Wealden Times | WT248 | January 2023 | Health & Beauty Supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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Hunton<br />
£900,000<br />
The dream: A Grade II listed 17th century<br />
farmhouse tucked away in an area of special<br />
scientific beauty, between the Greensand Ridge<br />
and the River Beult. A perfect family home<br />
with a wealth of character, including exposed<br />
beams, low ceilings and a cosy fireplace.<br />
Where: The friendly hamlet of<br />
Hunton, 6 miles from Maidstone.<br />
Setting: Set down a quiet country lane<br />
overlooking beautiful Kent countryside.<br />
Beds: 5 Baths: 2<br />
Special features: The stunning second<br />
floor bedrooms, both with vaulted<br />
ceilings, have far reaching views.<br />
Pleasing details: There is a useful<br />
cellar area off the kitchen.<br />
Outside: The mature plot features a large<br />
gated driveway as well as a number of useful<br />
outbuildings that are currently used as artists<br />
studios, but which have the potential to<br />
be converted for a useful extra income.<br />
Time to town: Marden station, an 8 minute<br />
drive away, to London Charing Cross or<br />
Cannon Street in just over an hour.<br />
Agent: Rafferty & Pickard<br />
01732 905499 raffertyandpickard.co.uk<br />
Sedlescombe<br />
£750,000<br />
The dream: A gorgeous 17th century Grade II<br />
listed barn, sympathetically converted in 1985,<br />
featuring traditional timber-framed elevations with<br />
plaster infilling throughout and an opportunity<br />
to create additional accommodation.<br />
Where: Tucked away in the centre of the<br />
picturesque village of Sedlescombe.<br />
Setting: Ideally located down a private<br />
driveway removed from any passing traffic.<br />
Beds: 3 Baths: 2<br />
Special features: The impressive galleried kitchen/<br />
dining room rising to full ceiling height with<br />
stone flagged floor is simply stunning.<br />
Pleasing details: The beautiful low-pitched<br />
tiled roof adds bucket loads of character.<br />
Outside: The sweeping driveway leads to a gravel<br />
parking area, garage and double carport. The garden<br />
is a very manageable size, with a large south-facing<br />
brick terrace adjacent to the house. There is also<br />
an integral workshop as part of the property.<br />
Time to town: There are regular trains to London<br />
from Battle mainline station, 3.5 miles away.<br />
Agent: Batcheller Monkhouse<br />
01424 775577 batchellermonkhouse.com<br />
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