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Seller Insight Set in a leafy and desirable village with a woodland backdrop and an excellent degree of privacy. Lower Crook has been the cherished home of the Morris family for 16 years and dates back to 1865 with original fireplaces and sash windows; lovingly extended over time to provide a spacious family home that stays true to the origins of the house yet offers the modern day luxuries that busy families rely on. “It was the lovely garden that first attracted us to Lower Crook; backing onto the woodland meant that it was very private with a beautiful outlook. The south facing position ensured garden enjoyed the best of the day’s sun. Our girls were only young at the time and I was delighted to find a house with plenty of safe, outside space for them to play. We also need to be within comfortable commuting distance to London for my husband Kevin’s work,” explains Sally. We love to entertain and the kitchen is where we tend to gather long after the meal is finished, in fact there have been many occasions when a pleasant lunch with friends has continued straight through into a more sociable evening. We really enjoy cooking and when all the family return home for Christmas the kitchen allows both Kevin and I to work together to prepare a festive feast for everyone. Although the house was big with lovely spacious rooms we decided to extend the kitchen and utility room. There is a lovely flow between the kitchen and dining room, and as the dining room is part of the original house; we wanted to capture the essence of the home and complement the original features. I worked closely with the kitchen designer and was delighted with the combination of oak units and granite work surfaces, but it was the generous and practical central-island that completed the look I had wanted. The garden has evolved over time and what was once a charming playground for our daughters is now a more mature and tranquil space with apple and bay trees, hedges and honeysuckle, with rosemary, parsley, thyme and oregano which I regularly add to enhance the flavour of a wholesome family diner. The patio runs the length of the house and there are French doors into the kitchen and living room connecting the home and garden seamlessly. I also love the rich seasonal blossoms and changing colours of the Acer to the front of the house. * * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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Step inside Lower Crook
Built in 1865, the original part of this lovely family home was once a simple farmworkers cottage. Over the years the house has been sympathetically extended to provide a wonderful space for a family to grow. The extended kitchen/breakfast room has been finished to a high specification and has a wonderful island unit with pop up sockets and room for two stools beneath the breakfast bar. The outlook is lovely with oak framed doors and windows leading out onto the garden. There is also a formal dining room and a cosy lounge with a fantastic inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. In addition there is a study, utility and downstairs cloakroom.The double garage is accessed from the internal hallway and you have separate stairs leading upto the garage room, which could be a teenagers den, studio, office or gym. Set in a secluded semi-rural setting on the edge of the village of Brenchley, you have south facing gardens with mature planting and a good sized patio, all enclosed and backs onto woodland. Parking will never be an issue as you can fit 3 to 4 cars on the front driveway, plus there is an additional parking space to the rear of the garden, as well as the double garage with electric doors. Brenchley itself is located just off the A21 between Horsmonden and Matfield. The area is full of history and has a pretty church dating back to 1233, as well a few village shops. The nearest mainline train station is Paddock Wood, with Tunbridge Wells around 7 miles away.
wood burner effect stove. Fitted cupboard housing the meters. Carpeted. Door through to the kitchen/ breakfast room. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Extended with Oak framed windows and doors. Bespoke fitted kitchen including an extensive range of base and wall units, soft close doors, fabulous island unit with pop up sockets and a breakfast bar, granite worktops, integrated microwave and dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, inset double sink and a large cooker space set in the old chimney breast. Part vaulted ceiling to the breakfast area and Fired Earth terracotta floor tiles with underfloor heating. SITTING ROOM Hardwood French doors lead out to the patio. Feature inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and brick hearth. Wall lights. Carpeted. STUDY Multi paned window to the front. Lots of room for fitted units and storage. Carpeted. INNER HALL Further hardwood door to the front. Tiled flooring. UTILITY ROOM Multi paned window and hardwood door to rear. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Range of units and worktop. Floor mounted oil fired boiler. Access to loft storage. Personal door to the garage. Tiled flooring to match the hall.
THE HOUSE
CLOAKROOM Window to the side. WC, wash hand basin and tiled flooring.
HALLWAY Hardwood front door leads into the hallway. Stairs lead to upstairs. Doors lead through to the study, dining room and sitting room. Carpeted
LANDING Access to the loft space. Fitted airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Door leading to the stairs to the 2nd floor. Carpeted.
DINING ROOM Multi paned sash window over looks the front. Feature fireplace with fitted electric
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BEDROOM 2 Multi paned sash window to the front. Feature fireplace. Range of fitted wardrobes. Carpeted. BEDROOM 4 Window overlooking the garden. Feature fireplace. Double set of wardrobes. Carpeted. BATHROOM Frosted window overlooking the rear garden. Recently fitted suite comprising shaped bath with shower over, wc, vanity hand basin set in a unit with storage. Underfloor heating. Tiled walls and flooring. MASTER BEDROOM Pair of multi paned windows overlooking the front. Range of built in bedroom furniture including wardrobes, bedside cabinets and vanity dressing table. Feature beam. Carpeted. Door to ensuite. EN-SUITE Frosted window to the rear. Recently fitted shower cubicle, wc and wash hand basin set in a vanity unit. Underfloor heating. Tiled walls and flooring. BEDROOM 3 Accessed from the landing and with stairs leading straight up into the room. Twin velux windows to the roof. Access to the remainder of the fully boarded loft space. Fitted vanity unit with wash hand basin. Carpeted. OUTSIDE DOUBLE GARAGE Electric up and over doors to the front. Personnel doors leading into the house and out to the garden. Rear enclosed staircase leading up to the garage room. Power and lighting. GARAGE ROOM Multi purpose room with window to the side and two velux windows to the roof. Suitable for guest use, gym, teenagers den, office or studio. Laminated oak flooring. DRIVEWAY Gravelled driveway leads to the double garage with further parking to the side plus an additional space at the rear of the property. Side gate to the garden. OUTBUILDING Brick built outbuilding with door to the side, currently used for storage and the oil tank. GARDEN Fully enclosed with fenced perimeter. Large south facing garden with a lovely Indian sandstone patio along the rear of the house. Lawn leading down to the shed. Mature shrubs and flower borders. Apple trees towards the end of the garden. Gate for access to the rear parking area.
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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed 04.10.2016
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