3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A deceptively spacious semi-detached period cottage with mature gardens centrally located within the sought after village of Benenden.

* Cranbrook School catchment area *

2 Chequer Tree Cottages is believed to date from the Victorian era, benefitting from good ceiling heights and period features. It is ideally located within the picturesque village of Benenden, moments from the traditional village green, historic public house, shops and amenities.

The accommodation is arranged on three floors approaching 1,500 sq ft of living space. To the ground floor is a generous reception hall, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast/dining room and cloakroom, whilst the first floor features a master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom, plus a useful attic room currently used as a home office, but could be utilised as a teenage retreat.

Outside, the property is approached across a private gravel driveway providing off road parking for about three vehicles. There is an area of garden to the front separated by a small fence and arched pergola. From here, a gate to the side leads to the rear, where there are paved terraces - ideal for al fresco dining. Steps down lead to the main garden which is mainly laid to lawn bordered by mature trees and flowering shrubs for seasonal interest. The property is accompanied by a timber framed garden shed and a log store.

FEATURES
- Spacious reception hall with decorative fireplace and staircase to first floor
- Sitting room with brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove, built in storage cupboard
- Kitchen fitted with a good selection of base and wall units, range cooker, extractor fan, space for appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, tiled flooring, French doors leading to
- Breakfast/dining room with full height glazed windows and glazed ceiling panels allowing natural light to flood the space and enjoying views over the garden, tiled flooring, door to terrace
- Cloakroom with tiled flooring, WC and wall hung basin
- Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, glass basin and WC
- Two further double bedrooms, both with decorative fireplaces and one with built in wardrobe
- Family bathroom with contemporary style roll top bath, vanity unit with under counter sink, WC and heated towel rail
- Attic room with vaulted ceilings and skylight windows suitable for use as a home office or teenage retreat
- Landscaped cottage garden and driveway providing off road parking for 3 vehicles, garden shed and log store

SITUATION
The property is located just moments away from the village green, The Bull Inn & Restaurant, butchers, shop with post office, hairdresser, village hall and primary school. The nearby market towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden offer a more comprehensive selection of shops and restaurants.

2 Chequer Tree Cottages falls within the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area, with a range of further schools in the area, including the village primary school, catering for primary and secondary education in both the state and private sectors.

Headcorn and Staplehurst stations offer commuter services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times just under the hour. The high speed service from Ashford International reaches London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports are accessible from the A21 connecting to the M25.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Underfloor heating in kitchen and breakfast room. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Council Tax band: E (2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings: Excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. [use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS: From central Benenden, travel south east on the B2086 towards Rolvenden. After a short distance the village green will be on the right and the property is located on the left directly opposite the village green, noted by the For Sale board.