Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18

A charming unlisted five bedroom family home with lovely gardens of about 1.2 acres in Cranbrook School catchment (2024).

Description

Set in attractive gardens and grounds of about 1.2 acres, Lamderden Cottage is a charming period property with adaptable family accommodation.

This unlisted home which has been in the same ownership for over 30 years, is located off a shared private drive, about 1.4 miles to the south of the popular village of Sandhurst.

The accommodation comprises a slate floored entrance hall with double doors opening to a dining room overlooked by a galleried landing. There is a dual aspect sitting room with wood burning stove, a study and two ground floor bedrooms (one currently used as a studio) which are served by a shower room.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room is very well proportioned and has fitted cupboards, an oil fired Aga and various freestanding appliances. Doors open to a paved terrace and a stable door opens to the kitchen garden.

On the first floor off the attractive galleried landing are three bedrooms, (two interconnecting) and two en suite bathrooms.

A particular feature of Lamberden Cottage are the attractive, part walled gardens which enjoy a south westerly aspect and extend to about 1.2 acres. There is a wide paved terrace with steps up to the gardens, enjoying well screened areas, perfect for alfreso entertaining. There is detached garaging with one closed bay and an open bay and adjoining this is a garden room. There is a kitchen garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and potting shed.

Location

The popular village of Sandhurst (1.5 miles) has a good range of local amenities including a convenience store, two garages, beauty salon, primary school and Medieval church. The village recreation ground is host to a number of sports teams, clubs and a children’s playground. Tenterden, Rye, Cranbrook and Ashford provide a more extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. The property falls within Cranbrook school catchment area (2024) and further schools include Saint Ronans, Marlborough House and Dulwich preparatory schools, Sandhurst and Hawkhurst primary schools and Homewood School in Tenterden. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.

Fast and frequent services run from Staplehurst and Etchingham to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (peak times) via Waterloo East and London Bridge. A high speed link runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distances and mileages are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,122 sq ft


Acreage: 1.19 Acres

Directions

From our Cranbrook office proceed into Stone Street and turn right onto The Hill, then take the third right onto Tilsden Lane and follow until the T junction. Turn left towards Benenden. At Benenden crossroads, turn right onto Iden Green Road, continue for 3 miles and turn left to Sandhurst village. Proceed out of the village for about 1.5 miles and the shared private lane will be found on the left hand side. Continue to end and take the drive to Lamberden Cottage.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, electric. Private drainage via Klargester.

Agent's Note: An agricultural right of way for the farmer runs along the top of the garden.