Cloth Hall Oast, Cranbrook | £1.75m (Sold)

Located in a picturesque and tranquil setting, offering 3735 square feet, is this beautiful Grade II listed former barn and oast house, available for the first time in 60 years.

Details

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 3
Square Feet: 3735

From driving down the lane to the long private driveway, you’ll soon realise that Cloth Hall Oast epitomises country living. If you’re having friends or family over, then many cars can fit on the gravelled walled courtyard or in the car port. The front door opens into a hallway where you can hang your umbrella, together with a cloakroom and large storage cupboard. The double aspect sitting room measures 24 feet in length and enjoys double doors that lead out to the stunning landscaped gardens and an attractive stone open fireplace. Off the sitting room is a snug with woodburning stove, a perfect hideaway to relax and read a book in front of the fire.

The impressive ‘jaw dropping’ dining room has a high vaulted ceiling with many gorgeous oak beams, plus oak floors with underfloor heating and a kitchen/bar area. Walking through to the dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room you’ll notice plenty of space to entertain whilst cooking, with room for a breakfast table and sofa, or a centre island could be added. There are ample work surfaces and country style oak units, Aga oven, walk-in pantry and side door leading to a patio area that overlooks the pond. Off the kitchen is a generous utility room where you can kick off your muddy boots and a door that leads to the car port and workshop. Completing the ground floor is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom in the roundel of the oast house.

A staircase leads from the dining room to wide galleried landing with a wonderful vaulted ceiling with many exposed timbers and overlooking the grand dining room. Making up the rest of the first floor is an office area with useful storage cupboards, two further double bedrooms sharing a Jack ‘n Jill bathroom, one of which is located in the roundel of the oast, another bedroom with en suite shower room and a great size loft that could potentially be converted to make a very large bedroom with en-suite subject to the necessary listing consents. The bedrooms enjoy fantastic views over the stunningly landscaped gardens.

Moving outside, the incredible landscaped gardens measure just shy of 4 acres were designed by the award-winning German architect and academic, Guenter-Mader. The gardens are mainly lawned and include formal areas with Topiary, box hedge enclosed beds, pergola and a dreamy pond with carp and decked seating area. The fantastic swimming pool is secluded by hedging and there is also a paddock that completes these beautiful grounds. It’s worth noting that the oast sits within an AONB and also the Cranbrook School catchment area.

Location Guide

This unique family home is situated in an idyllic spot, under a mile away from Cranbrook town centre that offers a wide range of shops for everyday needs. In particular there are some lovely cafes and craft shops. Nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone provide more extensive shopping facilities. Getting into London is easy via Staplehurst mainline station, which is a short drive away.

There are many excellent schools for children of all age groups including Cranbrook Primary School, the famous and popular Cranbrook School, Dulwich Preparatory School, Marlborough House and St Ronan’s at nearby Hawkhurst, Benenden School for Girls and public/grammar schools at both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. There are also many local attractions close by such as Sissinghurst Castle, Bewl Water and Hemsted Forest.

 
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