The Nightingales, Acorn House, Sissinghurst, Kent, TN27
- Land size
- 1.2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Stunning Family Home on Private Road
- Entrance Hall, Cloakroom
- Two Reception Rooms, Cinema, Study
- Kitchen/Breakfast/Garden Room, Utility
- Principal Bedroom, Ensuite
- Three Double Bedrooms, One Ensuite
- Family Bath/Shower Room
- Established Gardens Approx. 1.2 Acres
- Garaging for Four Cars, Store Room Above
- Cranbrook School Catchment Area
Description
SISSINGHURST - CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT
This spacious family home is one of seven stunning properties, each different from its neighbour, on a private no through road.
Sitting within approximately 1.2 acres of stunning mature gardens, the property is conveniently located on the outskirts of Sissinghurst with easy access to the renowned Cranbrook School and mainline stations at Headcorn or Staplehurst. An added bonus is that Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are within walking distance, at the top of the road.
Management Company managed by residents - annual service charge approximately £1,250 per year, reviewed annually.
Ashford Borough Council - Council Tax Band G
EPC Rating: D
The village of Sissinghurst boasts a Village store, pub and restaurants, cricket club, church and primary school. Other local attractions include the Sissinghurst Castle Gardens.
The nearby town of Cranbrook is one of the most picturesque small towns in the Weald, renowned for its eclectic mix of shops, cafe's, restaurants, boutiques etc. Dominating the town is the stone church known locally as "The Cathedral of the Weald". A variety of social clubs offer a range of interesting activities. The Cranbrook School, renowned and sought after for its excellent reputation and educational facilities, is located on the outskirts of the Town. In addition to Cranbrook School, there are other excellent schools, namely Bethany, Benenden School, St Ronans and Dulwich Prep School.
The A21 offers excellent links to the Motorways heading North and South. The Mainline station at nearby Staplehurst offers trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,874 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Frittenden Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- John Mayne Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cranbrook Church of England Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Benenden Church of England Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Cranbrook School2.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,772
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cornwallis Academy8.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,402
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Chilmington Green School9.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 449
- Type
- Free schools
- Leigh Academy Mascalls9.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,227
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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