Location

Great Batchelors is situated about 1.3 miles to the west of the pretty Kentish village of Biddenden, set in the heart of the Kent countryside, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At the centre of the village is a welcoming high street with a general store, a pub, tearooms, restaurant, an historic church and attractive period buildings. Biddenden also has a proud tradition of agriculture and is home to Kent's oldest commercial vineyard, reflecting the area's long association with fruit growing and winemaking.

More comprehensive shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Tenterden and Ashford. There are a number of golf clubs including Chart Hills, Tenterden and Dale Hill in Ticehurst.

Headcorn and Pluckley stations provide excellent commuter links to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford and London St Pancras in about 38 minutes.   

Great Batchelors is located within Cranbrook School catchment and there is an excellent selection of schools in the area; grammar schools for boys and girls in Ashford and Maidstone, various local primary schools and in the private sector independent girls and boys schools in Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Ashford, Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.

The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Description

Great Batchelors Lodge is situated close to the sought-after village of Biddenden and within the highly regarded Cranbrook School catchment area. Set amid countryside, this property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home with extensive land and rural views. Approached via a driveway across an open field, the house sits beautifully within its surroundings, with a picturesque pond to the front and uninterrupted views across the garden and paddock beyond.

The accommodation is generous and versatile, beginning with a light-filled entrance hall with wooden flooring and an area beneath the stairs, currently arranged as a study. The sitting room enjoys a commanding outlook over the garden and paddock through a large picture window, complemented by an electric fire that adds warmth and atmosphere. Double doors open into a conservatory, an inviting space from which to enjoy the south easterly facing garden and the paddock beyond, throughout the year. From here, steps lead down to the garden, while additional doors provide access to a practical courtyard area, ideal for laundry and day-to-day tasks.

The modern kitchen includes a range cooker featuring an electric hob, an integrated dishwasher and an under-counter fridge, and is supported by a useful adjoining utility room that also houses the boiler. A separate dining room offers another beautifully framed rural view with double doors leading to the garden. The ground floor further benefits from a generous bedroom with built-in storage, a wet room and an additional separate shower room, making the layout well suited to accessible living if required.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom features ample built-in storage, dual-aspect windows and a modern en suite shower room. The second first-floor bedroom is equally light-filled, with double-aspect views, excellent storage and its own contemporary en suite shower room.

Outside, the property extends to approximately 3.68 acres, including a large field to the front, a pond and garden area, and a paddock to the rear. There is a double garage with workshop space and electrics, while the driveway runs adjacent to a neighbouring access. The grounds provide endless opportunities for family life, recreation and exploration, all within a tranquil rural setting close to the amenities of Biddenden. Great Batchelors Lodge offers a unique combination of flexibility, land and location, making it an exceptional family home, a peaceful countryside retreat or a property to adapt and enhance over time.

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