House For Sale £1,250,000
Property description Brissenden House is an elegant period residence of the highest calibre and is set within beautiful grounds amongst the Wealden countryside. Formerly a weavers house this Grade II listed property is said to date back to the mid 16th century and boasts a wealth of character and charm. Internally, some of the wonderful period features on show include; exposed brickwork and timbers, inglenook fireplaces, latch down doors and a magnificent medieval oak wood staircase. The property takes pride of place within grounds measuring approximately 1.75 acres and is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Step inside Whilst the property still retains an abundance of its original character the current owners have sympathetically refurbished in some areas and have added a stunning oak framed orangery to further enhance the property. Appointed over three levels and with a cellar/boiler room and store, the property boasts versatile, well appointed accommodation on each floor.
The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and floor units, a "Rangemaster" oven and is finished with granite work tops and stone flooring. As well as the orangery, there are three reception rooms including a rather grand drawing room with a beamed ceiling, an inglenook fireplace with log burner and solid wood floors.
The first floor has three well proportioned bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities and the third is served by the main family bathroom. The second floor consists of three further bedrooms, one is currently used as a home office and the other a further lounge. There is also a bathroom on this level which could be utilised as an au pair or teenagers suite.
Step outside Brissenden House occupies a generous plot of approximately 1.75 acres and is made up of a formal garden, picturesque pond and a separate paddock which has its own five bar access gate from the lane. The property is accessed via electronic wrought iron gates which lead to an extensive block paved driveway. The formal wrap around gardens are mainly laid to lawn and have a variety of specimen trees, plants and flower beds, well manicured hedges run around the perimeter and provide a good amount of privacy. A wooden footbridge provides access to the paddock which would be ideal for equestrian use.
Location The property is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by the undulating Wealden countryside and betwixt both Sutton Valence and Headcorn villages which offer a variety of amenities to include; pubs, restaurants, shops, primary schools and Sutton Valence has a highly regarded independent school.
Headcorn train station is easily reached and provides direct links to the city. Junction 8 of the M20 motorway network provides links to the M25, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead and City airports, the Channel Tunnel and Ashford and Ebsfleet International stations.
Step inside Whilst the property still retains an abundance of its original character the current owners have sympathetically refurbished in some areas and have added a stunning oak framed orangery to further enhance the property. Appointed over three levels and with a cellar/boiler room and store, the property boasts versatile, well appointed accommodation on each floor.
The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and floor units, a "Rangemaster" oven and is finished with granite work tops and stone flooring. As well as the orangery, there are three reception rooms including a rather grand drawing room with a beamed ceiling, an inglenook fireplace with log burner and solid wood floors.
The first floor has three well proportioned bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities and the third is served by the main family bathroom. The second floor consists of three further bedrooms, one is currently used as a home office and the other a further lounge. There is also a bathroom on this level which could be utilised as an au pair or teenagers suite.
Step outside Brissenden House occupies a generous plot of approximately 1.75 acres and is made up of a formal garden, picturesque pond and a separate paddock which has its own five bar access gate from the lane. The property is accessed via electronic wrought iron gates which lead to an extensive block paved driveway. The formal wrap around gardens are mainly laid to lawn and have a variety of specimen trees, plants and flower beds, well manicured hedges run around the perimeter and provide a good amount of privacy. A wooden footbridge provides access to the paddock which would be ideal for equestrian use.
Location The property is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by the undulating Wealden countryside and betwixt both Sutton Valence and Headcorn villages which offer a variety of amenities to include; pubs, restaurants, shops, primary schools and Sutton Valence has a highly regarded independent school.
Headcorn train station is easily reached and provides direct links to the city. Junction 8 of the M20 motorway network provides links to the M25, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead and City airports, the Channel Tunnel and Ashford and Ebsfleet International stations.
