House For Sale £525,000
A charming and well-presented three bedroom cottage with a sizeable garden on this country lane between Matfield and Brenchley
Description
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on this country lane between the desirable villages of Matfield and Brenchley, 2 Woodbine Cottages is an attractive period cottage that has been updated and extended over the years, to provide well-presented family accommodation with character and charm throughout, including decorative coving and a feature brick fireplace fitted with a multifuel stove.
Benefitting from direct access to the rear terrace and expansive garden beyond, the traditional style kitchen/dining room is fitted with an abundance of units providing plentiful storage, together with space for a washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. The double aspect sitting room enjoys a multifuel stove and provides a wonderful area for welcoming guests. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
The principal bedroom is found on the first floor and benefits from a bank of fitted wardrobes together with a delightful outlook over the garden and landscape to the rear There is a further double bedroom on this floor; also benefitting from fitted wardrobes with views over apple orchards. Both bedrooms are served by the well-appointed family bathroom, enjoying both a freestanding bath and a separate shower. There is a further good-sized room on the second floor which is currently used as an office; offering a flexible space that can be arranged to suit with a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards providing storage.
The generous garden is mainly laid to lawn with a brick paved terrace spanning the width of the property, and giving access to the single garage. There is a variety of shrubs and trees, including three apple trees, a Kentish cobnut and a walnut tree, with numerous shrubs providing colour throughout the year. There is a wildlife pond at the end of the garden, with a lovely outlook across the neighbouring fields beyond. To the front, there is a small cottage garden and a block paved driving providing access to the garage and parking for up to two vehicles in tandem.
Local information
The Hopbine Inn is a five minute walk along the lane from the cottage. The picturesque village of Brenchley offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, and a village club. Matfield has a pretty village green, butcher and delicatessen and public houses including Gastro Pub "The Poet". The two villages share a Lawn Tennis Club and there are both cricket and football teams in addition to further local societies and clubs.
Location
Situated on this country lane between the quiet hamlets of Matfield and Brenchley, 2 Woodbine Cottages is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many country walks nearby, with public footpaths and landscape trails offering scenic walks to Matfield and Brenchley.
The picturesque village of Brenchley offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, and a village club. Matfield has a pretty village green, butcher, and public houses including Gastro Pub "The Poet". The two villages share a Lawn Tennis Club and there are both cricket and football teams in addition to further local societies and clubs.
Horsmonden is within approximately three miles (approximately 2.8 miles on foot) where there are further village amenities including an award-winning village shop (Heath Stores has historically been named 'Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer' by Kent Life).
2 Woodbine Cottages is perfectly placed for access to the surrounding countryside, and within convenient reach of local attractions such as Bewl Water (approximately 6 miles), the largest reservoir in the south east. The reservoir provides many leisure activities including horse riding, walking and cycling trails, a sailing and canoeing club, and fishing. Scotney Castle and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest are also nearby.
For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (approximately 3.2 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors' surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, a new Community Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (approximately 6.1 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.
There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.
Paddock Wood station (approximately 3.3 miles) has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes. The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, together with providing easy access to the South Coast.
All distances and times are approximate.
Square Footage: 975 sq ft
Directions
From Tunbridge Wells, head towards the Pembury Interchange to join the A21 towards Hastings. Continue past the Blue Boys roundabout, then take the first left onto Cryals Road. Continue on Cryals Road until you reach Petteridge Lane veering off to the left. Continue on Petteridge Lane for approximately 0.4 miles, 2 Woodbine Cottages will be on the left.
All distances and times are approximate.
Additional Info
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Description
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on this country lane between the desirable villages of Matfield and Brenchley, 2 Woodbine Cottages is an attractive period cottage that has been updated and extended over the years, to provide well-presented family accommodation with character and charm throughout, including decorative coving and a feature brick fireplace fitted with a multifuel stove.
Benefitting from direct access to the rear terrace and expansive garden beyond, the traditional style kitchen/dining room is fitted with an abundance of units providing plentiful storage, together with space for a washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. The double aspect sitting room enjoys a multifuel stove and provides a wonderful area for welcoming guests. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
The principal bedroom is found on the first floor and benefits from a bank of fitted wardrobes together with a delightful outlook over the garden and landscape to the rear There is a further double bedroom on this floor; also benefitting from fitted wardrobes with views over apple orchards. Both bedrooms are served by the well-appointed family bathroom, enjoying both a freestanding bath and a separate shower. There is a further good-sized room on the second floor which is currently used as an office; offering a flexible space that can be arranged to suit with a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards providing storage.
The generous garden is mainly laid to lawn with a brick paved terrace spanning the width of the property, and giving access to the single garage. There is a variety of shrubs and trees, including three apple trees, a Kentish cobnut and a walnut tree, with numerous shrubs providing colour throughout the year. There is a wildlife pond at the end of the garden, with a lovely outlook across the neighbouring fields beyond. To the front, there is a small cottage garden and a block paved driving providing access to the garage and parking for up to two vehicles in tandem.
Local information
The Hopbine Inn is a five minute walk along the lane from the cottage. The picturesque village of Brenchley offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, and a village club. Matfield has a pretty village green, butcher and delicatessen and public houses including Gastro Pub "The Poet". The two villages share a Lawn Tennis Club and there are both cricket and football teams in addition to further local societies and clubs.
Location
Situated on this country lane between the quiet hamlets of Matfield and Brenchley, 2 Woodbine Cottages is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many country walks nearby, with public footpaths and landscape trails offering scenic walks to Matfield and Brenchley.
The picturesque village of Brenchley offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, and a village club. Matfield has a pretty village green, butcher, and public houses including Gastro Pub "The Poet". The two villages share a Lawn Tennis Club and there are both cricket and football teams in addition to further local societies and clubs.
Horsmonden is within approximately three miles (approximately 2.8 miles on foot) where there are further village amenities including an award-winning village shop (Heath Stores has historically been named 'Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer' by Kent Life).
2 Woodbine Cottages is perfectly placed for access to the surrounding countryside, and within convenient reach of local attractions such as Bewl Water (approximately 6 miles), the largest reservoir in the south east. The reservoir provides many leisure activities including horse riding, walking and cycling trails, a sailing and canoeing club, and fishing. Scotney Castle and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest are also nearby.
For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (approximately 3.2 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors' surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, a new Community Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (approximately 6.1 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.
There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.
Paddock Wood station (approximately 3.3 miles) has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes. The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, together with providing easy access to the South Coast.
All distances and times are approximate.
Square Footage: 975 sq ft
Directions
From Tunbridge Wells, head towards the Pembury Interchange to join the A21 towards Hastings. Continue past the Blue Boys roundabout, then take the first left onto Cryals Road. Continue on Cryals Road until you reach Petteridge Lane veering off to the left. Continue on Petteridge Lane for approximately 0.4 miles, 2 Woodbine Cottages will be on the left.
All distances and times are approximate.
Additional Info
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
