Cotheridge Crook Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7BL

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1 Cotheridge Crook Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7BL

2 A rare chance to purchase a major portion of an Arts & Crafts country manor house that was built in 1904 and converted around the mid 1950 s into two homes. Full of period features such as high ceilings, mahogany and oak feature fireplaces, oak parquet flooring, stone mullion windows, sweeping staircase with picture window to the first floor and decorative arching. The current owners have spent over 10 years bringing the home back to its former glory, restoring lots of the features of the home and improving the property with modern additions such as heating fed by a ground source heat pump for better efficiency. The same has been done externally with the gardens renovated and secret areas built in with raised ponds, hidden gardens and a treehouse. Inside the property has the wow factor as soon as you step into the stunning reception hall which is partially used as a dining hall, with gleaming mahogany panelling and feature fireplace, a sweeping staircase framed by wooden arching that follows up to the first floor landing. To one side is the main drawing room, with a lovely high ceiling and a variety of windows typical to the arts and crafts movement including stone mullions and a lovely lunette window. A further fireplace and oak parquet flooring finish off this room. An ante room used as a coats and boot room leads through to the laundry and also to the W.C and through to the kitchen/breakfast room. Here you will find an impressive sized room full of handcrafted kitchen units with matching granite work surfaces, a range cooker as well as a traditional Aga, a stunning kitchen island with the most unusual granite worktop that resembles sliced pebbles. A separate dining room is currently used as a library and has lovely views over the grounds. Upstairs the landing has the feature wooden arching that follows up from the ground floor and runs along the galleried landing, again framing the area. The master bedroom has lovely features that mirror the drawing room, with a large en-suite to one side. The guest bedroom has gorgeous windows and French doors that open out to the balcony. A further double bedroom with views over the grounds at the rear is on the first floor. Next to this is bedroom seven / a cosy study, perfect for working from home, or perhaps as a reading room, library or nursery. The main family bathroom has a claw foot bath as well as a shower cubicle and follows in the theme for the age of the property. A further staircase leads up to the second floor. Another three to four bedrooms are located on the second floor, with all being doubles and one is used as a teenagers lounge. Here there is also a separate shower room and a large bathroom with unusual inset bath and pebble tiled surround. On the landing are two large store cupboards and at the end is the door to the studio room or bedroom eight. A lovely large window has views over the grounds and provides plenty of light for being creative. Outside, the property sits comfortably within 1.7 acres of park-like grounds accessed by a sweeping driveway to the front door and provides a tranquil setting. A large terrace has been added to the side and provides a great space for eating al fresco and enjoying the views. As you walk around to the rear you can access the garage, which is used as a games room and workshop. Here you can access the cellar for the house and all of the boilers and workings for the heating are housed on this level, as well as plenty of storage and space for wine. The gardens follow round and form a mature orchard full of fruit trees, and a superb hidden secret garden which is perfect for just getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Located on the edge of Brenchley, a village renowned for its picturesque high street with stunning period buildings, ancient church and well regarded primary school. Around 7 miles away is Tunbridge Wells with comprehensive shopping and recreational outlets, and excellent educational facilities including Grammar and Independent schools are available here as well as nearby Maidstone, another vibrant former market town. Travelling for commuters couldn t be easier with access to the mainline station at nearby Paddock Wood, where the train will get you into London within 45 minutes. Road networks are good with the A21 being within easy reach of London and the coast.

