Link-detached house for sale in Edenbridge TN8, 4 Bedroom

A beautifully presented, Grade II listed home in the heart of the peaceful village of Cowden. The link-detached property has 4 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, two bathrooms, a large outbuilding in the private garden and off-road parking for several vehicles.

Description

A four-bedroom Grade II listed home, with 16th origins and later additions, which has been sympathetically updated for modern family life. Until 1977, the property was a village shop known as ‘Cowden Stores’ and it retains many period features including Tudor beams (with construction markings and initials), fireplaces and a cast iron Victorian range. The property has considerable storage space available in the attached barn, with its additional office, and also in the large loft. The manageable garden is a sunny space with perennial planting, lawn and dining area. Chandler House is situated in the vibrant and friendly village of Cowden with its church, village hall, pub, active sports clubs and train station. This will make a lovely family home and is ideally situated for commuters.

Key Features

Ground floor accommodation includes a sitting room, dining room or family room, kitchen opening onto a breakfast room with study area, utility room, rear hallway and separate cloakroom.

Well-equipped kitchen with terracotta tiled floor, cast-iron Victorian range, cabinetry with black granite worktops and sink, Rangemaster range and integrated appliances include a fridge-freezer, wine fridge, and dishwasher.

Large sitting room with many original beams and a multi-fuel stove.

2 first floor bathrooms, one with a roll-top bath and double basins and a large walk-in shower. The guest bathroom has underfloor heating and features a P shaped spa bath with shower and vanity unit with basin.

Spacious landing on the first floor with built-in storage and space saving roller door to guest bedroom.

All 4 bedrooms have beautiful handmade oak doors and attractive ironmongery.

Walled rear garden with lawn, mature acer and shrubs, perennial planting and terrace areas, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing.

Separate gravelled parking area for at least two vehicles.

A large barn is attached to the back of the property offering plentiful storage space. It also has an upstairs room with Velux windows, heating, power and telephone connections which would be perfect for an office, studio, gym, or games room. The barn could be converted to a separate annex (subject to necessary consents).

Oil-fired central heating.

Inglenook fireplace with original exposed Tudor brick supports.

Large loft area with 2 windows, which could be converted if required, subject to planning permission.

Superb location in the peaceful village of Cowden with its popular pub, vibrant community, and recreational facilities. Many footpaths, bridleways and country lanes surround the village and offer beautiful routes for walking, running, cycling and riding.

Excellent schools in the surrounding villages including Chiddingstone, Hever, Hartfield and Withyham.

Railway station at Cowden with commuter service to East Croydon and London Bridge.

Location

Cowden is a small village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. The High Street is lined with Grade II listed houses which run between the historic church and popular pub, The Fountain. The village has an active community which makes good use the hall facilities, recreational grounds with playground and well-tended allotments. There are sociable tennis and cricket clubs as well as a horticultural society and films are shown regularly in the hall.

The ancient market town of East Grinstead is 5 miles to the west, and the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 7 miles to the east. Both towns have an array of restaurants, shops, leisure facilities and offer additional fast and frequent train services into Central London. There is a good selection of independent and state schools in the area and several seaside towns, including Brighton, can be reached within an hour’s drive.