3 bedroom house

A charming detached Grade II listed 3 bedroom property set in 2.36 acres (*TBV), occupying a lovely rural setting surrounded by picturesque gardens with adjoining level pastureland and accompanying stabling / outbuildings. This enchanting country and equestrian home (1625 sqft) is approached from a private tarmac driveway with ample parking for several cars/horsebox and set in the sought after rural hamlet of Hawkenbury, around 2 miles from the Wealden villages of Staplehurst and Headcorn each of which have mainline stations connecting to London. Although the accommodation at the property could be described as ‘Bijou’ and with limited head height in places it will perfectly suit those seeking a ‘rural bolt hole’ to retreat to, yet requiring good South East commuting links by road and rail. From an equestrian point of view the current stabling and outbuildings are adequate for 2/3 horses and also offer opportunities to replace/add to if required. There is also space to add a riding arena subject to permissions. The current accommodation comprises: Ground Floor Drawing room with inglenook Fireplace with wood burner, dining room with inglenook fireplace, conservatory opening onto a rear terrace, Kitchen with breakfast bar and Aga, downstairs wet room including shower and WC. First floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 double one with en-suite bathroom and 1 single plus family bathroom. No Onward Chain.

Location - The property is situated in the the rural hamlet of Hawkenbury which lies in between the Wealden villages of Staplehurst and Headcorn with both high streets incorporating a good selection of local shops, doctors' surgeries, primary schools and amenities as well as mainline rail stations with frequent services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross (approx. 55mins). For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities the towns of Maidstone, Cranbrook, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford are within convenient driving distance as is Ashford International Station which provides regular services to the continent and a high speed railway service to St Pancras in 38 minutes. There is also access to a number of major road routes including the M25 junction 5 accessed via the A21 and the M20 linking to the M26/M25 giving access to the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as the Channel Ports at Folkestone and Dover. The area is particularly well known for the quality of schools, both in the private and state sectors including Grammar Schools in Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford and Private Schools such as Sutton Valence, Dulwich Prep School and Marlborough House. For those keen on off road hacking, dog walking or cycling there are a number of toll rides, footpaths and cycle trails nearby.

Accommodation-Refer To The Floor Plan - Please note there is limited head height in the main sitting room (anyone over 5ft 9inches will have to stoop) and other thresholds throughout the property and note the size of accommodation 1625sqft which includes the conservatory.
Believed to date back to the 17th century and Grade II listed traditionally built of brick with upper elevations weather-boarded within an oak frame beneath a hipped peg tiled roof with two cat slides to one elevation. The property has been subject to restoration work over the years and was rewired and fully insulated some years ago. Whilst the restoration was carried out, where possible, existing material has been used and an interesting feature is the well in the rear garden which has been constructed of the original flint stone foundations. A n oak staircase was constructed from one single piece of oak.
ENTRANCE HALL Window to side with exposed timbers, beams and brickwork. Woodblock flooring, Staircase leading to first floor landing with large under stairs space. Ledged and braced door to;
DRAWING ROOM with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, oak bressemer beam over with York stone hearth and built in display niches. Window to rear and French door to side.
CONSERVATORY recently constructed with opening patio doors to rear and side door to garden
DINING ROOM Double aspect with inglenook fireplace. Built in display niches and small seat set in. Built in book shelves to one side. Exposed beams, timbers and brickwork. Archway through to
KITCHEN triple aspect with exposed timbers and beams. Range of fitted Oak units with worktops. Inset ceramic hob. 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Oil fired two-plate Aga serving domestic hot water and additional oil fired boiler serving central heating. Useful breakfast bar with further cupboard area. Door to lobby and stable door out to rear garden.
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM/WET ROOM with WC, hand wash basin, spotlights, shower, heated towel rail and fully tiled.
FIRST FLOOR - Landing with window to side. Access to fully insulated loft space. Exposed timbers and brickwork from inglenooks.
BEDROOM 1 double aspect. Exposed brickwork from inglenooks. Airing cupboard, Double wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2 with original stripped pine tongue and groove paneling throughout. Victorian ducks nest fireplace. Window to rear exposed beams.
BEDROOM 3 double aspect. Original stripped pine tongue and groove paneling throughout.
BATHROOM (also ensuite to Bedroom 1) Window. WC. Hand wash basin with vanity unit. L-shaped bath with shower. Heated towel rail. Exposed beams.

Stabling, Garage & Outbuildings - GARAGE - Detached single garage, timber construction.
Timber STORE / LOG STORE - housing the oil tank. Adjacent garden timber SHED.
STABLE - Within one of the paddocks there is a timber STABLE BLOCK (inc. 3 loose boxes), tack room plus hay store with light, power and water connected.

Land, Gardens & Grounds - OUTSIDE The frontage of the property is screened by a laurel hedge opening onto tarmacadamed driveway with parking for several cars/horsebox. A ragstone path has been laid to the front door which has an attractive peg-tiled canopy porch supported on oak pillars. The ragstone paving continues around to the rear of the property incorporating a circular flower bed. The formal garden area extends to approximately ½ acre and there are a number of mature trees including willow, silver birch, conifers, ash, oak, magnolia, flowering cherry and orange blossom. The remaining land lies to the rear and in all extends to 2. 36 acres (*TBV) split into two fenced paddocks one including a natural pond.
The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Maidstone
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TAX BAND: G
EPC RATING: N/A Grade listed property exempt.

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Directions - From the A229 (from Maidstone) turn left into the Headcorn Road (destination 2.2 miles from this turn) which becomes the Hawkenbury Road and proceed over two bridges and past the Hare and Hounds public house; continue on New barn Road and the property can be found on the right before Babylon Lane which would be on the left.



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