4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Backing onto glorious countryside next to the High Weald National Landscape stands this beautifully updated four-bedroom chalet bungalow surrounded by 0.68 acres of grounds. It is approached along a spacious drive providing off road parking and bordered by a delightful front garden with a lawn, rose bed and mature trees. A lobby leads to the hallway with oak wood flooring that flows through to the impressive sitting room. This features a brick surround log burning stove, a large bay window with views over the front garden and it is open plan to a fitted study area with bespoke shelving and storage facilities, a bay window and a staircase to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room was redesigned about three years ago and includes attractive units with high end appliances, a breakfast area with additional cabinets, patio doors to the rear terrace and swimming pool, a boiler cupboard and an adjacent utility room. There is a family room/snug with an archway to the dual aspect dining room with a door to the terrace. The rest of the ground floor incorporates a family bathroom, a separate cloakroom and three double bedrooms including one with an ensuite toilet and another currently set up as an office. The principal suite on the first floor features a walk-in dressing room, bespoke fitted cupboards, a trendy ensuite shower room and French doors to a wide balcony where you can revel in the stunning views and sun rises. Outside the spacious terrace continues through an arched pergola and around the heated swimming pool with its attractive pool house. There are vast swathes of lawn bordered by specimen trees and colourful shrubs, a charming summerhouse with a patio/bistro area, a vegetable and herb garden, an orchard, fruit cages, a chicken run and bee hives. While solar panel provide economic water heating and separate PV panels provide electricity and cover the cost of running the swimming pool. What the Owner says: What the owners say: We bought this property 19 years ago and have loved updating the house and creating the garden, enjoying the swimming pool and also developing the ‘good life' with our own fruit, vegetables, chickens and bees. We like the space, the views and the countryside surroundings yet it is only eight minutes' walk to the centre of Horsmonden. This charming village is surrounded by farmland, orchards and vineyards and bordered by the River Teise and lakes for fishing and bird watching. There is a large village green, a convenience store, pharmacy, hairdresser, surgery, a good primary and kindergarten school and a village hall with a variety of activities, while popular nearby pubs include The Halfway House and The Hopbine Inn. There are excellent state and private schools in the vicinity. Regular bus services, including school buses, connect the village with neighbouring towns and schools while trains from Paddock Wood can whisk you to London in 48 minutes. Room sizes:Sitting room: 16'9 (5.11m) x 12'10 (3.91m) narrowing to 11'4 at narrowest point (3.46m)Study: 16'10 x 9'2 (5.13m x 2.80m)Kitchen Breakfast Area: 23'7 (7.19m) x 10'3 (3.13m) narrowing to 6'3 at narrowest point (1.91m)Utility RoomFamily / Dining room: 22'3 (6.79m) x 12'0 (3.66m) narrowing to 10'1 at narrowest point (3.08m)Bedroom 2: 13'7 x 9'10 (4.14m x 3.00m)Separate WCBedroom 3: 13'2 x 11'0 (4.02m x 3.36m)Bedroom 4: 13'3 x 8'0 (4.04m x 2.44m)Bedroom 1: 13'4 x 12'7 (4.07m x 3.84m)Shower RoomStorage RoomBalconyDrivewayGardens The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale. We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you. Council Tax band: F Tenure: Freehold