Beautiful Wealden Homes April 11

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W ith the sun shining, the daffodils out and the spring cleaning done, April is traditionally when the serious home-buying season begins.

Which is why this edition of Beautiful Wealden Homes brings a wealth of irresistible properties to tempt you, including a barn conversion, stunning town, country and waterside houses plus an award-winning modern development.

Many have additional cottages, too.

Each month, we bring you a selection of the most prestigious properties on the market across the Weald and beyond. So, whether you are househunting or simply love to browse, be sure to pick up your free copy of Beautiful Wealden Homes, brought to you by the people behind the award-winning So Tunbridge Wells magazine.

In this issue, you can read estate agent Andrew Burnett’s market predictions for the year ahead.

Featured homes include one of the best locations in Britain – a property perched on the banks of the largest lake in the south-east – plus a Jacobean house with Royal links and a priest hole, a unique barn and coach house conversion, a resplendent Victorian town-house restoration, a nine bedroom country house with twin conservatories, immaculate lawns and lakes, a Tudor hall house and the perfect country property for horse and dog lovers.

Collectively, the eight amazing homes highlighted this month have 45 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms (and that’s not counting additional cloakrooms!), around 45 acres of land (often with cottages and outbuildings) and have a combined value of more than £12 million.

So, with a Spring in your step, enjoy your stunning tour…

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The prices are right LEADING MAYFIELD ESTATE AGENT ANDREW BURNETT BRINGS US HIS REFRESHINGLY UPBEAT THOUGHTS ON WHAT’S LIKELY TO HAPPEN OVER THE REST OF THE YEAR…

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hat 2011 will be a year of economic turbulence, I don’t think there can be any doubt.

But decade on decade, the property market has always been a good investment. And while recent years have proved how volatile it can be, everyone’s hopes and fears still rely heavily on stability and growth.

Andrew Burnett

Here in the South East, the property market started with a bang in January, which was actually a stronger month than many analysts predicted, as demand out-stripped supply. And even though February was quieter for sales, the instruction level was strong, with some cheeky offers but sensible deals agreed.

I believe this is down to three main reasons. Firstly, the gap between the bold expectations of sellers and overly-cautious buyers is narrowing. Secondly, many people are no longer buying property for a quick profit, but as a long term stable environment in which to grow as a family. Thirdly, many estate agents are being far more honest about their appraisals, particularly independent agents, who are not target-orientated but driven by realism.

In a tougher market we, as agents, have to prove our skills and be more pro-active than ever before, marrying applicants to properties, being more creative with our marketing to attract buyers and ‘build’ chains that will work for our clients.

However, we are finding that many potential sellers are too cautious to come to the market fully, opting instead for a

discreet marketing campaign. In a number of cases, sellers are agreeing to photographs being taken and floor plans and EPCs (energy performance certificates) being drawn up in preparation for a later ‘launch’ on to the market. But why wait?

With little or no housing competition, and potential buyers eager to buy and settle into their new, long-term homes, now seems the opportune time to sell. If a property is priced correctly, you are likely to see a good response by way of viewing levels, and therefore offers.

External forces are also factors, such as mortgages, lending criteria, the North/South divide and the UK’s economy as a whole. The Governor of the Bank of England is starting to force banks to lend more to avoid a ‘double dip’ and the Prime Minister promised a budget that will ‘work well for Britain’.

While lending criteria is still tough, if you have a 25 per cent deposit mortgages are still readily available. Let us also be realistic and acknowledge that with interest rates as they are, it is still cheaper to buy than rent.

The one thing the country needs throughout 2011 is a strong property market where Stamp Duty is paid on transactions, VAT is paid on agents’, solicitors’ and surveyors’ fees, removal costs, and any works thereafter – whether extending, landscaping, renovating or just titivating!

So, if you’re looking for your next home and have the desired level of deposit, consider the long-term gain of buying. Look at your property as a five-to-ten-year home rather than a short-term investment and you cannot fail. burnetts-ea.com

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Property: The Spinney, Victorian country house, with coach house and cottage Location: Little London, near Waldron, East Sussex Price: ÂŁ3.35 million Extras: Heated swimming pool, Bedrooms: 9 Bathrooms: 6, plus wc two lakes, staff/guest cottage and outbuildings Land: 10.5 acres Best bit: The wonderful attention to detail in the lavish restorations, and the sensational, elevated parkland setting with its manicured lawns and glorious lakes. Plus two conservatory sitting rooms to admire it all from.

Summary: This home is impressive from the start, with wide stone flagged steps and a stone balustrade leading up to the porch, which then opens to an oak panelled hall with decorative carved fireplace and oak staircase.

The two inspired Amdega conservatory sitting rooms allow light to pour in and open on to the terrace.

The double drawing room has two sets of French doors and a single door to the terrace, while the inner hall leads to an oak-floored study/sitting room with further double doors to the rear terrace.

Half oak panelled walls and a stone and oak fireplace add warmth to the dining room, where two sets of oak doors take you back to the entrance hall.

