Location

Tollhurst is located on the edge of Hempsted Forest close to the quintessentially English and sought-after village of Benenden with its village shop, 17th century pub and Post Office as well as the village green where during the summer months cricket matches are played, overlooked by the pretty St George's Church. Midway between the vibrant coastal town of Rye and popular hub of Tunbridge Wells, Benenden provides an excellent position with access to the beautiful surrounding countryside, coast, London and airports (about Gatwick Airport 40 miles) by road or rail.

More extensive shopping can be found in Cranbrook, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells. A good variety of sports and leisure opportunities can be found in Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells with the coast lying to the south. Bewl Water offers a range of activities including sailing, rowing and walking whilst excellent local walks, cycling and riding can be found in Bedgebury Pinetum and Hemsted Forest.

Excellent education opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector at all levels; these include Benenden, Cranbrook and Sissinghurst primary schools, Dulwich and St. Ronan's preparatory schools, Cranbrook School, Sutton Valence School, Benenden School, Kent College and public schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

The M20 can be accessed via J8 and the M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5, both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Description

Tolhurst is a well presented detached property providing versatile family accommodation and set in an idyllic location on the edge of Hempsted Forest amidst well kept and stunning woodland gardens. The property is located on a private drive shared with one other property.

The ground floor consists of a triple aspect open plan reception room with a fireplace housing a gas fire and French doors to the terrace, it is open to the well equipped kitchen/breakfast room.   In addition, there is a library, hallway, three bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and a cloakroom/shower room.

The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, housing a Fisher & Paykel gas range, various appliances including a range cooker and an integral dishwasher.

Stairs lead to the first floor where there is a study area, double aspect bedroom with en suite bathroom, and built-in wardrobe storage.

Tolhurst is approached through electric gates to a gravel parking area providing access to the main house, Tolhurst and the annexe, Tolhurst Cottage.

Tolhurst Cottage provides detached ancillary accommodation, with a kitchen, shower room, triple aspect sitting room and a first floor bedroom. The building also has a store room.

The gardens and grounds are well stocked with mature shrubs including roses, box hedging and wisteria. The stunning woodland with meanderings pathways through the wonderful specimen rhododendrons provide beautiful colour in the spring month. There is a well maintained shed and separate farm gates to the road.

Directions

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