4 bedroom house
Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0RT
Guide Price
£1,295,000
Residential Tags: Thatched Roof
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Thatched Roof
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: N/A
A delightful four bedroom barn conversion together with gardens and pretty thatched barn offering potential (STP).
Description
Manor Barn is an enchanting, unlisted period property with lawned garden, attractive pond providing a haven for wildlife and a lovely thatched barn currently used for storage and garaging.
The property sits well back off a rural country lane about 1.2 miles from Staplehurst and in Cranbrook School catchment (2022). This versatile home, thought at one time to have been a cow byre was sympathetically converted in 2004 and exudes a wealth of charm and character whilst offering well presented accommodation.
There are a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, under floor heating to all rooms and individual thermostatic controls.
Accommodation includes a reception hall with turned staircase leading to a galleried landing, four reception rooms; a sitting room with inset wood burning stove, a dining room ideal for entertaining, a family/TV room and a study with secondary staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned with a good range cupboards, a two oven Aga and various Neff appliances.
Attractive bedrooms include the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and a superbly versatile recreation room/bedroom four with separate staircase.
Manor Barn has a right of access over the long private drive, with automated five bar gates opening to ample parking for a number of cars.
The gardens are delightful and extend mainly to the east, with rambling roses, seasonal shrubs and an impressive oak lined pond with water lillies.
Location
Manor Barn is set in a lovely semi-rural position, 1.2 miles to the north east of the village of Staplehurst, where there are good local shopping facilities including an independent butchers, a chemist, supermarket and mainline station with regular services to London.
More extensive shopping, sport and leisure facilities are available in Tenterden which is 12.8 miles away. There are a number of beautiful historic buildings in the area including Leeds Castle (7.4 miles) and the National Trust Sissinghurst (6.9 miles)and Scotney Castles (13 miles).
Mainline rail services: Fast and frequent commuter services can also be found at Headcorn (4.2 miles) and Maidstone East (9 miles) and West (8.4 miles).
Manor Barn is situated in the renowned Cranbrook School catchment area (2022). Further excellent education opportunities can be found locally at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include Saint Ronans, Marlborough House and Dulwich preparatory schools, The High Weald Academy, Benenden School for Girls, the Maidstone grammar schools and further afield there are independent girl and boy’s schools in Sutton Valence and Tonbridge.
The M25 and M20 can be accessed from just north of Maidstone, which links to other motorway networks and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
*All mileages and journey times are approximate*
Square Footage: 3,671 sq ft
Acreage: 0.58 Acres
Directions
From Cranbrook proceed northwards on the A229 and follow signs to Staplehurst. Travel through the village and past the station. After going over the bridge and out of the speed limit zone there is a right hand turn for Couchman Green Lane. Follow the lane for 0.4 of a mile and take the second turning on your left into a tarmac lane. The third drive on your left leads to Manor Barn.
Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators, mains electric, water and private drainage.
Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council Tax band G.
Agent's Note: There are some low beams and door thresholds at the property.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Description
Manor Barn is an enchanting, unlisted period property with lawned garden, attractive pond providing a haven for wildlife and a lovely thatched barn currently used for storage and garaging.
The property sits well back off a rural country lane about 1.2 miles from Staplehurst and in Cranbrook School catchment (2022). This versatile home, thought at one time to have been a cow byre was sympathetically converted in 2004 and exudes a wealth of charm and character whilst offering well presented accommodation.
There are a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, under floor heating to all rooms and individual thermostatic controls.
Accommodation includes a reception hall with turned staircase leading to a galleried landing, four reception rooms; a sitting room with inset wood burning stove, a dining room ideal for entertaining, a family/TV room and a study with secondary staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned with a good range cupboards, a two oven Aga and various Neff appliances.
Attractive bedrooms include the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and a superbly versatile recreation room/bedroom four with separate staircase.
Manor Barn has a right of access over the long private drive, with automated five bar gates opening to ample parking for a number of cars.
The gardens are delightful and extend mainly to the east, with rambling roses, seasonal shrubs and an impressive oak lined pond with water lillies.
Location
Manor Barn is set in a lovely semi-rural position, 1.2 miles to the north east of the village of Staplehurst, where there are good local shopping facilities including an independent butchers, a chemist, supermarket and mainline station with regular services to London.
More extensive shopping, sport and leisure facilities are available in Tenterden which is 12.8 miles away. There are a number of beautiful historic buildings in the area including Leeds Castle (7.4 miles) and the National Trust Sissinghurst (6.9 miles)and Scotney Castles (13 miles).
Mainline rail services: Fast and frequent commuter services can also be found at Headcorn (4.2 miles) and Maidstone East (9 miles) and West (8.4 miles).
Manor Barn is situated in the renowned Cranbrook School catchment area (2022). Further excellent education opportunities can be found locally at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include Saint Ronans, Marlborough House and Dulwich preparatory schools, The High Weald Academy, Benenden School for Girls, the Maidstone grammar schools and further afield there are independent girl and boy’s schools in Sutton Valence and Tonbridge.
The M25 and M20 can be accessed from just north of Maidstone, which links to other motorway networks and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
*All mileages and journey times are approximate*
Square Footage: 3,671 sq ft
Acreage: 0.58 Acres
Directions
From Cranbrook proceed northwards on the A229 and follow signs to Staplehurst. Travel through the village and past the station. After going over the bridge and out of the speed limit zone there is a right hand turn for Couchman Green Lane. Follow the lane for 0.4 of a mile and take the second turning on your left into a tarmac lane. The third drive on your left leads to Manor Barn.
Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators, mains electric, water and private drainage.
Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council Tax band G.
Agent's Note: There are some low beams and door thresholds at the property.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.