Swan Farm Goudhurst • Kent
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SWAN FARM GOUDHURST • KENT SWAN FARM SWAN LANE • GOUDHURST • KENT • TN17 1JL Cranbrook 6 miles • Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (All distances approximate) A beautiful Grade II Listed farmhouse in a rural position on the edge of a pretty village Accommodation & amenities Entrance hall • Drawing room • Family room • Dining room • Study Kitchen / breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom Master bedroom with en suite dressing room and bathroom 5 further bedrooms (1 with en suite shower room) • Family bathroom Detached double garage with shower room and annexe/studio above Mature gardens and grounds • Paved terrace • Greenhouse • Swimming pool and pool house Orchard • Pond • Fenced paddock In all about 3.9 acres For Sale Freehold Knight Frank LLP Churchill House 85 Mount Pleasant Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PX Tel: +44 (0) 1892 515035 [email protected] www.knightfrank.com Situation Swan Farm is situated in a rural position, along a track and well away from main roads, on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, 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 and Staplehurst. The A21 provides access to the south coast, the M25 and national motorway network with connections to London Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel, ferry ports and the International Eurostar Station at Ashford. There is a good selection of state and private schools in the area and the property sits within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. • A21 – 3.5 miles • M25 (J5) – 22 miles • Marden – 4.3 miles (London Bridge from 49 minutes) • Paddock Wood – 5.7 miles (London Bridge from 42 minutes) • Staplehurst – 9 miles (London Bridge from 52 minutes) • Eurostar terminal, Ashford – 23 miles • Gatwick - 35 miles • Heathrow - 65 miles • Cranbrook – 6 miles • Tunbridge Wells – 11 miles • Tenterden – 14 miles • Goudhurst Primary School • Cranbrook School Catchment Area • Dulwich Preparatory School, Cranbrook • Marlborough House, Hawkhurst • St Ronan’s, Hawkhurst • Benenden School • Holmewood House Preparatory, Langton Green • Kent College for Girls, Pembury • Boys and Girls grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks • Public schools at Tonbridge and Sevenoaks • Golf courses at Lamberhurst, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and Dale Hill • Walking and off-road cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum • Walking and riding in the surrounding countryside • Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and on the southcoast The Property Swan Farm comprises an attractive black and white Grade II Listed period farmhouse which is on the market for only the second time in 40 years. Believed to date back to the 16th Century, it is constructed of part brick and timber elevations under a tiled roof. The current owners have completely refurbished the property and it is presented in immaculate order yet retains many of its original character and features including exposed timbers and fireplaces. In addition to the main residence there is ancillary accommodation by way of an annexe above the double garage. Gardens and Grounds The house is approached over a long shared track leading to a gated entrance onto its own private gravelled circular driveway leading to the detached double garage with annexe above. The gardens are a particular feature and include a paved terrace, lawned areas with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and plants, a heated swimming pool and pool house, an attractive greenhouse, orchard, pond and fenced paddock. In all about 3.9 acres. Services Mains water, electricity; private drainage; oil-fired central heating. Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Directions (Postcode TN17 1JL) From Tunbridge Wells and London, proceed south on the A21 and turn east onto the B262 (signposted Goudhurst). Enter the centre of the village and turn left onto the B2079 North Road. Continue for just under a mile and then turn right onto Swan Lane. Proceed to the very end where Swan Farm will be found. Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Tel: 01892 526121 First Floor Ground Floor Second Floor Reception Bedroom First Floor Bathroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Kitchen/Utility House - Gross Internal Area : 275.4 sq.m (2964 sq.ft.) Garage - Gross Internal Area : 90.4 sq.m (973 sq.ft.) Storage Terrace Ground Floor Recreation This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Important notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars and photographs dated: May 2014 Ref: SPB/340220 Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. .