CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

Crook Barn, Crook Lane, Brenchley, TN12 7BE This truly magnificent detached Grade ll Listed barn conversion stands proudly in a

prime rural location with fine commanding far reaching views. On the rural fringes of

one of the most sought-after picturesque villages in Kent, yet only some 2.6 miles from

the mainline station in Paddock Wood with an adjacent Waitrose. Exuding timeless

charm and appeal throughout, together with total style and substance. Comprises:

entrance hall, a dramatic drawing room with a vaulted ceiling, a generous study, a

kitchen/breakfast room, a laundry room, cloakroom, principal suite with en-suite and

dressing room, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Gardens of 0.5 acres. A

paddock of 3.7 acres is available by separate negotiation. There is awesome potential

here to remodel subject to planning being granted to create bedroom 5 with an en-suite.

PRICE GUIDELINE: £895,000 FREEHOLD

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

LOCATION: Crook Barn is a very unique and desirable detached 4-bedroom country home, which occupies a truly enviable,

elevated location. With beautiful gardens and splendid grounds the barn stands in a magnificent elevated position next door

to ‘the viewpoint’, on the outskirts of Brenchley and the hamlet of Castle Hill. Brenchley’s name is historically derived from

‘Branca’s Leigh’ and is located just 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The village is famous for its role played in

medieval iron making, with the former Old Forge furnace located at the heart of the village.

Within walking distance of the much sought after Brenchley village, Crook Barn enjoys the benefits of excellent friendly

local amenities. In the centre of the village is the brilliant ‘Tester TJ Butchers’, a Post Office/newsagents/general store, a

doctor’s surgery, and the ‘All Saints’ 13th century church, which serves as a reminder of this village’s rich history. There is

also a brilliant new dental surgery close to the primary school. The Castle Hill Inn receives excellent reviews on TripAdvisor

– especially for its steaks and wide range of cuisines available. The Halfway House on the outskirts of Brenchley has an

excellent reputation for its quality real ales, fine food, and regular beer festivals on bank holidays. ‘The Little Bull, Brenchley’

(a village pub with a holiday let attached) in the centre of the village was recently refurbished in August 2016. The Poet at

Matfield takes full advantage of its central village location, and they are rightly very proud of the skill and flair of their

‘Dorchester’ trained chef. The Hopbine Inn on the outskirts of the village is tucked away in a very pretty setting. Cricket

enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with Castle Hill cricket club just up the road, as well as Brenchley Memorial Centre which

offers cricket, croquet, tennis, squash, bowls and badminton clubs, a café, a restaurant, ample parking and sky TV plus the

local bottle bank.

The nearby town of Paddock Wood is just 2.8 miles from Crooke Barn and offers a more diverse range of shopping facilities

including, a branch of Natwest, a Nationwide, a Barclay’s, a Waitrose supermarket, a Tesco’s, various cafés, Chinese and

Indian restaurants, Barsley’s departmental store, a travel agent, a Post Office, accountants, charity shops, dry cleaners,

opticians, printing shops, a petrol station, as well as the mainline station offering frequent and efficient services to mainline

London (with a commute time of 1 hour and 2 minutes to London Charing Cross). Brenchley is also conveniently located

nearby the A21 which provides excellent motorway links and a 24/7, 365 days a year BP petrol station with a Simply Marks

and Spencer’s food store, providing a good selection of food, beer, wine and flowers, as well as a Wild Bean café.

Brenchley and Matfield C of E primary founded in 1842, sits proudly on the edge of Brenchley. Kent is known for its

commitment to the quality of its educational system and schools, both in the private and public sector, including: Dulwich

Preparatory school, Cranbrook School, Kent College Pembury, Marlborough House, Rose Hill ‘excellent’ school, and The

Mead School.

DESCRIPTION:

ENTRANCE HALL: 19’3’’ x 10’2’’ (5.88 x 3.11) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 20’4’’ (6.23) to the

highest point. This enchanting barn conversion is entered through a solid wooden door with full length

mullioned windows either side. To the rear of the entrance hall is a stunning double height full width mullioned

window displaying the commanding far reaching views, a fine example of the wonderful features this family

home has to offer. Boasting original character features with stone flooring, exposed timbers and exposed brick

work together with feature ledged braced and battened solid wood doors. The staircase with solid wood treads

finished with decorative cast iron threads ascending to the first floor. Exposed timber archways. Access to all

of the bedrooms, family bathroom and the laundry room. Recessed ceiling lights. Power points. Radiator.

