Detached house for sale in Gills Green, Cranbrook, Kent TN18

Beautifully situated Grade II listed four bedroom family home in a country lane setting with far reaching southerly views.

Description
Situated on the edge of Bedgebury forest, about 2.5 miles equidistant from Cranbrook and Hawkhurst, Trenley Farm is a most attractive and well presented four bedroom family home with far reaching southerly views and set in about 0.37 of an acre.

The property, which is understood to date in part from the late 16th or early 17th century with later 18th century additions, combines a wealth of charm and character with exposed timbers, beams and wood flooring complemented by a sleek modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, underfloor heating to a number of areas and the added potential to convert the substantial attic floor (STP).

To either side of the hall are the attractive beamed reception rooms, both are of good proportions and feature inglenook fireplaces and inset wood burning stoves.

Glass doors open to the stylish triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with parquet flooring and bespoke fitted with cupboards and a central island incorporating a seating area. Appliances include two electric ovens, a Siemens induction hob and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. There is space for an American-style fridge/freezer. French doors open to a wide paved terrace and garden beyond. The utility room with further cupboards and space for various white goods, and a WC have flagstone flooring and underfloor heating.

Two staircases give access to the first floor where there are four attractive bedrooms which are served by two en suite shower rooms equipped with contemporary sanitary ware with chrome fittings and a principal bathroom with Catchpole & Rye copper bath. A further staircase leads up to the attic floor which offers wonderful potential for an additional bedroom and bath/shower room (subject to the necessary planning consents.)

To the front, the house is screened by a beech hedge and there is off road parking for a number of cars. The garden stretches around to three sides and comprises lawn with post and rail fencing and hawthorn hedging to the perimeter and wide Indian sandstone terracing to the east and south of the property, in all the area amounts to about 0.37 of an acre.

Location
Trenley Farm occupies a delightful setting on the edge of Bedgebury forest and pinetum which offers 2,600 acres of walks, mountain bike trails and children's adventure playgrounds. The property sits 2.5 miles equidistant between Cranbrook, with its various independent shops, supermarket, public houses and several farm shops and the popular village of Hawkhurst with Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, Kino digital cinema, tennis and squash clubs, fishing facilities together with a variety of pubs and restaurants.

Fast and frequent services run from Staplehurst, Headcorn and Marden stations to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street, with early morning and evening services to Cannon Street. Ashford station has a high speed train service to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. The property also falls within Cranbrook School catchment (2024).

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorways.

*All mileages and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,230 sq ft

Acreage:
0.37 Acres

Directions
From our office in Cranbrook, proceed up the High Street. At the top turn left on Hartley Road (A229) and continue for about 1.8 miles, turning right into Park Lane. After about 0.4 of a mile turn left and proceed along the lane and at the bend bear left and Trenley Farm will be found shortly on the left hand side.

Additional Info
Services: Lpg fired central heating, mains water and electricity, shared private drainage.