Summary - GOLFORD PLACE TENTERDEN ROAD GOLFORD CRANBROOK TN17 3PA
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic five-bed farmhouse with huge grounds and renovation potential close to Cranbrook..
- Grade II listed former Kentish farmhouse, circa 1624
- Circa 2,800 sq ft accommodation (excludes outbuildings)
- Mature gardens, paddock and woodland circa 4.2 acres (tbc)
- Outbuildings, barn and office with conversion potential (stpp)
- New double gates, long drive and two-bay open garage
- Solid brick walls; likely no modern insulation throughout
- Oil-fired boiler, EPC rating E; upgrading likely required
- Listing status restricts alterations and may increase costs
Believed to date from circa 1624, this Grade II listed Kentish farmhouse offers circa 2,800 sq ft of flexible family accommodation set in about 4.2 acres of mature gardens, paddock and woodland. The house retains period character and a traditional cottage feel while offering scope for reconfiguration and possible extension (subject to listed-building consent and planning).
Outside space is a major asset: extensive private grounds, outbuildings, a timber barn and a large brick garden store provide scope for hobbies, home working or a holiday-let/annexe conversion (subject to planning). New double gates lead onto a long drive with plentiful off-street parking and a two-bay open garage with office attached.
Practical considerations are important: the property has solid brick walls (no modern insulation assumed), oil-fired boiler and radiators, an EPC rating of E and Grade II listing which will constrain alterations and may add repair obligations. Council tax is described as quite expensive. These factors suit buyers prepared for sensitive upgrading rather than those seeking a turn-key modern home.
This home will suit a family wanting rural space close to Cranbrook and Tenterden, buyers seeking a multi-use small-holding, or an investor able to manage listed-building consent and renovation to unlock further potential. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale, setting and character alongside the practical responsibilities of an historic home.
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