House For Sale £1,850,000
Wonderful family house with ancillary accommodation set amid generous gardens of circa 6.4 acres and enjoying far reaching views.
* Cranbrook School catchment area *
Polmood is a delightful family home that has stood in its location for around 200 years, firstly extended around a century ago and then further extended by the current custodians in 2010. The most recent addition includes an oak framed structure with a vaulted ceiling and full height glass windows offering wonderful views of the garden. The property sits amid circa 6.4 acres of gardens and grounds, with woodland and countryside walks on the doorstep. The property is approached along a gravel driveway flanked by grass which arrives at an expanse of parking adjacent to the house and self-contained annexe.
The house is deceptively spacious with delightful family rooms, home office space, utility and cloakroom to the ground floor, with the fantastic open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining/sitting room being the real hub of the home. To the first floor are five double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a guest bedroom with en suite Jack and Jill bathroom, a family shower room and additional separate WC. An attic room offers a number of potential uses, currently used as storage space.
Outside the gardens and grounds are arranged with seasonal planting in beds and garden pots in close proximity to the property, areas of lawn interspersed with mature majestic trees, acres of meadow, apple trees, fig trees and raised vegetable beds. There are also areas of paved terracing in which to enjoy al-fresco dining or evening summer sun, one complete with pizza oven.
Polmood is accompanied by a single storey one bedroom annexe, ideal for offering guests their own space or multi-generational living. Additional outbuildings include a substantial workshop, an impressive open sided “tree house,” garden WC and shower room, recently renovated Victorian style greenhouse and an undeveloped barn with first floor studio/store room. The Barn could be developed in a number of ways, such as an oak framed parking garage with studio above or potential additional ancillary accommodation, the latter subject to any necessary planning consents. There is also a grass tennis court, perfect for friends and family tournaments during the summer months.
FEATURES
- Fantastic open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining/sitting room with fully tiled flooring and underfloor heating
- Kitchen fitted with an abundance of light coloured units under Corian worktops, central island unit with granite worktop, under counter double bowl sink, integrated dishwasher, 4 oven electric Aga, gas hob, double eye level ovens and space for American style fridge freezer
- Formal dining space with steps down to a sitting room with splendid views over the garden
- Home office with log burner, dual aspect windows
- Reception hall with inglenook open fireplace, door opening onto porch for accessing the original front entrance
- Spacious drawing room with large bay window overlooking the garden
- Utility room with fitted storage cupboards and space for washing machine, door to
- Double chamber wet/dry cellar, ideal for cold storage
- First floor master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, triple aspect views, double French doors with Juliette balcony overlooking the garden and enjoying rural views, en suite bathroom with contemporary style bath, separate shower cubicle, wall hung double sink vanity unit, tiled flooring and towel rail
- Guest bedroom with built in cupboard and Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, vanity basin and wc
- Three further double bedrooms, one with own pedestal basin and built in storage cupboard
- Additional family shower room with walk-in shower cubicle, WC and vanity basin
- Attic room accessed via its own small flight of stairs, currently used as storage space
- A water irrigation system is in situ for watering the flower beds, garden pots and greenhouse, and robotic mower for the grass areas
- Self-contained one bedroom annexe with open plan kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom
- Impressive open sided “tree house” offering al-fresco undercover outdoor dining and entertaining space
- Potential to add further ancillary accommodation, subject to Planning Consent
SITUATION
Polmood is set in a convenient location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Sissinghurst, in between Cranbrook and Staplehurst. The village offers a number of local shops and services including a village shop with Post Office, The Milk House gastro-pub, cricket ground, tennis club and primary school. Nearby Cranbrook is approximately 1.5 miles away and offers a good range of local shops, public houses and amenities including primary, secondary and grammar schools, The Weald Sports Centre, The George Inn, banks, supermarket and the towns noted landmark, The Union Windmill.
A host of leisure and tourist attractions are nearby including Sissinghurst and Bodiam Castles (National Trust) and the Kent and Sussex steam railway at Tenterden. Hemsted Forest offers opportunities for rambling and riding and Bedgebury Forest has various family recreational facilities and cultural events.
Set in the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area, further schools nearby include Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Homewood School in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Bethany at Goudhurst, Sutton Valence School plus Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst. Numerous other secondary schools are located in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Staplehurst Station provides frequent commuter services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from under an hour. The A21 and the M20 give access to the M25 to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, Ashford International, Dover and the City.
Cranbrook 2 miles
Staplehurst MLS 3.8 miles
A21 8 miles - M20 11 miles
Tenterden 8.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells 17 miles
(All distances are approximate)
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains gas, electric and water, septic tank private drainage.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: G (2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Agent’s Note: The access lane is an unadopted lane.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-stops.
DIRECTIONS
From our office in Cranbrook proceed up Waterloo Road past Cranbrook School and continue to the Wilsley Pound roundabout. Continue onto the A229 towards Staplehurst and Maidstone. After approximately 1 mile you will pass Starvenden Lane on the left and the private lane to Polmood is located a short distance further just after the 40 speed limit sign on the left. Turn into the lane and then turn right into the driveway for Polmood.
