HORNS LODGE FARM, TONBRIDGE GUIDE PRICE £700,000

Horns Lodge Farm, Horns Lodge, Tonbridge

THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS....a peaceful rural enclave with

wonderful countryside views yet commutable from nearby Tonbridge or

Sevenoaks. A stylish farmhouse conversion with many features

retained, FIVE good size bedrooms, three bathrooms, parking space,

further visitors' parking and good size garage with the unexpected

bonus of a room above. Lovely formal gardens with terrace and

approximately 3 acres (TBV) of fields and paddocks available by

separate negotiation. All in a setting that the children will talk about

when they recall their idyllic childhood...

War, but is probably noted for his inept handling of the aspiration: he had been a

Royalist but then became a Roundhead, before switching back to being a Royalist under

Charles I. He was executed in London after being reported as 'too dangerous to live'.

His body lies in the Vane family vault area of the crypt of Shipbourne church in an

anthropoid (body shaped) lead shell coffin with many members of the Vane family. His

ghost is said to wander the village. The Vane family were followed by the Cazalets. In

1880, Edward Cazalet built the church, dedicated to St Giles, plus a public house, named

the Chaser, and several of the cottages which surround The Common. Major Peter

Cazalet was the trainer of horses owned by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Many

members of the Cazalet family are commemorated in the church. The son of one

employee of the Vane family estate wrote a 700 verse blank poem about hop-growing.

The poet Christopher Smart was born in 1722 at Fairlawne, where his father was

steward.

ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Double glazed casement bay window to front aspect,

radiator, part tiled walls, range of eye and base level units in a country style

incorporating a bowl and a half single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, built in

LOCATION & AMENITIES: The property is situated in the vibrant town of Tonbridge

which offers an eclectic mixture of bars, restaurants, shops and of course Tonbridge

train station offering fast and frequent services to central London. The town is well

served regarding schooling for all ages with a wide range of primary, secondary,

grammar and a number of public schools. Recreational facilities in and around

Tonbridge include Haysden country park, rowing and river activities, Tonbridge

indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Angel leisure centre, the annual summer carnival; plus

the historic Tonbridge castle which offers many more activities and numerous popular

yearly events.

SITUATION & HISTORY: The Fairlawne Estate is a 1,000 acre landed estate which

stretches from Shipbourne into neighbouring Plaxtol. it is currently owned by the Saudi

Arabian horse-breeder, Prince Khalid Abdullah. In Stuart times, the estate was the

property of Sir Henry Vane the Elder, Secretary of State to Charles I. Sir Henry was

created Lord-Lieutenant of Durham and the family later became one of the leading

families in that county too. Sir Henry's eldest son, also called Harry and also knighted,

became Governor of Massachusetts in 1635. Sir Henry Vane the Younger made valiant

attempts to remain on the winning side during the difficult period of the English Civil

38 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1EJ Tel: 01732 351135- Fax:

Email: tonbridge@woodandpilcher.co.uk

BRANCHES AT CROWBOROUGH, HEATHFIELD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

SOUTHBOROUGH, TONBRIDGE & ASSOCIATED LONDON OFFICE

heated towel rail, extractor fan, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap,

shower cubicle.

BEDROOM: Double glazed roof lights affording plenty of light, radiator, eaves cupboard.

OUTSIDE: Formal garden with a wonderful variety of shrubs, flowers and trees, block

paved seating terrace, side access. Allocated parking space in addition to visitors

parking area and good sized garage with power and light, and room above with loft

access.

AGENTS NOTE: Available by separate negotiation, approximately 3 acres of fields and

paddocks, enclosed by a combination of post and rail and stock fencing, with a field

shelter and additional concrete base.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with Wood & Pilcher on 01732 351135.

double oven and hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer,

space for washing machine and breakfasting table if so desired.

CLOAKROOM: Extractor fan, built in shelving, low level WC, wash hand basin with mixer

tap, tiled splash back.

SITTING ROOM: Double glazed casement windows and doors to garden, radiator,

feature fireplace, deep walk in under stairs storage cupboards.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

MASTER BEDROOM: Double glazed casement bay window, radiator, door to;

EN SUITE: Extractor fan, heated towel rail, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with

mixer tap, shower cubicle.

BATHROOM: Obscure double glazed window, part tiled walls, low level WC, pedestal

wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower

attachment, extractor fan.

BEDROOM: Double glazed casement window, airing cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM: Double glazed casement window, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Double glazed roof light.

BEDROOM: Double glazed roof lights affording plenty of light, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM: Double glazed roof light, tiled floor, part tiled walls, eaves cupboard,

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