Chequer Tree Cottages, Rolvenden Road, Benenden, TN17

This charming semi-detached period cottage is set in a sought-after location, within this picturesque village, moments from the traditional village green, historic public house, shops and amenities. The property reputedly dates from Victorian times and benefits from good ceiling heights and period features, typical of the era. Recently redecorated in neutral tones with complementary carpeting and there is underfloor heating in the kitchen and breakfast room. The versatile living space approaches 1,500 sq ft in all and is arranged on three floors. You enter the property via a generous reception hall which provides ample space as a study/snug and has a pretty period fireplace (sealed). This gives access to the adjacent sitting room. Here, a brick fireplace housing a cosy log burner takes centre stage creating an inviting atmosphere. The adjacent kitchen is designed in a traditional farmhouse style with terracotta tiles underfoot. There are wooden faced fitted cabinets and integral appliances including range cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Double doors give access to the breakfast room, where floor to apex glazing takes full advantage of high levels of natural light and there is a door leading directly to the garden. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Above, are three good sized bedrooms plus a useful attic room providing ample space for families and guests. The vaulted master bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes plus a contemporary en suite shower room with sandstone tiles. There are two further first floor bedrooms, one with pretty period fireplace plus a luxurious family bathroom with slipper bath and oak flooring. The attic room has a vaulted ceiling with skylight windows and provides great opportunities for a home office, occasional bedroom or teenager suite. Outside, at the front of the property is a private driveway providing off road parking for three vehicles leading to a Mediterranean style gravel garden. A gate leads to the rear, where there are paved terraces, ideal for al fresco dining, relaxing and entertaining. Beyond, the garden established is encompassed by mature trees and flowering shrubs creating seasonal interest and there is a garden shed and log store. FEATURES - Generously sized and versatile reception hall with staircase to 1st floor (14'7" x 10'2") - Sitting room with brick fireplace housing wood burning stove (14'7" x 11'10") - Fitted kitchen with range cooker, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine: underfloor heating (13'2" x 11'11") - Light and airy breakfast room with floor to ceiling glazing and door to garden: underfloor heating (10'5" x 8'10") - Ground floor cloakroom with modern white suite - Delightful vaulted master bedroom with contemporary en suite shower room (11'3" x 9'1") - Two further first floor bedrooms: one with original fireplace (11'11" x 10'3" & 10'8" x 8'1") - Vaulted attic room with skylight windows (14'10" x 14'5") - Luxuriously appointed family bathroom with white suite including slipper bath - Pretty landscaped cottage garden and driveway providing private parking for 3 vehicles plus shed and log store The cottage is located in the village of Benenden by the playing field and just moments away from the village green, The Bull Inn & Restaurant, butchers, shop with post office, village hall and primary school. The nearby market towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden offer a selection of shops, restaurants and services with Tunbridge Wells a little further afield providing more comprehensive facilities. There are bus services available to all three. Leisure centres can be found at The Weald Sports Centre, Cranbrook and Tenterden Leisure Centre. Cycling, walking, running, riding and cultural events are on hand at Bedgebury and Hemsted Forests. Golf courses nearby include Chart Hills at Biddenden and Tenterden Golf Club. The property falls within the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area. A range of further schools in the area that cater for children of all ages include Benenden Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden, Benenden Girls School, and numerous secondary and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells. Headcorn and Staplehurst stations offer commuter services to London Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge from just under an hour. Ashford International offers a high speed service to St Pancras from just 37 minutes and Eurostar to the continent. The A21 gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Cranbrook 3 miles Tenterden 5 miles A21 7 miles Headcorn Station 9 miles (All distances are approximate) PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Underfloor heating in kitchen & breakfast room. Gas central heating. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. - Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. - Council Tax band: E (2022/23) EPC D Available Now RELEVANT LETTING FEES AND TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments Pre-Tenancy Fees (Payable to Jackson-Stops) - Holding Deposit: 1 week's rent - Security Deposit: 5 or 6 weeks' rent During The Tenancy (Payable to Jackson-Stops) - Variation of Contract: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) if you want change the tenancy agreement - Unpaid Rent: Payment of interest for the later payment of rent as a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base rate - Lost Key(s) or other security devises: Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). - Change of Sharer: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable cost incurred if higher. - Early Termination: Liable to the Landlord for the costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy. During The Tenancy (Payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable Utilities (gas, electricity, other fuel, water, private drainage, sewerage); Communications (telephone and broadband); Installation of cable/satellite; Subscription to cable/satellite supplier; Television licence; Council Tax. Other Permitted Payments Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.