Copper Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

This charming, unlisted period property is located in a tranquil yet convenient position and offers characterful family accommodation as well as fabulous gardens, workshop/studio, office/gym and garaging.

A most attractive and beautifully presented Wealden Hall House, believed to date back to the 1500's but re-built in the 90's, which has been sympathetically improved to provide a perfect blend of period character and modern convenience. The handsome unlisted property is of timber-framed construction with rendered in-fill beneath a thatched roof. Internally, it benefits from a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, oak latched doors and good ceiling heights. The front door opens into an impressive reception hall with a wood burner and double height vaulted ceiling and windows. The well-proportioned reception space includes a double aspect dining room, a sitting room and a drawing room with attractive fireplace. The country kitchen has extensive fitted cupboards, a double Belfast sink, Lacanche range cooker, a door to the rear and a utility room off.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are three further good-sized bedrooms and a family shower room.

The house is approached along a private driveway with electronic gates leading to a parking area, single garage and detached workshop/studio which comprises a large open plan room with utility room and cloakroom off. On the first floor, accessed externally, there is a bathroom and a large room, currently used as a home office/gym.

The delightful gardens surrounding the house provide a delightful setting with a high degree of seclusion and privacy. The gardens include lawned areas, interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and plants, as well as a vegetable garden and small orchard. To the rear of the house there is a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining while enjoying the fabulous views over the gardens and beyond. In all about an acre (to be verified).

The property is situated in a convenient and rural position, yet less than a mile from the centre of the popular village of Marden which offers excellent local amenities with various shops, a post office and medical centre. Nearby is the beautiful Wealden village of Goudhurst, well known for its pretty centre, duck pond, ancient church, period buildings, inns and restaurants. A comprehensive range of facilities are available at the larger towns of Paddock Wood (including Waitrose), Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

Marden station provides an excellent commuter service to London. Further services are available at Staplehurst, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells stations.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Marden and Collier Street primary schools, Yardley Court, Tonbridge School, Somerhill (Tonbridge), Dulwich Cranbrook, Cranbrook School, Sutton Valence and grammar schools at Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Marden village 0.6 of a mile. Marden station 1 mile (London Bridge from 50 minutes). Staplehurst station 3 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Goudhurst 5.3 miles. Paddock Wood 7.8 miles (London Bridge from 43 minutes). Maidstone 8 miles. Tonbridge 14 miles. Tunbridge Wells 14 miles. London 42 miles. (All times and distances are approximate)