5 bed detached house for sale

Beacon Oak Road, Tenterden TN30

Beacon Oak Rd, Tenterden

Description: Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully modernised, this spacious detached home combines flexible family accommodation with an exceptionally convenient position within walking distance of Tenterden High Street. The current owners have upgraded much of the property since purchasing in 2009, including the creation of a larger kitchen and a stylish new en suite. The flexible layout includes three first floor bedrooms alongside a fourth & fifth bedroom/study on the ground floor, making it equally well suited to growing families, multi-generational living or those working from home. Open plan living, a recently refitted en suite, landscaped gardens and parking for up to six vehicles complete an impressive home in one of Tenterden's most desirable residential locations.

The front door opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and attractive panelled detailing. The living room has a central fireplace with gas stove creating a natural focal point and front facing French doors fill the room with natural light. The living room opens through to the spacious kitchen and dining room which forms the heart of the home. Enlarged during the current owners' time here, this sociable space features solid oak flooring, extensive country-style cabinetry, timber worktops, a butler sink, integrated double oven and electric hob, with ample room for everyday family life as well as entertaining. Bi-fold doors open into the conservatory, creating an additional reception area overlooking the garden and extending the living space during the warmer months. A versatile fourth and fifth bedroom sit alongside a contemporary ground floor shower room, providing ideal guest accommodation or an excellent home office.

The first floor is arranged around a spacious landing providing access to three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and a recently completed en-suite shower room finished in a modern style. Two further bedrooms are all generous in size and are served by a stylish family bathroom.

Tenterden is one of Kent's most sought-after market towns, renowned for its attractive tree-lined High Street, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is approximately 0.3 miles away, making the location particularly appealing for families, while a selection of well-regarded primary schools are also within easy reach. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside with numerous walking routes, vineyards and National Trust attractions nearby. For commuters, Headcorn railway station provides regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street, while Ashford International offers high-speed services to London St Pancras in around 37 minutes. The A28 and A21 also provide convenient road connections across Kent and towards the M20.

Outside: The property enjoys excellent privacy with mature planting creating an attractive backdrop to the landscaped rear garden. A raised paved terrace beneath a timber pergola provides an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the level lawn is bordered by established shrubs, flowering borders and ornamental trees, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons. Side access is available on both sides of the property, leading to the front where a detached garage sits alongside an extensive driveway providing parking for five to six vehicles. The property is approached via a shared private drive, contributing approximately £30 per annum towards its upkeep.

Location: Beacon Oak Road is one of Tenterden's most established residential addresses, positioned within comfortable walking distance of the historic High Street while enjoying a peaceful setting away from the bustle of the town centre. Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Weald', Tenterden is renowned for its wide tree-lined High Street, Georgian and Victorian architecture and thriving independent community. An excellent range of boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and everyday amenities are all within easy reach, alongside supermarkets, doctors' surgeries and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym. The town is also home to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, a popular heritage railway, while nearby Chapel Down Winery has become one of England's best-known vineyards, complete with award-winning restaurant and tasting experiences. Other nearby and renowned vineyards include Gusbourne and Biddenden, Kents original vineyard.

Families are particularly well served by a selection of highly regarded nurseries, primary and secondary schools in both the state and independent sectors, while the surrounding High Weald countryside provides miles of footpaths, cycling routes and opportunities to explore picturesque villages, vineyards and ancient woodland. Although surrounded by beautiful countryside, Tenterden remains well connected. Headcorn station, also accessible on the number 12 bus is is just under 10 miles away, providing regular rail services to London, while Ashford International, approximately 14 miles away, offers fast services to London St Pancras in around 37 minutes. The A28 and A21 provide convenient road links towards Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and the coast, making the town equally well suited to commuters and those seeking a more relaxed pace of life.

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Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council . Kent County Council Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating via a combi boiler installed in 2023. FTTP broadband available.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute an offer or contract. Buyers should rely upon their own inspections, surveys and enquiries. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon as statements of fact.

Aml: In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be required to provide identification documentation to enable the conveyancing process to proceed.

Declaration: The information contained within these particulars has been provided by the seller and is believed to be correct at the time of publication. In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we declare that one of the sellers of this property is associated with Sandersons UK.

Additional property notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. The property has been owned since 2009 and has been extensively upgraded during the current ownership, including an enlarged kitchen, replacement UPVC windows installed in 2014 and a recently refitted en suite shower room.

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