* Cranbrook School catchment area *
Polmood is a delightful family home that has stood in its location for around 200 years, firstly extended around a century ago and then further extended by the current custodians in 2010. The most recent addition includes an oak framed structure with a vaulted ceiling and full height glass windows offering wonderful views of the garden. The property sits amid circa 6.4 acres of gardens and grounds, with woodland and countryside walks on the doorstep. The property is approached along a gravel driveway flanked by grass which arrives at an expanse of parking adjacent to the house and self-contained annexe.
The house is deceptively spacious with delightful family rooms, home office space, utility and cloakroom to the ground floor, with the fantastic open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining/sitting room being the real hub of the home. To the first floor are five double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a guest bedroom with en suite Jack and Jill bathroom, a family shower room and additional separate WC. An attic room offers a number of potential uses, currently used as storage space.
Outside the gardens and grounds are arranged with seasonal planting in beds and garden pots in close proximity to the property, areas of lawn interspersed with mature majestic trees, acres of meadow, apple trees, fig trees and raised vegetable beds. There are also areas of paved terracing in which to enjoy al-fresco dining or evening summer sun, one complete with pizza oven.
Polmood is accompanied by a single storey one bedroom annexe, ideal for offering guests their own space or multi-generational living. Additional outbuildings include a substantial workshop, an impressive open sided “tree house,” garden WC and shower room, recently renovated Victorian style greenhouse and an undeveloped barn with first floor studio/store room. The Barn could be developed in a number of ways, such as an oak framed parking garage with studio above or potential additional ancillary accommodation, the latter subject to any necessary planning consents. There is also a grass tennis court, perfect for friends and family tournaments during the summer months.
FEATURES
- Fantastic open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining/sitting room with fully tiled flooring and underfloor heating
- Kitchen fitted with an abundance of light coloured units under Corian worktops, central island unit with granite worktop, under counter double bowl sink, integrated dishwasher, 4 oven electric Aga, gas hob, double eye level ovens and space for American style fridge freezer
- Formal dining space with steps down to a sitting room with splendid views over the garden
- Home office with log burner, dual aspect windows
- Reception hall with inglenook open fireplace, door opening onto porch for accessing the original front entrance
- Spacious drawing room with large bay window overlooking the garden
- Utility room with fitted storage cupboards and space for washing machine, door to
- Double chamber wet/dry cellar, ideal for cold storage
- First floor master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, triple aspect views, double French doors with Juliette balcony overlooking the garden and enjoying rural views, en suite bathroom with contemporary style bath, separate shower cubicle, wall hung double sink vanity unit, tiled flooring and towel rail
- Guest bedroom with built in cupboard and Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, vanity basin and wc
- Three further double bedrooms, one with own pedestal basin and built in storage cupboard
- Additional family shower room with walk-in shower cubicle, WC and vanity basin
- Attic room accessed via its own small flight of stairs, currently used as storage space
- A water irrigation system is in situ for watering the flower beds, garden pots and greenhouse, and robotic mower for the grass areas
- Self-contained one bedroom annexe with open plan kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom
- Impressive open sided “tree house” offering al-fresco undercover outdoor dining and entertaining space
- Potential to add further ancillary accommodation, subject to Planning Consent
SITUATION
Polmood is set in a convenient location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Sissinghurst, in between Cranbrook and Staplehurst. The village offers a number of local shops and services including a village shop with Post Office, The Milk House gastro-pub, cricket ground, tennis club and primary school. Nearby Cranbrook is approximately 1.5 miles away and offers a good range of local shops, public houses and amenities including primary, secondary and grammar schools, The Weald Sports Centre, The George Inn, banks, supermarket and the towns noted landmark, The Union Windmill.
A host of leisure and tourist attractions are nearby including Sissinghurst and Bodiam Castles (National Trust) and the Kent and Sussex steam railway at Tenterden. Hemsted Forest offers opportunities for rambling and riding and Bedgebury Forest has various family recreational facilities and cultural events.
Set in the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area, further schools nearby include Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Homewood School in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Bethany at Goudhurst, Sutton Valence School plus Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst. Numerous other secondary schools are located in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Staplehurst Station provides frequent commuter services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from under an hour. The A21 and the M20 give access to the M25 to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, Ashford International, Dover and the City.
Cranbrook 2 miles
Staplehurst MLS 3.8 miles
A21 8 miles - M20 11 miles
Tenterden 8.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells 17 miles
(All distances are approximate)
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains gas, electric and water, septic tank private drainage.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: G (2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Agent’s Note: The access lane is an unadopted lane.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-stops.
DIRECTIONS
From our office in Cranbrook proceed up Waterloo Road past Cranbrook School and continue to the Wilsley Pound roundabout. Continue onto the A229 towards Staplehurst and Maidstone. After approximately 1 mile you will pass Starvenden Lane on the left and the private lane to Polmood is located a short distance further just after the 40 speed limit sign on the left. Turn into the lane and then turn right into the driveway for Polmood.
