Rural Cowden, Kent

A rare opportunity to purchase a pair of sympathetically converted former farm buildings in a rural location between Cowden and Dormansland. Gardens extending to approx 2.25 acres (0.91ha). Solar panels and air source heat pumps.

Situation
The properties lie 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 and Ellendale were carefully designed and converted by the current owners to provide a charming pair of single storey properties with many retained and enhanced character features. They have been enjoyed for multi generational living and now offer excellent potential for investment and income opportunities. The properties are separately registered with independent services and private entrances. These beautifully presented properties were thoughtfully curated with high level interior design features throughout, with an emphasis on style, comfort and functionality. Whilst offering an inviting environment, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with high specification kitchens, bathrooms and fixtures and fittings. Embracing a modern ecofriendly approach of roof mounted solar panels and air source heat pumps which provide underfloor heating throughout.

Outside
The Milk House is approached via an electric gate leading to a gravelled driveway with access to a useful workshop and storeroom (currently used as a studio). Whilst Ellendale also benefits from its own area of off-road parking. The paved patio spans the width of the rear of both properties, with the addition of a pergola adjacent to the kitchen at The Milk House. South facing far reaching views across the remainder of the gardens, which have been landscaped and gently tiered with steps down to an expansive area which has previously been used for growing vegetables. There is a useful garden store and greenhouse. The rear boundary extends down to a wild garden area bordered by trees. There is a stream which runs behind the rear boundary.

Given the relationship between the owners of both properties, the gardens are currently laid open to each other but can easily be fenced to define the garden boundaries, if required.

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.

Tenure & Possession
The properties are offered freehold with vacant possession on completion. The Milk House and Ellendale are currently held under separate Title Numbers.

Services (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage to a private shared system. Air source heat pumps provide underfloor heating and hot water. 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
Kent County Council

Council Tax & Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
The Milk House - Band F - £3,409.24 (2025/26)
Ellendale - Band F - £3,409.24 (2025/26)

The Milk House – EPC rating - C
Ellendale – EPC rating - C