5 bedroom detached house for sale

An imposing five bedroom mock Georgian country home enjoying approximately six acres of land with paddock, ménage, stables, tennis court and swimming pool, situated just a short drive from the popular town of Tenterden.

Nestled between Tenterden and Cranbrook, this stunning property is shielded by mature hedging with brick built driveway and electric gates. Upon entering any visitor cannot fail to be impressed by the approach to the property which includes a sizeable driveway and impressive turning circle to the front.

Through the front door we are welcomed by the feeling of space provided by the Georgian style dimensions. The hallway features an impressive staircase to the first floor as well as access to the rooms on the ground floor of the property. The ground floor is comprised of a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace, ceiling cornice and large sash windows, a formal dining room (currently used as a drawing room with similar period style features, a large open plan kitchen diner leading to the stunning orangery, a study, utility room and cloakroom.

The first floor of the home provides five bedrooms. The two large principal suites are situated to the front of the property and benefit from views across the tree lined gardens. Three further bedrooms and the family bathroom with separate WC are situated towards the back of the property.

The property boasts six acres of land containing paddocks, stabling, a ménage, water troughs and tack room. The property also features a tennis court, heated swimming pool and pool house within the grounds and the outside space provides a plethora of gazebos and other areas suitable for outdoor dining and relaxing.

The pool house is an impressive building by itself and contains far more than just the mechanics for the filtration system, offering a seven seat sauna (currently unused), men’s and women’s changing rooms with showers, WC’s, a fully fitted kitchen and a huge entertaining area with fully functioning bar and sink. This area has three large doors opening along the front to the pool.

Other outbuildings include the cow shed, a barn style outbuilding which could be ripe for conversion into usable space subject to the usual planning consents. The tractor shed, the vinery including gardeners’ room and gardeners WC and a large double garage with electric folding doors.

The grounds themselves are mainly laid to lawn with adjoining paddocks, however, there are plenty of mature trees, a pond and vegetable patch with an irrigation system (currently unused) which covers the vast majority of the grounds.
Bensham House is serviced by is oil fired central heating and a Klargester private drainage system, whilst a septic tank services the pool house. We are advised the property accesses High Speed broadband.

This impressive home is situated within easy access to the picturesque tree-lined High Street of Tenterden. The town offers comprehensive shopping including Waitrose, Tesco supermarkets and many pubs and restaurants.

Nearby is the pretty market town of Cranbrook, renowned for its eclectic mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques, and boasts a large range of amenities. Dominating the town are the fine early stone church and the 19th century windmill.

The property has many excellent private schools nearby with strong reputations, namely Canbrook School, Bethany, Benenden, Marlborough House, St Ronans, High Weald Academy and Dulwich Prep School, as well as a range of state schools including Tenterden Infants and Junior schools, Cranbrook Primary, St. Michaels Primary and Homewood Secondary school.

Train services to London can be accessed from Headcorn or Ashford where Eurostar trains depart for the continent, as well as the high-speed service to London St Pancras (a journey of approx. 37 minutes).