Little Nineveh Benenden

Little Nineveh Nineveh Lane, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent A stunning period home set in a peaceful location with a separate oast house in around 22 acres.

Cranbrook 3 miles, Tenterden 7 miles, Staplehurst Station 9 miles (London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross from 53 minutes), Tunbridge Wells 18 miles (All times and distances are approximate)

Granary with large garage and garden store room with further storage above

Double carport Swimming pool | Tennis Court In all about 22 acres

Tunbridge Wells Country Department 47 High Street, Tunbridge Wells 55 Baker Street TN1 1XL London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1892 515 035 Tel: +44 20 7861 5390 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Situated in an exclusive setting, along a private lane and well away from main roads, Little Nineveh is set in a peaceful rural location within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property overlooks countryside and the woodland surrounding it. The house is positioned close to the sought after village of Benenden. The village offers a traditional village green, Parish Church of St George and the 15th century Bull Inn as well as a small range of independent shops. A little further away are the towns of Tenterden and Cranbrook with their picturesque high streets offering a wider range of quality shops, restaurants, banks and supermarkets including Waitrose. A more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities is available in Tunbridge Wells. The popular coastal town of Rye is approximately 20 minutes away. Staplehurst station offers an excellent regular train service to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street, (from 53 minutes) as well as the International Eurostar station at Ashford. Access to London and international airports can be gained via the nearby A21 which links to the M25 national motorway network. Access to the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports can be gained via the M20 at Ashford. There is an outstanding choice of state and private schools in the area including the primary school at Benenden and Dulwich Prep School in Cranbrook, Saint Ronan’s in Hawkhurst and Benenden School for girls. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools are slightly further afield. The property is within the catchment area for the famous Cranbrook Grammar School which dates back to 1518. A wide choice of sporting and leisure facilities exist within the area including golf at Chart Hills, Tenterden and Rye, sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and the south coast and extensive riding, walking and cycling in nearby Bedgebury and Hemsted Forests. In addition a host of famous properties and monuments lie within a short distance, including Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle.

Little Nineveh Little Nineveh is a striking period country house with medieval origins, extended over the centuries to create a fabulous family home. The property retains many of the original period features whilst being comprehensively modernised by the current owners. The drawing room has particular character displaying a magnificent inglenook fireplace. The Kitchen/Dining/Family room is the heart of the house having three sets of French doors to the garden and providing fantastic space for entertaining. Upstairs the principal bedroom is extremely generous with a lovely dressing room and spacious en suite bathroom. The bedroom is double aspect as well as many of the other rooms to take advantage of the stunning outlook over surrounding countryside. There are five further bedrooms with three bathrooms and a large attic store. The Oast house is another key feature with Little Nineveh. It is currently converted to offer a large vaulted reception room used as a games room as well as a kitchenette, gym, shower room and dining room. There is also a large laundry room and the boiler/plant room. In the past this was used as ancillary accommodation with bedrooms and could be converted back (subject to planning). In addition there is a stunning granary which provides necessary space for garaging and storage for garden machinery. There is a store upstairs running the length of the granary and a lovely separate oak framed open bay garage. Reception Bedroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Bathroom Main House: 4,954 sq ft / 460.3 sq m Oast House: 1,369 sq ft / 127.2 sq m Kitchen/Utility Granary: 722 sq ft / 67.1 sq m Storage Open Garage: 298 sq ft / 27.7 sq m This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Outside Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page Recreation of the text of the Particulars.

Bedroom Attic Attic 3.67m x 3.39m Room Room 12'0'' x 11'1''

Second Floor

Drawing Room Principal Bedroom Entrance Sitting Room 6.64M x 5.81M Hall 6.97m x 5.85m 21'9'' x 19'0'' 4.88m x 4.37m 22'10'' x 19'2'' 16'0'' x 14'4'' Dressing Room

Ground Floor First Floor Bedroom Attic Attic 3.67m x 3.39m Room Room 12'0'' x 11'1''

