Location

Bell Cottage is found in the heart of the historic village of Cowden, which is a popular choice for families, with an active local community and is surrounded by beautiful countryside being within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Local amenities include the 14th-century church, the village hall, recreation ground, children's playground, the Queen's Arms, and the Fountain Inn. The latter a traditional village pub serving food most of the week. There is also a cricket and tennis club.

The large towns of Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead are approximately 9.5 miles and 6.9 miles respectively, both offering extensive shopping, cafes, restaurants and entertainment amenities, whilst the smaller town of Edenbridge lies approximately 4.4 miles to the north, with a Waitrose supermarket, and Sevenoaks is approximately 13.7 miles.

There are golf clubs at Holtye (approximately 1.1 miles) and the Royal Ashdown at Forest Row (approximately 8.7 miles) and historic houses in the surrounding villages including Hever Castle and Gardens and Penshurst Place. The expansive open spaces of the historic Ashdown Forest, made famous by AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories, include horse riding and walking trails, and is reached within approximately 7.8 miles.

Mainline rail: Locally Cowden station, where there is free parking, is within approximately 1.2 miles, with services to London Bridge from 52 minutes. Train services also run from East Grinstead (approximately 6.7 miles) to London Victoria from 62 minutes and Hildenborough (approximately 9.8 miles) with trains to London Bridge from 31 minutes and Charing Cross from 41 minutes.

State and private schools: There are village primary schools in Hartfield, Hever, Chiddingstone and Edenbridge. Preparatory schools include Holmewood House (in Langton Green), Brambletye (in East Grinstead), Lingfield College, and Michael Hall Steiner School. There are sought-after Kent grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and independent senior schools including Bedes in Upper Dicker, Worth (Turners Hill), Hurst (Haywards Heath), Eastbourne College, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

The M25 (Junction 6) is accessible via the B2026 to Edenbridge and the A25, linking from there to the M23, London, the South Coast, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
All distances are approximate.

Description

Found in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the pretty High Street of Cowden, Bell Cottage is an attractive and beautifully presented three bedroom terrace home.

The sitting room is bright and spacious with French doors opening directly to the rear garden, creating a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen is well-appointed with plenty of cabinetry and storage with space for freestanding appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, the separate dining room offers a welcoming space for entertaining, with stairs leading to the first floor.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a wonderful outlook towards the nearby church and benefits from its own en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms served by a well-appointed family bathroom and a generous landing area provides a useful study space.

Outside, the garden has been landscaped with low maintenance in mind. Predominantly paved and partly walled, the garden is well screened, offering a private and peaceful space. At the far end, there is a useful garden store.
Ample on-street parking is available along the High Street.