3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Converted single storey property, formerly the village garage
- Restored original Gulf fuel pumps to the front of the property
- Excellent vaulted kitchen/dining/ family room for entertaining
- Fixtures and fittings from Out of The Anvil
- Attractive rear garden
- Selected as one of the 30 buildings of historical interest sited within the village
- EPC Rating = C
Description
Situated within the village Conservation Area, The Old Forge, Forge Garage is a recently converted single storey three bedroom property, formerly the village garage.
Finished to a high specification and benefitting from underfloor heating throughout, particular attention has been given to the fixtures and fittings with lampshades, door handles and locks which are pewter from Out of The Anvil.
The vaulted kitchen/dining/family room is fitted with a comprehensive range of cupboards with handmade crackle glazed tiled splash backs from Marlborough tiles and industrial zoning dimmed lighting creating a fantastic social space. Particular attention is drawn to the Jerusalem Gold limestone flooring. Integral AEG appliances include an induction hob, oven and grill, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a utility room fitted to match the kitchen with further cupboard space, a Samsung washing machine and tumble dryer.
A vaulted sitting room enjoys a double aspect benefitting from both front and garden views, incorporating French doors opening onto the patio area and a carpeted mezzanine floor. Off the sitting room is a versatile study/bedroom three with a vaulted ceiling and views of the garden.
The main bedroom with vaulted ceiling enjoys a stylishly appointed en suite shower room with beautiful marble wall tiles. Bedroom two is served by a family shower room fitted with Out Of The Anvil door knobs.
To the front of the property, there is off street parking and access to the restored original Gulf fuel pumps, formerly part of the village garage and refurbished to include night time illumination. The gardens lie predominantly to the rear with the main focus being a stunning terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. Well established lawns and shrubs expand to the west with magnolia and enclosed by fencing to the perimeter.
Location
Forge Garage is located in central village location in the heart of the much sought-after village of Frittenden, with its primary school, village shop, post office and the popular Bell and Jorrocks public house.
Local and comprehensive shopping can be found in Staplehurst (3.1 miles), Cranbrook (4.5 miles), Tenterden (9.2 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (17.5 miles) where there is a wide selection of shops, farm shops and markets providing local produce, schools and good recreational facilities.
Mainline sttaions Staplehurst (3.8 miles) and Headcorn (3.2 miles) have frequent services to London Charing Cross via London bridge and Waterloo East. A high speed service is available from Ashford International to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.
There is a wide selection of highly regarded schools in the area, in both the private and state sector at all levels.
There are a number of sport and leisure facilities in the area including golf clubs at Chart Hills, Rye and Dale Hill. Risebridge Health Club at Goudhurst with pool, squash and tennis courts. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.
The M25 can be accessed via the A22, A21 and M20 linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
Square Footage: 1,547 sq ft
Directions
From the centre of Staplehurst take the A229 towards Cranbrook. Just before the petrol garage turn left onto Fritten Road and continue for about 2.2 miles. At the T-Junction turn right onto Headcorn Road and continue onto The Street. Forge Garage will be found on your right hand side.
Additional Info
Services: All mains services connected. Oil fired central heating.
Agent's Comment:
1. The photographs have been supplied by the vendorand date from June 2023.
2. There is a shared alley for both Forge Cottage and Forge Garage to access their private gardens.
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