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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · TN18 4QB
No longer listedListed 390 days
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About
A characterful Grade II listed family property with attractive gardens and parking, in Cranbrook School catchment.
Description Coming to the market for the first time in over 37 years, Dragons, formerly the lodge to Hall House, is a Grade II listed three bedroom family home, believed to date from the mid 19th century or earlier, set in well established gardens of about 0.30 of an acre, with gated drive, off road parking and within Cranbrook School catchment (2025).
Arranged over the ground floor are three reception rooms all with good ceiling heights; a drawing room with an open fireplace, a sitting room and a dining room with understairs cupboard and concealed trap door to a single room cellar (not seen).
The kitchen, which benefits from direct garden access, is fitted with a range of Miele cupboards and various integral appliances.
Completing the ground floor is a separate WC and a utility room which benefits from external access.
On the first floor the main bedroom enjoys an outlook over the garden and benefits from cupboards together with an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a separate shower room.
Electric double gates open to the gravel drive where there is a turning circle, off road parking for a number of cars and a former garage which could potentially be reinstated.
The gardens are fenced and well established with level lawns, mature trees and shrubs, a Breeze House and a dog run.
Location Hawkhurst offers good local shopping and amenities including the Kino Digital Cinema, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and several pubs and restaurants.
More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Cranbrook (4.6 miles), Tenterden (10.9 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (15 miles).
Bewl Water Reservoir at Lamberhurst offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks.
Bedgebury Pinetum also has excellent local walks, cycling, riding and outdoor music concerts. The coast is about 20 miles to the south.
Etchingham (4.3 miles) or Staplehurst (10.5 miles) stations have frequent services to London via London Bridge and Waterloo East.
A high speed train service runs from Ashford (22 miles) to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.
There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. *All distance and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,807 sq ft Acreage: 0.3 Acres Directions Additional Info Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, water and private drainage. (Gas is available at the property).
Agent's Note: The property has a right of access over Hall House drive.
Value & comps
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