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4 Seller Insight Situated on the edge of the pretty village of Brenchley in the glorious Kent countryside is Cotheridge, a very handsome family home that was built The property, which sits in around 1.7 acres of stunning grounds, forms part of a large Edwardian country house that was divided into two beautiful homes between 1954 and It was a combination of fantastic location, the space and sheer character of the house itself and the gorgeous garden that initially attracted us to this house, says the owner. In short, for us it ticked every box, and that was despite the fact it was in a neglected state when we purchased it 13 years ago. However we ve renovated properties before and we could see that it had the potential to be a really stunning home, so we weren t daunted in the slightest by the magnitude of the project. The house was in such bad condition that it wasn t really fully habitable. It had no electricity on one floor, only basic plumbing, there was no bathroom the list literally goes on and on. We had to do everything to bring it back to its former glory and transform it into a comfortable home suitable for modern family life. However all the work has been carried out in an extremely sympathetic manner, as we wanted its wonderful character and charm to shine through. It s by no means a museum piece, it has all the mod cons so necessary for contemporary living, but it s very much a really beautiful period home. The garden had also been rather neglected by previous owners, so it too was a huge project continues the owner. It features a mature orchard that we ve spent the past 13 years getting back to fruiting, a very pretty secret garden and then the rest of the space feels like beautiful parkland. It s a very natural garden, not manicured, but very attractive, and it was an absolute paradise for the children when they were young; they could go off for hours and I would know that they were completely safe. My favourite room would have to be the main living room, in actual fact I m sitting in it right now, says the owner. It features the most beautiful original oak parquet flooring, a really stunning mahogany Arts and Crafts fireplace and the ceiling is 10 feet high. It s a very elegant room and despite its sheer scale, it has a surprisingly cosy feel, particularly when there s a fire roaring away. The location has been fabulous for everything, says the owner. We re surrounded by all of this glorious countryside; there are some amazing schools in the local area; we have Paddock Wood station just down the road, so it s ideal for commuters, and we can hop in the car and be in Tunbridge Wells or Maidstone in under half an hour, and at the Bluewater Shopping Centre in 45 minutes. It s a location that s perfect in so many ways. The reception hall is another standout feature of the house, says the owner. It has the most beautiful wooden arches that frame the space, a gorgeous panelled oak ceiling and another stunning Arts and Crafts fireplace. We have our dining table and piano in there, and at Christmas we can put up a huge tree. It s just lovely. This has been a really wonderful home for the past 13 years, but what I think I ll miss most of all is the space, says the owner. There are no small rooms. It s been wonderful for day-to-day family life and an amazing house to entertain in. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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6 Step inside Cotheridge THE HOUSE ENTRANCE PORCH External front porch with built in benches. Hardwood front door with leaded light inserts, leaded light side panels, drop lighting and hexagonal tiled floor. Part leaded light doors lead into the hall. RECEPTION HALL Leaded light casement windows to the front. Mahogany part panelled ceiling. Oak original Arts & Crafts fireplace with carved wooden surround, brick hearth and open grate. Feature arched wooden framework that runs up to the first floor. Sweeping open staircase to the galleried landing. Dado Rail. Period Anaglypta wallpaper. Leaded light casement picture window to rear from the half landing upwards. Oak wooden flooring. DRAWING ROOM Leaded light casement window set in stone mullions to the front, further leaded light casement window to the side with feature lunette window. Feature mahogany Arts & Crafts fireplace with open fire and slate hearth. Inset cupboard to one side. Beautiful wood feature in ceiling. Picture rail. Oak parquet flooring. STORE Walk in under stairs store cupboard with shelving, used as a wine store. ANTE ROOM/ CLOAKROOM Door from the reception hall leads into the ante room which has been arranged as a cloakroom with a range of built in cupboards with storage over. Wooden flooring. Glazed panel looks over the laundry. Doors lead into the laundry, W.C. and kitchen. LAUNDRY Windows and door to the side. Inset butler sink with worktop over built in cupboard. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Two fitted ladder style towel rails. Overhead drying rack. Solid wooden flooring. W.C. Victorian style high level W.C. with wooden seat and lid. (Please note the seat and lid are excluded from sale). Feature shaped wash basin, taps and cupboards under. Solid wooden flooring. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM Large casement windows to the side. Hand built luxury oak kitchen units with granite worktops and shaped edges. Built in fridge/freezer cupboard. Inset range cooker, dishwasher and microwave. Feature Aga cooker set in the chimney breast with inset lighting. Bespoke freestanding kitchen island with pop up sockets, inset sink, breakfast bar and black marinace granite top. Oak parquet flooring. DINING ROOM Set of casement windows with a view of the rear. Further large picture window to the side, with a door to the terrace. Slate tiled flooring. GALLERIED LANDING Galleried landing with large picture leaded light casement windows over looking the rear and framed with feature wooden arched framework. Large airing cupboard. Stairs to the second floor. Oak wooden flooring. GUEST BEDROOM Set of leaded light casement windows to the front and a set of French doors that open out onto the balcony. Picture rail. Feature cast polished metal Art Nouveau style fireplace with original tiled hearth fireplace. Carpeted.