Secondary glazing.

DRAWING ROOM: 40’3 x 19’11 (12.28 x 6.07) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 12’10’’ (3.93) to the

highest point. A wonderful living space exuding the total wow factor, with a fantastically capacious double

aspect drawing room featuring stunning views of the rolling countryside. A feature gas burning stove, exposed

decorative timbers and impressive 3.93m high vaulted ceilings. Ceiling and wall lights. Multiple power points.

TV point.

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

SITTING ROOM: 13’3’’ x 11’1 (4.04 x 3.39) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6’8’’ (2.04) to the

highest point. Double wooden doors lead into the study. Exposed timbers fitted and a feature window. This

room too could be used for a variety of other uses. Fitted wooden base units and desk. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Spectacular views to the rear. Access to the:

CLOAKROOM: 8’01’’x 11’11’’ (2.4 x 3.39) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6’8’’ (2.05) to the

furthest point. Fitted with a ceramic sink inset to storage cupboard with solid wooden doors with a tiled work

surface over and a tiled splash back. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Access to the cloakroom through a wooden

door with a low level wc. Opaque window to the front. Wooden doors house the water tank and the boiler with

shelving. Radiator. Ceiling light. Subject to planning permission this space could be remodelled to become a

cloakroom/laundry room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19’10’’ x 10’11 (6.04 x 3.34) to the furthest point. Ceiling height:

12’10’’ (3.93) to the furthest point. If one has to peel potatoes this is the best place we can think of to do so

in Kent with such inspiring views!! The kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect and boasts exposed timbers.

A fitted kitchen with an integrated 4 ring gas hob and a 'NEFF' oven and dishwasher. Inset enamel sink with

mixer style tap over. Space for a fridge. Multiple power points. TV point. Decorative tiled splash back.

Returning to the ground floor:

The inner hallway to the left hand side of the entrance hall has retained original character features such as

exposed timbers and beams. Recessed ceiling lights. Power points. Fitted carpet.

PRINCIPAL SUITE: 12’11’’ x 10’6’’ (3.93 x 3.20) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’0’’ (2.14) to

the highest point. A dual aspect, delightfully light and bright principal suite with views to the side of the

property and views overlooking the glorious countryside to the rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Power points. TV

point. Secondary glazing.

DRESSING ROOM: 6’11’’ x 4’11 (2.10 x 1.49) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6’11 (2.13) to the

highest point. Sliding mirrored doors lead into the dressing room which is a useful and convenient space with

shelving and hanging space. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Power point.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: One enters through a solid wooden door into the luxury bathroom newly fitted

with a white suite with chrome fixtures and fittings; including a bath with a mixer style tap, a heated ladder

style towel rail, a ‘Villeroy & Boch’ wall mounted sink and low level wc, a walk in, top of the range ‘Aqualisa’

corner shower with a tiled splash back. The bathroom is tiled to half walls and features a tiled, mosaic border.

Tiling to the floor. Recessed ceiling light.

BEDROOM 4: 10’11 x 9’1’’ (3.33 x 2.78) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 6’10’’ (2.10) to the highest

point. A wonderfully light and bright room boasting original character features and wonderful views of the

garden to the rear. Recessed ceiling lights. Multiple power points. Radiator. Secondary glazing.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Recently refurbished into a luxury family bathroom, fitted with a white suite and

including a low level wc, a pedestal hand wash basin, a ladder style heated towel rail, a bath with a chrome

mixer style tap and a fixed shower head over with a glass screen and a tiled splash back. The walls are tiled to

the half walls. Recessed ceiling lights.

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

The inner hallway to the right of the entrance hall features exposed and original beams. Recessed ceiling lights.

Power points. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 2: 11’7 X 7’10’’ (3.54 x 2.38) to the furthest point. Celling height: 7’0’’ (2.14) to the furthest

point. A charming bedroom at the front of the barn featuring exposed brickwork and timbers. Radiator.

Window to the front. Multiple power points. A wooden door leads to the:

DRESSING ROOM: 7’10’’ x 7’10 (2.39 x 2.13) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’0’’ (2.15) to the

furthest point. A useful room with the opportunity to be turned into an én suite with plumbing in situ for a wc

subject to planning permission. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Ceiling light. An opaque window.

