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Description Description 3 The Retreat is a beautifully presented well-proportioned 3 bedroom, 2 reception mid terraced character cottage set within a semi-rural yet convenient location, on the outskirts of the sought after and picturesque village of Goudhurst, within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
The property offers a good size cottage garden, lovely views back towards the village over adjoining countryside and a very useful detached studio/office/garden room at the top of the garden.
The property retains character features including fireplaces and offers ample built-in storage throughout. With potential to extend. Internal viewing is highly recommended.
Situation Set in the picturesque, popular and historic village of Goudhurst, with a selection of local amenities.
Cranbrook town centre is only about 4 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling, banking and recreational facilities.
There are mainline stations available at both Marden and Staplehurst with services to London (the journey taking about 1 hour) and Ashford International.
The A21 gives easy access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the M20 to Dover and Ashford International Station.
Surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty affording a number of attractions including Bedgebury Pinetum, Leeds and Sissinghurst Castles, and several vineyards.
Accommodation Ground Floor Sitting Room: Large window to the front, lovely fireplace and high ceiling.
Single door opening to the- Dining room: Open space perfect for entertaining with original Rayburn, wooden flooring and built in storage cupboards leading to- Kitchen: A well proportioned kitchen with double oven, hob with extraction, fridge/freezer, shelves, wall units and space for dishwasher and washing machine.
With an outlook onto the patio to the rear garden.
Stairs go up from the dining room to- First Floor Bedroom 1: Good size, light filled, double bedroom with original Victorian fireplace and 3 built in cupboards.
Bathroom: Attractive, wood-panelled bathroom with bath, separate shower, Victorian style WC, basin, built in airing cupboard and bathroom cabinets. Double aspect views to the rear and side.
Bedroom 2: Decent size bedroom with original Victorian fireplace, wood-panelled wall, spacious built in cupboard and large window looking out onto the rear garden.
Second Floor Bedroom 3: Spacious, light and airy bedroom with 3 windows to the front and rear looking out to glorious views of the surrounding countryside and garden.
Charming exposed brick feature wall, 4 generous eaves cupboards and panel leading to loft area.
Externally To the front: Pretty front garden with mature hedging, porch framed front door and ample parking opposite the property.
To the rear: Delightful cottage garden with stone flagged patio and brick built outhouse, flower beds leading up to lawn area and attractive, versatile studio/office/garden room overlooking lovely countryside views.
Agents Note: - There is a right of way across the neighbouring property for bin access. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Tax Band D.
In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.
Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold Victorian property Parking on street Oil fired central heating Private shared drainage system - split between five properties.
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