The kitchen-breakfast room has a Travertine floor and a large central island, twin floor-to-ceiling dresser units and twin deep china sinks. There is also a large stone effect chimney piece with recessed Britannia double oven and six-burner gas hob.

An oak staircase leads up from the entrance hall to a part galleried first-floor landing with part oak panelled walls. The master bedroom further impresses with a balcony, dressing room area and five double wardrobes, and the en-suite bathroom is luxuriously fitted.

Opposite are four bedrooms, three of which have en-suites, which are ideal for guests.

The second floor has four more bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sitting room for anyone who seeks independence.

With the pool, lakes and a woodland stream, the landscaped grounds are equally breathtaking, and also house a two-bed cottage, courtyard, coach-house stable block and a garage block with space for three cars. Let the entertaining begin!

Contact: Batcheller Thacker 01892 512 020 batchellerthacker.co.uk

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IF YOU HAVE EVER DREAMED OF LIVING THE HIGH LIFE IN A CONVERTED BARN, THIS TOWERING HIGH HALDEN HOME IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES AND EVEN HAS A CHEEKY MINSTRELS’ GALLERY

Living it Large Property: Old Harbourne Barn, Barn/coach house conversion Location: Harbourne Lane, High Halden, Kent Price: £1.35 million Land: 2 acres Bedrooms: 7 Extras: Detached triple Bathrooms: 6, plus wc garage and workshop Best bit: The wonderful chance of living the high life in a barn-size drawing room with double-height ceiling, giant wooden doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. If you have a song in your heart, the Minstrels’ Gallery is another irresistible feature, although there’s a danger the whole spectacular spread will take your breath away.

Summary: You immediately appreciate this vast, L-shaped home is a totally unique property, having been converted about ten years ago from a barn and coach house combined, which fills it with extra charm and character.

The enormous drawing room is the centrepiece with its gorgeous beamed walls, massive windows and skylights which let the sun shine in. Adding to the fun, a spiral staircase leads to a marvellous Minstrels’ Gallery which you can gaze up to, or down from. Perfect for a host who loves to showcase, or playing charades, or you could even stage your own theatrical events thanks to a handy dressing room behind the gallery.

The main room is flanked by two smaller sitting rooms (both with en-suites) and across the entrance hall (which has a shower room) the cosy dining room has a beautiful wood burner and polished wood floor that matches the beams.

Passing the study, you reach a 25ft kitchen-breakfast room that’s bathed in warm cream colours and with all the fittings you would expect. From here a door leads out to the decked terrace, with steps down to the garden.

Behind the drawing room, an inner hallway takes you to four bedrooms (three with en-suites) including the master suite.

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Here, the spacious bathroom with separate shower cubicle has the added bonus of his and hers basins. On the upper level, there are three more bedrooms.

Outside, the feel is wonderfully rural with a large garden, paddock and views. As well as the deck, there’s a secluded rear terrace which leads to three separate, lawned formal gardens.

If you are fond of bigging it up, what are you waiting for?

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FANS OF THE TV DRAMA WILL LAP UP THIS RARE CHANCE TO BUY A BEAUTIFULLYRESTORED VICTORIAN TOWN HOUSE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Upstairs Downstairs Property: 3 York Road, terraced period town-house Location: Tunbridge Wells Price: £650,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2, plus wc Best bit: The fact this upstairs downstairs Victorian gem, in one of Tunbridge Wells’ most adorable streets, has been restored as a whole home instead of being carved into flats.

The current owner was inspired by Property Ladder’s Sarah Beeny to go into the home improvement business.

“I had always been interested in property renovation, and Sarah Beeny is my idol,” she tells us as we admire her work.

“York Road is our fifth renovation and we wanted to bring the house back to life. It has involved a lot of research, from sourcing a hand-drawn cornice to Victorian fireplaces and solid brass beehive door handles, and we have restored as much period character as possible.

“Our excellent building team worked happily together, usually to much tuneless singing and plenty of hot tea, and at the end the building inspector said he wished he could buy it!”

Summary: Arranged over four floors, No 3 York Road merges modern layout with authentic period features, including fireplaces, sash bay windows and a spectacular lantern-style skylight that floods the house with light.

First going downstairs, through the ‘servants’ entrance’, you find an oak-floored family room that is open-plan to a cream Victorian-style solid wood kitchen featuring a Rangemaster cooker with five-burner hob and griddle pan. Beyond this, French doors lead into a decked, south-facing patio sun trap.

Moving upstairs to the front door, you are greeted by a working Victorian bell pull, white porcelain tiled floor and the first of

several chandeliers before entering the dining room and drawing room – where the cast iron fireplace has art noveau tiled inserts, copper hood and slate hearth.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms (one with a coal effect fire) and a stunning shower room, with walk-in double shower and Victorian sink.

The second floor brings two more bedrooms and a bathroom featuring a roll top bath with chrome claw feet - but sadly no Upstairs Downstairs-style servants sleep here any more!

