High Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29

An exceptional period home with an extensive detached annexed accommodation and countryside views, privacy, generous grounds and triple garage. Wickham House is an elegant and substantial period semi-detached residence occupying a generous private plot at the end of Lydd’s historic High Street. Thoughtfully maintained and beautifully presented throughout, this remarkable home is grade ll listed and offers spacious and versatile accommodation that blends timeless character with modern comfort, all set against a backdrop of sweeping views across the adjoining countryside. Upon entering the main house, a welcoming entrance lobby leads at the front of the house through leads into the elegant main reception room offering generous proportions, enhanced by high ceilings and classic period detailing that include twin sash windows. A thoughtfully designed study recess within this space creates a quiet corner for work or reading and onwards to the heart of the home a beautifully arranged L-shaped kitchen and dining space enjoying the comfort of underfloor heating. This area is perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining, offering a bright, sociable environment that opens out to the garden beyond. The kitchen boasts a generous range of matching wall and base units with generous work surfaces together with ample space for dining table and chairs together with side hallway that leads to a practical and spacious utility room/cloakroom w.c.
From the elegant main reception room a staircase rises to the first floor landing. The first floor is equally impressive, offering three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each of which enjoys elevated views over the surrounding countryside, enhancing the sense of peace and seclusion. A smartly appointed family bathroom offers a four suite suite with corner enclosed bath and shower cubicle with W.C. serves this floor perfectly completing the main accommodation.

Beyond the principal residence lies a fully detached former stable block that has been sympathetically converted. This characterful building now offers its own entrance porch, a comfortable lounge, a fitted kitchen, a dedicated dining room, a playroom, and a cloakroom with W.C. Upstairs, two good size bedrooms and a well-finished bathroom provide ideal space for extended family, guests, or even as as a family annexe. To the rear of this converted stable is a further self-contained area which is also annexed, offering ground floor accommodation comprising a bright reception room, a kitchen/breakfast room, a bedroom, and a modern shower/wet room. Both the converted stable and the annexes benefit from their own enclosed garden areas, giving each a sense of privacy and independence.

The entire property is accessed via an electric gated entrance that opens into a deep sweeping gravel driveway that leads into a large gravelled area providing ample off-road parking and access to both a single garage and an adjoining double garage. The gardens are particularly noteworthy, offering generous lawned areas that directly border open farmland, enhancing the rural setting and sense of space. Tucked within the garden is a beautifully finished, converted summerhouse currently used as additional guest accommodation, but equally well suited as a home office or creative studio, together with a detached sauna.

Wickham House presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a highly versatile property that would ideally suit a growing or multi-generational family. With its combination of elegant living space, high-quality ancillary accommodation, and tranquil setting, this unique home must be seen to be fully appreciated.



IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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