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8 BALCONY Shaped balcony with seating area and wooden railings to the front. MASTER BEDROOM Leaded light casement bay window to the front with decorative cast iron handles, all set in stone mullions. Further leaded light casement bay window and window seat over looking the side. Picture rail. Feature fireplace with cast iron grate and tiled side panels. Built in wardrobe to one side. Carpeted. Door to en-suite. ENSUITE Window to the side. Walk in shower cubicle with tiled walls and rainfall shower head. Victorian style suite with W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Laminated wood flooring. FAMILY BATHROOM Two casement windows to the side. Free standing claw foot bath with Victorian style mixer tap. Victorian style suite with W.C.(mahogany seat excluded) and pedestal wash hand basin. Built in cupboard. Corner shower cubicle with rainfall head and tiled walls to the enclosure. Wall mounted mirror with lighting. Solid oak flooring. STUDY/ BEDROOM 7 Window to the side. Picture rail. Feature fireplace with cast iron grate. Fitted cupboard. Carpeted. BEDROOM 3 Bay windows to side and rear with display sill. Feature fireplace with cast iron grate. Built in wardrobe. Picture rail. Carpeted.

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12 LANDING Second floor landing with large picture window to the side with pretty window seat and display shelf. Carpeted. BEDROOM 4 Leaded light casement windows to front and side with decorative cast iron handles. Feature fireplace with open hearth. Carpeted. BEDROOM 5 Leaded light window to the front with decorative handles. Feature fireplace with cast iron grate. Carpeted. STORE Walk in store cupboard with shelving. Wooden floor. BEDROOM 6 Large window overlooking the rear with panoramic views. Carpeted. INNER HALLWAY Carpeted. Further walk in cupboard. SHOWER ROOM Large walk in shower enclosure with tiled walls and glass wall feature. Rainfall shower head. Shaver point. Laminated wood flooring. BATHROOM Window to the side. Feature deep inset bath with wide unusual pebble and shell mosaic tiled surround. Victorian cradle style mixer tap. Victorian style suite with W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Built in cupboard. Vinyl flooring. STUDIO / BEDROOM 8 Window to the rear with panoramic views over the gardens and grounds. Built in eaves storage cupboard and walk in eaves storage cupboard. Carpeted.

13 Step outside Cotheridge FRONT AND SIDE GARDEN Large open plan garden area with paved terrace to one side. Further access to the drive at the side. Parkland-like feel with tall fir trees and hedged perimeter. Mature planted flower and shrub borders. Steps from the patio lead down to the rear with a raised pond, and access to the double garage/games room, and round to the rear gardens. CELLAR Steps down to the external entrance to the cellar. Contains the boiler room with controls and tanks for the ground source heat pump. Area for wine storage. Cement floor. REAR GARDEN, ORCHARD AND MEADOW Re-stocked fruiting orchard lovingly raised back to its current condition and containing a mix of fruiting trees. Interspersed with areas of meadow like garden and a hidden secret garden, which is a peaceful and tranquil place to relax. Variety of mature trees, specimen trees and planting. Wooden built tree house and play area. Further shed for storage. DRIVEWAY Long sweeping driveway snakes through the impressive front garden, upto the front door and provides a large parking area for numerous cars. DOUBLE GARAGE/ GAMES ROOM Brick built double garage with two pairs of opening doors. Currently used as a workshop to one side and a games room big enough for a pool table. Power and light.

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15 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Company Reg No Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed

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