Contact: Andrews 01892 515 144 andrewsonline.co.uk

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IF YOU EVER WANTED AN ARCHITECURALLYINSPIRING TOWNHOUSE WITH COUNTRY VIEWS TO DIE FOR, THEN STEP INSIDE THIS BRAND NEW, AWARDWINNING TUNBRIDGE WELLS DESIGNER HOME

Broad Appeal Property: 20 Kentish Gardens, terraced town house Location: near Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells Price : £695,995 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3, plus wc

Best Bit: Super-modern, award-winning design, gorgeous outlook, two balconies and a deck, a fabulous master bedroom suite and multi-room audio-visual entertainment system. The development show home, which is identical to this house, won Elysian Homes Best House at this year’s What House? Awards.

The judge commented that at £280 per square foot it “represents remarkable value”.

Summary: Standing on the balconies or deck, the countryside views are stunning, and you can enjoy them from the inside too thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the house with light. And the kitchen has a curved breakfast bar that any domestic chef would be delighted to serve to.

With elecric gates, the four-storey home is surrounded by woodlands at the end of a private road, a short drive from Tunbridge Wells town centre. Ideal for those who want to live the country-life in the town.

A bridged walkway leads to the ground floor, where you have a convenient study and a main living area filled with natural light, with feature glass doors opening onto the balcony – a great place to unwind.

On the lower ground floor, the open-plan kitchen-dining-family room is designed to be the central hub of the home. It opens onto a decked area through bi-fold French doors which span the full 5.5m width of the house. Perfect for Summer BBQs and entertaining.

The first floor has a spacious guest suite, a family bathroom and two more bedrooms. The landing then curves round to reveal the staircase up to a master suite with double-height ceilings, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom big and luxurious enough to live in. Here, the balcony views are simply breathtaking. Astronomy anyone?

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ENJOY A TASTE OF JACOBEAN SPLENDOUR IN A SPRAWLING HORSMONDEN HALL HOUSE THAT HAS A 16THCENTURY LIBRARY, A PRIEST HOLE AND CARVED MEMENTOS OF HENRY VIII AND ANNE BOLEYN

Magical History Tour Property: Broadford House, country hall house Location: Goudhurst Road, Horsmonden, Kent Price: ÂŁ1.6 million Bedrooms: 6 Extras: Heated swimming pool, Bathrooms: 4 summer house, two garages Land: 1.48 acres and outbuildings Best bit: The sheer magnificence of this restored Grade II* listed attached house with its fine Jacobean staircase, resplendent fireplaces, secret doors and royal links. And from September 2012, it is also in the Cranbrook school catchment area.

Summary: Entering the statuesque, stone-floored dining hall, you are immediately drawn to an intriguing wooden carved ornamental crest believed to have been given to much earlier owners the Austens by Henry VIII. From here you go through to a 23ft drawing room which looks like it has come straight out of a period TV drama with its beautiful marble fireplace and gothic leaded light windows. In contrast, the sitting room is wood panelled with an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, plus a priest hole to one side.

The inner hall leads to a beamed snug with steps down to a study and into the library believed to date back to 1500, which houses another inglenook. The hall also has a door to the cellar and very handy wine cellar.

The kitchen-breakfast room lies in the oldest part of the house and features a Victorian range, a working four-oven Aga with hotplates and walk-in larder.

Upstairs, the Jacobean staircase takes you to a galleried landing and the panelled principal bedroom where the fireplace has a stunning detailed surround that is believed to display carvings of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Secret doors lead into a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with free-standing bath.

Bedroom two has a beamed vaulted ceiling and the next bedroom is different again (currently used as a billiard room), while the fourth bedroom has the elegance of a country house hotel with its pink Toile de Jouy wall covering.

On the second floor there are two more bedrooms with high vaulted ceilings and an attic. Something for all the family indeed, with a fascinating sense of history thrown in.

Contact: Country Property 01892 724 488 countrypropertygroup.com

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SITTING ON ITS OWN PENINSULA WITH ASTOUNDING VIEWS ACROSS BEWL WATER NATURE RESERVE, BIRCHETTS POINT IS AN ALMOST UNBEATABLE LOCATION FOR PEACE AND PRIVACY, SURROUNDED BY BLUE WATER, SKIES AND BIRDS

Property: Birchetts Point, detached house Location: Birchetts Green Lane, Ticehurst, East Sussex Price: £1.25 million Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Land: 0.7 of an acre Extras: Detached garage Best bit: Water, water everywhere. The lakeside setting really does have the wow factor, and you feel like you are miles from anywhere. Yet Birchetts Point is handy for the delightful, Elizabethan Bull Inn, plus Ticehurst and Wadhurst villages and the A21, as well as train commuting from Stonegate and Wadhurst.

Thanks to all the windows drinking in the views, this white weather-boarded single-storey house is filled with light, which makes it even more appealing and there’s potential for further development.

