House For Sale £900,000
If you are looking for a rural escape but like the idea of still being able to get into central London within an hour then look no further. Tophill Cottage is an unlisted 4 bedroom home that was originally two cottages, built in the late 1800's, and now offering flexible and spacious accommodation over 3 floors.
The ground floor comprises an extended living-dining room with log burner and french doors framing the rural view beyond the garden, cosy sitting room (formerly dining room) with feature fireplace, sociable open plan kitchen-breakfast room that would be a great social space when entertaining, utility room and shower room, as well as front and rear porches to store coats and shoes after long muddy walks. The first floor boasts two bedrooms, comfortably accommodating king size beds, and two separate bathrooms, while the second floor boasts two further double bedrooms accessed via their own staircases with the countryside views getting better the higher up the property you go.
The property sits on a plot of around a third of an acre and the gardens are generously and thoughtfully planted and are a real feature of this home. There are numerous areas of lawn, a fire-pit area, vegetable patch and greenhouse as well as two detached office outbuildings which would be ideal work from home spaces (with connectivity being a breeze due to the option of full fibre broadband up to 944Mbps). The gated and gravelled driveway to the front could accommodate up to 4 cars and there is an additional drive in front of the detached garage which has been converted to a workshop and also boasts an extension to the rear. This idyllically situated beautiful character home is a rare find indeed and we urge interested parties to view at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Discover Tophill Cottage, nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty atop the North Downs, with about 300ft of solitude from the nearest neighbour. Enjoy scenic countryside walks from your doorstep along criss-crossing public footpaths through the surrounding farmland which take you onto the famous North Downs Way.
Just a quick 5-minute drive away lies Lenham village, adorned with an inviting square encircled by independent shops and dining options. Delight in the village's charming tea rooms, bakery, farm shop, a spa and an array of pubs and restaurants.
Families are well-supported, with an Ofsted Good-rated primary and secondary school in the village, and the Sutton Valence Independent School is just 20 minutes away by car. Engage in a vibrant community offering clubs for football, cricket, film, singing, and more.
Golf enthusiasts can tee off at Leeds, set against a stunning castle backdrop, within a convenient 10-minute drive. Alternatively, experience the 18-hole courses at Tudor Park or Bearsted, each just around 15 minutes away.
With Maidstone and Ashford a brief 20-minute drive away, you'll have easy access to nightlife, schooling, and shopping. Plus, Ashford International station provides high-speed bullet trains to London St Pancras in just 36 minutes, seamlessly connecting you to the capital. Alternatively Lenham station is 6 Minutes away by car with trains to St Pancras, Victoria and Charing Cross from 1 hour.
"By the time we reached the top of the first set of stairs when viewing Tophill Cottage on its first day on the market, we knew we had to buy it. The outstanding views of the open countryside, the walks from the door, the fabulous and extensive wildlife and the period features throughout the cottage just blew us away. We have made many changes to the cottage to make it just perfect for us and to bring it up to date and ensure it is loved for hundreds of years to come.
Tophill Cottage has provided a fabulous home and a perfect place to run a business and also work from home. It has also introduced us to lifelong friends in the little community up here as well as in the wider Lenham community. Tophill Cottage has allowed us to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Kent countryside, host some fabulous garden parties and just enjoy the garden and the changing seasons. We will miss it very much."
The ground floor comprises an extended living-dining room with log burner and french doors framing the rural view beyond the garden, cosy sitting room (formerly dining room) with feature fireplace, sociable open plan kitchen-breakfast room that would be a great social space when entertaining, utility room and shower room, as well as front and rear porches to store coats and shoes after long muddy walks. The first floor boasts two bedrooms, comfortably accommodating king size beds, and two separate bathrooms, while the second floor boasts two further double bedrooms accessed via their own staircases with the countryside views getting better the higher up the property you go.
The property sits on a plot of around a third of an acre and the gardens are generously and thoughtfully planted and are a real feature of this home. There are numerous areas of lawn, a fire-pit area, vegetable patch and greenhouse as well as two detached office outbuildings which would be ideal work from home spaces (with connectivity being a breeze due to the option of full fibre broadband up to 944Mbps). The gated and gravelled driveway to the front could accommodate up to 4 cars and there is an additional drive in front of the detached garage which has been converted to a workshop and also boasts an extension to the rear. This idyllically situated beautiful character home is a rare find indeed and we urge interested parties to view at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Discover Tophill Cottage, nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty atop the North Downs, with about 300ft of solitude from the nearest neighbour. Enjoy scenic countryside walks from your doorstep along criss-crossing public footpaths through the surrounding farmland which take you onto the famous North Downs Way.
Just a quick 5-minute drive away lies Lenham village, adorned with an inviting square encircled by independent shops and dining options. Delight in the village's charming tea rooms, bakery, farm shop, a spa and an array of pubs and restaurants.
Families are well-supported, with an Ofsted Good-rated primary and secondary school in the village, and the Sutton Valence Independent School is just 20 minutes away by car. Engage in a vibrant community offering clubs for football, cricket, film, singing, and more.
Golf enthusiasts can tee off at Leeds, set against a stunning castle backdrop, within a convenient 10-minute drive. Alternatively, experience the 18-hole courses at Tudor Park or Bearsted, each just around 15 minutes away.
With Maidstone and Ashford a brief 20-minute drive away, you'll have easy access to nightlife, schooling, and shopping. Plus, Ashford International station provides high-speed bullet trains to London St Pancras in just 36 minutes, seamlessly connecting you to the capital. Alternatively Lenham station is 6 Minutes away by car with trains to St Pancras, Victoria and Charing Cross from 1 hour.
"By the time we reached the top of the first set of stairs when viewing Tophill Cottage on its first day on the market, we knew we had to buy it. The outstanding views of the open countryside, the walks from the door, the fabulous and extensive wildlife and the period features throughout the cottage just blew us away. We have made many changes to the cottage to make it just perfect for us and to bring it up to date and ensure it is loved for hundreds of years to come.
Tophill Cottage has provided a fabulous home and a perfect place to run a business and also work from home. It has also introduced us to lifelong friends in the little community up here as well as in the wider Lenham community. Tophill Cottage has allowed us to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Kent countryside, host some fabulous garden parties and just enjoy the garden and the changing seasons. We will miss it very much."
