6 bedroom detached house for sale

Charming period family home and versatile two bed annexe surrounded by attractive gardens in a country lane setting, under 6 miles from the historic town of Tenterden.



Description

Hall Lodge is an attractive family home which is understood to date originally from 1901 with later 20th century additions. It offers extremely versatile accommodation including a self contained two bedroom annexe and is surrounded by lovely well established gardens.

It is located along a country lane about 0.9 of a mile from the village of Wittersham and enjoys south easterly views from the gardens and fields towards the church, whilst the historic and sought-after town of Tenterden is under six miles away, with its tree-lined high street, variety of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Internally, the property enjoys good ceiling heights with picture rails to the original rooms, sealed unit double glazed sash windows, period fireplaces, wood burning stoves, and stripped pine internal doors.

Off the hall are three reception rooms; the study with fireplace and bookcases to either side, the pretty sitting room with wood burning stove and French doors to a south west facing terrace and the dining room with period fireplace and a wide arch through to the kitchen, creating a good family space. The kitchen, with double doors opening to the terrace, is equipped with an excellent range of painted cupboards and appliances include an induction hob, an electric oven, a microwave, integral fridge and dishwasher. The adjoining utility room has quarry tiled flooring and space for white goods.

Four first floor bedrooms enjoy either a view over the rear gardens towards Wittersham church or over the lane and farmland beyond. The principal bedroom suite has a dressing room with fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom. The other bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

The annexe is arranged over the ground floor and can be accessed externally or internally via the kitchen and provides versatile accommodation. It has a light and airy sitting room with garden views and wood burning stove, a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. It benefits from its own electricity supply.

To the front of the house is mature beech hedging and a gravel drive with ample off road parking and access to the garaging. The attractive gardens feature lawns with flower beds containing many old roses, salvias, shrubs and a vegetable garden and various fruit trees. There is a substantial south facing terrace stretching the length of the house and a west facing terrace, perfect for al fresco entertaining.

Location

Tenterden (5.7 miles) has various supermarkets including Waitrose and Tescos, independent shop, boutiques and leisure facilities, with more extensive shopping and amenities in Rye (6.6 miles) with its excellent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities including excellent golf courses, fishing and sailing, Ashford (15.7 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (25 miles).

Train services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can be found at Appledore (7.3 miles), Headcorn and Staplehurst stations (14 and 15.8 miles respectively). Ashford has high speed links to London St Pancras in 37 minutes.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,862 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating (main house), mains electricity and water. Private drainage via Mantair system. Solar panels with feed-in tariff. The annexe is heated by a wood burner in the annexe sitting room.

Ashford Borough Council: Annexe Band A

Agent's Notes: there is a small paddock area to the south east of the garden which is designated as agricultural land.

Square footage and attributes on brochure and website includes both the house and annexe.