Summary: The house was built in the 1920s, and the owners have carried out considerable modernisation, which you can see as soon as you enter. The airy rooms are of good proportions with generous ceiling heights.

The 22ft drawing room has windows on both sides, including French windows into the garden, with a wood burning stove in the middle. While the adjacent, equally large kitchen-diner has a central kitchen island.

There are two bedrooms at either end of the house, one with an en-suite bathroom. Handily, there’s also an ultra-modern family bathroom at the other end of the house.

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THIS HANDSOME HOME WITH A VIEW HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR HORSES AND DOGS AND NESTLES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE JUST SOUTH OF HISTORIC BATTLE

Horse and Hound B E Ahouse, UTIFUL WEALDEN HOMES Property: Campfield House, Victorian country plus cottage Location: Powdermill Lane, Battle, East Sussex Price: Guide price £2.25million Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 plus wc Land: 24 acres (including a field and bluebell chestnut copse)

Extras: Detached cottage, superb equestrian facilities: manège, stable yard, hay barn, tack room, feed room and seven loose boxes. Plus planning permission for an orangery.

Best bit: There are so many rooms, even the dog has one. This warm and welcoming Victorian family home is perfect for indoor games and outdoor riding, yet is still within reach of a main station for commuting. The ground floor also has underfloor heating.

Summary: The spacious reception hall leads to a library with open fire and window shutters, a games room with window seats and doors to the terrace and garden, plus an ample drawing room, which also opens to the terrace.

The inner hall leads to a study/dining room, a TV/sitting room and the kitchen-dining room with an extraordinary beamed, vaulted ceiling. Adding to its appeal is a pastel shade painted floor, Lacanche gas range and double oven plus two-oven oil-fired Aga and more French windows to the terrace.

Additionally, there’s a morning room/scullery, a boot room with stable door to a courtyard and that dog room.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has an ornamental fireplace and an en-suite bathroom with a central cast iron roll top bath and shower. This floor has three more double bedrooms, an en-suite and a family bathroom.The second floor has two more double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside, the property is protected by electric gates, and the one-bed cottage was converted from a garage in 2004. As well

as the equestrian facilities, there is a tennis court, a rose garden and gazebo, while box hedging provides several ‘garden rooms’ too.

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FOR AN IRRESISTIBLE TASTE OF A WORLD GONE BY, THIS MULTITIMBERED TUDOR HALL HOUSE IN ROBERTSBRIDGE HAS IT ALL - INCLUDING PANORAMIC VIEWS, A PADDOCK AND ORCHARD

Touch of the Tudor Property: Hackwood Farm, 16th-century hall house, plus cottage Location: Robertsbridge, East Sussex Price: ÂŁ1.95 million Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3, plus wc Land: 6.5 acres Extras: Detached one-bed cottage, outbuilding with games room and office, stables, paddock and orchard. Plus planning for new stable block Best bit: Fabulous beamed drawing room with three sets of gothic French windows overlooking the gardens, and a stunning outlook across elegant lawns. Lying at the end of a long drive, this Grade II listed Sussex hall house is delightfully private and has a wealth of oak beams and timbers, open fireplaces and vaulted ceilings.

Summary: The Tudor drawing room makes you feel at home straight away, with the atmospheric timbers, huge fireplace and views directly out to the terrace and wonderful Wealden panoramas beyond.

The vaulted kitchen-breakfast room is filled with timber worktops and bespoke cream units, a central island and oak flooring. Then comes a part-vaulted study and library and downstairs shower room should you want to use it as a guest suite. Additionally, there is a dining/family room, a boot room and a cellar.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite includes a dressing room.

The recently refurbished en-suite has a roll top claw foot bath.

The second bedroom is also spacious, light and airy, and both have open fireplaces.

On the the top floor, three more bedrooms also have vaulted ceilings under the eaves.

Outside, the pretty one-bed cottage has a wood burning stove, and there’s a substantial office and games outbuilding with a cloakroom. Another big plus are the stables, paddock and orchard. A fruitful find indeed.

Contact: Knight Frank 01892 515 035 knightfrank.com

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This family with cash to spe nd are eagerly anticipating finding the home for them. A house with Five Bedrooms with a littl e more design and thought than the average abode. Some land , Two Acres or more, and within easy acc ess of Ashford. REF: 1846 USUA

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Character home wanted in leafy lane

This couple are looking to move into the Wealden area. Their dream house would be in a Village, possibly Horsmonden, Marden or Benenden; in fact any Kent Village with a name ending in ‘den’! The desirable property would ideally be a Detached Period house with Three or Four Bedrooms and approximately One Acre of Garden for some serious propogation and cultivation. REF: 1861

Tunbridge This busy family are looking for a country retreat close to oozes that home a like would They . villages ding surroun and Wells be a character.... with maybe a modern twist. Four Bedrooms would essential for minimum and stunning views ‘a must’. A large Garden is to their their teenage children, two Cock-a-Poo’s and cats to run about hearts content. REF: 1865

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A professional couple are looking to slow down the pace of their lives.

