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Kingsbrooke, Cranbrook Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0EU
Recently refurbished and extended, this beautiful, light and bright family home is one
not to be missed. Set within 1.2 acres of grounds, there is ample external and internal
space. An entrance hall, a sitting room and a drawing room – both with inglenook
fireplaces, a kitchen/breakfast room boasting Second Nature fitted units and an AGA,
a study, cloakroom, laundry room, a garden room with doors out to the terrace, 5
bedrooms, 4 en-suites and a family bathroom. The entire house is blessed with
handmade doors and light oak beams and floors. Various garages provide space for
some 12 cars as well as ample off road parking and an outbuilding along with a pond.
Staplehurst Village offers a mainline station to Central London along with a variety of
shops and banks. This property is WITHIN THE RENOWNED CRANBROOK
SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA and available at beginning of Nov.
PER CALENDAR MONTH: £3,000 UNFURNISHED
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LOCATION: Staplehurst is a large Village nestling in the Weald of Kent, just nine miles south of Maidstone on
the old Roman road from Rochester to Hastings (now the A229). It has a growing community and is within easy
reach of London one way, and Dover the other providing access to Europe. The Village has a wonderful community
spirit with several Clubs and Societies including Youth Clubs, a Women's Institute, a Cricket and Tennis Club,
Bellringers Society, Guide and Scout groups, friendly local Shops and Country Inns. The Towns of Royal Tunbridge
Wells, Maidstone and Tenterden are all within comfortable driving distance and collectively cater for more
comprehensive Shopping needs, Leisure and Sports facilities, with a good selection of excellent Country Inns and
Restaurants. The Mainline Railway Station at Staplehurst provides fast and frequent services to London
Bridge/Charing Cross (55 mins). One can also travel down-line to Ashford International and connect to Euro Star or
go on beyond to the South Coast including Dover Docks. The M20 Motorway is some 8 miles away, giving direct
fast access to London, Ashford and the South Coast. From the M20 one can access the complete Motorway Network.
DESCRIPTION Believed to date back to the mid-1800s, the property has been completely refurbished and
extended recently to a very high standard and now comprises 5 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, all set in 1.2 acres.
Light oak forms a feature of the property throughout, with quality handmade doors. The kitchen and bathrooms
are beautifully presented and the overall layout is set out for a family home. One of the many features is the
lovely Day Room overlooking the rear garden, which backs onto open farmland. Full gas-fired central heating
is installed, which also fuels the Aga, and new double-glazing is fitted throughout. The property would ideally
suit a car-lover, having good-quality and secure garaging for 12 cars.
The property lies within easy distance of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local
amenities including bank, post office, supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter
services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes). The County town
of Maidstone is approximately 12 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities.
The property also falls within the much sought after Cranbrook School catchment area.
ENTRANCE HALL: 10’03” x 5’12” (3.12 x 18.2) Ceiling height: 8’11” (2.72) to the highest point.
A welcoming area finished in oak with glazed panels. Natural oak-stripped flooring. Panelled radiator.
SITTING ROOM: 16'1" x 12'3" (4.90m x 3.73m) Ceiling height: 6’08” (2.04) A light and bright sitting
room featuring Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam and stone hearth, with fitted canopy and log
basket. Double-glazed window to front and casement doors opening to rear garden. Oak-stripped flooring.
Panelled radiator. Exposed beams. Two wall light points.
CLOAKROOM: 6’03” x 2’05” (1.92 x 0.73) Ceiling height: 6’10” (2.09) to the highest point. Window to
rear. Low-level WC suite. Hand wash basin. Oak-stripped flooring. Panelled radiator.
STUDY: 12'1" x 11'8" (3.68m x 3.56m) Ceiling height: 7’04” (2.21) to the highest point.
A charming room featuring a brick Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam and stone hearth. Recessed
spotlights. Panelled radiator.
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DRAWING ROOM: 21'8" x 12'6" (6.60m x 3.81m) Ceiling height: 7’04” (2.24) to the highest point.
A delightful room featuring a brick Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam and stone hearth with fitted
canopy and log basket. Two double-glazed windows to front. Recessed spotlights. Two panelled radiators.
Recess in wall for flat-screen television. Oak stripped flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 26'0" x 12'0" (7.92m x 3.66m) Ceiling height: 6’09” (2.06) to the
highest point. A lovely open plan kitchen/breakfast room with window to rear and door opening to side. Fully-
fitted out with quality base and eye-level units by Second Nature with soft-close doors. Granite Silitone white
shaped worktop surfaces. Inset 1½ sink unit with modern monoblock tap. Central matching island and oak
flooring with underfloor heating. Integrated dishwasher. Lamona stainless steel electric oven. Gas-fired Aga
fitted into recess. Recessed spotlights.
LAUNDRY ROOM: 9'10" x 6'0" (3.00m x 1.83m) Ceiling height: 7’04” (2.08) to the highest point.
Fitted with oak worktop surfaces with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.
Circular stainless steel sink unit in unit. Tiled flooring. Wall-mounted Glow-Worm gas-fired boiler serving
domestic hot water and central heating. Window to side and door opening to garden. Recessed spotlights.
