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About
A unique and spacious detached five bedroom family house set across four floors, with secluded garden and parking in the heart of Frittenden - Planning permission for separate dwelling - Cranbrook School catchment area Nestled in the very heart of Frittenden village and surrounded by countryside charm, this wonderfully original five bedroom detached home offers a blend of character, space and versatility with an exciting opportunity to develop the existing garages and workshop in to a separate dwelling.
Spread over four distinctive floors, the property has five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, a useful utility / boot room, and a cloakroom.
On the lower ground floor, there are two additional rooms - one currently used as a study, and the other as a gym / games room.
There is Planning Permission in place for conversion of the outbuildings to a separate dwelling of 1,605 sq ft.
Features - Kitchen/breakfast room with tiled flooring, underfloor heating, double electric oven and hob, integrated Neff dishwasher, space for an American size fridge/freezer and a shelved pantry - Dining room with patio doors opening onto a side terrace, a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove adding warmth and character, and is flanked by two built-in cupboards on either side - Family room with double aspect windows, fireplace with woodburning stove and a reading nook - Sitting room with views over the surrounding countryside - Principle bedroom featuring patio doors onto recently resealed flat roof with potential for railings / balcony, en suite with shower unit, basin, WC and towel rail - Bedrooms two and three are both good size doubles with excellent views and one with a built-in wardrobe - Bedroom four is currently used as a study, while bedroom five is located in the attic offering ample storage and accessed via a dedicated staircase - Family bathroom, tiled with bath/shower, WC, basin and towel rail Garden & outbuildings The property also benefits from a private, south-facing garden, along with an additional side plot that comes with granted planning permission for a separate dwelling.
This space is occupied by three barns, one of which was formerly the village butchers.
Currently they are being used as garages and storage, offering both practical utility and exciting development potential.
The secluded south-facing garden at the rear is mostly laid to lawn, with some shrubs, trees and raised vegetable beds Frittenden is a picturesque village located in the heart of the Weald of Kent, approximately 15 miles south east of Tunbridge Wells.
With a population of around 888, it offers a tranquil rural lifestyle while maintaining close ties to nearby towns such as Cranbrook and Headcorn.
Frittenden is served by several primary and secondary schools in the surrounding area and is within the Cranbrook School catchment area. Close by is the popular Bell and Jorrocks Public House.
The nearest mainline station is Staplehurst, approximately four miles away, offering regular services to London Charing Cross in just over an hour.
The A21 and M20 provide access to the M25 and Dartford Crossing.
For international travel, Gatwick Airport is approximately 42 minutes by car, and the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is just over 27 miles away.
Headcorn – 2.7 miles Staplehurst – 3.1 miles Sissinghurst – 3.1 miles Cranbrook – 4.3 miles Tunbridge Wells – 17.4 miles (All distances are approximate)
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