He was brought up in the area and has happy, nostalgic memories and they are both hoping to settle down in the Wonder that is The Weald, but be within a One Hour journey of Croyden. A Detached, Three Bedroom property rich in character and great entertaining space, both inside and out, would suit this lively, social couple. Garaging, or the potential to create some, is important to allow the Ducati and Porsche to cool down after a swift commute. Having looked at many properties, from more traditional Period styles through to Barn and Oast conversions they are open to all possibilities. REF: 1863

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Ightham, Sevenoaks Guide

£460,000

Bearsted Village

£495,000

Dating back to the 1800’s with elevated views over an area of outstanding natural beauty this deceptively spacious semi detached house offers a wealth of charm and character with the additional benefits of being recently refurbished by the current owners to a high standard throughout. Accommodation comprises two main reception rooms, fitted kitchen with separate utility room, master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom w/c. Set amongst grounds of 1/4 of acre with off road parking an internal viewing is essential to appreciate this very well presented property and everything that it has to offer.

An impressive and individual 1930’s family residence situated in a sought after location within the picturesque village of bearsted. The well proportioned accommodation includes an entrance hall with three reception rooms, kitchen and laundry room, cloakroom w/c, with a master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a shower room w/c all to the first floor. Particularly attractive features are the established gardens to the front, side and rear. A double garage and driveway provides ample parking to compliment this stunning property.

An early viewing is highly recommended.

Langridge Close, Crowborough

Glenmore Road, Crowborough

£520,000

£625,000

A well presented five bedroom family detached house, situated in a cul de sac location by Berkley Homes. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, living room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, landing, five bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and a separate family bathroom. There are built in wardrobes to four of the bedrooms and there is an integral double garage, driveway providing additional off road parking and gardens to rear. The property is being offered to the market chain free and an internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all on offer.

Situated in a sought after Warren area of Crowborough is this delightful four bedroom detached home, within access of Ashdown Forest and horse riding facilities. The property enjoys delightful gardens to the rear and ample off street parking to the front, plus an integral double garage, en-suite shower room to master bedroom, ground floor comprising entrance hall, living room, dining area, study, kitchen, cloakroom/WC and a delightful conservatory overlooking and providing access to rear garden. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Benover Road, Yalding

Moorings Firs Lane, Hollingbourne

£650,000

Approached by double gates leading to ample parking and affording access to the double garage, this brand new detached property has been built to a high specification and boasts accommodation comprising entrance hall, cloakroom w/c, three reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room and utility room with five bedrooms, two with en-suite, a family bathroom w/c and an additional attic room. Family sized gardens are found to the rear and an internal viewing is highly recommended of this stunning property found in this sought after village.

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£750,000

An individual elegant family home in a sought after secluded location adjacent to open countryside. Set within approximately one acre of grounds, this stylishly presented accommodation comprises four bedrooms - master en-suite, lounge, dining room, Victorian style conservatory, dressing room, snooker room and cloakroom w/c. A detached double garage, ample parking, landscaped grounds with a summerhouse and gazebo complement this comfortable home. An viewing is indeed essential to appreciate the benefits and its semi rural location.

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BRENCHLEY

£750,000 - OPEN DAY 19TH MARCH 2011

Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells

£825,000

Available for the first time in 35 years this substantial six bedroom detached house in the delightful Kentish village of Marden. The spacious accommodation includes two bathrooms, three receptions rooms, cloakroom, large kitchen, and separate utility room. Approached by a gravel driveway, behind mature hedging, the front gardens offer parking for several vehicles together with double garage integral to the house. The rear gardens are of a very good size and laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. In need of modernisation, the property offers much scope for improvement and viewings are invited at the Open Day on 19th March, by appointment only.

This stunning detached house found with a sought after cul de sac location in the popular village of Langton Green. The accommodation is well proportioned throughout offers flexibility in its arrangement with 6 bedrooms and two en-suites and family bathroom w/c, 4 reception rooms, fitted kitchen with annexe facilities. Well stocked family gardens, a detached log cabin, two driveways providing ample parking. An internal viewing is highly recommended of this stunning and well presented family house.

St Michaels Tenterden

Broad Street Hill, Hollingbourne

£825,000

Guide Price £875,000

This stunning country residence and provides spacious, well appointed family accommodation set within private gardens of approximately 4.690 acres. Approached by an electric gated entrance and standing proudly in a central position by a long driveway with turning circle.

Internally, the flowing light, airy and modernised accommodation comprises four bedrooms, master en-suite, dressing room and shower room, luxury family bathroom, sitting room, study/ bedroom four, stylish fitted kitchen/breakfast room, superb enclosed conservatory/family room and cloakroom together with large imposing reception hall and galleried landing.

