Honeypot Lane, Edenbridge, TN8

In a marvellous position on the borders between Kent and Surrey surrounded by local countryside, a fine and imposing example of characterful Edwardian architecture together with a detached coach house providing ancillary accommodation. With far reaching views to the north, the house is a wonderful example of the early twentieth century style, offering all the space and period detailing synonymous with the era. Handsome exteriors are of mellow brick with red brick quoin detailing to the windows, attractive tile hanging and a charming covered verandha. Throughout, the large sash windows allow for an abundance of natural light to flood through the property as well as perfectly framing views of the grounds – some have their original shutters. Internally the elegant accommodation is at the same time a fabulous family home, boasting much period detailing including high ceilings with coving and ceiling roses, stripped wood flooring, various fireplace styles including some reminiscent of Adams and an impressive oak staircase. The expansive accommodation is arranged over four floors and extends to in total approximately 8640 square feet in the main house with a further 1478 in the coach house. Reception areas are gracious with well-proportioned rooms and arranged off the grand reception hall with its welcoming woodburning stove, whilst the kitchen/breakfast room is furnished with a range of light oak cabinetry with central island and opens through to the adjoining family room. The lower ground floor is an excellent space for entertaining and working from home alike, as it is laid out to provide cinema, games and bar areas, a kitchen, wine store and a good-sized office space. From the reception hall, the handsome oak staircase has carved newel posts with caps and balustrading, leading to the wide first floor landing. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a dual aspect with views over the grounds and beyond and is serviced by an ensuite bathroom with shower cabinet and dressing area. Four further bedrooms and the family bathroom with separate shower cabinet are also on this floor. Accessed via a secondary staircase, the second floor is given over to three rooms, together with a kitchen and bathroom and has been used in the past as a separate apartment, whilst the floor above is currently used as a playroom.
Detached from the main house, the attractive coach house has planning as ancillary accommodation and has a living room and kitchen/dining room at ground level, as well as two double bedrooms and a single on the first floor with a bathroom.

Outside

The property is approached via a pair of brick pillars and ornate iron gates, opening onto a sweeping gravel drive that circles the house to the coach house and provides ample parking for a number of vehicles. The delightful gardens and grounds surround the property house and have wonderful formal and relaxed areas for entertaining and play. There is a variety of mature trees including a magnificent oak in the paddock, shrubs such as rhododendron, azalea and camellias and lovely light woodland surplanted with a colourful array of spring flowering bulbs including carpets of bluebells. There are herbaceous borders, well-tended lawns and stone terracing for entertaining as well as a children’s play area, where there is a rather fine treehouse. Covered parking is provided by a single garage and there are several timber storage sheds.

Situation

Renowned for its local history and beautiful open spaces such as Hever Castle and the stunning bluebell woods in Staffhurst Wood and Limpsfield Chart, the area is surrounded by glorious countryside with many golf courses nearby and racing at Lingfield. London Bridge can be reached in about 45 minutes from either Edenbridge Town (2.7 miles) or Hurst Green Station (3.1 miles) with connections to London Victoria and Gatwick via East Croydon. Edenbridge town with its leisure centre, local shops, restaurants and Waitrose supermarket is about 2 miles away, whilst more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Oxted (4.4 miles) and Sevenoaks (11 miles). Situated to take advantage of a fine selection of schooling, the house falls within the catchment area for Kent grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, whilst local primaries can be found in Edenbridge and Four Elms, with schools in the private sector including prep schools such as Hazlewood in Oxted, Sevenoaks Prep and The New Beacon in Sevenoaks, Lingfield College, Ardingly, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools

Property Ref Number:

HAM-56382

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water and electricity; Oil CH/HW; Private drainage.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council.
Council Tax Bands:
G – main house;
A – second floor apartment;
D – coach house