Grade II listed country home in an idyllic setting

Goudhurst, Cranbrook, , TN17

£3,750,000 Freehold

A wonderful Grade II listed country home within an idyllic setting and enjoying outstanding views

Goudhurst 0.8 miles, A21 2.5 miles, Marden 5.5 miles (London Bridge from 48 minutes), Cranbrook 6 miles, Tunbridge Wells 10 miles (London Bridge from 48 minutes), M25 22 miles, Gatwick Airport 45 miles, London 47 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Main House Reception hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Sitting room, Kitchen, Breakfast room, Family room, Study, Conservatory, Utility room, Boot room, Wine cellar

Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite, Guest bedroom with sitting room and en suite. Two further bedrooms, Family bathroom, Attic rooms

Guest Cottage Sitting room and kitchenette with mezzanine, Bedroom, Bathroom

Cart Lodge Cottage Kitchen/Dining room, Sitting room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Private garden

Various outbuildings including Studio, Barn, Workshop, Quadruple car port

Beautifully landscaped formal gardens and stunning grounds Paddock, Stables, Tennis Court, Lake, Woodland, Orchards

In all about 12.12 acres

Tenure : Freehold

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Energy Performance: EPC Rating = Exempt

Viewing: Strictly by arrangement with Savills.

Fixtures and fittings: All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Such items include all curtains, blinds, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery.

Local Information Leisure/sporting facilities: A Crowbourne Farm is situated on number of golf clubs including the outskirts of the popular Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Wealden village of Goudhurst Risebridge Health Club at which is well known for its pretty Goudhurst with pool, squash and centre with ancient church, duck tennis courts. Sailing and fishing pond, period buildings, inns and at Bewl Water and riding, walking, restaurants. The regional centre mountain bike trails plus a of climbing and activity centre in provides an extensive range of Bedgebury National Pinetum and shopping, commercial, Forest. recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline station. Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at Comprehensive shopping: can be J5 and the M20 via J8 both found in Tunbridge Wells providing links to Gatwick and and Maidstone. Bluewater Heathrow airport and other shopping is located just off the motorway networks. M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). About this property Mainline rail services: to London Crowbourne Farm is a stunning Charing Cross and Cannon Street Grade II listed former farmhouse can be found at Paddock Wood, with mid-17th century origins and Marden, Frant and Tunbridge a later Victorian extension. The Wells stations. Trains to Gatwick house is exceptionally presented airport are available from throughout, including the majority Tonbridge. Eurostar trains are of outbuildings which have been available from Ashford refurbished during the current International. A high speed train ownership. service runs from London St Pancras to Ashford in about The property has a wonderful feel 37 minutes. due to a combination of large light reception rooms with high ceilings Primary schools at Goudhurst and and period features, and more ; Dulwich Preparatory, intimate rooms for those cosy Claremont School, Marlborough winter evenings. The drawing House, St. Ronan’s and Vine Hall. and dining rooms, overlooking the At secondary level: Sutton formal gardens, are both elegant Valence, School, rooms at the front of the house. Bethany School, Tonbridge and The beautiful bespoke Tom . State Howley kitchen, utility and boot secondary and grammar schools room are at the heart of the house include Cranbrook School, The with a modern traditional feel. The High Academy. The Judd kitchen leads into the breakfast School, The Skinners Schools for and family rooms, the latter with a Boys and Tunbridge Wells large inglenook fireplace. and for Girls. Mascalls School, Paddock Wood.

The principal bedroom, with a bay which in turn leads to the window overlooking the lake and generous parking to the front and grounds, has a dressing room side of the house, the open bay and large en suite bathroom. garaging, other buildings and There is a guest suite with sitting separate rear driveway. room and en suite, plus two further spacious bedrooms and The formal gardens are an immaculate family bathroom. beautifully maintained with large Two rooms on the second floor expanses of level lawns, a wide offer further flexible variety of mature shrubs, trees, accommodation. herbaceous borders, rose beds and York stone terraces. Sitting centrally within its land the Hidden to the south east is an property benefits from stunning Astro Turf Tennis Court and panoramic rural views, particularly pavilion. Beyond are areas of across the valley towards the orchard, wild flower meadow and picturesque Horsmonden church. paddock that lead to an idyllic woodland and large lake with Ancillary accommodation pontoon and boat house. The lake is a haven for wildlife with There are two cottages which ducks, fish and vegetation with provide excellent ancillary paths leading around it, and a accommodation and are both rustic bridge to a small island. beautifully presented. To the north of the property there The Guest Cottage comprises a are further paddocks and stables vaulted sitting room with a with a very smart chicken and mezzanine to one end and Tom geese enclosure. Howley kitchenette, bedroom and shower room. In all about 12.12 acres

The self-contained Cart Lodge Cottage, with a private garden and terrace has captivating views, is currently used as a successful holiday let (occupancy governed as per planning consent ref. TW00/02441/FUL).

Further outbuildings include a studio (with potential for home office), barn, garden store, workshop and quadruple car port.

Gardens and grounds

Crowbourne Farm is approached from a quiet country lane via period iron electric gates that open to a sweeping gravel drive

Will Peppitt Cranbrook +44 (0) 1580 720 161 Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

Important Notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3: Should you be referred to SPF Private Clients to arrange your mortgage, Savills will receive a referral fee. In 2018 the average referral fee that was received was £1,369. Should you be referred to Prime Purchase, we will receive £1000 of the initial registration charge and a further percentage of the fee charged at Exchange, which on average, amounted to £3,542 in 2018. 20210422VAKG