Badsell Park Farm House TUNBRIDGE WELLS Badsell Park Farm House MATFIELD TUNBRIDGE WELLS KENT

Grade II Listed attractive country farmhouse, set in a rural position overlooking farmland

Accommodation

Entrance Hall Drawing Room Sitting Room Cloakroom Kitchen/breakfast room Conservatory

Master Bedroom with en suite shower room Five further Bedrooms Dressing room Family bathroom Separate WC

Total Gross Internal Area (including garaging) approximately 5,395 sq. ft. (501.3 sq. m)

Double open garage Store room Studio room Gardens and grounds Feature hedged maze In all about 8 acres

Tunbridge Wells Country Department Churchill House, 85 Mount Pleasant Road, 55 Baker Street, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PX London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1892 515035 Tel: +44 20 7861 1552 [email protected] [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

Badsell Park Farm Badsell Park Farm House is an old country house believed to have been built around the time of King Edward VII with two large later additions. The 18th century farmhouse was once the Earl of Westmoreland’s hunting lodge. Originally a large fruit and arable farm covering many acres it has changed over the years although some of the current 96 acres is still farmed today. The house is entered via a large hallway with views throughout the downstairs of the house giving a great feeling of space and light. There is a large 30 foot drawing room on the right-hand side and a cosy sitting room to the left. The feature room is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room at the rear with its large open fireplace and Aga cooker. There are two access points to the garden and the utility room and conservatory are adjoined as well. To the rear of the property is a beautiful private patio area overlooking the fields and woodland with Tudeley Brook running past. The first floor has the principal suite with bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, dressing room, family bathroom and WC. The second floor comprises two further bedrooms with a large open landing area, currently set up as a further seating area and dressing room.

Situation Badsell Park Farm House is approached by S Crittenden Road over a long sweeping driveway, serving a small hamlet, formed by the farmhouse, oast, a pair of cottages and a pair of converted stables, set in an attractive rural valley. The picturesque village of Matfield, well known for its idyllic village green framed by period properties is 1 mile away. The village has local pubs, shop, post office, butcher / greengrocers, and amenities serving most day-to-day needs. is about 5 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The nearby town of has a main line station with a regular commuter service to London Bridge, about 45 minutes. There is also a Waitrose supermarket there. Tonbridge is about 4 miles away offering alternative shopping and recreational facilities, as well as a further main line commuter train service to London. The A21 provides connections to the M25 M motorway network, the international airports at London, Gatwick and Heathrow, the Channel Ports, and the M20 provides access to the Eurostar Station at Ashford. There is a wide choice of private and state schools E in the area. Recreational facilities include, riding and walking in the surrounding countryside, golf at The Nevill, Chart Hills and sailing at Bewl Water and the South Coast.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 430.9 sq.m (4638 sq.ft) Garage: 70.4 sq.m (757 sq.ft)

First Floor

Second Floor

Ground Floor

Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Ground Floor First Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Gardens and outbuildings There is a large open garage, allowing for access to the neighbouring fields with store room and above it a 25 foot studio room with work area and sink. The gardens are laid to lawn and have a fantastic hedged Maze, large pond feature, stream and total approx. 8 acres. There are a number of quiet sitting areas and bridges in order to relax and enjoy the surroundings. BADSELL PARK FARMHOUSE Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage and oil central heating. Fixtures and Fittings All items known as tenant’s fixtures and fitting whether mentioned or not in these particulars are excluded from the sale, but certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Local Authority Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121 Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” Directions From Tunbridge Wells and the A21 proceed east along the A228 into the 40mph speed limit at Colts Hill. Turn right signposted Matfield into Crittenden Road, and proceed down the lane. The entrance of the long drive is flanked by post and rail fencing, and will be seen on the right hand side. Proceed along the driveway, and the property is on the left hand side. Viewing Only by appointment with Knight Frank.

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