TENTERDEN KENT
BIRDS' ISLE, GRANGE ROAD, ST. MICHAELS, TENTERDEN, KENT, TN30 6TL GUIDE PRICE 1,765,000 A WELL LOCATED COUNTRY RESIDENCE WITH FABULOUS LIGHT AND HIGH CEILINGS THROUGHOUT SET IN AN ELEVATED AND PEACEFUL LOCATION WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN DESCRIPTION Birds Isle is a most attractive country residence built in 1952 and recently updated to form a spacious, bright and airy family home in an enviable setting. The property has been remodeled and updated to a high specification with no detail overlooked. The expansive accommodation is arranged on three floors and amounts to approaching 5,300 square feet. Capacious windows throughout take advantage of high levels of natural light and there are numerous sets of French doors giving access to the garden, creating perfect space for entertaining and parties. The reception rooms are particularly versatile and can easily change their guise as family needs change. There is also potential for the creation of annexe accommodation within the north wing (subject to any necessary consent). FEATURES - 4 Reception Rooms - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Conservatory - Boot/Utility Room - 2 Bedroom Suites - 4 Further Bedrooms - 4 Bath/Shower Rooms - Heated Swimming Pool - Double Oak Framed Car Barn - Machinery Store - Summer House - 2 Greenhouses - Natural Ponds - Approaching 3 Acres
Set on the site of a former Tudor property, the garden retains a wealth of established plants, some of which have been in situ for many years. The gardens provide a delightful setting with formal landscaping around the house featuring topiary and an abundance of flowering plants to more informal areas on the periphery where the majestic trees are under-planted with spring bulbs. There are many unusual specimen plants and collections of plants including azaleas, roses and dahlias creating dazzling displays. Particular highlights of the gardens and grounds include parterre gardens and a beautiful pleached lime walk. The swimming pool is conveniently set adjacent to the property where French doors giving access to the house ensure this is the ideal space for summer parties. Raised borders around the terrace create good levels of shelter and seclusion. Nestling on the southern boundary are two beautiful ponds with a central island providing a safe place for resident and visiting birds, hence the name Birds Isle. The ponds are adjoined by a bridge and surrounded by naturalistic planting, creating a haven of peace and tranquility and a wonderful retreat from daily life.
SITUATION Enjoying a peaceful and idyllic setting, Birds Isle is set on the rural periphery of the Cinque Port Town of Tenterden, surrounded by magnificent Wealden farmland. Public footpaths close-by offer walks leading through open countryside to Tenterden and outlying villages. The town offers a good range of local shops and high street names along its pretty tree lined high street. There are two supermarkets, numerous historic public houses, several coffee shops and restaurants along with independent boutiques and shops. There is a Leisure Centre in the town and a host of 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, Ingleden Park Equestrian Centre, fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby. There are a range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all at Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys and girls Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School, Ashford Friars Preparatory and The Kings School Canterbury. The A28 gives access to the M20 and to Ashford International Station which provides a high speed service to London St Pancras in 37 minutes and Paris in 1 hour 52 minutes. Alternatively, Headcorn offers services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross from under an hour. Headcorn 8 miles - Ashford International 11 miles M20 Motorway 11 miles - Rye & the Coast 12 miles (All distances are approximate) VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops on 01580 720000 or Savills on 01580 720161. DIRECTIONS From Tenterden High Street proceed west on the A28 to the traffic lights. Go straight on and after 500 yards, turn right into Cranbrook Road. Continue for a half a mile and turn right into Chennel Park Road (which becomes Grange Road at the sharp bend). After 0.3 miles, go past Readers Bridge Road and Silcocks Farm shop and the entrance to Birds Isle will be seen on the right hand side after 150 yards. Or Travelling on the A28 from the direction of Ashford, pass through the village of High Halden and continue south for 1.5 miles, passing Biddenden Road and London Beach Country Hotel Spa. Take the next right into Shoreham Lane and continue for 0.3 miles. At the junction turn right into Grange Road. After 200 yards turn left into the driveway to Birds Isle. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Mains gas and oil central heating system. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. - Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council. - Council Tax band (2018/19): G. - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Photographs taken prior to marketing. Private Finance Jackson-Stops Private Finance and Savills Private Finance both specialise in advising on and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently and in a stress-free manner. Please contact the offices for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. JACKSON-STOPS, CRANBROOK SAVILLS, CRANBROOK 01580 720000 01580 720161 cranbrook@jackson-stops.co.uk jackson-stops.co.uk cranbrook@savills.co.uk savills.co.uk