House For Sale £1,150,000
A charming Victorian lodge house set in this quiet hamlet just outside Tunbridge Wells
Location
Located between the village of Bells Yew Green (about 0.5 miles) and Tunbridge wells (about 3.5 miles), in this semirural hamlet, the property is well placed for access to the varied amenities of the town, including high street shopping, two theatres, out-of-town retail park with cinema, bowling alley and leisure amenities, as well as numerous restaurants, cafes and bars.
There is a pub and village stores in Bells Yew Green and Frant has further local amenities.
There are extensive sports clubs in the area, including golf at Lamberhurst and Tunbridge Wells, where there is also cricket and tennis.
Other local attractions include Bewl Water with sailing, fishing, canoeing, walking and cycling and Bedgebury Forest.
Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells station is in the centre of town offering regular commuter services to London, although Bells Yew Green has its own station (Frant) which is just one stop further down the line.
Private and state schools: There are local village primary schools in Frant (about 1.8 miles) and Lamberhurst (about 4.5 miles) and prep schools in Tunbridge Wells and Langton Green. Secondary schools include Uplands Community College in Wadhurst and the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells with
entry via academic performance in the 11-plus examinations. Independent schools at senior level include Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge for boys and co-ed options at Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker (Bedes) and Brighton.
Description
This fascinating lodge has has evolved over time and now offers fine accommodation, workable for a family and fullof character, inside and out.
The double aspect sitting room features pine panelling to the walls, a wood burning stove fitted into the fireplace and the original front door. There is polished parquet flooring to the square reception hall and a glazed display cabinet with lighting and gothic-style glazing, set in one recess of the dining room.
The country-style kitchen opens out to the garden and is fitted with a combination of natural pine and painted wall and base units, with tiled flooring. Of particular note is the impressive conservatory opening directly out to a Yorkstone terrace and the garden and used as a wonderful entertaining space being of timber construction, double glazed and with slate tiled flooring.
Outside, the gardens and grounds are a delight, comprising many areas and featuring the original Grade II Listed South West gateway to the Marquis of Camden’s Bayham Estate, now ornamental and visible from the road offering a delightful historic feature which encloses the front garden.
The extensive space provides an ideal playground for children and is a wonderful setting for the house. The extensive main lawn stretches out from the conservatory merging into less formal parkland beyond, with a large feature pond, extensive trees and mature planting. The avenue beyond the gates traces the former estate drive, making for a lovely feature walk to the end of the plot.
On the other side of the Lodge a driveway gives good parking and access to a double garage, with power and an electric up and over door . Behind here, there are storage sheds.
Square Footage: 2145 sq ft
Acreage: 3.51 Acres
Directions
From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the A267 Frant Road. At The Bull pub, fork left onto Birling Road, continue to the end and straight over Forest Road onto the Bayham Road (B2169). Follow this road, passing Frant Station through Bells Yew Green for about two miles, then turn left at the green towards Kippings Cross. When you arrive at the ‘hamlet of houses’ Rushlye Lodge is the last house on the right.
Location
Located between the village of Bells Yew Green (about 0.5 miles) and Tunbridge wells (about 3.5 miles), in this semirural hamlet, the property is well placed for access to the varied amenities of the town, including high street shopping, two theatres, out-of-town retail park with cinema, bowling alley and leisure amenities, as well as numerous restaurants, cafes and bars.
There is a pub and village stores in Bells Yew Green and Frant has further local amenities.
There are extensive sports clubs in the area, including golf at Lamberhurst and Tunbridge Wells, where there is also cricket and tennis.
Other local attractions include Bewl Water with sailing, fishing, canoeing, walking and cycling and Bedgebury Forest.
Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells station is in the centre of town offering regular commuter services to London, although Bells Yew Green has its own station (Frant) which is just one stop further down the line.
Private and state schools: There are local village primary schools in Frant (about 1.8 miles) and Lamberhurst (about 4.5 miles) and prep schools in Tunbridge Wells and Langton Green. Secondary schools include Uplands Community College in Wadhurst and the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells with
entry via academic performance in the 11-plus examinations. Independent schools at senior level include Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge for boys and co-ed options at Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker (Bedes) and Brighton.
Description
This fascinating lodge has has evolved over time and now offers fine accommodation, workable for a family and fullof character, inside and out.
The double aspect sitting room features pine panelling to the walls, a wood burning stove fitted into the fireplace and the original front door. There is polished parquet flooring to the square reception hall and a glazed display cabinet with lighting and gothic-style glazing, set in one recess of the dining room.
The country-style kitchen opens out to the garden and is fitted with a combination of natural pine and painted wall and base units, with tiled flooring. Of particular note is the impressive conservatory opening directly out to a Yorkstone terrace and the garden and used as a wonderful entertaining space being of timber construction, double glazed and with slate tiled flooring.
Outside, the gardens and grounds are a delight, comprising many areas and featuring the original Grade II Listed South West gateway to the Marquis of Camden’s Bayham Estate, now ornamental and visible from the road offering a delightful historic feature which encloses the front garden.
The extensive space provides an ideal playground for children and is a wonderful setting for the house. The extensive main lawn stretches out from the conservatory merging into less formal parkland beyond, with a large feature pond, extensive trees and mature planting. The avenue beyond the gates traces the former estate drive, making for a lovely feature walk to the end of the plot.
On the other side of the Lodge a driveway gives good parking and access to a double garage, with power and an electric up and over door . Behind here, there are storage sheds.
Square Footage: 2145 sq ft
Acreage: 3.51 Acres
Directions
From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the A267 Frant Road. At The Bull pub, fork left onto Birling Road, continue to the end and straight over Forest Road onto the Bayham Road (B2169). Follow this road, passing Frant Station through Bells Yew Green for about two miles, then turn left at the green towards Kippings Cross. When you arrive at the ‘hamlet of houses’ Rushlye Lodge is the last house on the right.