BEDROOM 3: 12’8’’ X 7’11’’ (3.87 x 2.41) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’0’’ (2.15) to the highest

point. A welcoming bedroom with original timbers and exposed brickwork. Ceiling light, Multiple power

points. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

LAUNDRY ROOM: 11’7 x 5’10’’ (3.54 x 1.77) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’1’’ (2.06) to the

highest point. The laundry room is fitted with wooden base and wall units, an inset stainless steel sink and

draining board. Multiple power points. Plumbing and space for a washing machine. Radiator. Ceiling light,

Views to the rear. Subject to planning permission being granted this room could be turned into an en suite

bathroom.

ATTACHED GARAGE: 10’2’’ x 19’7’’ (3.10 x 5.98) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’6’’ (2.29) to

the highest point. Accessed through the laundry room or from the driveway to the front this useful space has

power, a ceiling light and a radiator. Exposed timbers. Concrete flooring. Subject to planning permission being

granted there is the opportunity to convert this into a 5th bedroom, gymnasium, home office, treatment room

etc.

EXTERNALLY: This property’s exterior offers a 0.53 acre garden lined with mature shrubs and pretty

flowerbeds, mature trees and established borders. It is impossible to ignore the commanding views of the

undulating countryside offering an unrivalled viewpoint. Crook Barn’s elevated position and terrace a brilliant

space for entertaining family and friends with al fresco dining and views of the sunset. An outbuilding offers

storage. To the front of the property is a driveway with space for ample off-road parking. A paddock of 3.7

acres that can be accessed from the garden is available by separate negotiation.

SERVICES: LPG Gas. Mains electric. Private drainage.

COUNCIL: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. TAX BAND: G. EPC: D

DIRECTIONS:

From our Goudhurst office: At the crossroads turn left onto the B2079/ North Road, and continue for 1.3

miles. Take a slight left turn onto Ballards Hill and continue. Follow this road before arriving in the village of

Horsmonden, continuing straight through past Heath Stores as well as our Country Cottages office on your

left, and Horsmonden village green on your right. Continue to follow straight on for 1.4 miles, passing the

Halfway House pub on your left hand side, until arriving into the centre of Brenchley. Turn right onto

Windmill Hill before reaching Pixot Hill crossroads. Turn right at the crossroads onto Crook Road and find

Crook Barn on your left hand side just before the turning to Pearsons Green Road.

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

From the M20: At junction 4, use the 2nd from the left lane to take the A228 exit towards Rochester/ New

Hythe/ West Malling before taking the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto the A228. Continue for 0.5 miles. At the

next roundabout, take the first exit to remain on the A228 and continue to follow the road for 2.3 miles. At the

next roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the A228/ Malling Road, continuing for 1.3 miles. At the next

roundabout, take the 2nd exit straight over onto the A26/Tonbridge Road and follow for 0.7 miles. At the next

roundabout take the 1st exit onto Seven Mile Lane/A228 and continue for 2.2 miles. Take the 1st exit onto

Boyle Way/A228 and continue for 1.1 miles. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto Banbridges

Road/A228 and continue for 0.7miles. Take the 1st exit onto the B2160/Maidstone Road for 2.1 miles. Turn

left onto Mascalls Court Road, before turning right at the junction onto Mile Oak Road. At Pixot Hill

crossroads, turn left onto Crook Road and your destination will be on your left just before Pearsons Green

Road.

Please contact us on 01580 211888 for any directions queries.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance

purposes only. The vendors of the property have supplied to us the aforementioned measurements of Garden,

and/or Land sizes. We wish to stress that The Country Property Group, whilst able to digitally measure land

sizes, takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions incurred as a result of this process. We strongly

encourage purchasers to satisfy themselves that the particulars contained herein are accurate prior to entering

into negotiations and/or incurring any professional costs. Please note that all the furniture, lighting,

bedding, pictures etc. in this property are all provided by The Country Property Group as part of our

unique makeover service.

VIEWING: All viewings by appointment through The Country Property Group. A member of the team will

conduct all viewings, whether or not the vendors are in residence. As a matter of policy once an offer made

on a property has been accepted, we like, where possible to encourage buyers to attend the premises again

with us so that all property particulars can be meticulously double-checked prior to any interested party

incurring any professional expenses.

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instructions, including floor plans and

lots of colour photographs, please visit

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CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY

CROOK BARN

CROOK BARN, BRENCHLEY