Conveniently located on the rural outskirts of one of the most sought after villages in Kent is this mid-terrace pretty period cottage. Occupying a great position with fine views across surrounding fields and countryside, this charming cottage benefits from a long pretty garden to the rear. The delightful accommodation comprises: an entrance porch, a sitting room with a wood burning stove, a kitchen, a family bathroom and two bedrooms. Nearby the village of Goudhurst enjoys good local amenities with the larger towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells/Maidstone offering a more extensive range of shops. Marden and Staplehurst are both within easy driving distance and both provide rail services into central London for commuters. IN THE CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA. PARKING SPACE FOR 1 CAR.
LOCATION: The historic and picturesque village of Goudhurst is dominated by the old Norman church overlooking the High Street. The village has a fine selection of period Kent-peg tile and white weather-boarded properties that lead down the hill to the duck pond. There are a wide variety of friendly shops offering good old-fashioned service in this vibrant village including: a newsagents, selling sweets, food etc. with a Post Office, a pharmacy, a bakers with a tea room, a bookshop, a tea and coffee emporium, an antique shop, a designer boutique and 2 hairdressers (one with a beauty salon) a brilliant central village general store open seven days a week till late and The Vintage Room and Café. There are 3 welcoming country inns in Goudhurst with their own separate restaurants. Goudhurst has a doctor's surgery, a veterinary surgery and a village hall. Goudhurst also has 2 petrol stations, both offering a much appreciated personal vehicle filling service, plus MOT and general service facilities, an old Rolls Royce and other vintage car showroom and our estate agents office open every day except Christmas day and Boxing Day. Risebridge Farm is a much praised private, members only health club with a beauty salon. Nearby, Bedgebury Forest offers many leisure activities such as cycling and a Go-Ape adventure course. WITHIN THE CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA.
For a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities the towns of Cranbrook and Royal Tunbridge Wells are within reasonable driving distance. For the commuter there are mainline rail services from the nearby towns/villages of Paddock Wood, Marden and Staplehurst – central London approx. 50-55 minutes by train. Goudhurst has its own excellent primary school and pre-school.
PORCH: 4'8'' x 4'7'' (1.43 x 1.41) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7'11 (2.43) to the highest point. A useful space with tiling to the floor. Boasting exposed beams. Ceiling light. Power point.
SITTING ROOM: 12'0'' x 11'10'' (3.68 x 3.63) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7'1'' (2.18) to the highest point. A charming room boasting exposed beams, a wood burning stove set on a paved hearth in an exposed brick surround. Fitted carpet. Wall lights. Storage cupboard with shelving. Power points. Television point. Telephone point. Storage heater.
KITCHEN: 9'0'' x 8'10'' (2.75 x 2.60) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7'1'' (2.16) to the highest point. A light and bright room with tiling to the floor. Wooden base units and matching wall units with a work surface over and a tiled splash back. An integrated oven and extractor fan, plumbing and space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Inset sink with chrome taps and draining board. Exposed beams. Recessed ceiling lights. Door leading into the garden onto a paved terrace at the rear of the cottage.
Staircase ascending leading to the first floor.
BEDROOM ONE: 11'4'' x 11'10'' (3.46×3.61) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6'11'' (2.13) to the highest point. With outstanding views across unspoilt countryside and farmland. Boasting a feature fireplace which is set on a tiled hearth with a tiled surround. Exposed beams. Wall lights. Storage heater. Power points. Inbuilt shelving unit and wardrobe. Fitted with carpet. Solid wooden door.
BEDROOM 2/STUDY: 9'4'' x 4'10'' (2.87×1.49) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6'10'' (2.10) to the highest point. Entering the light and bright room through a solid wooden door into the bedroom/study. A useful space with views overlooking the garden. Power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM: 6'7'' x 4'0'' (2.03×1.22) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6'10'' (2.10) to the highest point. Laid with wooden flooring and tiling to the walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Low-level wc. Ceramic sink with chrome taps set into tiled convenient storage unit. Inbuilt medicine cupboard. Bath set in a wooden panelled surround with chrome taps and a detachable showerhead over. A window overlooking the rear of the cottage. EXTERNALLY: At the front of cottage there is a concreted area. At the rear of the cottage there is a paved terraced area perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. The elongated garden is laid with shingle, and secured with fencing. At the bottom of the garden is a useful hardstanding area with a shed. SUBJECT TO THE NECESSARY PLANNING PERMISSION BEING GRANTED IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO EXTEND AT THE REAR. BOTH ADJACENT PROPERTIES HAVE ALREADY ADDED EXTENSIONS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance purposes only. We wish to stress that The Country Property Group is unable to measure the land on offer in order to confirm the exact acreage and therefore requests all potential purchasers to satisfy themselves prior to entering into negotiations. Please note we have not conducted a structural survey of the property nor have we tested any of the heating, drainage, services, fittings or sanitary items in this property.
VIEWING: All viewings by prior appointment through The Country Property Group on 01580 211888 (Goudhurst, The Country Property Group) 01892 723456 (Horsmonden, Country Cottages) 01892 750999 (Country Equestrian Property) or 0207 4098348 (Mayfair, London). A member of the team will conduct all viewings, whether or not the Vendors are in residence. For your convenience we always carry a tape measure and we would be delighted to double-check any measurements for you during any viewing. As a matter of policy once an offer made on a property has been accepted, we like, where possible to encourage buyers to attend the premises again with us so that all property particulars can be meticulously double-checked prior to any interested party incurring any professional expenses.
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Property reference: 2104R
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