5 bed detached house for sale

Crook Road, Brenchley TN12

No chain - Move in for Christmas! A fine example of a Grade II Kentish Oast house set in 2.67 acres (1.31 formal garden) taking full advantage of the panoramic North Downs view. The property boasts 3,423sq ft of accommodation (to include the barn garaging and storage) electric car charging point. The accommodation comprises to the ground floor a contemporary roundal kitchen, three large receptions, utility room and a cloakroom. The first floor offers a spacious landing of character, superb master bedroom with separate dressing room and a very stylish en-suite with both shower and bath. A contemporary family bathroom and four further bedrooms, three of the bedrooms are doubles and a nursery/study room. Outside there is a traditional barn providing garaging and storage. The formal grounds offer a large patio area, feature arbour, tennis court which is in need of repair, beautiful natural swimming pond with a pontoon seating area which is idyllic for summer entertaining and extensive formal lawn area taking full advantage of the views. The photos certainly capture the character and charm of this Oast, as well as the extensive gardens and panoramic views.

Location - Brenchley

Brenchley village is one of the most sought after villages outside of Tunbridge Wells (approximately 5 miles distant), and with easy access to Paddock Wood (approximately 1.5 miles distant). Brenchley village centre is most picturesque with period buildings, 12th century church, newsagents/post office, coffee shop/ wine bar, Grays coffee shop, tennis courts, bowls club, football club, squash courts, dentist and doctors surgery. The villages of Matfield and Brenchley are one parish and Matfield provides a beautiful village Green boasting large pond, butchers, outreach post office, family pubs and fine dining restaurant. Bus service to neighbouring towns. Paddock Wood offers mainline station to London Charing Cross, / Dover Priory, Waitrose supermarket, Putlands Sports Centre and shopping for everyday needs.

Paddock Wood

The town which offers shopping for every day needs to include Waitrose Supermarket, small Tesco, Barsley's department store, butchers, Jempsons/Morrisons whichs includes a post office, primary and secondary schooling (Mascalls Academy with advanced learning stream), excellent grammar schools are Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone. Health centre. Main line station to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge, in the opposite direction, Ashford International, Dover Priory. Good road links with access to A21 which connects with the M25 orbital motorway and M20. Bus routes to the neighbouring towns of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, which are approximately 6 and 7 miles distant respectively.

Schools

Please see our sprift report for schools. Primary schools are located in Brenchley, Paddock Wood and Goudhurst. Senior schools, Mascalls Academy 1 mile distant. Grammar schools are located in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone. Independent schools - to include Summerhill, (Tonbridge) Beechwood, Holmewood House, The Mead school, Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells) and Kent College in Pembury.

Access - Driveway

Crooke Oast is a property that offers a truly engaging rural lifestyle. The property is accessed via double electric gates, which open into a circular gravel driveway. This area captures far reaching views and provides ample parking for numerous cars. Additionally, the property includes barnstyle garaging with two open barn carports and an attached formal garage.

Description

A stunning Grade II listed detached Oast house offering idyllic location nestled adjacent to the North Downs view point in the most sought after location of Kentish villages - Brenchley Village. The property has undergone complete refurbishment over the past four years to provide luxurious accommodation, full of character and charm. The decor of the property is styled to perfection, as if straight from the pages of a Homes magazine. The tasteful color scheme beautifully complements the Oast, showcasing the property at its absolute best.

Accommodation

Accommodation comprising a well fitted contemporary roundal kitchen to include integrated appliances, dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer and an electric range cooker with induction hob. Open plan sitting room graced with an attractive brick fireplace and working wood burning stove. Utility room with washing machine and shelving and a cloakroom. The roundal dining room offers far reaching views out over the garden, perfect for entertaining. The second reception room is tastefully decorated for a cosy evening or could easily be used as a playroom.

The first floor landing offers a spectacular beamed vaulted ceiling, access via a removable ladder to the second floor of the kiln into the roof space, subject to relevant planning and building regs, this would make a superb cinema room. The master bedroom suite offers stunning views across the Kent countryside offering a plethora of beams. A separate, fully fitted dressing room and a luxurious en-suite with shower cublicle and contemporary bath. Four further bedrooms of which three are large doubles and a nurersy/study room.

Garden And Grounds

The garden and grounds are outstanding, offering panoramic views across the North Downs capturing beautiful views for all seasons - extending to 2.67 acres to include 1.31 acres of formal garden. A notable feature of the garden is an exceptional natural swimming pond with a pontoon to entertain during the summer months with the idyllic glass of wine. Fenced tennis Court is in place, however, this requires attention to be used as a tennis court. Large patio offering an engaging, entertaining area for family and friends. Barn style garaging and storage. Electric car charging point. Electric gates open into a carriage driveway.

Sepcification

Oil fired central heating, private drainage with a modern Klargester system. Natural swimming pond. Car charging point. Please note there is no gas in Brenchley village.