Garden store Restricted Height 4.48m x 3.55m Log / Plant / Bedroom Bedroom 14'8'' x 11'7'' Bin Boiler Room Laundry Room Store 4.18m x 4.04m 4.66m x 4.25m Store Garage 13'8'' x 13'3'' 15'3'' x 13'11'' 4.56m x 3.30m 4.77m x 3.87m Room 14'11'' x 10'10'' 15'7'' x 12'8'' 7.42m x 4.59m 5.69m x 4.86m 18'8'' x 15'11'' Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom Garage 24'4'' x 15'0'' Games / Family Room 4.47m x 3.74m 8.67m x 7.73m 3.96m x 3.82m Reception Room 28'5'' x 25'4'' 7.13m x 4.08m 12'11'' x 12'6'' 14'8'' x 12'3'' 23'4'' x 13'4'' 9.59m x 4.81m Utility 31'5'' x 15'9'' Room Gym 4.23m x 3.92m Bedroom 13'10'' x 12'10'' 3.84m x 2.99m 12'7'' x 9'10'' Boot Dining Room Room 4.20m (13'9'') diam. Second Floor Drawing Room Principal Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Entrance Attic Sitting Room 6.64M x 5.81M AttiHalc l Attic Attic 6.97m x 5.85m 3.67m x 3.39m3.67m x 3.39m Room 21'9'' x 19'0'' Room Room 4.88Roomm x 4.37m 22'10'' x 19'2'' 12'0'' x 11'1''12'0'' x 11'1'' 16'0'' x 14'4'' Dressing Room Oast House

Garden store Garden store Log / RestrictedRestricted Height Height 4.48m x 3.554.48m m x 3.55m Log / Bedroom Bedroom Plant / Plant / Bin Bedroom Bedroom 14'8'' x 11'7''14'8'' x 11'7'' Bin Boiler Room Boiler Room Laundry RoomLaundry Room Store Store 4.18m x 4.04m4.18m x 4.04m4.66m x 4.254.66mm x 4.25m Store Store 4.77m x 3.87m Garage Garage 13'8'' x 13'3''13'8'' x 13'3''15'3'' x 13'11'15'3''' x 13'11'' 4.56m x 3.304.56m m x 3.30m 4.77m x 3.87m Room Room 14'11'' x 10'10'14'11''' x 10'10'' 15'7'' x 12'8''15'7'' x 12'8'' 5.69m x 4.86m 7.42m x 4.597.42m m x 4.59m 5.69m x 4.86m 24'4'' x 15'0'' 18'8'' x 15'11'18'8''' x 15'11'' Kitchen / BreakfastKitchen Room / Breakfast Room Bedroom Bedroom Garage Garage 24'4'' x 15'0'' Games / Family Room Games / 4.47m x 3.74m 8.67m x 7.738.67mm x 7.73m Family Room 3.96m x 3.823.96mm x 3.82m Reception Room 4.47m x 3.74m Reception Room 14'8'' x 12'3'' 28'5'' x 25'4''28'5'' x 25'4'' 7.13m x 4.087.13m m x 4.08m 12'11'' x 12'6''12'11'' x 12'6'' 14'8'' x 12'3'' 23'4'' x 13'4'' 9.59m x 4.819.59m m x 4.81m 23'4'' x 13'4'' 31'5'' x 15'9'' Utility Utility 31'5'' x 15'9'' Open Garage Room Room Gym Gym 4.23m x 3.924.23mm x 3.92m Bedroom Ground Floor First Floor Bedroom 13'10'' x 12'10'13'10''' x 12'10'' 3.84m x 2.993.84mm x 2.99m 12'7'' x 9'10''12'7'' x 9'10'' Dining Room Boot Boot Dining Room Granary Room Room 4.20m (13'9'')4.20m (13'9'') diam. diam.

Drawing RoomDrawing Room Principal Bedroom Entrance Principal Bedroom 6.64M x 5.81M EntranceSitting RoomSitting Room 6.64M x 5.81M Hall Hall 6.97m x 5.856.97m m x 5.85m 21'9'' x 19'0'' 4.88m x 4.37m 21'9'' x 19'0'' 4.88m x 4.37m 22'10'' x 19'2''22'10'' x 19'2'' 16'0'' x 14'4''16'0'' x 14'4'' Dressing Dressing Room Room Gardens and Grounds Outside, the gardens provide a delightful setting, with formal gardens around the house. There is a large terrace with herbaceous planting and roses. The swimming pool is secluded and private to the rear of the oast house, with the tennis court adjacent. In total the gardens and grounds extend to around 22 acres which includes paddocks, natural woodland and a lake.

Services Oil central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The estate is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way that affect it. There is a public footpath running to the western edge of the boundary.

Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council - 01892 526121 Council Tax Band (2020/21): H

EPC – D

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 From the M25, take the A21 southeast towards Tunbridge Wells. Bypass Tunbridge Wells and continue on the A21 before taking the A262 towards Goudhurst. Proceed through the village of Goudhurst for approximately 1.7 miles and turn right onto the B2085. At the T-junction, turn left onto the A229 and almost immediately right onto the B2086 and continue on to Benenden. Drive along this road for around 2.5 miles and turn right into Babb’s Lane. Take the first right onto Nineveh Lane. After around 0.6 miles you will find Little Nineveh on the right hand side.

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Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. 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, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. 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. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated October 2020. Photographs dated September 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com.