Barden Furnace Farm is a most attractive characterful property dating in part back to the 1500s, offering well-balanced accommodation with many period features such as exposed timbers, wooden floors, feature fireplaces and leaded light windows.

The front door opens onto a welcoming entrance hall with exposed beams highlighting the history of the house. To the left of the front door is a lovely double sitting room, with exposed timbers, a working fireplace and wooden floors, with dual aspect over the gardens to the front and side. Double doors lead to the dining room which allows the space to be opened up for more flexible entertaining. This delightful room, with its feature stone mullioned windows and fireplace, also has direct access from the kitchen and as a former a playroom has generous fitted cupboards and shelves. To the right of the front door is a study with exposed beams and brickwork and fireplace with wood burner.

The charming country kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of base and wall mounted units with oak and granite work tops, integrated appliances and an attractive red Aga. The kitchen opens up into the day room, a wonderful space with a feature log-burner, vaulted roof, underfloor heating and large triple aspect windows overlooking the picturesque gardens and stunning countryside beyond. French windows lead out on to the terrace. At the other end of the kitchen there is a stone-floored inner hall with a separate utility room which leads to a large pantry. There is also a downstairs cloakroom. The inner hall can be accessed directly from the family entrance which opens onto a passage with generous built-in cupboards and shelves. A boot/dog room is situated to the right of the family entrance and benefits, along with the utility room, cloakroom and inner hall from zoned underfloor heating.

On the first floor are five light-filled, generous sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with roll top bath and shower and views over the garden. The secondary bedroom offers an ensuite with shower.

In addition to the main residence, there is a self-contained annexe with a separate entrance ideal for blended living. Offering an open plan kitchen/dining/living area, a gym/den room with two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Steps lead up to an office with further eaves storage.

The property is accessed by a long sweeping drive running along the edge of the paddocks. The drive continues past the house to a double carport, secure garage and parking for multiple cars. Steps lead up to the family entrance. To the front is a lawned formal garden with mature borders and gravel path leading to the front door. A paved terrace runs along the back of the house and enjoys terrific views over the surrounding countryside.

The fabulous side and rear gardens are cleverly divided to make great use of both space and countryside views, including various terrace areas ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn bordered by flower beds and mature hedging. There is an area of wildflower meadow, a productive kitchen garden with fruit bushes and raised beds for vegetables and salad and an enclosed chicken run. The stable block, comprising three boxes and tack room, has separate gated access from the drive and has a large hard standing area for lorries or trailers, which leads to the 40m x 20m manege. The paddocks are stock fenced and have mains fed water troughs. In all the property extends to about 4 acres. There is direct access from the property to off road hacking (via TROT) which links to a network of local bridleways and TROT rides. There is also excellent hacking further afield on the Ashdown Forest and at Bedgebury.

Barden Furnace Farm is located close to the popular village of Speldhurst, which boasts a thriving community spirit and the convenience of a local shop and post office, doctor's surgery, a 13th Century gastro pub 'The George & Dragon', a church and an 'Outstanding' primary school. Speldhurst is set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is awash with local walking and cycling routes each offering breath-taking views across the surrounding countryside.

Less than five miles north Tonbridge has a good range of supermarkets, independent food shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure amenities, including a theatre. The nearby spa town of Tunbridge Wells offers a larger range of shopping facilities with many major national stores in Royal Victoria Place, as well as the Old High Street and The Pantiles. Schooling in both areas are some of the best in Kent, with an excellent range of comprehensive, grammar and private schools, including the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, New Beacon, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks School, Mayfield School and Benenden.