Property Flirt! Sneak a peak at this Cranbrook corker
Hands up who loves nosing round a house that isn’t yours and playing the price is right? Who doesn’t! Let the snooping commence with this Cranbrook corker
Farmstead at Tannersbrook, a brand spanking new collection of houses, by Berkeley Homes, is found right in the middle of High Weald, Kent, just a few minutes walk from the high street of Cranbrook.
Set amid the rolling hills, woodland and streams of the High Weald AONB, Farmstead is a gated collection of just 28 private three- and four- bedroom homes, alongside a five-bedroom farmhouse, all within a rich mature landscape of green spaces and ponds.
Brand new to the market all homes will be ready to move into this summer.
If you don’t know this area of Kent, think patchwork fields, rich wildlife and ancient woodlands. The developers also own almost five acres of the surrounding land, so home owners can walk within the protected habitats at Farmstead, before heading out into open countryside.
Once the full development is complete, you’ll also be able to take a 10 minute stroll along one of the paths towards the local farm shop and on to the cafés and shops in Cranbrook.
One of the biggest attractions for families is Cranbrook Grammar, for pupils from 11 – 18 years, sitting on a 75 acre campus and an Outstanding school, as rated by Ofsted.
The offering here is pretty unique – it’s one of the few co-educational grammar schools in Kent and one of only a few in the whole country that offers boarding as well. Day pupils and boarders alike do not pay for their education, fees for boarders are purely accommodation costs. This is a popular, selective school and always over-subscribed – but living in the Cranbrook Catchment Area is a good start.
You’re around 10 mins drive to the nearest train station, Staplehurst, where there’s a regular direct service into London Bridge (takes around 50 mins) to the north or, in a similar amount of time, you can catch a train to the coastal destinations of Folkestone or Ramsgate to the south.
But we digress! Back to the game! So what do we have here? Today we’re looking at Property 38, The Heckington, a stunning 4 bedroom detached family home.
The Heckington is a four-bedroom house set in the Farmstead gated development. Like the other homes in this community the exterior is inspired by traditional Kentish architecture but with a contemporary twist.
Inside you’ll find an open plan kitchen/dining room with French doors leading into the garden. The separate living room also benefits from French doors opening straight onto the garden, mais oui.
And of course the property boasts all the interior features and high quality specifications you’d expect with a snazzy modern home – luxury carpets already fitted, super duper broadband, bespoke fitted wardrobes – that kind of thing.
Plus, there’s a separate study located to the front of the house and with this property you’ll enjoy a double carport and one extra allocated parking space.
Upstairs you’ll find a principle bedroom with its own en suite shower room, plus three good sized bedrooms and a fourth bedroom/home office. There’s also a family bathroom too. But hey, let’s let the pictures do the talking…
So to sum up, it’s the perfect pad for anyone relocating from London, from out of county – or simply moving locally – this idyllic town has something quite exceptional to offer. With a strong community in the picturesque village – that boasts lots of coffee shops and indie stores – you’re also a stone’s throw from local attractions such as Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum Forest and Bewl Water (just to name a few).
And don’t forget, there’s the exceptional Cranbrook Grammar School, which is a huge draw for families (you were paying attention, weren’t you?). Right time’s up! So how much is it on for? Best guesses in the comments box below. But if you insist on playing cheatypoos, then click here to find out.