6 Bed Farm House Under Offer
Lamberhurst Quarter, Lamberhurst, TN3
In Excess of £1,000,000 (Freehold)
- Spectacular far reaching rural views across the adjoining countryside
- Characterful and versatile accommodation extending to almost 4,000 sq ft
- Inglenook fireplaces and wealth of exposed Oak wall and ceiling timbers
- Large detached triple garage with flat over and tremendous scope to provide secondary accommodation
- Dining hall with inglenook fireplace
- No on going chain
- Substantial detached listed farmhouse with outstanding views
- Circa 28 acres available via separate negotiations
Located in a rural position a fine and substantial detached listed home with extensive garaging offering scope for conversion occupying gardens, enjoying exceptional far reaching views. This impressive character home is offered for sale with vacant possession available and boasts internal living space extending to almost 4,000 sq. ft. retaining a wealth of period features including numerous inglenook fireplaces and exposed oak, wall and ceiling timbers throughout. Within the grounds there is extensive garaging to include a large, detached triple garage over which is a self-contained annex comprising a kitchen/sitting room, a shower room and a good sized double bedroom. In addition, there is a further double garage adjoining which is a useful workshop. There is a further substantial storage space and a barn (these outbuildings could be converted to provide separate accommodation subject to the necessary consents). The spacious and well planned accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a gabled entrance, a fine dining hall with inglenook fireplace, a shower room, a study, a family room, an impressive double aspect sitting room with further inglenook fireplace, a vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, a useful utility room and a large part brick conservatory with glazed doors opening to the patio and gardens. On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms, a cot room and an en-suite shower room and family bathroom, whilst the second floor provides two further bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom. In addition, there is a substantial and useful cellar space. Outside, the property is approached via a driveway which leads to the extensive garaging. There is a substantial triple garage with further storage above and yet with more storage areas to the rear making for an impressive outbuilding with a potential to develop. A second double garage also has further storage rooms attached and again offers development potential. Outside, to the rear of the house there is a paved seating terrace beyond which is an area of landscaped gardens laid to lawn interspersed and flanked with numerous mature shrubs and trees enjoying predominantly a south-westerly aspect. There is circa 28 acres available for sale via separate negotiations. EPC Band C. Council Tax Band G.
The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:
WIDE GABLED ENTRANCE: outside courtesy light, oak front door with glazed insert into DINING HALL: 23’7 x 12’6 a handsome room, secondary glazed window to front, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, staircase rising to the first-floor landing, large inglenook fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, oak bressummer over, part exposed sandstone wall, staircase descending to a CELLAR: 18’8 x 16’6.
SHOWER ROOM: comprising walk-in shower with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, wall mounted washbasin, fully tiled walls, heated ladder style towel rail, cupboard housing oil fired boiler.
LOBBY: door giving access to the side of the property, stone flooring, exposed timbers.
SITTING ROOM: 19’3 x 16’4 a fine double aspect room, windows overlooking the front and side of the property, large inglenook fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, brick surround, oak bressummer over, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, oak flooring, built-in oak storage unit with glazed display units over, wall light points.
FAMILY ROOM: double aspect room, windows overlooking the rear and side of the property, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers.
STUDY: 14’4 x 10’9 window to side, wall light point, exposed wall and ceiling timbers.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 23’1 x 10’ a vaulted room, fitted with a matching range of units to base level and comprising recessed sink unit, cupboards beneath. Adjoining Corian work surfaces, further range of units to base level, integrated dishwasher, twin plate three oven Aga with brick and oak surround, built-in oak seating plinth, windows overlooking the side and rear of the property enjoying spectacular views across the terrace and gardens, tiled flooring, exposed timbers, latch door into utility room.
UTILITY ROOM: 11’0 x 9’6 fitted with a range of units to eye and base level with work surface, space and plumbing for domestic appliances, part glazed stable style door opening to the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY: 18’4 x 16’7 part brick construction, windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, glazed double door opening to the rear terrace enjoying spectacular views across the rolling fields and open countryside beyond, tiled flooring.
From the dining hall, a staircase rises to the FULL GALLERIED FIRST-FLOOR LANDING: wealth of exposed oak timbers, staircase rising to the second floor, window to front, fireplace with brick surround and oak mantle.
MASTER BEDROOM: 19’3 x 17’8 secondary glazed window to front, extensive range of built-in wardrobes, brick fireplace with oak bressummer over, tiled hearth, latch door into SHOWER ROOM: comprising fully tiled enclosed double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, fully tiled walls and floor, exposed oak ceiling timbers.
BEDROOM : 15’4 x 11’7 secondary glazed window overlooking the front of the property, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers.
BEDROOM : 14’4 x 9’1 window overlooking the rear of the property enjoying spectacular far reaching rural views, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers.
BATHROOM: comprising enclosed bath with mixer tap, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, part tiled walls, window to side, airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, hatch giving access to loft space.
COT ROOM: secondary glazed window to side, exposed oak wall and ceiling timbers.
From the first-floor landing, a staircase rises to the SECOND FLOOR: wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers.
BEDROOM: 29’4 x 13’1 secondary glazed window to front, wealth of exposed oak and wall ceiling timbers, exposed oak chimney breast, walk-in attic storage space with exposed oak timbers EN-SUITE BATHROOM: enclosed bath, wash basin, low level WC.
BEDROOM: 12’2 x 11’5 secondary window to side, wealth of exposed oak and wall ceiling timbers.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a driveway which splinters and leads to a large gravel parking area. There are areas of FRONT GARDEN laid to lawn interspersed with several mature shrubs to one side of which is a well. To one side of the house there is a substantial BRICK AND BLOCK TRIPLE GARAGE BUILDING: 30’2 x 24’5 which offers extensive storage space over which is a staff flat/additional accommodation (30’9 x 19’9). There is also a large unit underneath which would convert into useful additional accommodation in the form of a two bedroom flat subject to planning consents and could offer scope for ancillary accommodation/Air BNB rental etc. In addition, there is a further DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 18’4 x 18’3 which also have further storage rooms attached and again offers development potential. Immediately adjoining the rear of the house there is a substantial brick and paved seating terrace which affords spectacular far reaching rural views across the adjoining fields and rolling countryside beyond. Beyond this seating terrace is an area of landscaped gardens laid predominantly to lawn interspersed and flanked with numerous mature shrubs and an array of specimen trees. There is also the option of circa 28 acres available for sale via separate negotiations.
Location Summary
Lindridge Lodge Farm occupies an elevated and prominent rural position enjoying spectacular far reaching southerly views across the neighbouring fields and rolling countryside. The village of Lambershurst is very nearby and has a picturesque central village green, local shop, primary school, pub/restaurants, church and a golf course. Nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells provides a more comprehensive choice of shopping, leisure, cultural and commercial facilities including health clubs, theatres and a multi-screen cinema complex. The A21 provides connections to the M25 motorway network and London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead airports. There are a number of main line stations within close proximity of the property with regular services to London. There are a number of well regarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors including St. Mary’s Primary School in Lamberhurst, Marlborough House in St. Ronan’s School in Hawkhurst, Sacred Heart in Wadhurst, Mayfield School, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green, Tonbridge School and Kent College (Girl’s at Pembury). There are also grammar schools for girls and boys in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.
Council Tax Band: G
Nearest Stations
- Frant - 3.62miles
- Wadhurst - 4.08miles
- Paddock Wood - 4.49miles
- High Brooms - 4.76miles
- Tunbridge Wells - 4.94miles