4 bedroom house

Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4ET

Guide Price

£1,250,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Aug 2021
  • Removed: Sep 2021
  • 1.5 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Development Potential

Land Tags: Building Plot, Woodland

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  • First Marketed: Aug 2021
  • Removed: Sep 2021
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Development Potential
  • Land Tags: Building Plot, Woodland
  • UNDER MOUNT, , CRANBROOK ROAD, BENENDEN, CRANBROOK, KENT, 1720000, 12/10/2021
A fabulous bespoke contemporary country house amid secluded landscaped gardens flanked by open farmland set on the outskirts of the village * Cranbrook School catchment area* .

Green Briars is a superb architect designed country house, oak framed with gabled elevations of silvered oak under a Kent peg tiled roof with dormer windows. The property was completed in 2015 and has been finished to an exceptional standard with no expense spared from top to bottom. The attention to detail is evident in the craftsmanship of the custom-made oak joinery with impressive exposed oak beams, flooring and internal doors. The property is highly energy efficient and benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

Much of the accommodation is double or triple aspect taking advantage of high levels of natural light. The ground floor is arranged open plan, offering fantastic space for entertaining and families. The drawing room is particularly inviting, with an inglenook fireplace, a wood burner and oak flooring, along with bi fold doors to the terrace. This is arranged open plan to a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room, from which there are further bifold doors to the terrace. The superb kitchen benefits from custom built cabinets under granite work surfaces, central island unit with breakfast bar and quality integral appliances. There is also a useful study/snug and a sun room with direct access to the garden, plus a fitted utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs, there is a spacious landing with roof-light and storage cupboards plus four generously proportioned vaulted bedrooms. These all benefit from luxurious bath or shower rooms which include a range of opulent features including an oval double ended bath and matching twin hand basins in a vanity cabinet. The master bedroom also benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes.

The house sits centrally within its plot and the gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property amounting to circa 1.5 acres in all. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to take advantage of the existing mature trees providing a secluded and sheltered setting. The grounds are securely fenced giving peace of mind to parents and pet owners.

At the front there is an extensive level lawn, ideal for family recreation overlooked by a wraparound paved south facing terrace with glazed balustrade allowing uninterrupted views over the garden. Further highlights of the gardens include areas of natural woodland filled with bluebells and primroses, raised beds featuring herbaceous planting, climber clad pergolas and a large pond overhung with weeping willow. This area invites numerous wildlife visitors and provides an idyllic haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Along with extensive parking, there is an oak framed double garage with workshop designed to complement the house, which benefits from planning permission granted in 2020 for a loft room above.

FEATURES
- Drawing room enhanced by inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove and bifold doors to terrace

- Superb fitted kitchen with integral appliances including: American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler and electric Aga with companion oven

- Dining room arranged open plan to kitchen with bi-fold and French doors to terrace

- Bright and airy sun room giving access to the garden plus separate versatile study/snug

- Fitted utility room with ample space for appliances and stable door to garden plus adjacent cloakroom

- Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and twin wash basins

- Three further spacious double bedrooms all with luxuriously appointed en suite facilities

- Oak framed double garage with workshop and planning permission granted for 1st floor loft room

- Approximately 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds with terrace, large pond and areas of natural woodland

SITUATION
Green Briars is set in an enviable location on the periphery of the sought after village of Benenden in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A private gate from the property leads directly to a public footpath giving access to miles of country walks.

The village offers a range of services including a butcher, store and post office, and The Bull Inn and Restaurant which is set on a traditional village green, all within walking distance. The market towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden offer a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and facilities and Tunbridge Wells provides comprehensive amenities.

There are a wealth of leisure facilites and tourist attractions nearby including Hemsted and Bedgebury Forests, Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Tenterden Golf Clubs, Sissinghurst, Bodiam and Scotney Castles (National Trust) and Bewl Water Reservoir. Numerous public footpaths and bridleways nearby give access to miles of open countryside.

There are numerous excellent schools within the area, including Benenden Primary School, Benenden Girls School and Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, plus Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst. The property also falls within the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area.

Staplehurst mainline station offers frequent services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Canon Street with journey times of under an hour. Ashford International Station operates services to St Pancras (journey times from about 37 minutes) and to the continent. The A21 gives access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the city.

Cranbrook 2.5 miles Tenterden 6 miles
Staplehurst Station 8 miles
A21 7.5 miles London 60 miles
(All distances are approximate)

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Agents Note: Planning Permission Ref: 20/03741/FULL Planning permission is in place for a 1st floor extension over the garage to create a loft room accessed via an external staircase. Further details available from Tunbridge Wells planning portal.
- Services: Mains gas central heating, electricity and water. Private drainage system.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
- Council Tax band: G (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

Land Registry Data

  • UNDER MOUNT, , CRANBROOK ROAD, BENENDEN, CRANBROOK, KENT, 1720000, 12/10/2021
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