Reading Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30

A striking unlisted four bedroom period farmhouse set in beautiful grounds totaling about 3 acres.

Description

Understood to be the only unlisted property in the hamlet, Brockett Farm is a striking unlisted period farmhouse in the hamlet of Reading Street which is about 3 miles south east of the sought after town of Tenterden. Believed to date from circa 1780/1800 the property boasts a wealth of period charm with modern convenience and enjoys beautiful gardens, stables and paddocks totaling about 3 acres.

Approached by a driveway with electric operated gates, Brockett Farm occupies an idyllic rural setting with lovely views and the property offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over three floors. It includes three reception rooms which enjoy a west or south aspect with most having exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and log burning stoves. The partially vaulted, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating benefits from French doors to three sides opening to the terrace and is fitted with a range of cupboards and integral appliances. Steps lead down from the inner hall to the cellar.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, an en suite shower room and a family bathroom with a separate shower. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a dressing room and an en suite shower room fitted with white sanitary ware. Off the landing, two separate staircases lead up to two further attic bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes.

Brockett Farm sits behind a white picket fence with a gate opening to an area of gravel parking. A gravel driveway to the side of the property provides ample parking and access to the garage and stable block with store room, both with electricity and water. The main conifer tree lined garden is beautiful with a paved terrace area, leading to a summerhouse and a glasshouse. The gardens extend to both the east and south comprising three paddocks, a natural pond and a delightful fruit orchard with plum, cherry and apple trees.

Location

Brockett Farm is located in the hamlet of Reading Street which is about 3 miles south east of the sought after historic town of Tenterden. Tenterden has a variety of independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, several coffee shops and various restaurants.

There is a leisure centre in the town and further sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden, walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.

The A28 gives access to the M20 and to Ashford International Station (12.1 miles) with services to London St Pancras in 37 minutes.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,179 sq ft


Acreage: 2.94 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.