CRITTENDEN OASTCrittenden Road, Matfield, Kent TN12 7EN

A charming 4 bedroom attached Oast House conveniently located for road and rail links on the edge of this popular village and enjoying rural viewsDining room roundel sitting room open plan kitchen/family room garden room cloakroom roundel master bedroom with en suite bathroom 3 further double bedrooms (one en suite) family shower room parking area garage shed garden about 1.6 acres mixed woodland EPC = E

DescriptionThis stylish single roundel oast house is tucked-away in a semi-rural position off a farm track and enjoys far reaching rural views from the first floor towards the North Downs.

The property has been extended and enhanced by the current owner and offers characterful and well-appointed family living space, four good-sized double bedrooms, an enclosed garden and private woodland amounting to about 1.6 acres.

Crittenden Oast is ideally located about a mile from the centre of the popular village of Matfield, with its iconic duck pond and excellent local amenities. There is a good choice of Kent schools in the area and Paddock Wood mainline station is just over three miles away, offering commuters a regular service and enabling a journey to London Bridge and Charing Cross from 42 minutes. Further points of note include: attractive joinery with exposed wall and ceiling beams and oak panel doors; front entrance into a light and spacious dining room with aged open stud work, wood flooring and linking through to an oak-framed garden room with French doors opening out to the terrace; characterful roundel sitting room with a wood burning stove on a flagstone hearth and French doors out to the garden; impressive farmhouse-style kitchen with limestone floor, open plan to a family room and fitted with a Belfast sink, an electric 3-oven Aga, and Miele appliances including a 4-ring induction hob, an electric oven and a combi oven with a microwave. Space for an American-style fridge/freezer; first floor roundel master bedroom enjoying a far-reaching view to the North Downs, fitted with bespoke oak cupboards and with an en suite bathroom; three further individual double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family shower room.

OutsideAn enclosed garden with a South-westerly aspect lies to the rear, accessed from the garden room and the sitting room and bordering neighbouring open fields.

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Area : 1.632 acres (0.661 ha)

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Beyond the field is an attractive block of mixed woodland which is to be sold with The Oast and extends to about 1.6 acres providing lovely outdoor recreational space and accessed via a right of way over a private path from the driveway. A parking area for several cars lies opposite The Oast, together with a garage and shed.

The boundaries are marked in blue on the site plan

SituationCrittenden Oast is one of three properties located off a shared driveway giving access to Walnut Tree Farm, about a mile from the popular village of Matfield with its excellent amenities including a butcher who also sells vegetables, cheese and bread, a general store with a newsagents, off-licence and post office, a hairdressers, two pubs and a restaurant.

Regular bus services operate to Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells and there are many easily-accessible footpaths and cycle routes in the immediate area, including the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Comprehensive shopping: Paddock Wood (3.8 miles) has a Waitrose supermarket, Barsleys Department Store and several other shops, whilst Tunbridge Wells (6 miles) offers a far more comprehensive range of high street shops and facilities. All mileages are approximate.

State and private schools: Brenchley and Horsmonden primary schools and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. Independent senior schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valence, Pembury (Kent College) and Goudhurst (Bethany), preparatories including Dulwich in Cranbrook, Malborough House and St Ronans in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill and Holmewood House (Langton Green).

Mainline rail: Paddock Wood (3.1 miles), services to London Bridge, Charing Cross (via London Bridge/Waterloo East) and Cannon Street, with journey times from 42 minutes.

Communications: The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital to the North, and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Directions: From Tunbridge Wells head east on the A264, Pembury Road. Continue over the A21 flyover and traffic lights at Pembury onto the A228 towards Paddock Wood. After about 3.5 miles you will see ‘reduce speed now’ signs for a staggered crossroads junction. At these crossroads turn right onto Crittenden Road in the direction of Matfield. The entrance to Walnut Farm will be found after about 0.6 miles on the left-hand side. Proceed up the drive and The Oast will be seen after the bungalow on the left.

Crittenden Farm Cottage: This detached 3 bedroom bungalow is sited to the South of The Oast and currently provides our clients with an income stream through regular holiday lets. Crittenden Farm Cottage is available for sale through Savills under separate negotiation.

Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: 01892 526121. Tax Band G.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Important NoticeSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. SK712032

Savills Tunbridge Wells tunbridgewells@savills.com

01892 507000

savills.co.uk

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Garden Room3.86 x 3.4112'8 x 11'2

Sitting Room5.82 x 5.6919'1 x 18'8

Dining Room6.28 x 4.1520'7 x 13'7

Kitchen / Family Room7.33 x 6.2724'1 x 20'7

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Bedroom5.82 x 5.7119'1 x 18'9

Bedroom3.96 x 3.7413'0 x 12'3

Bedroom3.51 x 3.1811'6 x 10'5

Bedroom4.33 x 4.0114'2 x 13'2

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Ground Floor First Floor

Floor Plans

Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk

House = 216.7 sq m / 2332 sq ft

Gross Internal Area (approx)