1 Bed Cottage For Sale
High Street, Frant, TN3

£350,000 (Freehold)

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Charming 1 bedroom end of terrace cottage located in a highly desirable, traffic free position forming part of this highly desirable village
'Stones throw' of village store and pub, coffee shop, hairdressers and distinctive village green
Sympathetically updated and modernised throughout
Fine sitting room with brick fireplace and wood burner
Stunning re-fitted kitchen with built-in oven and hob
Large double bedroom with twin built-in wardrobes
Spacious bathroom
Pretty cottage garden with large brick outbuilding/workshop

A charming and beautifully positioned 1 double bedroom end of terrace cottage updated and modernised to a high specification throughout located in a highly desirable position in the heart of the picturesque village within a stones throw of the village store, pub and coffee shop. This wonderful and listed period home has been sympathetically modernised and updated throughout to include a stunning re-fitted kitchen with built-in oven and hob. The cottage style rear gardens have been meticulously maintained with an area of level lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub beds, to the end of which is a useful brick outbuilding/workshop. The living accommodation comprises in brief a covered entrance, a sitting room with brick fireplace and recessed cast iron wood burner and a spacious kitchen with deep under stairs storage cupboard whilst the first floor provides a large double bedroom with twin built-in wardrobes and sash window overlooking the front courtyard and a good sized family bathroom with double width airing cupboard. To the front of the house is a sheltered front garden interspersed with several mature shrubs. Ample parking is available on the high street to the front of the courtyard.

The accommodation with approximate room measurements comprises:

COVERED ENTRANCE: part glazed front door into:

SITTING ROOM: Fine room, handsome brick fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, sash window overlooking the front garden and courtyard beyond, radiator, wall light points, wide opening into:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: beautifully refitted with a modern range of units to eye and base level and comprising single bowl single drainer ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, inset four ring Zanussi induction hob with extractor over and stainless steel oven beneath. Sash window overlooking the rear gardens, part glazed door opening to the rear patio, staircase rising to the first floor landing, deep under stairs storage cupboard housing tall standing fridge/freezer, further low level storage cupboard, radiator, Amtico flooring.

From the kitchen a staircase rises to a FIRST FLOOR LANDING.

BEDROOM: sash window overlooking the front of the property with views across the front courtyard, twin built-in wardrobes, recessed spot light, radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM: beautifully fitted with a modern white suite and comprising enclosed bath, telephone style mixer tap with hand held shower attachment, glazed shower screen and fully tiled surround, low level WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash basin, opaque sash window to rear, deep built-in double width airing cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler with utility space adjacent and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, hatch giving access to loft space, recessed spot lighting.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN A sheltered paved path and patio adjoins the rear of the house with the remainder laid to level lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub beds with a further brick patio positioned to the far corner which enjoys a pleasant outlook back towards the cottage. A pathway leading to a LARGE BRICK OUTBUILDING with polycarbonate roof which could provide an ideal workshop. A side gate and pathway give access front to rear.

To the front of the house is a pretty enclosed FRONT GARDEN interspersed with numerous mature shrubs with a path leading to the covered entrance.

Location Summary

22 High Street is located in the very heart of the sought-after village of Frant, a quintessential English village with a distinctive green incorporating a cricket pitch as its focal point. Frant has an active community with amenities including a convenience store with post office, coffee shop, hairdresser, two characterful pubs, village hall and a church, all within a few hundred yards. The village is within convenient reach of Tunbridge Wells, under 3 miles away, while retaining its individual setting surrounded by beautiful countryside. Other local attractions include Bewl Water with sailing, fishing, canoeing, walking and cycling and Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest for a range of further outdoor activities. Comprehensive shopping and amenities are available in Tunbridge Wells just 3 miles away, a historic spa town known for the historic Pantiles, with its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafes, restaurants and two theatres. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, as well as the renowned Nevill Golf Club.

Other notable local towns and villages include Wadhurst (about 4 or so miles), Crowborough (about 7 miles) and Mayfield (about 6 miles).

Private and state schools: There are highly regarded local village primary schools in Frant and Lamberhurst (about 4.8 miles). Secondary schools include Uplands Community College in Wadhurst and the boys’ and girls’ Grammars at senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB with entry via academic performance in the 11-plus examinations. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School are within 5 miles of the property. Preparatory schools in Langton Green (Holmewood House) and Tunbridge Wells (Rose Hill and The Mead).

Independent schools at senior level include Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge for boys and co-ed options at Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker (Bedes) and Brighton.

For commuters and regular visitors to London, Frant Station is about 1.5 miles away, with parking at Bells Yew Green or under three miles to Tunbridge Wells Station. Both are on the main line with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge & Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.

Council Tax Band: C