Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

The property comprises an impressive Grade II listed converted barn, believed to date back to the 1600's with later additions, constructed of brick with weather boarded elevations under a tiled roof. The property has been extended and refurbished to an incredibly high standard and offers fantastic reception space. The barn retains many period features including a wealth of exposed timbers and brickwork and some vaulted ceilings, with the benefits of contemporary living such as underfloor heating to most of the ground floor and oak joinery.

The large glazed front door opens into an impressive triple aspect reception/dining hall with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork and French doors to the rear. The double aspect sitting room has exposed timbers and brickwork, large wood burning stove and French doors to the rear courtyard and gardens. There is also a music room/study with door to the rear and a further room (used as a gym). The property also benefits from two ground floor bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and one with en suite shower room.

The fantastic kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the house and includes an extensive range of bespoke fitted cupboards with integrated appliances, central island, granite worktops, gas-fired four oven Aga and a utility room with cloakroom and door to the side. The kitchen opens into a lovely family room with sliding doors, running the length of the kitchen/breakfast room, opening onto a substantial central courtyard and gardens creating the perfect entertaining space.

On the first floor, accessed from the reception/dining hall, there are two double bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms. There is also a second floor attic room. Accessed via a second staircase between the kitchen and family room there are two further double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and the other with en suite shower room.

The property is approached via a shared private track leading to a gated driveway. To the front, there is a lawned area and ample parking. The beautiful landscaped gardens include a large terrace, lawned garden with mature trees and hedges, and a heated swimming pool with solar operated cover. There is also a large central courtyard as well as various outbuildings providing a gym/garage with room above, and a detached home office with glass sliding doors, wood burning stove and a shower room.

Benenden 0.8 of a mile. Cranbrook 2.7 miles. Tenterden 6 miles. Staplehurst station 8.4 miles (London Bridge from 54 minutes). Etchingham station 9.7 miles (London Bridge from 64 minutes). Rye 15 miles. Maidstone 16.5 miles. Ashford 17 miles (London St Pancras 36 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 16.8 miles. London 52 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property is situated in a delightful position, on a private track off the main road, close to the heart of the very popular village of Benenden. The village is well equipped for day-to-day needs with a butcher, Post Office, general store and a well regarded pub. A little further away is Cranbrook with its picturesque High Street offering a wider range of quality shops, restaurants, banks and supermarket. A more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities is available in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Staplehurst station offers an excellent regular service to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross in about an hour, as well as the International Eurostar station at Ashford. Access to London and the international airports can be gained via the nearby A21 which links to the M25. Access to the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports can be gained via the M20 at Ashford.

There is an outstanding choice of state and private schools in the area including the primary school in Benenden and Benenden Girls School; preparatory schools in Cranbrook and Hawkhurst; Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools which are slightly further afield. We understand the property is within the catchment area for the famous Cranbrook Grammar School which dates back to 1518.

A wide choice of sporting and leisure facilities exist within the area including golf at Chart Hills, Hemsted Forest and Rye; sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and on the south coast; extensive riding, walking and cycling in the nearby Bedgebury and Hemsted Forests. In addition, a host of famous properties and monuments lie within a short distance including Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle.