Lonsdale Gate, Lonsdale Gardens
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1NU
S O L D - An extended charming attached family cottage, 6 bedrooms unlisted with 4 ACRES & ADJOINING equestrian facilities. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning views of farmland on the edge of the sought after village of Hastingleigh NR Ashford. Set in a small hamlet of properties, this attractive 6 bedroom family character home, is on the market for the first time in 40 years and has provided an ideal family environment during this time. Having been extended and updated the accommodation is around (1400 sq.ft) and has 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms and 6 bedrooms, with the further benefit of a detached garage building with first floor within the grounds. The property enjoys a glorious rural position without being isolated and is perfect for those with outdoor and/or equestrian interests with many country walks and bridleways in the vicinity. The property is approached from a gravelled drive into a spacious parking area to accommodate several vehicles and horseboxes and leads to the main stable yard of 4 loose boxes, foaling box and feed room with the house adjacent. The surrounding gardens are to the side and front of the house provide a lovely setting with a mixture of shrubs and trees and lawn area,with 2 raised decked terraces offering a great location for Al Fresco dining whilst enjoying the views.
The property is situated between the villages of Hastingleigh and Elmsted in a small hamlet of houses with the church and adjacent Court Lodge which were historically the focal points of the village before houses were destroyed around them during the black plague and the village was re sited( around a mile away) to the top of the hill in Hastingleigh.The village has a local pub and village hall which regularly hosts local activities.The farmland and area is a designated and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a nearby National Nature Reserve which incorporates the Devils Kneading Trough, a high point on the North Kent Downs, which has panoramic views across Kent. Nearby village of Wye is located around 3 miles away, a well-served village with good local amenities and station services to London with access to High Speed service to London St Pancras from Ashford International (journey time 37 minutes).Wider facilities are offered by Ashford(10 miles approx.) and Canterbury (10 miles approx.), both with excellent shopping centres, choice of state & independent schools and recreational opportunities. There is also convenient access onto Junction 10 of the M20 motorway and for cross channel services, The Port of Dover, the Euro tunnel Terminal at Cheriton and Ashford International.
GENERAL POINTS OF INTEREST-attached character cottage with exterior of a mixture of part timber clad and brickwork, extended and remodeled but still maintaining some charming features internally and externally to create a large family home
ENTRANCE PORCH enclosed with side window and useful storage cupboard,tiled flooring,door leading into inner hall with rooms leading off.
LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM – Single aspect room with open brick fireplace with brick hearth,opening into dining area with built in pine units.oak engineered flooring and glazed doors leading to.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM triple aspect,into bay window and dining area with stripped wood flooring,a range of bespoke wood wall and base cupboards and bespoke wood pine worktops,cleverly interspersed with modern fitted wall and base cupboards and beech wood work tops.Built in single oven with halogen 4 ring hob above and extractor fan,space for fridge,sink and drainer with mixer tap.Rear door leads onto decking veranda and garden.
FAMILY BATHROOM single aspect with views over garden,white suite with painted wood bath panel,WC and washbasin
DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM/STUDY triple aspect with stripped wood flooring and door leading to decking veranda and side garden.
Stairs to first floor gallery landing.
MASTER BEDROOM – Triple aspect,built in wardrobe,wooden floors, with views over the side garden and surrounding farmland.
SHOWER ROOM with fully tiled double shower, the remainder is part tiled with low level WC and washbasin ,heated towel rail,velux roof light and window to side with views over garden and veranda.
BEDROOM - Double aspect room with feature apex pine ceiling, and wall paneling, bespoke built in pine cabin bed,wardrobe and desk with useful cupboard storage below.
BEDROOM - Single aspect room with views to the rear over surrounding farmland pine feature apex ceiling bespoke pine cabin bed,wardrobes, desk space and wall shelves
BEDROOM - with velux roof light,oak engineering flooring,currently opened up into bedroom 6,but could be re instated as separate bedroom.
BEDROOM - with feature fireplace and window to side with views over parking area,stables and garden.
A grovelled drive leads from the lane into the stable yard and is adjacent to the house with a post and rail large gravel parking area in front of the stables for a number of vehicles/horseboxes, with security and floodlighting.There is a also a secure steel building along with a separate GARAGE/WORKSHOP/STUDIO with power and light on 2 floors which could be used for a variety of uses.The stable yard has FOUR LOOSE BOXES and FOALING BOX with a FEED ROOM/TACK ROOM and concrete yard enclosed by post and rail fencing with pedestrian gates connecting to the parking area.It has water and electricity connected.
TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council
SERVICES: Mains water,electric,oil central heating and shared private drainage with adjoining property
TAX BAND: D
EPC RATING: D
We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase: www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk - www.homecheck.co.uk
www.floodrisk.co.uk - www.environment-agency.gov.uk - www.landregistry.gov.uk, www.homeoffice.gov.uk, www.ukradon.org
We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase: www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk - www.homecheck.co.uk
www.floodrisk.co.uk - www.environment-agency.gov.uk - www.landregistry.gov.uk, www.homeoffice.gov.uk, www.ukradon.org
All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
T: 01227 706009
E: sales@equusproperty.co.uk
Prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.
From London M20 (Junction 10) head North away from Junction 10 on the A2070 towards Canterbury/Kennington, proceed for approximately 1.5 miles and at the roundabout with the A28 turn right towards Canterbury.Proceed for a further 1.5 miles and take the right turn at Kempe’s Corner to Wye. Proceed into Wye over the railway crossing and river bridge and then turn left into the village centre. Continue on this road without deviation heading up onto The Downs and proceed on for approximately 3 miles until reaching Hastingleigh village centre. On arriving at Hastingleigh village centre turn right at the end of The Street into Tamley Lane and continue along to the first right turn signposted The Church,continue along for around 1/2 mile past the fork in the road to the church and into the hamlet of houses and the property is on the right after the right hand bend entrance into a large gravel parking area.
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