Rural Hawkhurst, Kent TN18

Enjoying an unsurpassed location, completely refurbished to an exceptional standard with accommodation extending to 14 self contained apartments and homes forming part of the historic Grade ll listed house, built in the French Gothic château style in 1855 by the banking magnate Edward Lloyd. Located on the rural outskirts of the village the property enjoys 28 acres of communal landscaped gardens and grounds.

Located in a stunning setting on the rural outskirts of the village within the Cranbrook School catchment area and short distance from local amenities. Set in gardens & paddocks of 28 acres. Each property benefits from 125 year lease (from january 2016).

Location: Lillesden House is located on the rural outskirts of Hawkhurst within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is divided into two areas, 'Highgate' to the north and 'The Moor' to the south. The historic town of Cranbrook is just over 4 miles away with its picturesque period buildings, windmill and locally famed Cranbrook School. Royal Tunbridge Wells is approximately 30 minutes drive away to the north west.

The parish church of St Laurence stands at the 'The Moor', which is the older part of Hawkhurst, where a church has stood since 1100. The parish at that time was under the control of Battle Abbey. Hawkhurst is infamous for its 'Hawkhurst Gang', ruthless smugglers who terrorised the south coast area (as far as Poole in the west & Gravesend to the north) for 20 years in the early 18th century. Their demise was finally brought about at the 'Battle of Goudhurst' in 1747. At the peak of their activities they were believed to be as many as 500 strong. Another notable resident born in Hawkhurst was William Rootes, he initially set up a cycle business before producing motor cars. Singer, Hilman, Hunter and Sunbeam all being brands of the Rootes Motor Company manufactured in Hawkhurst before he opened a purpose built production line factory, located in nearby Maidstone. Edward Lloyd, founder of the bank that eventually became the National Westminster built the house as a family home in 1855, it remained in the family until just after the First World War, during which it was used as military hospital. It was then sold and was for many years a private girls school.

Locality: The village is well served by two supermarkets with a full range of services, a number of small shops, restaurants, notably The Queens Inn and nearby Great House, (as well as takeaways), petrol station and small digital cinema. The village also has doctors and dentists surgeries and a chemists. There are also a number of public houses. Etchingham Station is some 12 minutes away providing a commuter service to London Charing Cross. Ashford International Station is some 40 minutes drive away with trains to St Pancras and Eurostar services to Europe.

The Motorway network can be accessed via the A21 (dual carriageway from south of Tunbridge Wells) at Junction 5 M25 north of Sevenoaks.

The Area is renowned for the quality, choice and commitment to excellence of its educational system in both the public and private sector. Noteworthy schools in the area include: Vinehall, Claremont, St Ronan's, Benenden and Tonbridge in the private sector. Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells offer further exceptional schools in secondary age groups, including Grammar schools and Hawkhurst in the primary age group.

Accessed via an electronic gated system, the extensive sweeping gravel driveway leads to the parking area. The main entrance and communal areas have been refurbished to the highest standard with many character features, decorative plasterwork, elegant staircases, fireplaces, large picture windows and superb bespoke chandeliers.

* Gated Entry System
* Sweeping Tree Lined Driveway
* Allocated Parking
* Bicycle Store
* Paved Terraces
* Imposing Main Entrance
* Stairs and Lifts To All Floors
* Limestone Flooring to Ground Floor Communal Areas
* Carpeted Flooring To All Other Communal Areas
* Large Chandeliers On Ground Floor & Over Main Staircase
* 28 Acres Of Landscaped Garden & Grounds

A stunning 2 bedroom ground floor apartment enjoying spacious accommodation with high ceilings and views over the gardens, a stylish kitchen equipped with Siemens integral appliances, well proportioned bedroomsl with luxury en-suite bath/shower rooms. 28 acres of shared gardens, allocated parking.

Accommodation: Communal entrance hall, entrance hall, cloakroom, reception room opening to kitchen/dining room. Master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room, double bedrooms with en-suite shower room.

From the communal Entrance hall, door to:

Entrance Hal: Oak floor. Door to storage cupboard.

Cloakroom: Fitted with white suite comprising back to wall WC, wash hand basin with double doored storage cupboard below, mirror/light over. Inset ceiling lights, part tiled walls, matching tiled floor.

Reception Room: Curved windows with blinds, overlooking the terrace, gardens and grounds with far reaching views beyond. Ornate decorative plaster work, oak floor. Glazed panels through to the entrance hall. Wooden fire surround inset with contemporary style fire. Wall light points. Archway with ornate plasterwork opening to:

Kitchen/Dining Room: Windows with blinds overlooking formal gardens to the side. Range of bespoke Hacker kitchen units with granite worktop over, inset with single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Induction hob with concealed light/extractor over, Siemens double oven with cupboards above, drawers below. Siemens integrated larder fridge & fully integrated dishwasher. Siemens integrated undercounter freezer. Glass splash backs, tiled floor.


Master Suite: three windows to the side with blinds. Inset ceiling lights. Door to:

En-suite Bath and Shower Room: A stunning marble tiled room fitted with freestanding central bath, twin basins on wooden unit with wall mounted taps over, back to wall WC. Large mirror. Wall mounted TV. Ladder style heated towel rail. Opening to fully tiled wet room, second heated ladder style towel rail. Feature glass tiled arches.

BedroomTwo: Three windows with blinds to the side. Inset ceiling lights. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room: Fitted with back to wall WC, wash hand basin set into storage unit, wall mounted tap over, mirror above. Double shower cubicle with glass sliding door, circular showerhead. Slimline chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor and walls. Inset ceiling lights, extractor.


Outside: the property is approached via electronic gated entrance with a sweeping tree lined driveway leading to the allocated parking area. The main entrance leads to the communal hallway, with door to The Standon. The property enjoys shared use of the 28 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, along with the recently refurbished tennis courts.

Services: Mains water, electricity & gas are connected. Underfloor heating throughout. Private drainage (included in service charge).

Floor Area: 167m2 (1,761 ft2) Approx.

EPC Rating : 'C'

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: 'G'

Directions: Travelling south on the A21 turn left at Coopers Corner onto the A229 towards Hawkhurst. Continue on this road turning right onto the B2244 just past the Eight Bells PH opposite The Moor. The gated entrance into Lillesden House will be found on the right hand side of the road after a short distance.

Viewing: All viewings by appointment through Moloney Country Property. A member of the team will conduct all viewings, whether or not the vendors are in residence.