Friendly Green
Station Road, Cowden, Kent
Offers Over
£1,850,000
For Sale
"A beautifully restored Grade II listed period home set within approximately 2.48 acres of gardens, paddock and wildflower meadow in the Kent countryside"
The Property
Friendly Green is a remarkable Grade II listed period home, with origins dating back to the 18th century, occupying a secluded position within the Kent countryside. Thoughtfully restored and renovated by the current owners, the property combines original character with the comfort and practicality of contemporary family living.
Approached via a shared private drive and set behind electric gates, the house offers approximately 3,218 sq ft of primary accommodation, together with a cellar and a collection of useful outbuildings. Period features remain central to its appeal, while carefully considered improvements create a home that feels both characterful and highly liveable.
The kitchen and breakfast room forms the heart of the house, with bespoke cabinetry, a Belfast sink and an oil-fired Aga creating a warm and welcoming setting for everyday life. The adjoining cellar provides useful additional storage and could lend itself particularly well to wine storage.
The reception accommodation offers excellent flexibility, with a drawing room centred around an impressive brick inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, alongside a generous formal dining room and further reception space. A utility room, ground-floor WC and walk-in coat cupboard complete the ground floor.
Five double bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, with each enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. Two benefit from private en-suite facilities, while a family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
The sixth bedroom occupies the second floor and is currently used as a games room, offering considerable flexibility as a bedroom, home office or additional leisure space.
Friendly Green is a home where period architecture, generous accommodation and a wonderfully private rural setting come together, with the added convenience of excellent connectivity to London and the surrounding towns.
Externally
The property occupies approximately 2.48 acres of grounds, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and space. The gardens combine formal lawns, mature planting and wildflower meadows with a detached fenced paddock, offering a variety of spaces for both recreation and outdoor entertaining.
Terraces immediately adjoining the house provide an inviting setting for al fresco dining, while a more secluded entertaining area offers a private retreat within the grounds. The gardens also provide direct access to public footpaths and countryside walks, making the setting particularly appealing for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
The detached double garage has been converted to provide a private gym, offering useful additional lifestyle space, while a charming detached timber cattle barn sits approximately 40 yards from the main house alongside the paddock.
Hardstanding parking provides space for several vehicles, with an Ohme electric car charger already installed.
The combination of landscaped gardens, meadow, paddock and useful outbuildings gives Friendly Green an exceptional degree of versatility and reinforces its appeal as a genuine country lifestyle property.
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Local Information
Friendly Green occupies a secluded position close to the picturesque village of Cowden, within the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Set among the rolling countryside of the High Weald, the area is characterised by quiet country lanes, historic houses, woodland and open farmland.
Cowden itself has a strong village community and is home to a traditional country pub, while the surrounding villages provide further local amenities. The countryside immediately surrounding the property offers an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and rural lanes, providing excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding.
The nearby towns of Edenbridge, East Grinstead, Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells provide a wider range of shops, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities. The area is particularly well regarded for its choice of independent and grammar schools.
Cowden railway station is within walking distance and provides direct services towards London Bridge, making the property particularly appealing to those seeking a rural lifestyle without losing convenient access to the capital.
The property’s position within the High Weald also places it within easy reach of a number of historic houses, gardens and countryside attractions, while the wider Kent and Sussex countryside provides plentiful opportunities for days out.
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The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
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Station Road, Cowden, Kent
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