Surrounded by a glorious landscape of woods and gently rolling farmland, Cranbrook is a handsome and historic town, characterised by its weather-boarded and oak-framed buildings in the classic Kentish vernacular.
The renowned Cranbrook School is an important focus of life here, and is the major draw for buyers moving to the area, offering co-education from the age of 11. Other in-demand schools include Sutton Valence School and Bethany School, with the local preparatory schools being Dulwich Prep School, Marlborough House and Saint Ronans.
The variety of National Trust properties and beautiful countryside add real quality of life here, as do the many local attractions. The area’s upmarket restaurants include Apicius in Cranbrook and the West House in Biddenden, near Ashford, both of which are Michelin-starred.
Despite its feel of a semi-rural country village, London is just over an hour away by train from Staplehurst, Marden and Headcorn stations with fast and frequent commuter services, while there’s easy access to good motorway links.