High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

A period country residence in a glorious lakeside setting.

Description

Lakeside is a stunning detached country house believed to date from the late 19th century, offering well-proportioned flexible accommodation. Positioned off a country lane close to High Halden, the property enjoys a tranquil setting surrounded by farmland and scattered period homes.

Lakeside represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home in a discreet and unspoilt location. With generous accommodation, inherent character, it is an ideal country retreat with good local amenities in the historic town of Tenterden 2.2 miles away and about 11.2 miles from Ashford with a high speed train link to London from 37 minutes.

Believed to have been built around 1875 and once forming part of the original Harbourne Estate, Lakeside is an impressive property enjoying a glorious lakeside position set within 7 acres of immaculate gardens and grounds. The house is presented in exceptional decorative condition and has been thoughtfully updated and extended by the present owners, providing flexible living space which includes:

A selection of elegant reception rooms, including a sitting room with south facing French doors, and a striking drawing room with an open fireplace, dining area, and a spiral staircase leading up to a galleried study.

A stunning fitted kitchen with central island housing ample integrated appliances open to an oak framed breakfast/living room with magnificent views over the garden and enchanting lake.An oak framed conservatory offers exceptional garden views and direct access to the outdoor swimming pool and gym.

Four beautifully presented bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathrooms two of which are located on the ground floor having doors opening onto the gardens.

The property is accessed via a shared private lane, leading to electric double gates and a driveway. The drive continues past the house and double garage, extending along the lakeside to an additional parking area and garage block.

The landscaped grounds with manicured lawns provide a magical setting, stretching from the house to a heated swimming pool and the scenic lake bordered by mature trees including weeping willow and silver birch with a timber framed summer kitchen, party area and fishing piers to enjoy the delightful outlook.

An area of bluebell woodland interspersed with wild garlic and spring flowers lies beyond the lake with an overspill pond.

Additional buildings include an art studio, greenhouse, boathouse/storage room, boiler room, bin store ,and log store.

Location

The historic town of Tenterden (2.2 miles) has a variety of independent shops, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, public houses, coffee shops, restaurants, doctors surgery, dentist, opticians and pharmacy. More extensive retail shopping can be found at Ashford (11.2 miles).

There is a leisure centre and further sporting facilities include London Beach Golf Club and Spa, Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club at Biddenden (6 miles), walking and cycle trails through beautiful High Weald countryside and fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Chapel Down Vineyard with its highly regarded Swan Restaurant and Biddenden Vineyards are both nearby.

The pretty historic hilltop town of Rye with its cobbled streets is about 13 miles away and has an excellent selection of antique shops, restaurants and gift shops.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors catering for children of all ages. These include Tenterden Infant and Junior School, St Michael’s Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre all in Tenterden, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronans,Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence School and Tonbridge School. Additionally there are boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools in Ashford plus Ashford School and The Kings School Canterbury.

Headcorn station (9 miles) has train services running approximately every 30 minutes to London. A high speed train service runs between Ashford (11.8 miles) and London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,501 sq ft


Acreage: 6.9 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electric. Private shared drainage.

Agent's Note: Cover image is rear elevation