Cot Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

Where classic character meets contemporary living in a tranquil country setting -- Sue Savva

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A charming, unlisted Kentish farmhouse thoughtfully extended and enhanced to provide beautifully presented accommodation, combining contemporary style with period character, set in attractive gardens featuring a duck pond, barn, potential holiday let and adjoining paddock. The property enjoys a peaceful position along a quiet country lane on the rural outskirts of Biddenden, with convenient access to rail services from Headcorn. Lovely views of surrounding farmland. In all circa 2.8 acres

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Situation

Wealden enjoys a peaceful setting along a quiet country lane on the rural outskirts of Biddenden. The village offers a good selection of local amenities, including a village shop, tea rooms, a pub, and restaurants, while the nearby market towns of Tenterden and Cranbrook provide a wider range of facilities and services.

Mainline rail services into London can be accessed from Headcorn to the north. There is a good choice of local schools, both state and private.

Wealden

This charming unlisted period farmhouse has undergone an extensive program of extension and refurbishment, resulting in a beautifully balanced blend of contemporary style and traditional character. The entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction to the home, enhanced by a distinctive Crittall-style glazed wall and door leading to the well-appointed utility and boot room.

The sitting room features exposed wooden floorboards and an attractive fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm focal point. A further ground floor reception room offers excellent flexibility and is currently used as a dining room but could serve as a fifth bedroom with the added benefit of an adjoining en-suite shower room.

The stunning kitchen includes a range of attractive shaker style cabinets and wooden work surfaces and island with matching units and a double sink. The dining area has a roof lantern with dual aspect doors creating a bright open plan area for dining that leads onto the rear terrace and gardens. Also adjoining the kitchen is the garden room, complete with a vaulted ceiling, exposed oak beams, and French doors opening onto a further side terrace.

Upstairs the master bedroom has vaulted ceiling and a smart shower room en suite. There are three further bedrooms, and these share the family bathroom complete with freestanding bath.

Outside

The property is approached from the lane via a gravel drive with ample off-road parking, and beyond the drive is the oak frame barn and the Colt Bungalow. The bungalow has been insulated and double glazed and is currently configured as a home office with kitchen and cloakroom. Previously granted planning permission to convert this building to a holiday let has lapsed but may be reinstated, subject to planning approval and further expired permission to erect a cart lodge to the side of the drive could also be reinstated subject to the same approval.

The gardens and pond at Wealden are a particular feature and there are several places to sit and enjoy including a decked terrace overlooking the duck pond. To the rear of the garden is the Summer House with light and power offering a number of uses.

Adjacent to the garden is the paddock which has a separate entrance from the lane.

Additional information

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil fired central heating by way of a Sandyford range. Pressurised hot water system and water softener. The Colt bungalow is fitted with solar panels powering 10 KWH battery and exporting to grid.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: E
Flood risk: Very low
Broadband: Yes
Mobile Signal: Yes

Our Ref: TEA260085