Podkin Farm, High Halden, Kent, TN26 3HS

Delightful detached unlisted four bedroom property and annexe set amidst lovely gardens with tennis court.

Description Coming to the market for the first time in over 45 years, Podkin Farm is a delightful unlisted period property with separate detached one bedroom annexe and garage.

Situated off a rural country lane, the enjoys a superb timeless position nestling amidst its beautifully established traditional cottage-style gardens with orchard, pond and tennis court.

The property exudes charm and character, retaining a wealth of period features and offering well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, with potential for some updating.

Pretty reception rooms all enjoy a dual aspect and lovely garden views.

They comprise the principal drawing room which boasts a wood stove and has direct garden access, an adjoining sitting room which boasts a fine inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer and a formal dining room well positioned, adjacent to the kitchen.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards. Appliances comprise an electric oven with space for various white goods. A walk-in pantry offers additional storage.

Off the kitchen is a useful utility/boot room with doors situated to either end opening out to the gardens.

A staircase leads up from the beamed reception hall to the first floor landing which in turn leads to an attractive principal bedroom, also having a dual aspect, a separate dressing room with fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom.

Completing the first floor accommodation are three further bedrooms, all enjoy a garden outlook, two with built in cupboards and a bathroom.

Podkin Farm is approached via a gated drive providing parking for a number of cars.

A short distance from the house, is the detached, two storey period brick outbuilding which incorporates a versatile self contained one bedroom annexe on the ground floor with a 32ft store room above.

The charming traditional cottage-style gardens provide the perfect setting for this captivating home. The elevations are festooned by wisteria, climbing hydrangeas and rambling roses.

A brick paved terrace stretches away to the lawns, with varieties of planted borders and mature trees, under planted with spring bulbs and seasonal roses.

Location The historic town of Tenterden (3 miles) with its tree-lined high street has an excellent range of local shops and leisure facilities which include supermarkets, historic public houses, several coffee shops and various restaurants.

There is a leisure centre in the town and further sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden, walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters.

Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby.

There is a very good range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages.

Ashford International Station (10 miles) has a high speed service to London St Pancras in 37 minutes.

Alternatively, Headcorn (5.7 miles) has services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross from under an hour.

*All mileages and distances are approximate Square Footage: 2,252 sq ft Acreage: 2 Acres Directions pampering.blushed.tailing Additional Info Services: Mains water and electric and private drainage.

Electric heaters. Annexe: Council tax - A