Rural Cowden, Kent

A beautifully presented, sympathetically converted dairy on a country lane between Cowden and Dormansland. Private, gated parking. Large garden. In all extending to approx 1.46 acres (0.58ha). Solar panels and air source heat pump.

Situation
The property lies within the High Weald National Landscape in a glorious rural location on the edge of Cowden. Cowden is a pretty Kentish village home to two public houses and plenty of lovely walks across the surrounding countryside. Cowden and Dormansland mainline stations are both within 3 miles with regular trains to London Bridge in under an hour. Edenbridge and East Grinstead provide a range of local shopping facilities and recreational amenities with further rail services to London. Tunbridge Wells is also within easy reach. A wide range of state and private schools are available locally including Hever CofE Primary and Chiddingstone CofE Primary, Brambletye, Worth and Lingfield College. There are numerous golf courses nearby including Sweetwoods and Holtye and the Ashdown Forest is within 8 miles.

Description
The Milk House was carefully designed and converted to provide a charming single storey property with many retained and enhanced character features. This beautifully presented property was thoughtfully curated with high level interior design features throughout, with an emphasis on style, comfort and functionality. There is an open plan kitchen, living and dining space and a separate living room, both rooms opening out onto the patio at the rear. Th principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and french doors to the garden, and an ensuite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms, one with a mezzanine floor, and a family bathroom.

The Milk House has a modern eco-friendly approach with roof mounted solar panels and air source heat pump which provide underfloor heating throughout.

Outside
The property is approached via an electric gate leading to a gravelled driveway with access to a useful workshop and storeroom (currently used as a studio). There is a south facing paved patio which spans the width of the rear of the property with the addition of a pergola adjacent to the kitchen. There are far reaching views across the remainder of the garden, which has been landscaped and gently tiered with steps down. The rear boundary extends down to a wild garden area bordered by trees. There is a stream which runs behind the rear boundary.

The properties extend to 1.46 acres (0.59ha) and 0.79 acres (0.31ha) respectively and 2.25 acres (0.91 ha) as a whole.

Please note: Given the relationship between the owners of The Milk House and Ellendale, both gardens are currently laid open to each other but can easily be fenced to define the garden boundaries, if required. Ellendale is also for sale.

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage to a private shared system. An air source heat pump provide underfloor heating and hot water. There are roof mounted solar panels.

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.

Plan
The included boundary plan and floorplans are for illustrative purposes only.

Town & Country Planning
The property (not withstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the Vendor or his Agents to specify them.

Local Authorities
Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000
Kent County Council 0300 041 4141

Council Tax & Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
The Milk House - Band F - £3,550.96 (2026/2027)
The Milk House – EPC rating - C