Winser Road, Rolvenden Layne, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

Understood to have 15th century origins with later additions, Winser Farmhouse is a traditional Wealden Farmhouse, justifiably Grade II Listed and presenting elevations of warm brick exposed timber with colour-washed infill and tile hung elevations under a hipped Kent peg tiled roof.

The property retains its period ambience with a rich variety of architectural features, displaying a host of original period details that includes a splendid king post, inglenook and open fireplaces, impressive beams and timbers, wide oak floor-boards and exposed brick floors along with leaded light and casement windows.

Accommodation is laid out on three floors which is well proportioned and enhanced by copious windows and good ceiling heights throughout. Of particular note is the elegant dining room which offers a handsome period fireplace along with moulded dado rail and coving.

The front gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a planted border of flowering shrubs to one side and a magnificent ancient checker tree to the other. The brick pathway wraps around the house and a small brook runs through the garden providing a haven for local wildlife. A terrace to the rear provides an excellent spot for outdoor entertaining and the gardens and grounds are well stocked with a variety of established flowering shrubs along with mature indigenous trees and shrubs that punctuate the landscape.

FEATURES
- Double aspect drawing room with magnificent inglenook fireplace with impressive bressummer beam over creating an inviting atmosphere. With a low level cupboard to one side of the fireplace, ceiling beams and door leading to

- Library and study rooms with original Tudor ‘blind’ arches and door to garden

- Sitting room with wood burning stove, oak flooring and window overlooking front garden
- Well-proportioned dining room with high ceiling, coving, dado rail and attractive period fireplace with dual fuel stove

- Double aspect kitchen with quarry tiled flooring, comprehensive wall and base units, double oil fired Aga, integrated electric oven, hob and dishwasher, bread oven and door to cellar rooms

- Utility room with sink unit and space for potentially housing washing appliances, WC

- Stairs leading to first floor

- Master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom

- 3 further double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom with abundance of period features including exposed beams, pretty feature fireplaces and wide oak flooring.

- Attractive family bathroom with roll top bath, WC, hand basin and shower cubicle

- Stairs leading to second floor

- A bifurcating staircase leads to the attic bedroom with impressive king post, vaulted ceiling, leaded light window and en suite shower room

- Attic store with window situated above the utility room

- Oak framed two bay garage, one bay is fully enclosed

- Open garden barn with wood burning stove, lighting and access to plumbing for a hot tub

- Outside kennels attached to the house

- Gardens and grounds of approximately 4.2 acres with pretty brook running through the grounds, various flowing shrubs and mature trees

- Well-proportioned dining room with high ceiling, coving, dado rail and attractive period fireplace with dual fuel stove

- Double aspect kitchen with quarry tiled flooring, comprehensive wall and base units, double oil fired Aga, integrated electric oven, hob and dishwasher, bread oven and door to cellar rooms

- Utility room with sink unit and space for potentially housing washing appliances, WC

- Stairs leading to first floor

- Master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom

- 3 further double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom with abundance of period features including exposed beams, pretty feature fireplaces and wide oak flooring.

- Attractive family bathroom with roll top bath, WC, hand basin and shower cubicle

- Stairs leading to second floor

- A bifurcating staircase leads to the attic bedroom with impressive king post, vaulted ceiling, leaded light window and en suite shower room

- Attic store with window situated above the utility room

- Oak framed two bay garage, one bay is fully enclosed

- Open garden barn with wood burning stove, lighting and access to plumbing for a hot tub

- Outside kennels attached to the house

- Gardens and grounds of approximately 4.2 acres with pretty brook running through the grounds, various flowing shrubs and mature trees

SITUATION
Rural, yet not isolated, Winser Farmhouse is surrounded by open countryside on the fringes of the pretty hamlet of Rolvenden Layne. A number of local amenities are provided including the popular Ewe and Lamb public house and further shops and facilities may be found at nearby Rolvenden. The Cinque Port Towns of Tenterden and Rye with their picturesque high streets are both within easy reach offering comprehensive shopping and amenities in a pleasant environment. The property is set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Tenterden, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone offer comprehensive shopping and amenities, with main line stations at Headcorn and Ashford providing commuter links to London mainline stations. The latter also offers the high-speed service to St Pancras with journey times just over 35 minutes.

The M20 at Ashford gives access to the costal ports as well as the M25 for Gatwick, Heathrow and City airports.

There are numerous schools in the area providing education in both the private and public sectors for primary and secondary education. These include Dulwich Prep in Cranbrook, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Benenden Girls’ School, Sutton Valence schools, Norton Knatchbull and Highworth Grammer schools in Ashford and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden.

Tenterden 3.5 miles
Ashford 16 miles
Headcorn 11 miles
Rye 10 miles
(All distances are approximate)

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.
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DIRECTIONS
From Benenden village follow the B2086/Benenden Road east to the T-junction at Rolvenden. Turn right onto the A28 and after a short distance turn left, just before the church, into Maytham Road signposted to Rolvenden Layne. Proceed for 1 mile (entering Rolvenden Layne) and turn left into Winser Road, after the Ewe and Lamb public house. After approximately 0.1 miles the entrance to Winser Farmhouse will be found on the right hand side (adjacent to Frensham Manor), through the five bar gate bearing the name of the property.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water, private drainage
- Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council
- Council Tax band: H (2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. The vendors are willing to sell all of the furnishings by separate negotiation.



Rural, yet not isolated, Winser Farmhouse is surrounded by open countryside on the fringes of the pretty hamlet of Rolvenden Layne. A number of local amenities are provided including the popular Ewe and Lamb public house and further shops and facilities may be found at nearby Rolvenden. The Cinque Port Towns of Tenterden and Rye with their picturesque high streets are both within easy reach offering comprehensive shopping and amenities in a pleasant environment. The property is set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.