5 bed detached house for sale

North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17

This wonderful detached home within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area offers contemporary accommodation as well as stunning and far-reaching rural views over the surrounding Wealden countryside.

The beautifully presented property is arranged over two floors, with the living space located on the first floor to take advantage of the views.

The fabulous open plan kitchen/breakfast room and dining room are a particular feature, spanning almost 44 feet. The dining/sitting area has a large picture window enjoying far-reaching views over the Weald. The kitchen has sliding doors opening onto a charming wooden bridge giving access to the gardens, bringing the outside in. The superbly appointed kitchen includes an extensive range of bespoke fitted units with integrated appliances and a large central island with breakfast bar. Off the kitchen there is a useful walk-in pantry as well as a w.c. Doors lead through to a double aspect sitting room which also enjoys fine views to the rear and front .

On the ground floor, the welcoming entrance hall gives access to the bedroom accommodation which includes two double bedrooms benefitting from en suite dressing rooms and shower rooms. There are three further generous bedrooms giving the flexibility to use as a gym or study, as required. There is also a family bathroom and a utility/boot room with a door to the rear patio.

Outside, the house is approached off a popular residential road to a detached garage with EV charging point and off road parking in front. Steps lead up, through the front garden, to the front door.

The delightful split-level rear gardens feature a modern design incorporating a wide array of flowering perennials, shrubs, trees and wildflowers. There is also a greenhouse, an elevated seating area immersed in the planting and a terrace to the rear of the house, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Cranbrook 4.7 miles. Marden station 5 miles (London Bridge from 47 minutes). Paddock Wood station 7.3 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 10 miles. Tonbridge station 12.5 miles (London Bridge from 35 minutes). (All times and distances approximate).

The property sits in an elevated position in the heart of the beautiful Wealden village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with period buildings, duck pond, inns and restaurants. The regional centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline station. Train services to London are also available from nearby Marden, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge with a journey time to London Bridge from 35 minutes.

The property lies within the current Cranbrook School Catchment Area. Other notable schools in the area include Goudhurst Primary, Dulwich (Cranbrook), St Ronan's (Hawkhurst), Benenden, Kent College (Pembury), Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools. Also, grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

The house enjoys access to numerous countryside walks and outdoor activities including at nearby Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.