School Hill, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

A charming and highly attractive Grade II Listed house, found in the very heart of Lamberhurst, ideally placed for village life and within convenient reach of Tunbridge Wells.

Description

Found in the heart of the village and backing onto Lamberhurst Golf Course,Tyled House is a highly attractive, Grade II Listed property, with Kent peg tile elevations, synonymous with Kent and Sussex architecture; the property, which is steeped in local history is believed to date back to the 1400s and records refer to previous incarnations as a Weavers House, a Saddlers, Antique shop and the Brewers for the Chequers Inn. The house boasts much character with interesting and pretty period features throughout and accommodation set across three floors.

The delightful triple aspect country-style kitchen benefits from attractive shaker-style cabinetry topped with granite worktops, offering an abundance of storage and preparation space, with ample space for a table for more informal dining. There is space for a range cooker, a range of integrated appliances and space for a fridge freezer. A stable door opens to the paved terrace and gardens beyond, perfect for entertaining.

The reception space comprises a welcoming formal sitting room, with a wonderful working fireplace and pretty bay window to the front, this is open to a dining room to the rear, for more formal entertaining, there is also a further cosy family/TV room. A ground floor WC completes the ground floor accommodation. There is also a useful cellar.

Five bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors, with two staircases leading to the first floor. There are four generous bedrooms set across the first floor, together with a family bathroom and a shower room. A further staircase leads to the second floor and bedroom five, with an open plan en suite bathroom neatly tucked beyond the exposed brick chimney.

Outside - A large, brick-paved terrace spans the rear of the house providing a delightful area from which to entertain and enjoy the lovely outlook over the surprisingly large and established garden. The well-screened gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with some established planted beds and borders providing colour and interest. There is also a very useful detached summer house.

There are two driveways, one that immediately abuts the house and a further shared driveway that leads to a large area of parking for numerous vehicles.

Location

Tyled House enjoys an elevated and prominent position on School Hill in the heart of the well-regarded and pretty village of Lamberhurst, with its general store and well-regarded public houses. Rich in nature as well as history, the village Common is used for local events. Wadhurst, approximately 3.8 miles away, offers more extensive village amenities including supermarkets, post offices, individual shops, bakeries and butchers. Tunbridge Wells (about 7.7 miles) offers high street shopping, supermarkets, theatres and restaurants.

Nearby Bewl Water Reservoir (approximately 2 miles) offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks around the reservoir. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is within approximately 4 miles and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world, offering further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts. National Trust run Scotney Castle (approximately 1.3 miles) offers picturesque gardens against the backdrop of a moated medieval castle and Victorian country mansion, with beautiful parkland, woodland and traditional hop gardens to enjoy. There are also golf courses in Lamberhurst, Ticehurst and Tunbridge Wells.

State and private schools: Lamberhurst has its own well-regarded primary school. Preparatory schools in Wadhurst (Sacred Heart), and Hawkhurst (Marlborough House and St Ronan’s). Uplands Community College in Wadhurst at secondary level and Kent grammar schools in Cranbrook, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Mainline rail: Frant (at Bells Yew Green - approximately 4.8 miles) with services to Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street, or Wadhurst (approximately 5 miles) further down the same line.

Tyled House is situated approximately 0.6 miles from the A21 which links directly to the south coast, Hastings is approximately 20.8 miles to the south, whilst Camber Sands (approximately 25 miles) is on the edge of Rye, famed for its sandy beach and home to the only sand dunes in East Sussex.

To the north, the M25 London orbital motorway and thereby a national motorway network, ideal for Gatwick and Heathrow airports, both found within 40 and 63 miles respectively, as well as the Eurostar tunnel which is about 37 miles to the east.

Square Footage: 2,439 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN3 8DQ.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating.

Agents note: Please be aware the Title for Tyled House will be amended at point of sale to formalise the inclusion of the parking area to the rear, acquired from Lamberhurst Golf Club in April 2001.