CRANBROOK

OLD CLOTH HALL , COURSEHORN LANE, CRANBROOK, KENT, TN17 3NR DESCRIPTION Old Cloth Hall is a magnificent timber framed Grade II* listed GUIDE PRICE £2,350,000 residence originating from the 15th century when Cranbrook’s great broadcloth industry was at its peak. The property has a fine provenance and in the 1930’s was home to Bernard Rubin, one of the celebrated ‘Bentley Boys’ who successfully competed in numerous international motor A MAGNIFICENT GRADE II* LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE WITH races including Grands Prix and Le Mans. In the latter part of the 20th century, Old Cloth Hall was owned by Enzo LEISURE AND EQUINE FACILITIES IN AN ENVIABLE SETTING Plazzotta, the eminent Italian born British sculptor who is best known for his study of movement in bronze with his ON THE SEMI RURAL OUTSKIRTS OF THE TOWN most famous sculptures depicting horses and ballerinas (see Agents Notes for further information). * CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA * The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors together with a useful cellar below, extending to about 6,500 sq ft. There are a wealth of architectural features including leaded light windows, fine exposed beams and splendid fireplaces, oak panelling, exposed floor-boards, parquet flooring and latch doors along with evidence of original wattle and daub. There are with surprisingly lofty ceiling heights for a building of this age and many of the rooms are double aspect providing delightful garden views. Today, the house benefits from a host of modern conveniences including an oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and quality integral appliances and luxuriously appointed bathrooms, with this enviable setting and beautiful gardens to provide a simply delightful family home.

The property is approached via ornamental wrought iron electric gates and along a lengthy gravel drive culminating at the front of the house. The gardens and grounds are a delight, incorporating magnificent trees and mature rhododendrons creating a secluded setting. Brick pathways lead around the house and at the rear is a substantial stone terrace flanked by parterre gardens leading to a pretty Victorian summer house. A lengthy pergola overhung with colourful climbing planting leads through the gardens and the sweeping lawns are punctuated by rose beds and borders lavishly filled with herbaceous plants and flowering shrubs creating colour and interest throughout the seasons.

There is also a spacious and sympathetically designed oak framed outbuilding providing further versatile space, ideal for ancillary accommodation or office use. Internally, the timber frame is exposed with masses of mellow oak beams along with oak floor with under-floor heating.

Tucked away behind mature planting is the swimming pool and adjacent pool house. This is conveniently fitted with a kitchen and shower facilities and has a sun terrace with pergola over creating a lovely spot for informal entertaining and relaxing. Old Cloth Hall also benefits from equine facilities including stables and arena which are readily accessed from the house.

FEATURES - Entrance hall - Drawing room - Sitting room - Garden room - Family room - Kitchen/breakfast room - Master bedroom suite - 5 further bedrooms - 3 Bath/shower rooms - Stable block - Heated swimming pool & pool house - Hartley botanical greenhouse - Detached boiler house - Substantial outbuilding inc garaging, games room, gymnasium, cinema room - Approaching 6 acres in all

DIRECTIONS From our office in Cranbrook proceed up The Hill in the direction of Tenterden. Continue for about half a mile and turn right into Coursehorn Lane, prior to Dulwich Preparatory School. After about 350 yards the gated entrance to Old Cloth Hall will be seen on the right hand side identified by a sign bearing the name of the property.

SITUATION VIEWINGS Old Cloth Hall is situated in a private setting on the rural Strictly by appointment through joint sole agents, periphery of the historic market town of Cranbrook and Jackson-Stops on 01580 720000 or Savills 01580 720161. within The High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers a good range of shops and facilities along its pretty high street. More comprehensive shopping and amenities are available at Tunbridge Wells. PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and There are excellent schools within the area catering for water. Private drainage system. children of all ages in both the state and private sector - Outbuilding: Under-floor heating and Sky TV. including nearby Dulwich Preparatory, Saint Ronans and - Kitchen: Oil fired Aga - quality integral appliances Marlborough House in and Girls including fridge - freezer - dishwasher - slate flooring

School. The property is also set in the Cranbrook School - Fixtures & Fittings: Fixtures and fittings are excluded catchment area. Good road and rail networks in the area from the sale but may be available by separate include the A21 giving access via the M25 to Gatwick and negotiation.

Heathrow airports and the M20 providing a link to Ashford - Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: International and Dover. Regular rail services operate from 01892 526121. Council Tax Band H. Staplehurst to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes and there are services to London St Pancras with journey times of only 37 AGENTS NOTES minutes via Ashford International. - Planning Permission No 11/03393/HOUSE/CP3 was granted in 2010 for a ground floor extension to the Staplehurst Station 5.5 miles west wing and replacement of the external store room. A21 – 8.5 miles Further information on Tunbridge Wells Borough Tunbridge Wells 16 miles Council planning portal: Ashford 18 miles http://pa.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/online-applications. London 58 miles - Photographs taken prior to marketing. (All distances are approximate) - For further information about Enzo Plazzotta see: http://enzo-plazzotta.artparks.co.uk & Bernard Rubin: IMPORTANT NOTICE http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rubin-bernard-8522 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances Private Finance or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and Jackson-Stops Private Finance specialises in advising on should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. and in a stress-free manner. Please contact the office for 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of further information. the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

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