Idyllically situated Wealden-style farmhouse with far reaching views
Situated within over 27 acres and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is Waters End Farm House. This Wealden-style farmhouse, built in 2006, has all the classic medieval features of the period including a Crown post roof structure and impressive oak beams. It has a combination of timber frame, with exposed close-studding and plaster and brick elevations set under a Kent peg tiled roof.
The property is light and spacious with high ceilings which is unusual for a building of this style and has many features of interest including: traditional leaded windows, original oak planked flooring, a wealth of exposed timber beams and doors with Suffolk-style latches.
The triple aspect drawing room has a brick fireplace with oak bressumer beam and deep window ledges.
The kitchen/dining area has an impressive brick fireplace, with painted units with solid oak work surface that include a sink, Miele dishwasher, a de Dietrich oven and Lacanche range cooker that is fitted with an industrial style extractor unit. There is a south facing picture window and seat overlooking the spectacular views. The whole area benefits from under-floor heating and a travertine tiled floor. Solid oak stairs lead down to the basement area, also with travertine tiled floor with under-floor heating. There is an office/media room and wet room (originally designed to be a fourth bedroom), utility/larder store room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The main bedroom is triple aspect with wonderful views, a secondary staircase leads to a mezzanine level that has two walk-in wardrobe/dressing rooms. The en suite shower room is stylishly fitted with a white suite. Bedrooms two and three also have en suite bathrooms.
The Oak Barn:
Providing useful and separate annexe accommodation and finished in a modern style with white washed beams and mural of the main house, The Oak Barn comprises two bedroom suites, a kitchen/living area with travertine tiled flooring, under-floor heating, a wood burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with integral appliances, there is a cloakroom and separate utility room.
Gardens & Grounds:
The house is approached from the road along a tree lined driveway. The south facing pasture with mixed hedging and mature trees and shrubs border the boundary providing established screening. Within the grounds are paddocks and three large lakes.
Outbuildings:
An oak framed cart shed/stable that has space for hay storage and a tack room.
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It's hard to believe such a private position is so close to Benenden School and a main line station. The lakes, fully stocked with course fish, are perfect for those keen fishermen.
Will PeppittProperty agent