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Freehold
Guide price
£1,100,000
6 bed detached house for sale
Conghurst Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN186 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
EPC rating: D
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
F
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- St Ronan's School 0.7 miles
- Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School 0.9 miles
- Etchingham 4.4 miles
- Robertsbridge 4.6 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Spacious detached property
- Versatile accommodation
- Possibility for expansion
- Far reaching views
- Detached and unlisted
- Cranbrook School catchment
* Cranbrook School catchment area *
White Rose Cottage is formerly three farm workers’ cottages having been converted to a single family dwelling with additions over the years, and has been home to the current custodians for over 40 years.
The property is of traditional brick construction with tile hung first floor elevation and slate roof, with the accommodation set across two floors. To the ground floor is an entrance hall, snug/library, family room, sitting room, kitchen open plan to dining room, office and cloak room. To the first floor are five bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a particular feature enjoying uninterrupted views across the valley and beyond.
There is also a large attic, part-boarded and with natural light via skylight and window, which subject to any necessary planning consent(s) could provide further accommodation.
Outside the gardens to the rear are bordered by mature hedging, with an expanse of lawn, areas of seasonal planting, fruit trees, walnut and mulberry trees, and an area to the back of the garden which once hosted a vegetable garden.
To the front is a pretty cottage garden full of blooming rose bushes and other traditional planting, along with an area of parking to the side for a number of cars.
White Rose Cottage had also for a number of years formerly been welcoming guests on a B&B basis.
Features
- Covered storm porch opening into a spacious entrance hall
- Kitchen with views across the valley fitted with Howdens units under oak worktops, central island housing double ovens and calor gas hob, ceramic two bowl sink, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, oak flooring
- Dining room with French doors opening onto a brick paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining
- Family room with two fireplaces – one working, one decorative
- Sitting room with log burner, wood block flooring, views to the front
- Office fully fitted with glass fronted storage cabinets
- Snug/library space with an abundance of built in shelving and decorative fireplace
- Ground floor cloakroom with WC, wall hung basin and door leading to garden
- Master bedroom enjoying fantastic views across the valley, with his and hers built in wardrobes and en suite bathroom comprising of walk-in shower, bath, vanity basin and WC
- Double bedroom with built in wardrobes and en suite jack-and-jill shower room with shower, WC and basin
- Three further double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, and a single bedroom
- Spacious family bathroom with large shower cubicle, bath, WC and basin
- Rear gardens are gently sloping with an expanse of lawn and areas of seasonal planting, various sheds and a tree house with a prime view across the valley located within the oak tree at the bottom of the garden
- Double garage and adjacent parking for a number of cars
Property information
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Calor gas for cooking.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: F (2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.
Situation
White Rose Cottage is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a short distance from Hawkhurst village centre. There are a good range of local independent shops, Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets, Kino cinema and various historic village inns. The village also provides a primary school and the highly regarded gastro-pub, The Great House. Nearby Cranbrook offers further shops and services and comprehensive facilities may be found at Tunbridge Wells.
A range of state and private schools in the area includes Hawkhurst cep School, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook and Claremont Senior School at Bodiam plus numerous secondary and grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells. The property also falls within the much sought after Cranbrook School catchment area.
Good road links include the nearby A21 which leads to the M25 for Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airports and the city of London. Etchingham and Staplehurst Stations both offer services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (journey times of about 1 hour 20 minutes / 57 minutes respectively).
There are a wealth of leisure facilities and tourist attractions nearby including Hemsted and Bedgebury Forests, Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Tenterden Golf Clubs, Sissinghurst, Bodiam and Scotney Castles (National Trust) and Bewl Water Reservoir. Cranbrook also has the Weald Sports Centre for swimming, gym and various fitness classes.
Directions
From Cranbrook proceed up the High Street to the War Memorial. Turn left onto the A229 and continue to central Hawkhurst. At the traffic lights turn left onto the A268 towards Rye. Continue for approximately 1.2 miles and turn right into Conghurst Lane. White Rose Cottage will be found after a short distance on the right.
White Rose Cottage is formerly three farm workers’ cottages having been converted to a single family dwelling with additions over the years, and has been home to the current custodians for over 40 years.
The property is of traditional brick construction with tile hung first floor elevation and slate roof, with the accommodation set across two floors. To the ground floor is an entrance hall, snug/library, family room, sitting room, kitchen open plan to dining room, office and cloak room. To the first floor are five bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a particular feature enjoying uninterrupted views across the valley and beyond.
There is also a large attic, part-boarded and with natural light via skylight and window, which subject to any necessary planning consent(s) could provide further accommodation.
Outside the gardens to the rear are bordered by mature hedging, with an expanse of lawn, areas of seasonal planting, fruit trees, walnut and mulberry trees, and an area to the back of the garden which once hosted a vegetable garden.
To the front is a pretty cottage garden full of blooming rose bushes and other traditional planting, along with an area of parking to the side for a number of cars.
White Rose Cottage had also for a number of years formerly been welcoming guests on a B&B basis.
Features
- Covered storm porch opening into a spacious entrance hall
- Kitchen with views across the valley fitted with Howdens units under oak worktops, central island housing double ovens and calor gas hob, ceramic two bowl sink, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, oak flooring
- Dining room with French doors opening onto a brick paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining
- Family room with two fireplaces – one working, one decorative
- Sitting room with log burner, wood block flooring, views to the front
- Office fully fitted with glass fronted storage cabinets
- Snug/library space with an abundance of built in shelving and decorative fireplace
- Ground floor cloakroom with WC, wall hung basin and door leading to garden
- Master bedroom enjoying fantastic views across the valley, with his and hers built in wardrobes and en suite bathroom comprising of walk-in shower, bath, vanity basin and WC
- Double bedroom with built in wardrobes and en suite jack-and-jill shower room with shower, WC and basin
- Three further double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, and a single bedroom
- Spacious family bathroom with large shower cubicle, bath, WC and basin
- Rear gardens are gently sloping with an expanse of lawn and areas of seasonal planting, various sheds and a tree house with a prime view across the valley located within the oak tree at the bottom of the garden
- Double garage and adjacent parking for a number of cars
Property information
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Calor gas for cooking.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: F (2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.
Situation
White Rose Cottage is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a short distance from Hawkhurst village centre. There are a good range of local independent shops, Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets, Kino cinema and various historic village inns. The village also provides a primary school and the highly regarded gastro-pub, The Great House. Nearby Cranbrook offers further shops and services and comprehensive facilities may be found at Tunbridge Wells.
A range of state and private schools in the area includes Hawkhurst cep School, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook and Claremont Senior School at Bodiam plus numerous secondary and grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells. The property also falls within the much sought after Cranbrook School catchment area.
Good road links include the nearby A21 which leads to the M25 for Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airports and the city of London. Etchingham and Staplehurst Stations both offer services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (journey times of about 1 hour 20 minutes / 57 minutes respectively).
There are a wealth of leisure facilities and tourist attractions nearby including Hemsted and Bedgebury Forests, Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Tenterden Golf Clubs, Sissinghurst, Bodiam and Scotney Castles (National Trust) and Bewl Water Reservoir. Cranbrook also has the Weald Sports Centre for swimming, gym and various fitness classes.
Directions
From Cranbrook proceed up the High Street to the War Memorial. Turn left onto the A229 and continue to central Hawkhurst. At the traffic lights turn left onto the A268 towards Rye. Continue for approximately 1.2 miles and turn right into Conghurst Lane. White Rose Cottage will be found after a short distance on the right.
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