4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst TN3

Formerly the kitchen wing of the Grade ii-listed stately home of the Marquis of Camden, this stunning four bedroom property occupies a most desirable setting on the Bayham Abbey Estate. The property has been updated in recent years and offers a flexible layout ideally suited to families or those looking to downsize to a home in the country. Inside there are many period features, including high ceilings, beams, characterful fireplaces and wooden shuttered windows.

The accommodation is arranged predominantly on one level, with a spacious entrance hall leading through to a spectacular reception room with a 15ft ceiling and large windows affording excellent natural light. The room also features a vast wood open fireplace and a mezzanine floor overlooking the room, which is currently used as a study. Adjacent is a very spacious kitchen/breakfast room that’s perfect for entertaining, with a large central island and a good range of wall and floor units. Appliances include multiple integrated ovens and hobs, a range cooker and dishwasher. Space for washing machines is in a separate utility room.

A family bathroom is shared by the four bedrooms, which are situated on the east side of the house and include a principal bedroom with en-suite shower/sauna, two good-size double bedrooms and a very spacious room with wood floor and fireplace that is currently used as a family room but could be used as a fourth bedroom. On the first floor there are two extensive converted loft spaces with eaves storage and good potential as additional play rooms/studies.

Outside

The property is approached via a spectacular long private gated driveway which winds through beautiful parkland to a gravel roundabout drive. There is a storage outbuilding in a rear courtyard block and a separate, large, private garden across the driveway to the rear, stocked with a variety of mature trees and offering excellent potential for further landscaping.

Situation

The impressive Bayham Abbey Estate is set within the countryside of the scenic Kent/Sussex borders, and is the former stately home of the Marquis of Camden dating from circa 1870 and now converted into a number of fine houses. The property is within 3 miles of Frant mainline station offering commuter services to Charing Cross via London Bridge/Waterloo East and Cannon Street. There is easy access to Tunbridge Wells (about 6 miles) via the improved A21, which has excellent high street shopping, superstores, cafes, restaurants and extensive leisure amenities. Local schools include Lamberhurst primary, Frant, Holmewood House and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells.

Additional Information

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G
Mains water & electricity, shared private drainage, Oil fired central heating.
Service charge: Approx £1664 p.a.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.