A stunning predominantly 15th century Grade II listed house of immense charm set amidst well established gardens.


Description

Saxonden is a most impressive timber framed property which is believed to date in part from the 15th century with later 17th and 20th century additions. Set centrally amidst beautifully established level gardens, this fine example of a medieval hall house and a wonderful piece of history, exuding an abundance of charm and period features, is now coming to the market for the first time in over 56 years.

The property is situated in the village of Collier Street with its church and Primary school, whilst about 2.3 miles to the north lies the sought-after village of Marden and 5.5 miles to the west is Paddock Wood, both offer excellent shopping and leisure facilities and mainline stations with frequent commuter services to London and Ashford.

The internal accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, fine inglenook fireplaces to the main reception rooms and high ceilings to the majority of rooms.

The principal reception rooms enjoy an outlook over the gardens to the east and comprise a lovely double aspect sitting room and a formal dining room with beautiful mural depicting a 15th century grape harvest. Off the hall is a study from where doors open to the conservatory with a mature grapevine and French doors opening to the west-facing rear gardens.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of cupboards and space for various freestanding appliances.

From the part vaulted entrance hall evidence can be seen of where the original 15th century building finishes. An oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are three bedrooms and a dressing room that are served by two bathrooms. The main bedroom is a beautiful room, situated within the original part of the house and benefitting from a dressing room. On the second floor there are two attic bedrooms and access can be gained to useful storage areas.

Saxonden is accessed over a gravel driveway which culminates in a good area of parking to the side of the property and the double garage and single garaging/store.

Surrounding the house, the mature well established gardens, abut orchards to the north, and feature level lawns with wide herbaceous borders, a vegetable garden, specimen trees and evergreen and mixed hedging to the perimeter.

Location

Saxonden is situated in the village of Collier Street with its church and primary school. More extensive shopping can be found in Marden, Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells.

Education: Excellent education opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels. These include primary schools in Collier Street and Goudhurst, Dulwich Prep, Saint Ronans, The Schools at Somerhill, Benenden, Sutton Valence, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks schools, and grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

Mainline rail services: Paddock Wood and Marden have fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street. From Ashford a high speed service runs to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

Motorway links: The M20 and M26 are easily reached and provide access to the M25, the national motorway network and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Square Footage: 3,032 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

From our Cranbrook office take the A229 towards Maidstone, at the Wilsley Pound roundabout take the first exit (A262) towards Goudhurst. At The Goudhurst Inn turn right onto Chequers Road and at the T junction turn right onto the B2079. Travel to Horsmonden village and in the centre turn right onto the B2162 and continue for about 3.6 miles and the drive to Saxonden will be found on the left hand side.