3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

NO CHAIN - CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT - Are you looking for a property with immense potential set in an idyllic semi rural location boasting far reaching views across the Kent countryside and to include planning permission to extend the property two storey side and rear extension see planning 24/00182/FULL.  The property boasts 0.6 acre garden landscaped with mature trees and perennial planting, a pure delight through the seasons.  A cosy home which offers great expectations as to the ability to provide a much larger family abode if desired.  Currently the accommodation comprises entrance lobby, sitting/dining room, snug/study, fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility cupboard.  To the first floor, a highly desirable master bedroom suite with separate dressing area and en-suite shower, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.  Outside offers a detached garage with carport, stairs to the rear lead up to a vast office/gym area - planning has been granted to convert this into a large double garage with habitable accommodation above.

24/00182/FULL

24/00182/FULL

98/00640/FUL

Description
School House Lane is a no-through road - very quiet. On the doorstep you have a number of public footpaths through the apple orchards and across the River Teise. Properties in this area do not come on the market very often, so Willow Cottage is a rare opportunity.The pretty village of Horsmonden is approx. two miles away and benefits from amenities including the award winning Heath Stores for essential shopping, as well as doctor's surgery, nursery and popular primary school. The larger town of Paddock Wood is approximately five miles distant and has a good selection of shops including Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets. Schools for all age groups in Paddock Wood together with sports and social facilities plus a main line railway station with excellent commuter services to Charing Cross & Cannon Street. Marden village is approximately 5.5 miles distant also offering mainline station. The much larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone are approximately 12 and 13 miles distant respectively. Willow Cottage currently falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.

Front
Accessed via a gravel driveway leading to the detached garage and beautifully manicured front lawn. There is also a gated entrance to side of the property should you wish to create a further driveway into the property. Access round to the rear of the house

Front lobby
Gabled front lobby with an attractive front door opening into the lobby offering a leaded double glazed window to the side. Door into sitting room

Sitting room
Natural light floods into this very accommodating sitting room, stairs rise to the first floor, you can imagine a sofa in front of the brick fireplace graced with an attractive wood burning stove for cosy evenings. Exposed beams give the charm one would expect from such a property. Double glazed leaded window to the front and oak framed casement doors to the rear. Arched feature doorway to the kitchen:-

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A country kitchen that boast all the charm and an ideal entertaining space. A brick built feature housing one and half width oven with electric hob over and extractor. Inset sink and drainer, double glazed leaded window a bank of base and wall mounted units with complementary worktops over. The entertaining area offers a large double glazed picture window. Exposed beams and engineered wood floor.

Utility cupboard
A door in the kitchen opens to a utility cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine.

Snug/study/playroom
Double aspect room with views out across the orchards and engineered wood floor.

First floor landing
Loft hatch with pull down ladder to a boarded loft

Master bedroom
A most attractive room with tongue and groove style paneling to the sloping ceiling. Double glazed leaded window with a fitted blind takes full advantage of garden views. This room exudes space for a cottage, with a half wall separating the walk-in dressing area and door to en-suite.

Bedroom 2
Double glazed window overlooking orchards with far reaching views. Two sets of wardrobes to include hanging space and shelving.

Bedroom 3
Double glazed leaded window to the front offering fabulous views, walk-in cupboard for storage.

Bathroom
Panel bath with telephone shower taps over, shower cubicle, low level w.c., pedestal wash basin, double glazed window with opaque glass. Large airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Complementary tiling to walls.

Rear garden
A most magnificent 0.6 acre plot principally laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and shrubs giving splendor throughout the seasons. An extensive patio for alfresco dining in the summer months flanked by Olive trees giving a secluded entertaining area. Detached garage with office above. A second entrance along the driveway to the side of the property which could extend to making a new or separate entrance.

Detached garage and office
A large detached garage with a car port and excellent office space above via a staircase to the rear, offering wi-fi connection.

Specification
Private drainage, oil fired central heating to a system of radiators, double glazed leaded light windows, fitted blinds to stay. 0.6 acre plot, NO CHAIN., Boarded loft with a pull down ladder.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold