House For Sale £1,350,000
Attractive detached, predominately single storey dwelling with additional accommodation set in fabulous gardens of circa 5 acres in a peaceful rural location.
Understood to have been built in the 1950s, Geddesden is tucked away in a beautiful, tranquil location on the periphery of this popular village. This U-shaped property presents elevations of herringbone brick and white rendering under a Kent peg tiled roof. The house wraps around an inner courtyard and is approached via a long, tree lined pea shingle driveway and an arbor covered with flowering climbing plants.
Geddesden has a spacious, light and airy feel, with its pale paintwork, vaulted ceilings and tiled and oak flooring. The many windows and patio doors provide access and views to the amazing gardens and grounds.
The gardens which surround the property are mainly laid to lawn with borders of flowering shrubs and specimen trees punctuating them. Elegant wrought iron gates and hedging surround a former formal garden area whilst terraces with balustrades provide an excellent spot for outdoor entertaining and views overlooking the lake.
Enclosed tennis court with oak and brick herringbone pavilion, stables with 4 loose boxes and tack room, large heritage greenhouse, lake with small boat house, garden office with workshop and garden store room completes this rural idyll.
Geddesden also comes with a separate lodge providing an open plan kitchen/sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.
FEATURES
- Light and airy entrance hall with vaulted ceiling with tiled floor, oak staircase and glazed double doors leading to
- Open plan reception room with tiled floor, lime washed ceiling beams and patio doors to garden terrace. Wide steps lead down to
- Dining area with tiled floor and patio doors to garden terrace
- Fitted kitchen with oak flooring, light painted wall and base units with marble worktops, island unit, integrated double oven and hob with door to
- Spacious L-shaped conservatory with oak flooring, ceiling blinds and double doors to terraced area
- Utility room with tiled floor, sink unit with Corian worktop, space for appliances and cloakroom with WC and hand basin. Loft hatch with ladder housing one of the boilers
- From the entrance hall, an inner hallway leads to
- Downstairs cloakroom
- Master bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room with floor to ceiling wardrobes
- Two further double bedrooms, one of which has white ceiling beams and an en suite bathroom
- Family bathroom with tiled floor, WC, bath, vanity unit with cupboards and housing hand basin
- Oak staircase leading up to first floor double bedroom with part vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and under eves storage housing boiler
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains gas, mains water, electricity and private drainage
- Local Authority: Ashford 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 neighbouring property has a right of way across the main driveway.
SITUATION
Rural, yet not isolated, Geddesden is situated off a quiet lane on the fringes of the pretty village of Rolvenden Layne. A number of local amenities are provided including the popular Ewe and Lamb public house and further shops and facilities may be found at nearby Rolvenden. The Cinque Port Towns of Tenterden and Rye with their picturesque high streets are both within easy reach offering comprehensive shopping and amenities in a pleasant environment. Rye also offers access to the coast in just under 30 minutes. The property is set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tenterden, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone offer comprehensive shopping and amenities, with main line stations at Headcorn and Ashford providing commuter links to London mainline stations. The latter also offers the high-speed service to St Pancras with journey times just over 35 minutes.
The M20 at Ashford gives access to the costal ports as well as the M25 for Gatwick, Heathrow and City airports.
There are numerous schools in the area providing education in both the private and public sectors for primary and secondary education. These include Dulwich Prep in Cranbrook, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence schools, Norton Knatchbull and Highworth Grammer schools in Ashford and Homewood in Tenterden.
Benenden 3.7 miles
Cranbrook 7 miles
Rye 10 miles
Headcorn Station 12 miles
Ashford International 16.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
DIRECTIONS
From central Benenden, head east on the B2086 towards Rolvenden. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles and at the T-junction turn right onto the A28. After a short distance turn left onto Maytham Rd. After approximately 1 mile turn left, by the small triangle of grass opposite the playing fields, into Freizingham Lane. The property will be located on the left after a short distance accessed through a five bar gate. Enter through the gate and the property is at the end of the private driveway on the right.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.
