Harbourne Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

Where timeless character meets nature. This beautiful unlisted home has the most exceptional gardens -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director

#TheGardenOfEngland

A wonderful character unlisted detached property set in an idyllic countryside location and with beautiful established gardens backing onto woodland.
In all about 0.8 acres of garden/woodland with potential for an additional 2 acres (approx.) of further woodland available by separate negotiation.


Located down a quiet country lane surrounded by land/woodland and just a short distance to High Halden village. High Halden has a popular primary school, a well stocked village store, The Chequers public house as well as a pretty parish church. The historic market town of Tenterden is just over 3 miles away and has an excellent range of shops, including both a Waitrose and Tesco supermarket and there are many restaurants and public houses. There is a wide choice of schools in the Tenterden & Ashford area. The thriving market town of Ashford with its international station is around 10 miles distance. Motorway access is from Junction 9 of the M20 providing a fast link to the Channel Tunnel, ports and M25.
Tiffenden Cottage
Tiffenden Cottage is a charming detached period property which is unlisted and offering further scope for extending (subject to the necessary planning consents). The property dates back to the mid 1800’s and was originally two farm workers cottages with later extensions including a two storey side extension and the superb rear garden room. The flexible accommodation is set over two floors and includes an entrance porch, entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor and doors to the kitchen and home office/study, ideal if you need to work from home. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over and integrated appliances including a single oven, hob and extractor hood. There is further space for white goods in the utility/laundry room. The kitchen opens into the stunning garden room which runs the length of the rear of the property and benefits from underfloor heating as well as a fabulous outlook over the beautiful garden. There are doors opening onto the garden from here and a cloakroom tucked away in the far corner. The entrance hall connects to the sitting room with feature brick fireplace and this opens into the dining room which has french doors onto the garden terrace.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, the master bedroom has a lovely ensuite shower room and built in storage/wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, all benefitting from built in storage cupboards and you will find some breathtaking views, from most of the windows, over the surrounding countryside. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom with separate w.c and a boarded loft from the landing area.
The property has been extremely well maintained by the current owners who have enjoyed living here for over 38 years.
Outside
Gardens including woodland (about 0.8 acres)
The gardens have been a real passion of the owners and will delight any enthusiast gardener. There are many varieties of bulbs, flowers, plants, shrubs and trees that come to life throughout the seasons and offer an array of colour and attract plenty of natural wildlife.
The front garden has gated access to the driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles in front of the attached garage. There is side access to the rear garden which has an attractive brick terrace, ideal for al fresco dining/entertaining. The garden is lawned and stocked with established trees and plants including blackcurrant/gooseberry bushes, apple, plum and pear trees, and a vegetable patch. There is a wooden bridge that leads into an area of attached ancient woodland with a stream and native trees including silver birch, oak and hornbeam, and currently bluebells.
Agent's Notes: Please note the area of woodland included is being removed from Title no K541445. Further woodland may be available by separate negotiation (extending to about 2 acres).

Additional information:
Services: Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
EPC rating: D
Flood risk: Very low
Broadband: Yes
Mobile Signal: Yes
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Our Ref: AHS240044