Offered as top of chain and requiring modernisation and refurbishment throughout, a Grade II* listed cottage dated from the late 16th Century and considered to be one of the oldest houses in Old Groombridge.
Offered as top of chain, a Grade II* listed cottage thought to date back to the late 16th century and requiring modernisation and refurbishment in many areas. The property is arranged over 3 levels with a further cellar, there are two bedrooms to the first floor, a bedroom and further bathroom to the second floor and both a kitchen and generous lounge with feature fireplace to the ground floor. The properties gardens are accessed from the front door, to the other side of a brick path which affords a right of way for neighbouring properties.
Access is via a solid door to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY AREA: Areas of fitted coir matting, a door leading down to a cellar. Areas of vinyl flooring, areas of exposed woodwork to both walls and ceiling.
WC: Vinyl floor, low level wc, opaque crittall style window to front and textured ceiling.
KITCHEN: Vinyl floor, range of base units with complementary work surface, wooden casement windows to front, inset single bowl sink with mixer tap over, space for freestanding washing machine, part tiled walls. Generous storage space, space for freestanding electric oven and areas of beams to both wall and ceiling.
LOUNGE: Carpeted, wall mounted electric radiator and areas of wood effect panelling to the walls. Further generous areas of beams, principally to the ceiling but with further areas to the wall. Leaded casement style windows to both sides and a large inglenook style fireplace with bressumer beam and tiled hearth with inset fireplace. Wall mounted cupboard housing electrical consumer units and gas meter.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Casement window to the side with secondary glazing and areas of exposed beams and woodwork to the walls.
BEDROOM: Wall mounted electric radiator, good areas of exposed beams to both wall and ceiling, leaded casement windows to both sides, each with secondary glazing. Cupboard housing electric hot water cylinder, wooden mantlepiece and stone hearth for a fireplace.
BEDROOM: Carpeted, wall mounted electric radiator, good areas of exposed beams to both wall and ceiling, leaded casement window to side with secondary glazing.
Door from landing leading to stairs to second floor.
BEDROOM: Carpeted, wall mounted electric radiator, areas of exposed beams to walls, casement windows to front with secondary glazing. Areas of fitted bedroom furniture and a low level door leading to:
BATHROOM: Carpeted floor, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted electric radiator, wall mounted electric heater, panelled bath with mixer tap over, tiled walls, wall mounted cabinet with mirror, casement windows to side with secondary glazing.
Low level door leading to:
ATTIC SPACE/FURTHER ROOM: Casement window to rear and areas of exposed woodwork. Subject to the necessary permissions being obtainable, there may be good potential for expanding the bathroom or bedroom spaces into this currently unused void.
OUTSIDE: An area of low maintenance brickwork to the immediate front of the property affording a right of way not only to Bird In Hand Street but for neighbours to access adjacent properties. The property has two bays to the immediate front, one with a generous shrub and a further with shrub and bulb plantings. Path leading to properties private gardens. Detached wooden shed and further wooden outbuilding (in poor condition), space for bins and external storage. Path opens to a good sized garden with two detached glass green houses and, whilst overgrown, good areas of lawn with a number of mature shrubs, fruit trees and other plants.
SITUATION: Groombridge is a pretty village just on the Kent side of the Kent/East Sussex border, with the larger town of Tunbridge Wells being some four and a half miles distant by road. Within the village centre there are a selection of local amenities including every day shops, a selection of public houses and a popular and well regarded primary school associated with the Church of St Thomas. Other points of interest include Groombridge Place with its impressive 700 year history, together with easy access to beautiful surrounding countryside. Royal Tunbridge Wells itself offers an excellent and wider mix of social, retail and educational facilities, alongside regular train services to both London termini and the south coast.
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher 01892 511211
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