An imposing Edwardian county home located in the sought after hamlet of broad street nestled at the foot of the downs. Set within approximately 1.25 acre of grounds, the well proportioned accommodation comprises a reception hall, five bedrooms, dressing room, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room & cloakroom w/c. A detached barn incorporating an office and garage space, ample parking and a tennis court complement this property. Offered with no onward chain this individual home is an essential viewing.

Denis Lane, Mayfield

St Michaels Tenterden

£1,000,000

Seldom does a property of this nature come available, this four bedroom detached house with many outbuildings, workshop and garage. Situated on an elevated location off a tranquil lane on the outskirts of the sought after village of Mayfield. We recommend your earliest viewing to appreciate the idyllic setting of five lakes and approximately ten acres of well stocked and designed gardens and enjoy a relaxing time taking in the panoramic views overlooking the local countryside.

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OIEO £1 Million

An exquisite family residence, set within approximately three and half acres of formal gardens and situated in a location offering seclusion, yet being within approximately one and half miles of Tenterden Town Centre. Comprising five bedrooms, with en suite and a beautiful galleried landing with sweeping staircase, magnificent drawing room, dining room, study, fantastic conservatory, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom and impressive reception hall. There is also an attached two storey annex which provides a further accommodation.

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Maidstone Branch Tel: 01622 751034 maidstone@connells.co.uk

GaBle lodGe, HarrietsHaM, Kent - : £565,000 A beautiful and individual property built approximately seven years ago within a semi rural location on the periphery of Harrietsham. To the ground floor the accommodation consists of spacious lounge with attractive fireplace, dining room opening to the garden, family room, study, bespoke kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two with ensuite and a contemporary bathroom. Externally to the rear the garden sweeps from the rear to the side, is mainly laid to lawn with established planting and trees throughout. Additionally there is an attractive patio area which has an electronic retractable awning over. To the front there is an expansive driveway, providing ample parking, leading to a timber built double garage with electronic up and over doors. In our opinion this is a very well presented property within a sought after area and needs to be viewed to appreciate it fully.

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sprinG Meadow - UcKfield - price froM £770,000 Owning a new home at Spring Meadows not only provides the opportunity for a new lifestyle which combines an ideal location for the perfect family home, situated close to all the local amenities, but also in an elevated position, which makes the most of the beautiful semi-rural surroundings. This exclusive private development comprising of five, four and five bedroom detached houses, provides exquisitely finished homes with the added benefit of media rooms, family rooms, bespoke fitted kitchens and bathrooms. Each home is finished to a high standard with beautiful lighting and decor throughout which will appeal to the most discerning of purchaser. Situated in the historic market town of Uckfield, with its mix of shops and restaurants, conveniently placed for the high street and main line station. Riverdale Developments present these new homes to the market.

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Crowborough

£850,000

A handsome detached period house dating in parts from the 18th Century and located in this highly sought after road with views towards the Ashdown Forest. the gardens are a particular feature of the property incorporating a large barn and two 18th century stone walls which open onto the all weather tennis court.

Southborough

£435,000

A charming three bedroom two bathroom detached family house located in a private road opposite playing fields in this sought after area with the benefit of a large landscaped garden and garage.

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£499,950

A unique three bedroom two bathroom detached lodge located within an exclusive gated development and within a level walk of the royal Victoria Place shopping centre.

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£1750 pcm

A beautiful Victorian semi detached home close to St James School with off road parking and a family garden. Four bedrooms, two reception, bathroom.

WAdhuRST eAST SuSSex

£3,950 pcm

A six bedroom detached residence sitting in private grounds of two acres with garage and electronic entrance gates. Three reception, four bathrooms.

mounT ephRAim TunBRidge WellS

£1250 pcm

An elegant two bedroom apartment located in this prestigious building on mount ephraim with underground parking, limestone bathrooms and stoneham kitchen.

Two bathrooms.

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Hartfield £2,350,000 An impressive and very well equipped detached house completed in 2010 to an exacting standard offering substantial and versatile accommodation with lovely rural views and gardens and grounds of over 5 ½ acres.

Tunbridge Wells Office

Sales 01892 516611 tunbridgewells@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

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Tunbridge Wells £1,150,000 An individual 5 bedroom detached family house with an outstanding well planned spacious interior and indoor swimming pool set in ½ acre gardens in a highly regarded location close to the southern edge of town.

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Crowborough £1,295,000 Superbly presented and very well appointed detached house with versatile accommodation situated in a much favoured location backing onto Crowborough Beacon Golf Course.

Tunbridge Wells £895,000 A fine detached five bedroom Edwardian family house with many delightful period features situated in the highly regarded southern part of the town.

Tunbridge Wells Office

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Tunbridge Wells £895,000 A fine Edwardian detached 5 bedroom family house with many period

Crowborough £850,000 A truly unique property dating back to the 18th Century, with some fantastic

features in a very highly regarded location in the southern part of town.

features in a wonderful semi-rural position with around 2.5 acres of superb gardens and grounds.

