Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Offers in the region of £760,000
- Bedrooms: 6
- Receptions: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
OFFERS INVITED FOR THE FREEHOLD
An attractive portion of a Grade II Listed former Rectory with five bedrooms, which occupies an enviable location on the outskirts of the village. The property presents elegant reception rooms and attractive gardens which offer direct access to Lamberhurst Golf Course.
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Summary
Portico Entrance Porch, Dining Room, Inner Hallway, Living Room, Garden Room, Cloakroom, Conservatory, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Half Landing providing access to Bathroom and Study/Bedroom, First Floor Landing - Three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Second Floor Landing - Two Bedrooms, Shower Room, Outside - Gravel driveway provides an area of parking/turning with access to a double tandem garage with lockable up and over door, front garden enclosed by mature hedging. Access to the side patio and large rear garden.
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Description
A portion of this attractive Grade II Listed former Rectory which presents brick elevations and corner quoins below a clay tiled roof with portico entrance. The property is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway which leads up to a large turning/parking area. There are two large principal reception rooms to the ground floor, the dining room having a large inglenook fireplace. In addition to the main reception rooms is an attractive garden room which leads into a conservatory and a fitted kitchen with separate utility room. To the first and second floors are a total of five/six bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. To the rear of the property is a large level garden which is enclosed with mature hedging and interspersed with established trees and a water feature. The garden has a gate and direct access to Lamberhurst Golf Course.
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Situation
The property occupies a desirable location set back off the road close to the village which has recently been by-passed. Lamberhurst is a popular village and offers local amenities catering for day to day needs. The house provides easy access onto the A21/M25 road networks and mainline rail connections can be found at Frant Station (at Bells Yew Green), Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells.
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For more comprehensive facilites, Tunbridge Wells lies within easy reach and grows ever more popular with its open parklands, places of interest and historical links. The area boasts many facilities for its local inhabitants of all ages; a full complement of shops, banks and building societies including specialist shops in the 'village' area and the award winning Royal Victoria Place shopping mall sit alongside a variety of bars, restaurants and coffee houses. The main line railway station provides fast and regular services into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and the South coast. Tunbridge Wells is also renowned for its schools whether in the state or private sector at both primary and secondary levels. Choices again for both golf and tennis clubs and for those who are more active, outdoor pursuits at Bewl Water and the Bowles Centre, Eridge as well as many interesting walks nearby.
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THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE ROOM DIMENSIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: Portico Entrance with multi-paned glazed door to
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Dining Room 5.8m (19'0") x 5.1m (16'9")
with coved ceiling, centre rose and two radiators. Large brick inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth. Parquet flooring throughout. A serving hatch leads through to the Kitchen with work surface over and a storage cupboard.
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Inner Hallway
with coved ceiling, stairs to first floor, attractive stained glass window and radiator.
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Living Room 6.2m (20'4") max. x 7.4m (24'2")
with bay window to rear, coved ceiling, brick fireplace with tiled hearth and carved wooden mantle. Two radiators and fitted bookshelves.
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Garden Room 4.4m (14'6") x 2.1m (6'11") and 2.6m (8'7") x 1.6m (5'4")
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Cloakroom
with window to side, low level w.c. and corner vanity unit with tiled back. Double radiator.
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Conservatory 4.6m (15'1") x 3.9m (12'8") and 3.2m (10'7") x 1.3m (4'3")
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Kitchen 4.2m (13'9") x 3.7m (12'2")
Two windows to side, coved ceiling and radiator. Comprehensive range of base and wall mounted wood units incorporating cupboards and drawers with a good area of work surface incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, drainer and tiled back. Double oven and four-ring hob. Parquet flooring throughout.
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Rear Porch 2.3m (7'5") x 1.4m (4'5")
Part panelled wall, parquet flooring and cupboard housing the fuse board.
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Utility Room 3.6m (11'8") x 2.8m (9'4") and 2.0m (6'7") x 1.7m (5'6") with dividing pillar.
Tiled floor throughout, floor mounted boiler and butler sink. Base and wall mounted units and an area of work surface with space and plumbing for appliances.
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Storage Cupboard 2.2m (7'4") x 1.5m (4'11")
with an area of work surface and shelving over.
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Attractive Oak staircase leads to
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Half Landing
providing access to
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Shower Room 3.6m (11'8") x 2.0m (6'8")
with two windows to rear, double radiator and incorporating a corner shower, low level w.c., bidet and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled back, mirror and shelf over. Steps and doors lead to
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Study/Bedroom Six 3.3m (10'10") x 3.1m (10'0")
with coved ceiling and window to side. Double radiator and recess measuring 4'2" x 3'6" leading through to Storage Cupboard.
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First Floor L-shaped Landing
with coved ceiling and window to side. Access to Second Floor.
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Main Bedroom 5.3m (17'4") x 4.1m (13'6") max.
into bay window with views of the garden. Storage heater and a comprehensive range of bedroom furniture incorporating wardrobes, bedside cabinets and dressing table.
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Bedroom Two 5.7m (18'10") x 4.5m (14'9")
with window to front, coved ceiling and attractive cast iron fireplace with painted mantle. Comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes including bedside units and overhead storage. Separate cupboard, airing cupboard and further separate cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled back.
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Bedroom Three 4.2m (13'9") x 3.7m (12'1")
with window to front, cast iron fireplace with painted mantle. Vanity unit with tiled back, mirror and shelf over. Storage heater.
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Family Bathroom
incorporating a coloured suite of panelled bath wity shower screen over, bidet, low level w.c. and vanity unit with tiled back and mirror over.
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Second Floor Landing
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Bedroom Four 4.8m (15'10") x 4.7m (15'4")
with window to side, cast iron fireplace with painted mantle and wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving with access to large boarded attic storage space. Storage heater.
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Shower Room
with Velux window to side, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiled back and built in shower.
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Bedroom Five 4.8m (15'9") x 4.3m (14'3")
with door to paraphet balcony. Loft access (not inspected) and built in double cupboard. Cast iron fireplace with mantle and storage heater.
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Outside
The property is approached over a gravel driveway to a parking/turning area which spurs off to a double tandem garage. To the front of the property is an area of lawn enclosed by mature hedging and specimen trees. A path and gate provide access to the side and rear of the property where there is an area of patio. The rear garden is a particular feature which is large and goes back some distance and is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed with mature hedging and interspersed with established trees. There is an attractive water feature and at the rear of the garden a gate provides direct access to Lamberhurst Golf Course.
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Contact Details
- Telephone: 01892 515300
- Fax: 01892 549623
- E-mail: tunbridgewells@freemanforman.co.uk