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Price changed to £784,000
July 2, 2025
Listed for £800,000
March 19, 2025
Guide Price £800,000 to £815,000
Situation
2 Hammonds Farm Cottages is tucked away down a lengthy private drive, on the outskirts of the picturesque hilltop village of Goudhurst and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. The village, which is walking distance via a public footpath, benefits from a number of local services including village stores and post office, bakers. There is also the Star and Eagle a historic gastropub and hotel and the family friendly Parish Church of St Mary’s. Further individual shops and amenities may be found in Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells offering comprehensive shopping and facilities.
The property is set in the sought after Cranbrook School catchment area. Various other state and private schools in the area include nearby Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School and Bethany School along with Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook plus numerous secondary and grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Mainline rail services operate from Marden which provides journeys to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journey times from 57 minutes. The A21 gives access to the M20 to Ashford International, Dover and to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
Marden Station 6 miles
Cranbrook 5.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells 19 miles
A21 – 2.8 miles
(All distances are approximate)
The Property
Charming Kentish 'chocolate box' Grade II listed attached cottage, set within large gardens with beautiful panoramic views across the Teise valley. 3 bedrooms set over 3 floors, superbly presented and retaining a wealth of original features. Set within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Garden of England, just over a mile from the picturesque village of Goudhurst, this pretty Grade II listed cottage is believed to date back to around 1650. Within well-kept mature gardens, it benefits from a single English Heritage Timber Garage and log store, large workshop and oil fired central heating.
Accommodation ( room layout can be found on the floor plans and immersive virtual tour provided )
Ground Floor Hallway Living Room 4.69m x 3.74m Dining room 3.89m x 3.74m Kitchen 2.67m x 2.59m
First Floor Landing Bedroom 1. 3.9m x 3.84m Shower room with WC Additional WC
Second Floor Bedroom 3. 3.61m x 2.91m
Exterior Garden Circa 0.25 acres (unmeasured) Garage 5m x 2.8m Workshop 5.5m x 3.05m
We asked the vendors about their time at this exquisite chocolate box cottage and they happy to provide us with the following information. We think this says everything about why this should be your next home.
What attracted you to the property when you bought it ?
At the time we bought it the property was in need of renovation and we were looking for a project with loads of historic character. We felt that the location was amazing with spectacular views from the rear garden.
We loved the fact that there was no through traffic
We loved the period features and bundles of character in the house.
The Weald area is really beautiful with so many lovely walks.
It was also convenient for the small local town of Goudhurst and Cranbrook with the variety of village shops, surgery and chemist and also lovely pubs.
Only 10 minutes drive to Marden with its free parking and a main line train station directly into London.
We were also really excited about the large garden which gave us a blank canvas having been neglected for over 40 years.
We also loved the history of the property which was built 100 years before the Battle of Goudhurst.
What improvements have you made to the house?
Kitchen - new stone floor with partial underfloor heating. New sink, shelves. Brick wall tiles (fitted kitchen)
Dining room - new stone floor, dealt with damp issue in the pantry area and dining room.
Living room - new wood flooring and new wood burner.
Bathroom - new tiled floor with underfloor heating, new sink, toilet and shower and re-tiled walls.
Additional WC - new WC
Installed shelving into the eaves area
Bedroom 2 - tiled the fireplace.
New carpet throughout the house.
External improvements replacement include a sewage system, new greenhouse, installed loft storage into the garage, installed composting bins and landscaped the garden. We removed a 20 foot hedge to reveal the stunning panoramic view of the village and local landscape.
What have you enjoyed about living there?
The lovely garden, so much space in the summer and the house is so cosy and warm in the winter.
The wildlife and feeling of openness all around.
The peace and quiet afforded by the location.
Bedgebury forest offering so many walks.
Birdsong 24/7
and the house steeped in history.
Agents note
i) 1 Hammonds Farm Cottages is subject to an area of flying freehold. ii) The owners of the property contribute 7.5% of the shared costs towards maintenance and repair of the driveway.
Property information
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Gas fired hob. Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage system. The cost of sewage removal is split with the neighbours, who share the cesspit.
- Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
- Council Tax band : E.
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