Etchinghill
Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 1JP
Guide Price
£3,350,000
Residential Tags: Edwardian, Farmhouse
Property Tags: Holiday Cottage
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Mar 2022
- Removed: Jan 2023
- Residential Tags: Edwardian, Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Holiday Cottage
- Land Tags: Paddock
An elegant country house of excellent proportions with stunning gardens and enjoying far reaching views.
Description
Etchinghill is an elegant country house gifted with beautifully proportioned rooms, full of light, and a welcome feel. The heart of this old farm house is believed to date from the 17th century with later 20th and 21st century additions giving part of the property its distinctive Edwardian style. Together with a fine detached timber framed barn converted as ancillary accommodation, they nestle amidst beautiful gardens and grounds and enjoy far-reaching views over the adjoining Kentish countryside.
This impressive family home has been substantially remodelled, extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard with the emphasis on attention to detail and style, retaining the integrity of the 17th century origins whilst incorporating a more contemporary feel, in keeping with today's lifestyle.
The front door opens to an archway which leads through to the reception hall where the internal accommodation flows freely with the reception rooms providing the ideal areas for the family or for more formal entertaining. The drawing room is of generous proportions with inglenook fireplace and Hunter Herald wood burning stove. Glass doors lead to the adjacent music room/study. The sitting room is a wonderfully light room with Jotul wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. The formal dining room features reclaimed oak panelling, with a warm intimate feel to it.
Forming part of the substantial extension by the current owners is the superb kitchen/breakfast/family room, with an extensive range of hand painted cupboards, electric Aga, two integral dishwashers, refrigerator, cook's fridge and separate freezer. The orangery-style breakfast/family area feels very much part of the garden, with three sets of French doors opening onto a large York stone terrace. All downstairs flooring is wide oak boards.
Off the rear hall is a laundry room with further storage cupboards and space for white goods and a cloakroom, there is a separate staircase here running to the top floor. Brick stairs lead down to the two room cellar which is fitted out with racking and arches with capacity for several thousand bottles.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite enjoys a triple aspect with vistas over the gardens and beyond. There is a classically appointed bathroom with original cast iron ‘Bateau' bath by Rogeat & C A Lyon and white sanitary ware by Catchpole & Rye.
Arranged over the remainder of this floor are four further bedrooms, which are served by a family bathroom with Fired Earth fittings. On the second floor are pretty attic bedrooms six and seven, both of good proportions with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, a bathroom with slipper bath, and access to the ample loft space.
To the north of the house and accessible via a separate entrance is the impressive unlisted timber framed barn which has been stylishly converted for the purpose of ancillary accommodation to the main house or as a holiday let. With underfloor heating to the ground floor and separate oil fired central heating system, it has been finished in quality oak joinery and stone flooring, with an east-facing sitting room and French doors opening to a private garden area, a dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room and bathroom fitted with sanitary ware by Fired Earth. A door leads from the sitting room to a wonderful billiards/games room with a wealth of exposed beams and vaulted ceiling.
Opposite the barn are the former stables which were converted in 2020 to provide garaging for four cars. A paddle staircase leads up to the first floor which is currently used as a gym. Further outbuildings comprise an old period brick-built potting shed and store room, a detached pool changing/plant room and a workshop/mower store.
Etchinghill is accessed via electric wooden gates which open to a gravel drive sweeping around to the front of the house and flanked by a collection of rhododendrons, a flowering cherry and specimen trees.
The beautiful gardens and grounds, which extend to just under two acres, are an outstanding feature of the property. Expansive lawns with wide herbaceous borders stretch away to the east and south, affording views over the adjoining countryside. There is a pretty sandstone bothy which provides shelter on hot summer days and a salt water swimming pool surrounded by terracing. Steps lead up from the main lawn to a wrought iron gate which leads to a more informal wild garden area with varieties of fruit trees, a tulip tree and oaks, completing these lovely gardens.
Location
Etchinghill is situated within An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just over a mile to the south lies the historic and sought after village of Goudhurst with its thriving community, 13th century church, village store, bakery, newsagents/Post Office ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted primary school and several public houses. Whilst 4 miles to the north is the larger village of Marden with its mainline station with frequent services to London in about an hour.
More comprehensive shopping and amenities can be found in Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells.
Etchinghill is situated in the renowned Cranbrook School catchment area (2021). 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, Goudhurst and Horsmonden primary schools, High Weald Academy, Bethany and Benenden School for Girls School. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.
Leisure facilities: Good sports and leisure opportunities can be found in Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells with the coast about 25 miles to the south. Bewl Water Reservoir offers a wide range of activities including sailing, rowing, and walking, excellent local walks, cycling and riding can be found in Hemsted Forest and Bedgebury Pinetum.
Mainline rail services: Rail links into London run from Marden and Paddock Wood. These connect into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.
Motorway links: The A21 gives links to the M25, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
Square Footage: 5,819 sq ft
Acreage: 1.93 Acres
Directions
From the Willesley Pound roundabout outside Cranbrook, take the A262 to Goudhurst. Turn right at The Goudhurst Inn and continue until the T junction. Turn right onto the B2079 and continue until an S-bend. Immediately after turn right into Gore Lane. The gates to Etchinghill will be found on the right hand side after 0.2 of a mile.
Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators, underfloor heating to the ground floor of The Barn. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a Klargester installed in 2021. Range cooker powered by electricity / bottled gas.
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council – .
Main House Tax band H. The Barn Tax band C.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Description
Etchinghill is an elegant country house gifted with beautifully proportioned rooms, full of light, and a welcome feel. The heart of this old farm house is believed to date from the 17th century with later 20th and 21st century additions giving part of the property its distinctive Edwardian style. Together with a fine detached timber framed barn converted as ancillary accommodation, they nestle amidst beautiful gardens and grounds and enjoy far-reaching views over the adjoining Kentish countryside.
This impressive family home has been substantially remodelled, extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard with the emphasis on attention to detail and style, retaining the integrity of the 17th century origins whilst incorporating a more contemporary feel, in keeping with today's lifestyle.
The front door opens to an archway which leads through to the reception hall where the internal accommodation flows freely with the reception rooms providing the ideal areas for the family or for more formal entertaining. The drawing room is of generous proportions with inglenook fireplace and Hunter Herald wood burning stove. Glass doors lead to the adjacent music room/study. The sitting room is a wonderfully light room with Jotul wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. The formal dining room features reclaimed oak panelling, with a warm intimate feel to it.
Forming part of the substantial extension by the current owners is the superb kitchen/breakfast/family room, with an extensive range of hand painted cupboards, electric Aga, two integral dishwashers, refrigerator, cook's fridge and separate freezer. The orangery-style breakfast/family area feels very much part of the garden, with three sets of French doors opening onto a large York stone terrace. All downstairs flooring is wide oak boards.
Off the rear hall is a laundry room with further storage cupboards and space for white goods and a cloakroom, there is a separate staircase here running to the top floor. Brick stairs lead down to the two room cellar which is fitted out with racking and arches with capacity for several thousand bottles.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite enjoys a triple aspect with vistas over the gardens and beyond. There is a classically appointed bathroom with original cast iron ‘Bateau' bath by Rogeat & C A Lyon and white sanitary ware by Catchpole & Rye.
Arranged over the remainder of this floor are four further bedrooms, which are served by a family bathroom with Fired Earth fittings. On the second floor are pretty attic bedrooms six and seven, both of good proportions with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, a bathroom with slipper bath, and access to the ample loft space.
To the north of the house and accessible via a separate entrance is the impressive unlisted timber framed barn which has been stylishly converted for the purpose of ancillary accommodation to the main house or as a holiday let. With underfloor heating to the ground floor and separate oil fired central heating system, it has been finished in quality oak joinery and stone flooring, with an east-facing sitting room and French doors opening to a private garden area, a dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room and bathroom fitted with sanitary ware by Fired Earth. A door leads from the sitting room to a wonderful billiards/games room with a wealth of exposed beams and vaulted ceiling.
Opposite the barn are the former stables which were converted in 2020 to provide garaging for four cars. A paddle staircase leads up to the first floor which is currently used as a gym. Further outbuildings comprise an old period brick-built potting shed and store room, a detached pool changing/plant room and a workshop/mower store.
Etchinghill is accessed via electric wooden gates which open to a gravel drive sweeping around to the front of the house and flanked by a collection of rhododendrons, a flowering cherry and specimen trees.
The beautiful gardens and grounds, which extend to just under two acres, are an outstanding feature of the property. Expansive lawns with wide herbaceous borders stretch away to the east and south, affording views over the adjoining countryside. There is a pretty sandstone bothy which provides shelter on hot summer days and a salt water swimming pool surrounded by terracing. Steps lead up from the main lawn to a wrought iron gate which leads to a more informal wild garden area with varieties of fruit trees, a tulip tree and oaks, completing these lovely gardens.
Location
Etchinghill is situated within An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just over a mile to the south lies the historic and sought after village of Goudhurst with its thriving community, 13th century church, village store, bakery, newsagents/Post Office ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted primary school and several public houses. Whilst 4 miles to the north is the larger village of Marden with its mainline station with frequent services to London in about an hour.
More comprehensive shopping and amenities can be found in Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells.
Etchinghill is situated in the renowned Cranbrook School catchment area (2021). 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, Goudhurst and Horsmonden primary schools, High Weald Academy, Bethany and Benenden School for Girls School. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.
Leisure facilities: Good sports and leisure opportunities can be found in Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells with the coast about 25 miles to the south. Bewl Water Reservoir offers a wide range of activities including sailing, rowing, and walking, excellent local walks, cycling and riding can be found in Hemsted Forest and Bedgebury Pinetum.
Mainline rail services: Rail links into London run from Marden and Paddock Wood. These connect into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.
Motorway links: The A21 gives links to the M25, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
Square Footage: 5,819 sq ft
Acreage: 1.93 Acres
Directions
From the Willesley Pound roundabout outside Cranbrook, take the A262 to Goudhurst. Turn right at The Goudhurst Inn and continue until the T junction. Turn right onto the B2079 and continue until an S-bend. Immediately after turn right into Gore Lane. The gates to Etchinghill will be found on the right hand side after 0.2 of a mile.
Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators, underfloor heating to the ground floor of The Barn. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a Klargester installed in 2021. Range cooker powered by electricity / bottled gas.
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council – .
Main House Tax band H. The Barn Tax band C.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.