Fosten Lane, Biddenden

A beautifully presented, recently converted detached Grade II Listed Wealden Barn providing character accommodation arranged over two floors with a wealth of oak joinery, incorporating vaulted sitting room/dining/kitchen with island and wood burning stove, three bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower room complemented by a landscaped garden including parking for two cars together with a single garage, all occupying a much favoured semi rural location set within the former grounds of Birchley House. Cranbrook School catchment area.A beautifully presented detached Grade II Listed traditional Wealden barn, recently converted with a fine attention to detail, enjoying a wealth of exposed original and new oak joinery. The character accommodation is arranged over two floors with features including the vaulted sitting room/dining/kitchen with antique pine flooring, Stovax Studio wood burning stove on a raised brick hearth, fitted kitchen with granite worktops and splash backs, twin butler sink with mixer tap over, Richmond deluxe electric range style cooker with five burner hob, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and electric points for freestanding fridge/ freezer and separate fridge, fitted shelving, island with inset sink with mixer tap over, drawers, storage shelving wine rack, floor to ceiling height window, oak stable door and glazed door opening out to the garden. Heavy oak latched doors from inner hall with brick floor to useful utility room with brick floor, space and plumbing for washing machine and platform over for tumble dryer. Bedroom one has a wealth of exposed timbers, fitted wardrobes to one wall and a pleasant aspect to front. A separate shower room is fitted with a white suite including part dado height tiling to walls, a tiled and glazed double shower and a tiled floor with underfloor heating. A rise of stairs from inner hall leads to first floor landing with heavy oak latched doors leading off to bedroom two, with vaulted ceiling, a wealth of oak joinery and an aspect of front. Bedroom three also has a vaulted ceiling with a wealth of exposed timbers and an aspect of front. The bathroom is fitted with a traditional white suite including a freestanding rolltop bath, tiled and glazed shower and ‘his and hers’ wash hand basins, part tiling to walls, heated towel rail, vaulted ceiling and underfloor heating.Outside, an attractive picket fence and gate with brick pathway leads to the front door, with front garden comprising an area of lawn with sleeper edged borders planted with lavender and verbena. The main garden is set to the side, laid to lawn with central brick pathway, punctuated with young trees including crab apple, cherry, oak and ash. Cotswold stone chipped parking and turning area is located at the far end with an area of lawn beyond, which subject to planning could offer space to build a timber cart lodge. A single garage is set within a block of three, beside the barn, fitted with double doors, power and light.