Dingleden Lane, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17

GUIDE PRICE: �1,995,995 � A substantial sized 6 double bedroomed three storey 19th century wing / link attached family residence located of a no through road in a very quiet rural setting � The main extensively improved and enhanced 6 bedroomed house measures 4,209 square feet excluding outbuildings and garage, with an additional possibility for an annex conversion wing to be created of circa 2,000 square feet from a large stable complex, which almost adjoins the main property. � 5 plus acres of gardens and grazing land (to be verified) � Landscaped rear gardens also with a feature outdoor swimming pool � Detached heritage style double garage, also with and in and out large crescent gravelled driveway and parking areas for numerous vehicles. � All weather menage, stable complex with 7 loose boxes and a large tack room (with potential to convert into holiday lets or annex subject to planning), as well as further field shelters � Guest suite / Air BnB letting unit that also has rear external access as well as an internal access if required, which comprises of a kitchen, a dining lounge, a double sized bedroom, and a bathroom � Main house accommodation comprises: � Large reception hall � Family room � Craft room � Cloakroom � Sitting room with fireplace � Dining room with fireplace � Kitchen / breakfast room � Rear lobby � Study / library � Utility room � First and second floor landings � Two staircases � Ensuite luxury shower room to bedroom one � Fabulous luxury family bathroom / shower room to first floor � Second floor family bathroom DESCRIPTION: A very large 6 double bedroomed tastefully modernised three storey Victorian attached bespoke luxury family country residence, that is in a very quiet rural setting set off a little used country lane with no through road access, which also has wonderful rural views and circa 5 acres with excellent existing equine facilities attached. This substantial and extensively improved and enhanced attached 6 bedroom family country house is not only in an idyllic setting and offered for sale in good high quality decorative order throughout, it also has additional potential to be enlarge further, by obtaining permission to convert the generous sized stable complex next to the main house into an annex or holiday letting units subject to planning. There is already a perfect attached guest suite that is also used as an Air BnB which has a double bedroom, a lounge / diner, a kitchen breakfast room, as well as a bathroom and separate rear access from outside. Although the house is ideal for a family, especially with a landscaped rear garden that includes and outdoor swimming pool, the property is also perfect for equine enthusiasts, due to its fabulous equestrian facilities, which include a menage, a large stable complex, the circa 5 acres of grazing land and further field shelters. LOCATION: Situated off a quiet country lane that is a non through road in a peaceful rural setting, as well as enjoying stunning rural views, this property is still attractive to London buyers looking to relocate out of the city. Depending upon educational needs, there is an abundance of reputable private and state teaching institutions to choose from, including Benenden School for Girls, Vinehall, Battle Abbey, Tonbridge School for Boys, Eastbourne College and Bede�s to name but a few. Benenden village is nearby with its local facilities and famous girls� school, as are the Tenterden, Cranbrook and Hawkhurst. This beautiful area of the weald is perfect for horse riding, cycling and walking. ACCOMMODATION: From the extensive sized gravelled in and out driveway to a heritage style storm porch which then leads into an impressive main reception hall. MAIN RECEPTION HALL: Comprising of a large bespoke panelled and double glazed entrance door opening into a wonderful bright feature hall with oak floors, a feature open fireplace, beautiful exposed oak beams to the side wall, door to a coats cupboard, recessed areas for furniture, further impressive vaulted ceiling hall area with fabulous full height oak framed and double glazed panes with aspect over the attractive rear landscaped gardens, further double glazed French doors also opening to the rear garden, pitched ceiling with double glazed, doors leading to a large family room, further door to a large sitting room, feature oak staircase with galleried landing to the first floor accommodation. FAMILY ROOM: A naturally bright room, beautiful oak floors, oak beamed ceilings and attractive exposed beams to walls, double glazed leaded light windows with aspect to front gardens and with wonderful rural views beyond, door to craft room. CRAFT ROOM: A double aspect room, with elegant oak floors, vintage style radiators, attractive exposed beams to walls and ceilings, range of bespoke fitted cupboards and drawers of the shaker influence, fitted butlers sink with chrome mixer taps, downlighting, double glazed and oak framed French doors to the rear garden, two further double-glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens. SITTING ROOM: With a wonderful feature character fireplace with a fitted wood burner, marble surround, attractive oak floors, twin elegant sash windows with aspect to the front gardens and beyond of the beautiful adjoining countryside. There are also two-character doors leading off to the open plan kitchen and also a further door to a formal dining room. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Open plan and an impressive range of fitted high quality bespoke Shaker style kitchen units, down lighting oak floors, fitted butlers sink with chrome mixer taps, central island with wooden worktops and breakfast bar over, feature ceiling lights above, fitted oven, space for gas cooking range, stainless hood over, tiled surrounds, integrated dishwasher, larder cupboards and integrated fridge freezer, further granite work tops, character styled windows with aspect over the rear gardens, recessed area leading to a rear porch area with door to rear garden. DINING ROOM: With a feature fireplace with a fitted wood burner, oak floors, wall lights feature ceiling light, twin sash windows with beautiful rural views, door to sitting room, archway to adjoining kitchen / breakfast room. CLOAKROOM / WET ROOM: Approached from the rear lobby leading off from the kitchen and comprising of a WC, a wash basin with chrome mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail, half panelled walls, attractive tiled wet room shower, double glazed window, tiled floors. STUDY / LIBRARY: With oak floors, fitted book shelving, feature fireplace with fitted wood burner, attractive fitted panelling, twin sash windows with beautiful rural views, oak staircase to the first-floor accommodation, door to utility room. UTILITY ROOM: With coats area, bespoke wooden oak worktops, fitted stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, spaces for