GARDEN ROOM: 14'1" x 12'1" (4.29m x 3.68m) Ceiling height: 6’09” (2.05) to the highest point.
A light and bright oak framed garden room with double-glazed windows all round with fully-opening full-length
quality oak doors opening onto patio. Underfloor heating extending to kitchen area.
Handmade oak staircase leading to:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 17’04” x 3’02” (5.28 x 0.95) Ceiling height: Airing cupboard. Window to side.
Fitted carpeting. Modern upright-style radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM: 16'4" x 10'0" (4.98m x 3.05m) Ceiling height: 11’12” (3.66) to the highest point.
A double aspect room with window to front and casement window to rear. Fitted carpeting. Panelled radiator.
Exposed beams. Spotlights. Full range of quality fitted wardrobe cupboards to one wall. Various power points.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7’07” x 6’05” (2.30 x 1.96) Ceiling height: 9’07” (2.94) to the highest point.
Approached through oak-framed and smoked glass doors to wet room area. Quality power shower. Hand wash
basin. Low-level WC suite. Tiled walls with fitted mirror. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 2: 15'7" x 13'1" (4.75m x 3.99m) Ceiling height: 10’02” (3.09) to the highest point.
Double-aspect room with windows to front and side, enjoying views over open countryside. Exposed beams.
Fitted spotlights. Panelled radiator. Fitted carpeting. Eaves cupboard. Single cupboard. Various power points.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 4’08” x 2’07” (1.42 x 0.80) Ceiling height: 11’04” (3.47) to the highest
point. Shower cubicle. Hand wash basin. Low-level WC suite. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 3: 17'7" x 9'1" (5.36m x 2.77m) Ceiling height: 11’04” (3.45) to the highest point.
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Exposed beams. Window to the side. Recessed spotlights. Fitted carpeting. Panelled radiator. Various power
points.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 4’08” x 2’08” (1.43 x 0.80) Ceiling height: 8’01” (2.45) to the highest point.
Shower cubicle. Hand wash basin. Low-level WC suite. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 4: 13'8" x 12'5" (4.17m x 3.78m) Ceiling height: 10’11” (3.34) to the highest point.
Window to rear. Exposed beams. Recessed spotlights. Fitted carpeting. Panelled radiator. Various power points.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 4’10” x 2’07” (1.49 x 0.79) Ceiling height: 7’11” (2.41) to the highest point.
Shower cubicle. Hand wash basin. Low-level WC suite. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 5 13'4" x 9'5" (4.06m x 2.87m) Ceiling height: 11’07” (3.54) to the highest point.
Window to front with internal fitted shutters. Exposed beams. Recessed spotlights. Fitted carpeting. Panelled
radiator. Various power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM: 11’03” x 5’10” (1.78 x 3.42) Ceiling height: 8’10” (2.69) to the highest point.
Panelled bath with shower attachment. Hand wash basin. Low-level WC suite. Tiled flooring. Mirror. Chrome
heated towel rail. Window to side.
EXTERNALLY
The property is approached via electrically-operated gates opening onto a gravelled driveway providing ample
parking for cars and extending to front with central island. Enjoying established shrubs and trees. To the side of
the property lies the main garaging block, incorporating:-
GARAGE 1 37'1" x 12'9" (11.30m x 3.89m) narrowing to 14'10 (4.52m) Ceiling height: 7’03” (2.22) to
the highest point.
Twin opening double doors. Light and power. Staircase to first floor storage area.
GARAGE 2 20'0" x 20'0" (6.10m x 6.10m) Ceiling height: 15’03” (4.65) to the highest point.
Two double doors. Light and power.
GARAGE 3 22'0" x 21'0" (6.70m x 6.40m).
Twin doors. Light and power. Adjoining side dog kennel area.
The gardens lie to the rear of the property with quality split-level paved patios. To the other side lies a service
area with gravelled area, lock-up storage area, wood store and covered barbeque area. The
remaining rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, finished naturally but in good order, with established shrubs and
trees. A feature is the pond with old footbridge.
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SERVICES Mains water, electricity and gas are connected. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND Band G
LOCAL AUTHORITY Maidstone Borough Council
DIRECTIONS: From our office in Goudhurst, follow the A262 up the hill for approx. 4 miles
and then take the 1st exit and the Wilsley Pound roundabout onto the A229 towards Maidstone.
Continue approx. 2.4 miles on the A229 and you will find the property on your left behind
electric gates.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance
purposes only. We wish to stress that The Country Property Group is unable to measure the Land on offer in order
to confirm the exact acreage and therefore requests all potential purchasers to satisfy themselves prior to entering
into negotiations. Please note we have not conducted a structural survey of the Property nor have we tested any
of the heating, drainage, services, fittings or sanitary items in this Property.
VIEWING: All viewings by prior appointment through The Country Property Group on 01580 211888 (Country
Property) 01892 724488 (Country Cottages) 01892 724949 (Country Equestrian Property). A member of the team
will conduct all viewings, whether or not the Vendors are in residence. For your convenience we always carry a
tape measure and we would be delighted to Double-check any measurements for you during any viewing.
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