For Sale7 Bedroom Detached House in Marden Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17£1,600,000

A wonderful Grade II listed property in a magical rural setting, within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area, with stunning views, delightful gardens, an excellent home office and garaging. EPC C The property is a most attractive Grade II listed country house, believed to date back to the 16th century with later additions. It sits in a wonderful rural location and enjoys fabulous views over the surrounding rolling Kentish countryside. The timber-framed house has white weather boarded and red tile hung elevations under a tiled roof with a catslide roof to the rear. Internally, the house provides well-proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation totalling 3,884 square feet, arranged over three floors. It offers a wealth of character features including fireplaces and exposed beams and timbers, blending perfectly with modern day convenience. The drawing room overlooks the front and has a lovely inglenook fireplace with a bressummer beam above. A door leads through to a dining room with wooden floor and a fireplace, and a family room. The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed and includes a range of fitted units, Aga cooker and a vaulted ceiling. Off the kitchen, there is a useful boot room, utility room, cloakroom and door to the side. There is also a rear reception room with a door to the outside. On the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on this level, one of which has an en suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor as well as a bathroom, all of which have vaulted ceilings, and access to a large attic storage room. Outside, the house is approached via a gated entrance over a gravel driveway leading to the detached garage building which provides one closed and one open garage. There is a further large outbuilding providing an excellent home office (able to accommodate a number of workers). The delightful gardens surrounding the house are a particular feature and enjoy stunning views over the rolling Kentish countryside. The front garden is laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees as well as a sitting area overlooking a pretty pond. To the rear, there is a large paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the fantastic rural views. The rear gardens are laid to lawn and lead on to a wild flower meadow. In all the property extends to about 1.53 acres.