washing machine and dryer, paned window, stable door with paned upper section which opens to a rear storm porch. FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: There are two wonderful oak staircases leading to the first-floor accommodation, the first more substantial oak staircase with the galleried landing leading off from the main reception hall then has two doors leading off, one to the main bedroom as well as another door leading to the guest flat / suite / air BnB wing. The other oak staircase leads off from the study library area. MAIN FIRST FLOOR LANDING APPROACHED FROM THE STUDY / LIBRARY AREA: Comprising of wonderful polished original Victorian wooden floors, downlighting, large sash window with views over the rear gardens, door to storage cupboard, further doors leading off to bedrooms, 1,2 and 3 of the first floor as well as an additional door to the first-floor luxury family bathroom / shower room. Further oak staircase leading to the second-floor accommodation. BEDROOM ONE PRINCIPAL SUITE WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a double sized bedroom, with vaulted beamed ceiling, vintage style radiator, sash window with aspect over the rear garden, bespoke fitted wardrobes, feature antique cast iron fireplace, door to ensuite luxury shower room. ENSUITE LUXURY SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE: Comprising of a feature wash basin with chrome stands, chrome mixer tap, WC, chrome heated towel rail, oak shelf, large wall mirror with feature lighting, paned windows with aspect over the rear gardens, large heavy glazed side with tiled floors and sides, chrome shower controls. BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with original polished wooden floors, cast iron fireplace, vintage style radiator, downlighting, sash window with stunning rural views. BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with original polished wood floor, feature cast iron fireplace with stone hearth, vintage style radiator, downlight, large sash window with breath-taking rural views. LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of an exquisite antique style rolltop bath with chrome mixer taps and shower attachment, mirror wall, marble floors, feature vintage wash basin with chrome mixer tap, WC, chrome heated towel rail, separate heavy glazed shower with marble tiled walls, chrome mixer tap, paned windows with aspect over the rear gardens, downlighting. SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: A further feature oak staircase leading to the second-floor landing, with downlights, sash window with aspect over the rear gardens and views beyond of the countryside, doors leading off to bedrooms 4 and 5, as well as the second family bathroom / shower room. BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized bedroom with original polished wooden floors, downlights, double glazed heritage style skylight window with amazing rural views, vintage style radiator. BEDROOM FIVE: A double sized room with vintage style radiator, original polished wooden floors, downlighting, sash window with lovely rural views. 2ND FLAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a modern rolltop styled bath with chrome mixer tap, WC, feature circular wash basin with chrome mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail, separate shower with heavy glazed and chrome sides, tiled walls and chrome shower control, tiled floors and heritage style double glazed window with aspect to rear. GUEST SUITE BEDROOM SIX / AIR BNB WING, WHICH IS ALSO LOCATED OFF THE FIRST FLOOR MAIN STAIRCASE & ALSO ACCESSED BY AN OUTSIDE STIARCASE FROM THE REAR GARDENS: A fabulous suite comprising of a large double aspect and double sized bedroom with oak floors, a feature vaulted oak ceiling, further oak pillars, downlighting, an open plan lounge, attractive cottage style panelled walls, vintage style radiators, open plan area leading to an adjoining kitchen / breakfast room and bathroom / shower room. GUEST SUITE / AIR BNB KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Comprising of a breakfast bar with wooden top, seating area, rang of bespoke cupboards and base units with further wooden tops, integrated cooker, and hob, sink with mixer tap, shelves, space for fridge freezer, double glazed window, tiled surrounds, door to bathroom / shower room, further wooden and glazed door to rear exterior staircase from garden. GUEST SUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a fitted bath with wood panelled side, shower system, WC, circular wash basin, chrome mixer tap, wooden units below, chrome heated towel rail, part tiled walls, double glazed window. OUTSIDE: This extremely attractive and substantial sized six 6 double bedroomed 19th century Victorian wing located down a very quiet and little used no through road overlooking open farmland and also benefitting form circa 5 acres of its own gardens and equine grazing land has the additional benefit of further development potential. The further development potential is for the very impressive stable complex having excellent planning possibilities to be granted conversion options into a large family annex / home office / holiday letting complex. PLEASE NOTE: Our own in-house planners have studied the existing stable buildings and feel the above conversion options are viable. EXISTING STABLE COMPLEX IS ARRANGED CURRENTLY AS FOLLOW: 7 loose boxes and 1 large tack room, as well as a large central concrete courtyard. In addition, there is a loft storage room above. PLEASE NOTE: The above size for the stable complex is 1,532 square feet excluding the large courtyard. Furthermore, we have spoken to our in-house planners and they have said that there is a good viable possibility for planning to be obtained to convert the stable complex into a large annex or holiday letting property/s unit/s. DETACHED HERITAGE STYLE GARAGE: A double sized twin garage with pitched roof and twin doors to front, concrete base with low brick section and exposed beams. DRIVEWAY: This is extensive in size and operates with an in and out two gated entrance crescent shaped gravelled drive with generous parking areas for a number of vehicles. FRONT GARDENS: These are beautifully arranged with landscaped flower and shrub borders with mature hedging to the boundaries. VEGTABLE GARDEN: This is located behind the heritage garages and is located on the raised land with sections enclosed by wooden sides. REAR GARDENS: These are also tastefully landscaped with paved sun terraces, lawned areas, with specimen trees, flower boarders and mature hedging to boundaries, as well as a luxury outside swimming pool. EQUINE LAND & FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING LARGE STABLE COMPLEX: There is a five-bar gate leading off the property�s main driveway to the grazing paddocks, all weather menage and field shelters. AGENTS NOTE: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase. Council Tax Band: F