Beautifully converted barn and cottage in a secluded Cranbrook setting.
Nestled in a secluded position on the outskirts of Cranbrook, Whitewell Dairy is a single storey converted barn with a charming detached cottage. Dating back to 1890, this timber framed property has been thoughtfully renovated and extended, combining period character with modern comfort. Timber clad and beautifully finished throughout, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by solar panels and an air source heat pump for excellent energy efficiency.
The setting is truly exceptional. Both the main house and the cottage are arranged around an exquisite courtyard garden, where immaculate planting and a tranquil pond create a striking, architectural landscape.
Inside, the heart of the home is a remarkable open-plan living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting areas beneath vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. The kitchen is a sociable and well appointed space, featuring granite worktops, light cabinetry, and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, oven and induction hob. A useful utility room is conveniently positioned just off the kitchen. The living area is centred around a cosy wood-burning stove, with doors opening to both the courtyard and the gardens, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.
To one end of the property are two generous bedrooms, a reading area and a family bathroom. At the opposite end, a recent extension has created an impressive principal bedroom suite. This thoughtfully designed space includes a snug or dressing room, an en suite bathroom, and a beautifully proportioned bedroom with built-in storage and doors opening directly onto the garden.
The detached cottage offers flexibility for guests or extended family. Arranged over a single storey, it features an entrance hall, a cloakroom and an open-plan kitchen and dining area. A sitting room with a log burner opens onto the courtyard, while a further room serves as either a bedroom or study. At the far end, a substantial bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room.
Outside, the grounds of Whitewell Dairy are beautifully landscaped and exceptionally well maintained. In addition to the courtyard garden, there is a formal garden and a paddock. A veranda provides the perfect setting for al fresco entertaining, complemented by a charming brick-built pizza oven. The property also includes a detached garage with additional storage. Approached via a private track, the property opens onto a gravel driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, while a neighbouring property has a right of access across it.
This thoughtfully designed and immaculately presented home forms part of a delightful enclave, offering a rare sense of seclusion while remaining close to the amenities of Cranbrook. Renowned for its schools, leisure facilities and surrounding countryside, it also benefits from access to mainline stations with direct routes into London.
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This property has great flexibility with the additional cottage that can be used as a granny annexe, graduate's home or potentially an AirBnB.
Duncan PetrieProperty agent