Detached house for sale in Summerhill, Goudhurst, Kent TN17

Stunning Grade II Listed family house set in delightful gardens and grounds of circa 8 acres with swimming pool located between Goudhurst and Marden.

*Cranbrook School catchment area*

Stream Farm is an attractive timbered former farmhouse dating from around 1520, that has been sympathetically extended and beautifully renovated by the current owners. The accommodation is set across three floors and boasts a wealth of original features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers, and leaded light windows, yet retains a light and spacious feel with good ceiling heights throughout.

Outside the property sits amid circa 8 acres of grounds, including delightful gardens, ponds, a swimming pool and terracing overlooking a circular rose walk pergola which in the summer is abundantly filled with climbing roses and vines. The property is approached across a shared gravel driveway and through electronic wooden gates to arrive at an area of parking for a number of cars.

Features

- Entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, feature original brick floor to ceiling chimney breast, original staircase to first floor and door leading to cloakroom with tiled floor, WC and hand basin
- Drawing room with two large inglenook fireplaces, one housing a woodburning stove, double aspect leaded light windows and door to the terrace
- Office/dining room with large inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and door to the garden
- Inner hallway leading to light and spacious kitchen, with triple aspect windows, door to terrace and woodburning stove
- Contemporary kitchen with slate effect tiled floor, plethora of fitted units housing larder unit, full size fridge and dishwasher, an electric double Aga, island unit with white quartz work surface, housing for electric oven and microwave and seating for informal dining
- Delightful sun room with leaded light windows with 180 degree views over the garden, vaulted ceiling and double doors leading to garden terrace
- Utility room with floor to ceiling fitted units housing fridge freezer, hot water cylinder, boiler and washing machine, door opening onto the garden
- First floor master bedroom with triple aspect windows, dressing area and en suite bathroom with floor and wall tiling, freestanding bath, separate shower, WC and hand basin
- Double bedroom with double aspect windows and a Jack and Jill shower room
- Three further double bedrooms, each with feature inglenook fireplaces, two with en suite shower rooms
- Stairs to second floor bedroom with restricted ceiling height, under eaves storage and ensuite shower room
- Gardens that wrap around the property, offering areas of York stone terracing, a circular pergola with climbing roses and vines, a small pond to the front of the property and wide steps leading up to an expanse of lawn with a fenced area of woodland beyond
- Heated swimming pool with safety cover, pool house with changing area, shower facilities, WC and space for storage
- Fenced woodland area accompanied with a large natural pond with walkway to an island
- Enclosed meadow and paddocks with concrete base large enough to potentially erect two stables
- Garden shed and heritage greenhouse

agent’s notes
- Planning permission has been granted for a double bay cart lodge garage to be erected opposite the house adjacent to the driveway, Ref: Tw/20/03300/ful
- Planning permission is also granted to deconstruct the entrance hall stairway with the lower portion of the stairs removed and reconstructed to make a galleried area, Ref: Tw/20/01290/lbc
- kcc Footpath Ref WC5 crosses land towards the North East boundary of the property

Situation

Stream Farm is set in a wonderful location, flanked by open farmland on the periphery of the picturesque hilltop village of Goudhurst within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A footpath skirting the property gives access to a network of walks over neighbouring countryside.

Goudhurst benefits from a good range of local shops and several notable public houses and restaurants along with Risebridge Health and Sports Club. Comprehensive shopping and amenities are on hand at Tunbridge Wells.

Numerous state and private schools in the vicinity catering for children of all ages include Goudhurst and Kilndown C of E Primary School, Bethany School in Goudhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools. There are also numerous secondary and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone.

Nearby Marden Station provides frequent commuter services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from under an hour and connections to Ashford International Station which offers services to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. The M20 gives access to the ports and Channel Tunnel for services to the continent and the M25, via the A21 to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Goudhurst 2 miles
Marden Station 3.5 miles
A21 4.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells 11.5 miles
Ashford International 22 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Directions

From central Goudhurst, opposite the pond, turn into North Road (B2079) and continue for about 1.5 miles towards Marden. Continue past the left hand turning to Horsmonden. Proceed down the hill and after the bend turn right into the entrance to Stream Farm.

Property information

- Services: Mains water and electric, private drainage, oil fired central heating, 300 megabyte internet speed
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: G (2022/23)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.