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Bidborough £6,500 pcm Similar Urgently Required

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Lamberhurst £2,200pcm Similar Urgently Required Further properties required in lamberhurst

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Keston Park – £900,000 Single plot with planning permission for a substantial detached house

Beckenham - £500,000 Site with planning permission for 2 x 1 and 4 x 2 bedroom apartments

Wadhurst – SOLD Site with planning permission for a substantial detached house set in 35 acres

Seaford - £500,000 Site with planning permission for four townhouses and two bungalows

Sandhurst – Offers Invited Barn with planning permission to convert into a 5 bedroom residential dwelling

Tunbridge Wells – SOLD Commercial opportunity with development potential

Hove - £950,000 Site with planning permission for two substantial detached family homes

Darenth - £1.6 million Smallholding comprising farmhouse with 28 acres, outbuildings, stables and a selection of tenanted bungalows

West Sussex – SOLD Site with planning for a scheme of houses and luxury apartments

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andrewsonline.co.uk Tunbridge Wells 01892 515144 Sevenoaks 01732 741341 email: rdavies@andrewsonlines.co.uk email: rhawkins@andrewsonlines.co.uk

York Road - Guide Price £650,000 Superb Victorian town house (Built circa 1870), located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells offering style and character in abundance. The property has undergone a programme of extensive renovations by the current owners and combines a wealth of period features mixed with a contemporary feel.

Arranged over four floors the property provides well presented, light and spacious accommodation utilising a modern design-layout, together with period features including fireplaces, sash windows, decorative cornicing and much more. Internal viewing is a must to experience all that this property has to offer.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Branch: Tunbridge Wells 01892 515144

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Stapleford Court - Price £895,000.

An imposing, spacious and extended 6 bedroom, 4 reception detached Neo Georgian style property located in a small cul-de-sac convenient for mainline station being just over 0.25 mile radius. The property is presented in excellent decorative order and have flexibly arranged accommodation with 2 bedrooms and bathroom being self contained.

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The modern 20’1 x 11’3 fully fitted open plan kitchen opens out into the dining area and beyond into a third reception that opens onto a full width elevated terrace onto a mostly lawned irregular shaped garden.

Viewing of this property recommended with utmost haste.

Branch: Sevenoaks 01732 741341

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CHART SUTTON, KENT

WEST MALLING, KENT

A beautifully appointed rural twin Oast house of c. 2700 sq ft living area, set within its own grounds of gardens and paddock, exceeding one acre.

A wonderful example of a Grade II listed period town house that is prominently located within the sought after Conservation Area of this picturesque town.

The property, constructed of local ragstone, enjoys four bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and one cloakroom, plus a double garage block.

Behind an attractive Georgian facade the property benefits from four bed rooms, two reception rooms, bathroom, ensuite shower room, cellar and planning permission for a Pavilion/Orangery plus a Plantsman’s Garden.

Contact Cranbrook 01580 715000

Price £775,000

OIRO £699,995

HOLTYE COMMON, KENT/SUSSEX BORDER

GROOMBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX

There is well proportioned accommodation of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 receptions, permission for extension, together with a lovely southerly outlook to Ashdown Forest.

A fascinating combination of a period exterior with a tasteful modern interior, this excellent conversion has 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, games room, 4 receptions, double garage and 0.25 acre private garden.

An individual detached chalet style property situated on circa 9 acres with stables, sand school, paddocks, heated swimming pool and hard tennis court.

Contact Uckfield 01825 767575

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Price

£1,100,000

Wing of former Victorian indoor riding school on the exclusive Leyswood Country Estate, Grade II listed, outstanding countryside views, use of tennis court & 5 acre paddocks.

Contact Uckfield 01825 767575

www.fineandcountry.co.uk

Price

£935,000

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Mayfield. Excess £430,000

An attractive 1930’s semi detached house over three floors...

...presented in good order and with the benefit of a recently installed ‘A’ rated gas central heating system, new double glazing throughout and cavity wall and loft insulation. The property has three double bedrooms, family bathroom, recently fitted kitchen, utility room, sitting/dining room and separate family room. There is also a cellar which has been partly tanked providing useful extra storage. The property also has a good size garden complete with new terrace and raised decking area. There is lapsed outline planning permission for the creation of parking at the side of the property which is situated in a very convenient location close to the village centre.

An attractive, well presented detached single storey residence...

Mayfield. £450,000

...comprehensively refurbished approximately four years ago, approached via a five bar gate with gravel drive. The front garden is lawned, and offers much scope for the erection of a garage, subject to the necessary planning consents, whilst the rear garden offers a patio area, slightly raised lawn and numerous shrubs, all backing onto open fields. The property is of red brick under a tiled roof, comprising spacious accommodation that includes a sitting room, dining room/bedroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, second shower room and attached office with is access from the rear garden.

Argos Hill. £450,000

With ample scope for enlargement...

