen garden and greenhouse. The property also benefits from a substantial brick built triple garage with useful games room above (formerly used as an office). The paddocks are complemented by a timber framed stable block and former manege (in need of attention).

SADDLEHURST BARN
The barn is a delightful detached property incorporating eco-friendly energy efficient features. It is currently used as a successful holiday let and is finished to a high specification throughout. On the ground floor there is a double height vaulted entrance hall with glazed balustraded staircase leading to the first floor and two double en suite bedrooms. Above is a bright and airy reception room with wood burner arranged open plan to a well appointed fitted kitchen. Outside is a private area of garden set away from the principal dwelling.

FEATURES
- Storm porch leading to substantial reception hall
- Spacious drawing room with open inglenook fireplace
- Dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner
- Bright and airy garden room with heritage roof light
- Farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with painted fitted cabinets, granite worktops and quality integral appliances
- Utility room with fitted cabinets and ample space for appliances plus separate ground floor cloakroom
- Master bedroom suite with dressing area and en suite bathroom with separate WC
- Four further bedrooms, one with hand basin plus generous built-in storage throughout
- Family bathroom, en suites and cloakroom fitted with modern white suites and neutral wall and floor tiles
- Converted barn comprising hall, living room and kitchen with appliances, utility cupboard and two en suite bedrooms
- Heated swimming pool with telescopic retractable canopy
- Productive kitchen garden, green house and gardeners WC
- Triple garage with games room above plus generous private drive providing parking for several vehicles
- Stable block comprising two stables and loose box plus manège and two paddocks
- In all over 9 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds
- Full fibre broadband installed to the house and barn

SITUATION
Saddlehurst Farm is set in a tucked away location, surrounded by and enjoying views over open farmland on the rural periphery of the historic market town of Cranbrook and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Cranbrook provides a good range of shops, Co-Op supermarket, schools, public houses and restaurants, along with the Parish Church of St Dunstan’s and the towns noted landmark, The Union Windmill. The Cinque Port Town of Tenterden is also nearby offering further independent shops and high street names including Waitrose. Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Ashford provide comprehensive facilities.

There are numerous golf courses in the area including Chart Hills at Biddenden and further leisure and sports facilities may be found at The Weald Sports Centre at Cranbrook, Tenterden Leisure Centre, Hemsted and Bedgebury Forests and Bewl Water Reservoir at Lamberhurst.

The property is situated in the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area. Numerous further other schools in the area include Sissinghurst and Benenden primary schools, Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, St Ronan’s and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst plus girls and boys grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone.

Frequent rail services are on hand at Staplehurst Station to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes. The A21 gives access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Cranbrook 2.5 miles
Staplehurst Station 5 miles
Tenterden 6 miles
A21 9 miles
London 58 miles
(All distances are approximate)

DIRECTIONS
From our office in Cranbrook proceed up The Hill opposite. Pass over St Davids Bridge onto Golford Road and continue for about 1.5 miles miles to the Golford crossroads. Proceed for about a mile and the entrance to Saddlehurst Farm will be seen on the right, the gravelled driveway marked by signs to Saddlehurst Farm and Saddlehurst Barn.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: House; Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water, private drainage. Barn; Air source heating system, mains electricity and water, private drainage. Swimming pool heated by air source heat pump.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
- Council Tax band: H (2021/22)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment on .



Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Cranbrook