5 bed detached house for sale

Friezley Lane, Cranbrook, Kent TN17

Well proportioned five bedroom property with heated swimming pool, recreation space and within Cranbrook School catchment 2026.

Description
Tambour House is a delightfully situated unlisted property dating from circa 1850 with later additions and set amidst lovely gardens together with a heated outdoor swimming pool and detached and immensely versatile two storey recreational outbuilding.

This characterful and beautifully presented home offers the opportunity to acquire a property of good proportions with over 3,100 sq ft of internal accommodation. Arranged over the ground floor are three reception rooms including a sizeable family room with bespoke cabinetry, a sitting room and an interconnecting snug, two of the rooms enjoy wood burning stoves.

Of particular note is the impressive kitchen/dining/breakfast room, a superb 33ft space with lofty vaulted ceiling and two sets of bifold doors affording direct access to the terrace and garden, creating the ideal indoor/outdoor entertaining area for informal and social occasions. The kitchen is bespoke fitted with a range of cupboards and central island, with various integral Miele appliances and space for a dishwasher and American-style fridge/freezer. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room equipped with an integral washing machine and tumble dryer. An extremely flexible fifth bedroom together with a stylish en suite shower room and a separate WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

Over the first floor are four well proportioned, pretty bedrooms, the main bedroom with bespoke fitted cupboards and steps down to a luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom with under floor heating. A separate shower room concludes the first floor accommodation.

Tambour House is approached via electric double gates which lead to a substantial area of parking to the side of the house and additional parking for one vehicle to the rear of the property. An expansive paved terrace stretches away from the house to the heated outdoor swimming pool with safety cover and well screened area housing the workings for the pool. The gardens are laid to lawn with structural planting in place, including established grasses, hydrangeas and specimen trees. Adjacent to the house is the detached outbuilding which incorporates an excellent recreation space on the ground floor and external stairs leading up to a versatile potential home office/study.

The heated swimming pool, pool house with kitchen, shower, store and changing room and tennis court are all well screened and lie to the south east.

Location
Tambour House is located just over 2 miles from the popular town of Cranbrook where there are good selection of shops and amenities. More extensive shopping, sport and leisure facilities can be found in Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

The property falls within the renowned Cranbrook School catchment (2026). Further excellent education opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sectors, at all levels. These include Sissinghurst and Cranbrook primary schools, Dulwich and Saint Ronan’s preparatory schools. Sutton Valence School, Bethany and Benenden School at secondary level. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.

Fast and frequent services run from Staplehurst to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street, in approximately 1 hour. A high speed service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

A good variety of sports and leisure facilities can be found in Cranbrook, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells with the coast about 20 miles to the south. Golf clubs include Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Bewl Water Reservoir has a range of activities including sailing, rowing, walking and cycling, with riding in Hempsted Forest and mountain bike trails and activity centre in Bedgebury Pinetum.

The A21 is easily reached and provides access to the M25, Gatwick, Heathrow and the national motorway network.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 3,185 sq ft

Acreage:
0.58 Acres

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Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity, private shared drainage.