...an attractive 1930’s detached property with well proportioned accommodation to include a sitting room with open fireplace, a double aspect dining room, conservatory and an extended and recently updated kitchen/ breakfast room. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with wash hand basins and fitted cupboards.There is a third bedroom, family bathroom and an attic room., considered to have potential to convert to a fourth bedroom subject to planning consents.The property also has ample scope to extend and improve, again subject to any necessary planning consents.The gardens of approximately one third of an acre, are on three sides of the property and are hedge and shrub enclosed offering a high degree of privacy. Little Foxes has a double garage and plenty of off road parking on the drive.

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Mayfield. Excess £450,000

In a tucked away and quiet Private Road close to the Village centre...

...an attractive, detached house built in the 1930’s, presenting brick lower elevations beneath a tiled roof and beautifully presented, characterful accommodation providing three bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, pantry/utility room, integral garage and delightful, private West facing gardens. The house benefits from gas central heating and has leaded light windows with secondary glazing throughout. It is located in a small, quiet and select Private road of similar properties, only a short distance from the picturesque village of Mayfield

A stunning, chic, modern example of...

Five Ashes. £549,950

...a superb family house, originating from the 1920s, which has been the subject of an extensive renovation and extension programme. The accommodation is typically well proportioned, and includes a stunning kitchen/breakfast room finished in Walnut and granite, with LED lights to complete the effect, living room, dining room and study/snug, three double bedrooms and a twin room to form the fourth bedroom, two ensuites and a family bathroom, all with the quality that one would expect from the moment you walk in the front door. Internally, all the electrics, plumbing, heating, double glazed windows and insulation have been replaced .Outside, the garden has also been significantly landscaped to form a large terrace and level area of lawn, ample parking, together with ‘Sussex Style’ Oak framed garage bays.

Tidebrook. £595,000

Location, Location, Location...

Peacefully situated down a Private Road, off a Country Lane, and enjoying an outlook down the valley to the South, this attached and extended Victorian house offers characterful and spacious family accommodation to comprise four double bedrooms (master with en-suite shower room), family bathroom, spacious living room with attractive outlook over the garden and the valley beyond, sitting room with woodburning stove, dining area with woodburning stove, open to the kitchen, with attractive tiled flooring and work surfaces, and useful downstairs shower/cloakroom.

Outside there is a large flagged terrace, with a Southerly outlook over the paddock beyond, and gardens, grounds extending to approximately 2/3 of an acre. There is also off road parking for several vehicles and garage/ workshop with a room above.

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NORTH TONBRIDGE £459,950 Detached four bedroom family home situated in a non-estate position in North Tonbridge. Convenient for local primary schools and shops for everyday needs.

20’ Living/dining room. Family room/conservatory. Master suite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Garage and off road parking for several cars.

Apply Tonbridge

CENTRAL TONBRIDGE

£575,000

CENTRAL TONBRIDGE £569,500 Imposing detached Victorian house less than one mile from Tonbridge station. Three reception rooms, utility room, cloakroom, five bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.

Gardens to front and rear. Detached double garage and off road parking for several cars.

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PEMBURY

£395,000

Charming Grade II listed cottage with detached studio, less than one mile from Tonbridge station. This character property has an inglenook fireplace and a wealth of exposed beams. Two reception rooms, kitchen/ family room, three bedrooms. Gardens, garage, carport and parking.

A well presented detached 4-bedroomed house built in the 1990s. Sitting room with doors to garden and double doors to dining room. Kitchen/breakfast room & cloakroom. Family bathroom plus en suite shower room. Integral garage plus driveway parking for two cars. Well stocked west-facing rear garden.

BRENCHLEY £565,000 A beautifully presented Grade II-listed detached village house with far reaching country views, in the heart of the village. Sitting room with working fire, family room/bedroom 4, kitchen with Rayburn open to stunning dining room, utility room, shower room. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms & bathroom. South-facing garden, detached garage and plenty of parking. NO CHAIN Apply Pembury

MATFIELD OIRO £245,000 A spacious, very light & airy ground-floor apartment with own entrance, in the heart of the village. 2 double bedrooms, stunning open-plan triple aspect sitting room/ kitchen/dining room, bathroom, own garden and allocated parking. Well fitted kitchen with all appliances integrated. Lease 995 years remaining, and still under NHBC. Apply Pembury

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Pembury 01892 822880 pembury@bkea.co.uk

Tonbridge 01732 771616 tonbridge@bkea.co.uk

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Pretty listed village house overlooking the Green Rushlake Green

Exciting project 3,837 sq ft Stonegate station about 8.5 miles Tunbridge Wells about 18 miles Best offers invited by 20 April 2011

Fast Find TW42368 2 Receptions, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Potential Annexe, Cellars. Galleried Landing/Sitting Area, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms. Garage, 3 further Garages with lapsed PP for replacement. About half an acre. Requiring modernisation and offering scope for remodelling subject to any necessary consents. For sale by Informal Tender Offers in excess of ÂŁ775,000

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Versatile & spacious accommodation Over 4,500 sq ft Accessible rural location Wadhurst station 2 miles Tunbridge Wells 6 miles

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