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Ranters Lane, Goudhurst, TN17

Guide price £1,100,000

Sold

4 Beds 2 Baths 3 Receptions

REF: CRA210062

PROPERTY FEATURES

  • Tranquil setting
  • Grade II country house
  • Attached annexe
  • Substantial barn
  • Circa 2.5 acres
  • Cranbrook School catchment
  • A21 1.5 miles
  • Marden station 8 miles

THE PROPERTY

A Grade II listed country house with attached annexe and barn offering potential for conversion (subject to PP) set amid circa 2.5 acres in a secluded rural idyll overlooking its own land within the Cranbrook School catchment area. * NO ONWARD CHAIN * This appealing Grade II listed country house originally dates from the 16th century or earlier with later additions including a sympathetically designed self-contained annexe added in the 1970s. The property presents brick and tile hung elevations with a catslide roof to the rear and pretty dormer windows above. This lovely family home is now on the market for the first time in 50 years and provides comfortable and atmospheric accommodation whilst offering scope for modernization. The property benefits from masses of storage throughout including walk in cupboards and generous fitted wardrobes. Internally, the atmospheric accommodation displays a wealth of intrinsic architectural features including impressive beams and timbers, inglenook fireplaces and traditional latch doors. The accommodation is ideal for families with four reception rooms, plus a conservatory and four bedrooms above in addition to a versatile one bedroom annexe. All principal rooms afford attractive views over the gardens or surrounding countryside. The property is set amid beautiful gardens and grounds and enjoys total privacy from neighbouring properties. The garden has been loving tended over the years to create a mass of colour and interest throughout the seasons. At the rear, there is a south facing paved terrace and an oak framed pavilion, both offering the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing and just enjoying the outlook. The wide lawn slopes gently down to the paddocks where there is a large natural pond, creating a haven for wildlife, well away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. The gardens and grounds amount to about 2.5 acres in all. The front of the property is clad in Wisteria, Hydrangea and roses creating a wonderful welcome. Adjacent there is a generous parking and turning area and a detached barn currently used as garaging with workshop and hay barn, plus three stables and a garden shed. However, the barn is a substantial building in its own right, believed to fall within the listed curtilage, and provides ideal potential for conversion, subject to any necessary consent(s). There is also a former cattery building which includes numerous independent heated pens. FEATURES - Entrance porch leading to reception hall with inglenook fireplace housing wood-burning stove - Drawing room enhanced by working inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and French doors to terrace - Kitchen fitted with a range of cabinets and larder cupboard with electric oven and Calor gas hob, fridge - Breakfast room featuring a breakfast bar and adjacent picture window offering delightful garden views - Dining room with glazed double doors leading to bright and airy conservatory - Separate study with extensive fitted bookshelves and cupboards - Utility room with fitted cabinets and space for appliances, stable door to garden - Bright and airy master bedroom suite with picture window and vanity basin plus adjacent dressing room - Three further double bedrooms - one with vanity basin - All bathrooms and cloakrooms all fitted with coloured sanitary ware and complementary wall tiles - Annexe comprising: spacious sitting room, fitted kitchen, cloakroom and 1st floor bedroom with en suite bathroom - Substantial barn with power and light offering potential for conversion, subject to planning - Tucked away cattery with individually heated pens - power and light in situ - Landscaped gardens with south facing terrace, pavillion and views over the paddocks - Fenced and gated paddocks incorporating large pond - Approaching 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in all SITUATION Nestled in an idyllic and secluded setting along a private lane, Riseden Cottage is surrounded by open farmland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A public footpath running along the lane gives access to a public footpath leading to Finchcocks and the Scotney Castle Estate. Close by is the pretty hilltop village of Goudhurst which offers a range of local shops and services including village store and post office, bakery and pharmacy plus doctor's surgery, St Mary's 13th century parish church and several historic village inns. Cranbrook offers a good range of facilities and Tunbridge Wells comprehensive amenities. There are a range of leisure activities and tourist attractions nearby including the Risebridge Health and Fitness at Goudhurst, the Weald Sports Centre at Cranbrook, Bedgebury Forest, Bewl Water Reservoir, Balfour Winery plus Scotney and Sissinghurst Castles (National Trust). The property is set in the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area and there are numerous schools nearby including Goudhurst and Kilndown Primary School, Colliers Green Primary School at Cranbrook, Bethany School at Goudhurst, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Saint Ronan's and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and several girls' and boys' grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells. The A21 gives access to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Paddock Wood and Marden Stations offer services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 41 minutes and under an hour respectively. A21 1.5 miles Marden Station 8 miles Paddock Wood Station 9 miles Tunbridge Wells 10 miles (All distances are approximate) DIRECTIONS From Goudhurst village centre, travel south west on the A262 for about half a mile. Turn left into Ranters Lane. Proceed for about 1.5 miles, and look out for the sign for Riseden which is situated at eye height on the left. The lane leading to the property is immediately opposite on the right. Riseden Cottage will be found after a short distance on the right. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Agents Notes: i) The property benefits from a Right of Way over the private lane. ii) Probate pending. - Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. - Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. - Council Tax band: F (2021/22) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Viewings: Strictly by appointment on 01580 720000.