House For Sale £700,000
Guide price - £700,000 - £725,000 - an exquisite Grade II listed end of terrace cottage located in the heart of Lamberhurst village formerly part of the Scotney Castle Estate. The property has been extended and modernised in recent years to provide stylised decor throughout which is to be admired. To include the addition of a small studio apartment above the double garage. Viewing is essential to appreciate the versatility of this home with accommodation comprising entrance lobby, sitting room with open fireplace, extensive kitchen/dining room, utility and cloakroom. Bedroom 4/study with en-suite. To the first floor, stylish stairwell and landing leading to two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Staircase leads up to the second floor offering the master bedroom with en-suite. Outside an extensive front and rear garden with double garage offering a small studio apartment above. Large rear garden and Double garage with driveway for 2/3 cars.
Location
Lamberhurst is a highly desirable country village with easy access to the A21/M25. The village boasts shopping for everyday needs at Victoria House Stores, The Little Green Pantry and the delightful Teise Coffee Shop and four local pubs all within walking distance. Doctors surgery. The Broadway Lamberhurst is in a Conversation area and a short distance from the popular National Trust, Scotney Castle boasting beautiful walks and coffee shop. Lamberhurst golf course is enjoyed by a large membership of avid golfers. Lamberhurst Vineyard with rural walks and primary school. Services:- Frant station approx (4.7 miles) offers a service to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. In the opposite direction to Hastings. Wadhurst is approximate 4.3 miles offering mainline station and Uplands schools alongside a variety of specialist shops. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 6 miles distance to incorporate Royal Victoria Place, The Pantiles and a host of shops and restaurants. Paddock Wood approximately 7.9 miles also offering mainline station, Waitrose and shopping facilities.
Transport links
Services:- Bus service from Lamberhurst to Wadhurst, Pembury and Tunbridge Wells. Frant station approx (4.7 miles) offers a service to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. In the opposite direction to Hastings. Wadhurst is approximate 4.3 miles offering mainline station and Uplands schools alongside a variety of specialist shops. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 6 miles distance to incorporate Royal Victoria Place, The Pantiles and a host of shops and restaurants. Paddock Wood approximately 7.9 miles also offering mainline station, Waitrose and shopping facilities.
Description
A most attractive cottage formerly part of the Scotney Castle Estate, set back from The Broadway with 'chocolate box' frontage. The property boasts an eclectic mix of contemporary living by design with Grade II listed character features. The ancillary accommodation to the rear is ideal for guests being separate to the property. A hobby enthusiast will enjoy the storage to the double garage offering a range of 14 cupboards. To the front of the garage is car parking for 2/3 cars accessed via a lane to the side of the neighbouring property. Contemporary greenhouse attached to the rear of the garage. A large garden to the rear is ideal for alfresco dining with patio area and close boarded fencing offering a good degree of seclusion. Accommodation is set out over three floors to provide excellent room sizes and an extension to the rear which can accommodate a ground floor bedroom and en-suite. The stylised decor depicts - a magazine shoot with a soft focus colour scheme and attention to detail.
Front
A very attractive end of terrace set back from The Broadway offering picket fence frontage with a cottage garden and footpath to the front door. Side access gate. Front door to entrance lobby:-
Entrance lobby
The solid front door opens to the lobby, stairs rise to first floor with carpet as fitted and the door to the sitting room. As with most country living, our clients use the rear door for access via the side gate which takes you straight into the utility/boot room.
Sitting room
Beautifully decorated in a soft focus colour scheme with tongue and groove three quarter panelling to the walls, large glazed window to the front, attractive fireplace with open hearth and wood surround, built in cupboards and shelving to either side, wood effect flooring and part glazed door to Kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen/dining room
Measurement to include a wide range of attractive 'Shaker' style base and wall mounted units in a pale blue/grey with integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher induction hob, double oven and a selection of pan drawers, AGA stove set into the original fireplace, butler style sink and wine cooler. The base cupboards are complemented with black granite worktops. Separate breakfast bar with space for stools. Part glazed door to utility. Casement window to the side and French doors lead out from the dining room to the rear garden.
Dining area
An impressive dining area offering an open aspect to the kitchen with a feature vaulted ceiling, glazed window and French doors flood natural light into this convivial area and door to bedroom 4/study.
Utility room
A light and airy utility with a set of glazed windows to the side and rear. Door leads off to the cloakroom, part glazed door to side access. Plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Continuation of kitchen cupboards with inset Butler style sink and granite worktop.
Cloakroom
Stylish decor with low level w.c., wash basin, glazed window and heated towel rail radiator.
Bedroom 4/study
This is an extremely versatile room. Currently used as a study, however, the previous owners had this as a bedroom and created an en-suite. Glazed window and storage cupboard with automatic light.
En-suite
Contemporary en-suite with tiled shower cubicle offering rainhead shower, suspended sink, low level w.c., heated towel rail radiator and Velux window.
First floor landing
A most attractive stairwell with 'artistic' shelving and lighting, glazed window and doors to respective rooms. Stairs rise to second floor.
Bedroom 1
Casement window to the front, Victorian feature fireplace, two sets of built in wardrobes with automatic lighting upon door opening. Carpet as fitted, loft hatch and radiator.
Bathroom
Styled to perfection - offering a double ended bath with telephone shower taps over, low level w.c, with wood accessories, washbasin with framed mirror which opens to a large cupboard behind, attractive bevelled tiling to walls and separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail radiator and a natural light funnel.
Bedroom 2
Glazed window, attractive feature Victorian fireplace, tongue and groove panelling to walls and carpet as fitted.
Second floor
Master bedroom
Fabulous room with glazed window to the rear, two fitted double cupboards with automatic lighting, carpet as fitted and loft hatch. Door to en-suite
Ensuite
Tiled shower with bi-fold door, low level w.c., radiator, suspended wash basin, tongue and groove panelling to walls, downlights and radiator.
Outside
Double Garage
The double garage offers a vast amount of storage space with fitted, floor to ceiling cupboards spanning one wall. Double garage doors open to parking area and stairs rise to a studio apartment
Studio apartment
Door to studio offering space for a double bed, small kitchen area to include stainless steel style sink, two ring electric hob and fridge. Velux window and door to en-suite.
En-suite
Tiled shower cubicle, sink with cupboard space beneath and mirror above, low level w.c., extractor fan. Tongue and groove panelling.
Parking
Accessed to the rear of the property via a neighbouring lane and double gates. Parking for two large cars or three small cars.
Greenhouse
To the rear of the garden is a modern green house which is attached to the garage.
Specification
Mains drainage: Oil fired central heating with external Grant boiler: Grade II Listed: EPC exempt: Glazed windows: Conservation area: AGA: Open fire to sitting room: Council tax band 'C': Local Authority, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
