Well House The Street | Frittenden | Cranbrook | | TN17 2DD

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DESCRIPTION THE HOUSE Rarely available, and pretty as a picture, is this fantastic ENTRANCE HALL Fabulous arched wooden door set in detached property of historical importance. Built around matching stone surround leads into the hallway. Stairs lead 1848 and designed by renowned architect R.C Hussey who up to the first floor. Parquet flooring. Doors lead tothe was famous for his ecclesiastical designs, the house has dining room, lounge and cloakroom. attractive elevations made from local Bethesden Marble with stone dressings and striking arched mullion windows. The CLOAKROOM Fully tiled walls and floor. WC and wash house would have been part of the original complex that hand basin. Under stairs cupboard. included the neighbouring parish church of St Mary’s, and today comes complete with the former well set on a stone DINING ROOM Arched window to the front. Original open plinth with a tiled roof, feature stone wall that adjoins the fireplace fitted with a high quality Clearview duel fuel lych gate and the matching outbuilding. Former uses have burning stove. Fitted cupboards and display unit to one side. been noted as a gardeners cottage to the estate, and even Arched recess with shelving. Solid oak flooring. Door and as a police station, where rumour has it that the outbuilding steps leading to the kitchen. was used as the village gaol! Nowadays, the house has been transformed into a wonderful bright and airy place to live KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Double aspect feature with fabulous modern features such as a smart updated windows look out over the views to the side and rear, plus kitchen with Miele appliances and Franke ceramic sink, en- an internal glazed window overlooks the study. Wooden suite bathroom and shower room, yet still retains all of the door leads out to the garden. Beautiful quality kitchen fitted appealing architectural features that one would expect, with cream coloured wall, base and drawer units and including arched recesses and windows, picture rails, panelled matching work surfaces. Fitted Franke butler style ceramic doors and fireplaces. sink. Built in Miele electric oven and hob, integrated dishwasher, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Nice feature breakfast bar. Outside, French doors lead out onto the large terrace, Engineered oak flooring. which is perfect for al fresco dining, and beyond the lawn is mellow stone walling, and screened to the front by mature LOUNGE Beautiful room with arched windows giving views to two sides hedging. There are mature planted borders full of flowers overlooking the village and the church. Feature fireplace with white and shrubs, plus a further seating area with water feature. surround and black slate inset hearth. Multi paned French doors open up The front of the property has an ample gravel driveway with onto the patio and lead out into the rear garden. Carpeted. Arch leads to parking for two or more cars and leads to the well and the the study. pretty ecclesiastical styled outbuilding, which could be a great home office or studio. STUDY Adjacent study with pretty vaulted ceiling housing conservation roof light and with a window and door to the garden. Carpeted. Location could not be more perfect with the back drop of the village church and far reaching views from the first floor. LANDING Galleried landing with window overlooking the rear. Amenities are close by and the village has a thriving calender Carpeted. of activities and various clubs, a good village pub and a village shop within 1 min walking distance. Travel into London is GUEST BEDROOM Delightful view from the arched window possible by either or stations and the overlooking the church to the rear. Double guest bedroom. Fitted journey times are around an hour. Schooling is on hand with cupboard. Carpeted. the village school next door and there are very good private schools in the area that offer facilities from the age of three SHOWER ROOM High level window for light and fan for ventalation. upwards. The property is also within the sought after White suite with modern walk in shower cubicle and Triton shower. WC Cranbrook school catchment area. and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls and tile effect vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 3 Pretty double bedroom with arched window to the front offering far reaching views over the village and beyond. Carpeted.

MASTER BEDROOM Pretty arched windows looking out over the front and with far reaching views of the village and beyond. Cast iron ‘Ducks Nest’ style feature fireplace. Carpeted. Door and steps leading to the en-suite.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Low level window to the rear with a lovely view of the church. Double ended bath with oak panelling. WC, wash hand basin and vanity unit. Built in airing cupboard with hot water tank. Traditional radiator and laminate tiled flooring.

THE OUTBUILDING RECEPTION AREAS Built in matching Bethesden marble and featuring the pretty ecclesiastical design as the main house. Arched front door leads into the reception area with arched window to the side. Feature cast iron ‘Ducks Nest’ feature fireplace. Arch leads through to the second area with shelving and a multi paned window overlooking the drive. Solid Oak flooring throughout. Both rooms have power and light and the building would make a wonderful retreat, home office, gym or studio.

OUTSIDE REAR GARDEN With a gate and path to the front. Several access points from the house lead onto the large stone patio area which is perfect for dining al fresco. The view over the remainder of the garden takes in the landscaped hedges and mellow low wall, plus the lawn with its landscaped borders full of mature plants, shrubs and trees, plus there is a further seating area and ornamental pond. Garden shed.

FRONT GARDEN The property is approached by an in and out gravelled driveway with parking for 2 or more cars. Feature stone wall runs along the rear flank to the outbuilding. The former well in stood on a stone plinth and has a pitched roof and cast iron bracing. Mature hedging and pretty picket fence with pathway lead up to the house and round to the rear. Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1580 715000 [email protected] 11 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3EB