7 bedrooms House in Gore Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook TN17
Etchinghill is an elegant country house gifted with beautifully proportioned rooms, full of light, and a welcome feel. The heart of this old farm house is believed to date from the 17th century with later 20th and 21st century additions giving part of the property its distinctive Edwardian style. Together with a fine detached timber framed barn converted as ancillary accommodation, they nestle amidst beautiful gardens and grounds and enjoy far-reaching views over the adjoining Kentish countryside. This impressive family home has been substantially remodelled, extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard with the emphasis on attention to detail and style, retaining the integrity of the 17th century origins whilst incorporating a more contemporary feel, in keeping with today's lifestyle. The front door opens to an archway which leads through to the reception hall where the internal accommodation flows freely with the reception rooms providing the ideal areas for the family or for more formal entertaining. The drawing room is of generous proportions with inglenook fireplace and Hunter Herald wood burning stove. Glass doors lead to the adjacent music room/study. The sitting room is a wonderfully light room with Jotul wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. The formal dining room features reclaimed oak panelling, with a warm intimate feel to it. Forming part of the substantial extension by the current owners is the superb kitchen/breakfast/family room, with an extensive range of hand painted cupboards, electric Aga, two integral dishwashers, refrigerator, cook's fridge and separate freezer. The orangery-style breakfast/family area feels very much part of the garden, with three sets of French doors opening onto a large York stone terrace. All downstairs flooring is wide oak boards. Off the rear hall is a laundry room with further storage cupboards and space for white goods and a cloakroom, there is a separate staircase here running to the top floor. Brick stairs lead down to the two room cellar which is fitted out with racking and arches with capacity for several thousand bottles. On the first floor the principal bedroom suite enjoys a triple aspect with vistas over the gardens and beyond. There is a classically appointed bathroom with original cast iron 'Bateau' bath by Rogeat & C A Lyon and white sanitary ware by Catchpole & Rye. Arranged over the remainder of this floor are four further bedrooms, which are served by a family bathroom with Fired Earth fittings. On the second floor are pretty attic bedrooms six and seven, both of good proportions with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, a bathroom with slipper bath, and access to the ample loft space. Etchinghill is situated within An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just over a mile to the south lies the historic and sought after village of Goudhurst with its thriving community, 13th century church, village store, bakery, newsagents/Post Office 'Outstanding' Ofsted primary school and several public houses. Whilst 4 miles to the north is the larger village of Marden with its mainline station with frequent services to London in about an hour.
7 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : En Suite Bathroom : Guest WC : Reception Room : Drawing Room : Dining Room : Music Room/Study : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Utility Room : 2 Wine Cellars : Self Contained 2 Bedroom Annexe : Pool House : Billiard/Games Room : Garden Store : Gym : Quadruple Garage Block : Garden : Swimming Pool : Driveway
£3,350,000