Listed for £2,500,000
October 3, 2023
Like this property? Maybe you'll like these ones close by too.
Gardens, Grounds & Outbuildings
High Point is approached via a long tree lined private road with lighting in situ. Electric gates open to a sweeping approach and circular drive, beautifully landscaped by manicured lawns with central fountain, box hedging and seasonal standard roses.
The gardens are a particularly impressive feature with a wide York stone terrace spanning the length of the house, up-lighting, paved pathways, box hedging, shrub borders under planted with spring bulbs, a wide array of mature trees, lovely ornamental pond, kitchen garden with raised beds and greenhouse.
Outbuildings comprise a ‘Breeze House’ with heating, two detached double garage blocks with adjoining store room/workshop and log stores, a single detached garage, all have power and light connected.
Ancillary Accommodation / Cottage
Within the well screened gardens is a charming detached two storey cottage. Suitable for a range of uses, this attractive cottage comprises a sizable sitting room currently used as an office, two bedrooms on the first floor, together with a bathroom and studio/gym. There is also an integral double garage with remote controlled double doors.
Location
Local & comprehensive shopping: Enjoying an idyllic setting with splendid views, High Point sits at the end of a long private drive, 0.9 of a mile from the sought-after Cinque Port Town of Tenterden. The town offers a good range of local shops and independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, historic public houses, several coffee shops and various restaurants.
There is a leisure centre in the town and further sporting facilities nearby including London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden, walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside, fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard incorporating the highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby.
Education: There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all at Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst and Sutton Valence Schools and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools at Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.
The A28 gives access to the M20 and to Ashford International Station which provides a high speed service to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. Alternatively, Headcorn offers services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross from under an hour.
*All distance and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 3,800 sq ft
Acreage: 40 Acres
Directions
From Tenterden town centre head northwards along the A28 passing Homewood School. Turn right into Ingleden Park Road and proceed to the very end of the road where the gated private road to High Point will be found straight ahead.
Additional Info
Services - Gas fired central heating via radiators. Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage via treatment plant.
Agent's Note - There are several public footpaths that run through the woodland and shared access over part of the drive.