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This property is listed with:
Firefly Properties
47 Ashcroft Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Kent,
Telephone:
01892 838712
 

Full Details for 4 Bedroom Property for sale in Tonbridge, TN12 :

This charming character cottage is in an idyllic semi-rural setting. Beautifully presented having been loving restored with period features including fireplaces and oak floors.  Upstairs are 4 double bedrooms, en-suite shower and a family bathrooms. Downstairs is a lovely sitting room with a log burner plus a dining/hall and a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, plus a utility room and a cloakroom.  To the rear is mature garden which backs onto open farm land and to the front is off-road parking. Rural views from the double glazed windows and central heating to keep Rowan Cottage cosy.  School House Lane is a 'no through road' so there is little traffic passing by. 



DESCRIPTION
Rowan Cottage is set in an idyllic location on a no-through road backing onto orchards and open farmland. Believed to be circa late 1800s and provides versatile family accommodation, comprising dining/ hall with open fireplace, large sitting room, breakfast room kitchen, cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor is a lovely master bedroom suite with shower room. Another double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor are two further good size bedrooms. Outside the garden has a wide variety of mature planting, large patio area for 'al fresco' dining, and side access. Off road parking to the front. Viewing essential to fully appreciate what this property has to offer. NO CHAIN.

LOCATION
School House Lane is a no-through road therefore the amount of traffic passing by is very limited. The pretty village of Horsmonden is about two miles away offering shopping for everyday needs, together with doctor's surgery, nursery and popular primary school. The larger town of Paddock Wood is approximately five miles distant and has a good selections of shops including Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets. Schools for all age groups in Paddock Wood together with sports and social facilities plus a main line railway station with excellent commuter services to Charring Cross & Cannon Street. The much larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone are approximately 12 and 13 miles distant respectively. Rowan Cottage currently falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.

FRONT
Block paved driveway to the front of the property, with off road parking. Character storm canopy porch of brick and timber with solid wood front door leading to dining entrance hall.

DINING ENTRANCE HALL - 12' 0'' x 11' 1'' (3.65m x 3.38m)
widening to 13'9 at fireplace recess. Beautiful oak flooring graces this entrance hall cum dining room, feature brick fireplace with working chimney and wood mantel over with inset grate. Double glazed window fitted with American style shutters, double radiator, bespoke fitted dresser in recess, pendant lights (by separate negotiation) and double tongue and groove opening doors to kitchen.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 22' 2'' x 9' 3'' (6.75m x 2.82m)
Irregular shape, comprising of two rooms, overall length 22'2 narrowing to 9'0 narrowing to 7'6, x 9'3 narrowing to 5'10. This room is cleverly designed, in two sections; the dining area has double glazed window, framed wood units with contrasting dark matt granite work surfaces, contemporary wall mounted cupboards with opaque glass doors and internal lighting, space for fridge/freezer, understairs cupboard and limestone floor. The second part of the kitchen has continuation of limestone floor, large Rangemaster electric cooker with extractor over, one and a half bowl dark grey acrylic style sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and pan drawers. Downlights to ceiling, latch door leading to rear lobby and double glazed casement window.

REAR LOBBY
Continuation of limestone flooring, stable door leading to rear garden and sliding wood panel door leading to cloakroom. Floor standing oil-fired boiler.

CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising low level w.c., pedestal wash basin with attached chrome style towel rail, mirror above, double glazed window, chandelier (by separate negotiation) radiator.

SITTING ROOM - 21' 2'' x 12' 0'' (6.45m x 3.65m)
Beautiful room with double glazed bow window to the front, American style shutters, wood burning stove, stunning light oak flooring, natural wood turned stairs leading to first floor, T.V. point, downlights to ceiling, and solid wood door to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM - 8' 6'' x 4' 9'' (2.59m x 1.45m)
Double aspect casement windows to side and rear. Set on low level brick, plumbing for washing machine, part-glazed door leading to rear garden and terracotta tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Doors leading to respective rooms.

LOBBY AREA
Tongue and groove panelling, decorative wall art, of oast house.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

Bedroom - 12' 2'' x 11' 4'' (3.71m x 3.45m)
narrowing to 11'0. Solid oak flooring, double glazed casement window with American style shutters, two sets of fitted double wardrobes (built-in), centre pendant chandelier (by separate negotiation) on dimmer switch. From the bedroom to the landing is access to the shower room.

Shower Room
Beautifully refitted, providing Aqualisa double shower with rainhead and handheld attachment; white bevelled brick tiles and glass to two sides; vanity wash basin (please see agent's note); w.c. with high level cistern and wood accessories. Radiator, tiled floor, downlights to ceiling, localised white tiling contrasting with shower. Built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Double glazed window.

BEDROOM - 10' 2'' x 11' 10'' (3.10m x 3.60m)
10'2 widening to 10'10 at door recess x 11'10 narrowing to 11'5. Solid oak flooring, double glazed casement window, exposed brick fireplace, two sets of bespoke fitted wardrobes to either side.

BATHROOM
Tongue and groove panel bath with telephone style shower over, low level w.c., oversized sink set into dark wood double cupboard. Double glazed window, extractor fan, downlights, on dimmer, to ceiling, tiled floor, built-in cupboard with slatted shelves, radiator and toiletries cupboard.

SECOND FLOOR
From the landing, stairs rising to second floor.

BEDROOM - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m)
12'0 narrowing to 9'4 x 12'0 narrowing to 5'0. Irregular shaped room, with stripped wood floor, Velux style window, fitted cupboard, downlights to ceiling (on dimmer switch), eaves storage, double radiator, internal window.

BEDROOM - 14' 6'' x 12' 2'' (4.42m x 3.71m)
Floor measurement, with sloping ceilings, vaulted at the centre with exposed timbers, wood flooring, double radiator, two Velux style windows taking full advantage of the fabulous views to the rear.

OUTSIDE
Beautiful garden to the rear, in two sections, with large patio area ideal for 'al fresco' dining, mature hedging and shrubbery. The garden backs onto open orchard farmland, with delightful rural views.

SPECIFICATION
Oil-fired boiler fitted 2007, oil tank fitted 2009, double glazed windows fitted 2013. Please note these dates are given by the vendor and if this is of importance to you, please check with your solicitor. Private drainage shared with neighbouring cottages.

AGENT'S NOTE
The wash basin in the en-suite shower room was given as a wedding gift and therefore the owners would like to provide a similar wash basin unit upon completion.


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