Understood to have been built in the 1950s, Geddesden is tucked away in a beautiful, tranquil location on the periphery of this popular village. This U-shaped property presents elevations of herringbone brick and white rendering under a Kent peg tiled roof. The house wraps around an inner courtyard and is approached via a long, tree lined pea shingle driveway and an arbor covered with flowering climbing plants.
Geddesden has a spacious, light and airy feel, with its pale paintwork, vaulted ceilings and tiled and oak flooring. The many windows and patio doors provide access and views to the amazing gardens and grounds.
The gardens which surround the property are mainly laid to lawn with borders of flowering shrubs and specimen trees punctuating them. Elegant wrought iron gates and hedging surround a former formal garden area whilst terraces with balustrades provide an excellent spot for outdoor entertaining and views overlooking the lake.
Enclosed tennis court with oak and brick herringbone pavilion, stables with 4 loose boxes and tack room, large heritage greenhouse, lake with small boat house, garden office with workshop and garden store room completes this rural idyll.
Geddesden also comes with a separate lodge providing an open plan kitchen/sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.
FEATURES
- Light and airy entrance hall with vaulted ceiling with tiled floor, oak staircase and glazed double doors leading to
- Open plan reception room with tiled floor, lime washed ceiling beams and patio doors to garden terrace. Wide steps lead down to
- Dining area with tiled floor and patio doors to garden terrace
- Fitted kitchen with oak flooring, light painted wall and base units with marble worktops, island unit, integrated double oven and hob with door to
- Spacious L-shaped conservatory with oak flooring, ceiling blinds and double doors to terraced area
- Utility room with tiled floor, sink unit with Corian worktop, space for appliances and cloakroom with WC and hand basin. Loft hatch with ladder housing one of the boilers
- From the entrance hall, an inner hallway leads to
- Downstairs cloakroom
- Master bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room with floor to ceiling wardrobes
- Two further double bedrooms, one of which has white ceiling beams and an en suite bathroom
- Family bathroom with tiled floor, WC, bath, vanity unit with cupboards and housing hand basin
- Oak staircase leading up to first floor double bedroom with part vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and under eves storage housing boiler
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains gas, mains water, electricity and private drainage
- Local Authority: Ashford 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 neighbouring property has a right of way across the main driveway.
SITUATION
Rural, yet not isolated, Geddesden is situated off a quiet lane on the fringes of the pretty village of Rolvenden Layne. A number of local amenities are provided including the popular Ewe and Lamb public house and further shops and facilities may be found at nearby Rolvenden. The Cinque Port Towns of Tenterden and Rye with their picturesque high streets are both within easy reach offering comprehensive shopping and amenities in a pleasant environment. Rye also offers access to the coast in just under 30 minutes. The property is set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tenterden, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone offer comprehensive shopping and amenities, with main line stations at Headcorn and Ashford providing commuter links to London mainline stations. The latter also offers the high-speed service to St Pancras with journey times just over 35 minutes.
The M20 at Ashford gives access to the costal ports as well as the M25 for Gatwick, Heathrow and City airports.
There are numerous schools in the area providing education in both the private and public sectors for primary and secondary education. These include Dulwich Prep in Cranbrook, Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence schools, Norton Knatchbull and Highworth Grammer schools in Ashford and Homewood in Tenterden.
Benenden 3.7 miles
Cranbrook 7 miles
Rye 10 miles
Headcorn Station 12 miles
Ashford International 16.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
DIRECTIONS
From central Benenden, head east on the B2086 towards Rolvenden. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles and at the T-junction turn right onto the A28. After a short distance turn left onto Maytham Rd. After approximately 1 mile turn left, by the small triangle of grass opposite the playing fields, into Freizingham Lane. The property will be located on the left after a short distance accessed through a five bar gate. Enter through the gate and the property is at the end of the private driveway on the right.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops.
