House For Sale £895,000
Description
* Open Day Saturday 16th September * An impressive recently renovated (2018) three bedroom contemporary bungalow that sits well within 1 1/2 acres of surrounding gardens and paddock. The immaculately presented accommodation has light and airy rooms with an amazing decked garden terrace, all of which are complemented by the stunning views over the grounds. The kitchen and bathrooms are fitted to a high specification. Situated on a private no through road leading to a working farm.
Location
Situated in a tucked away location in the Wealden village of Hawkhurst, which provides good day to day facilities including Supermarkets, (Waitrose & Tesco), Butchers, Bakers, Doctors surgery, Chemist, Restaurants, Kino digital cinema, Pub, Hotel, Dry cleaners, Vets as well as a range of independent stores. The nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook & Tenterden offer additional facilities. In addition, there are many sporting facilities in the area including several golf clubs, equestrian centres & sailing at Bewl Water. It is also within easy reach of Bedgebury Pinetum which offers miles of cycling, walking and running trails.
Main-line rail services into London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street, can be found at nearby stations - Staplehurst or Etchingham take approx. 1 hr.
Excellent education opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector with the award winning St Ronans school in the immediate vicinity. The property falls within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area (CSCA).
To The Front
The front of the property is enclosed with recently erected 'Jackson' fencing and double oak wood entrance gates. There is a paved seating area. Three external water taps. Power points. A paved walkway and steps lead up to the front door. The driveway has flower bed borders with beautiful flowering trees and shrubs including an Evergreen Magnolia tree, some Rhododendron bushes.
Entrance Hall
Solid oak front door with double glazed full height window to side. Grey tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Inset ceiling spotlights. Shoe cupboard with purpose built shelving. Doors to kitchen/family and utility room.
Utility Room
Double glazed windows to rear. Wall and base kitchen units with tiled splash back. An inset single 'Franke' stainless steel sink unit with a swan neck mixer tap. Grey floor tiles with underfloor heating. Entrance to wet room.
Wet Room
Built in shower unit. 'Roca' low level WC. Wall mounted 'Roca' wash hand basin with mixer tap. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled splash back. Door to rear lobby.
Rear Lobby
A large walk-in storage cupboard. Solid oak door with decorative opaque inset column to rear garden. Steps down to sliding lockable doors into the double garage.
Kitchen/Family Room
In the family room - Double glazed wooden framed 'Velfac' sliding door to one side with direct access to patio and front garden. Two floor to ceiling double glazed 'Velfac' windows to either side leading out to the composite smart board non-slip decked terrace with views over the rear garden & paddock. An inset to one wall with space for a television and cabling for 'Sky' plus a wall light. Underfloor heating thermostat control. A combination of inset ceiling spotlights and ceiling pendants lights. Grey tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
In the Kitchen area there are 'Schmidt' modern wall and base units with a central island. In inset single 'Franke' sink unit with swan neck mixer tap. Worktop 'Bora' induction hob with built in central downward extractor fan. Tiled splash back. One side of the kitchen has tall units with a built in 'Siemens' electric oven and microwave above. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Integrated 'Bosch' dishwasher. Sliding double glazed door with full height windows to either side.
Living Room
Triple aspect with double glazed 'Velfac' French doors and full height windows leading out to front garden. Double glazed 'Velfac' large window to side. High level window to opposite side. Grey floor tiles with underfloor heating. Fireplace housing wood burning stove with granite hearth and contemporary concrete fireplace mantel above. Two wall lights. Inset ceiling spotlights and one ceiling pendant light. Underfloor heating thermostat control.
Rear Hallway
A large pull down loft hatch with pull down ladder leading up to the large boarded loft space containing the hot water tank with potential for further development. Double linen cupboard with sliding doors. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.
Bathroom
Double glazed 'Velfac' windows to rear. Panelled bath with built in wall shelving, a glass shower screen and a 'Mira' shower with easy reach controls on the wall to the end of the bath. Back to wall 'Roca' WC with built in flush. Wall mounted 'Roca' wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage drawer beneath and mirror and light above. Wall mounted chromed heated towel rail linked to oil boiler with a Honeywell thermostat. Tiled splash back. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.
Bedroom One
Dual aspect with double glazed windows to rear overlooking the rear garden and paddock and double glazed window to side. Soft white and grey oak effect tiled flooring with underfloor heating. One ceiling pendant light. Door to ensuite shower. Underfloor heating thermostat controls for bedroom and ensuite. Two wall lights.
Ensuite
Double glazed 'Velfac' windows to rear. Low level WC. Wall mounted 'Roca' wash hand basin with mixer tap and drawer beneath. Walk in 'Mira' shower unit with wall mounted control panel. Inset ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail linked to the oil boiler with a Honeywell thermostat.
Bedroom Two
Dual aspect with double glazed 'Velfac' windows to front and side looking out to the gardens. Soft white and grey oak effect tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Two wall lights. One ceiling pendant light. Underfloor heating thermostat control.
Bedroom Three
'Velfac' double glazed windows to front. Built in wardrobe with sliding doors. Soft white and grey oak wood effect tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Underfloor heating thermostat control.
Rear Garden & Paddock
The house with gardens are hedge and fence enclosed and occupy approximately 3/4 of an acre, in addition the paddock occupies a further 3/4 acre with the total ground area of approximately one and a half acres. From the decked seating area to the rear of the property, steps lead down to established and tended gardens which has been thoughtfully planted with a variety of plants, flowers and trees including Oak, Beech and a Strawberry tree. There are two timber garden sheds with compost area and wood store. To the side of the property is a oil tank on a solid brick base. The paddock is fenced off from the rear garden with gated access. To the end of the paddock there is a gate leading to Water Lane. The septic tank (only for Dalby Lodge) is located within paddock.
Garage & Parking
Double garage with wooden roll across doors and power/light. The garage had a new felt roof put on in 2023. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles.
