Court Lodge Cottage, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

A stylish and very well presented detached family home in the picturesque village of Lamberhurst.

Description

Court Lodge Cottage, built in approximately 1850, is being offered to the market for the first time since being built. This stunning, detached three bedroom cottage is stylishly presented throughout, with impressive features that offer bright, family friendly accommodation and an attractive garden with countryside views from the upper floors.

The delightful front facing, country style kitchen benefits from attractive shaker style cabinetry topped with wooden worktops, offering an abundance of storage and preparation space, with ample room for a table for more informal dining. There is a range of integrated appliances and space for a double fridge freezer, as well as a separate utility room. To the rear of the property, the double aspect sitting room enjoys a feature fireplace and is a wonderful area for welcoming guests. This room also benefits from views into the garden. A cloakroom and W.C. complete the ground-floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and far-reaching views over the garden and the countryside beyond, together with two further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Outside, the good-sized garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a delightful terrace and herbaceous borders, whilst the driveway to the front provides parking for two vehicles.

Location

Court Lodge Cottage enjoys an elevated and prominent position 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.

Court Lodge Cottage is situated approximately 0.5 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: 1,005 sq ft



Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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