TOURNEY HALL

TOURNEY HALL

Tourney Hall, High Street, Lydd, Kent TN29 9BB The entire front portion of this Grade II listed Queen Ann period house is for sale. Fully

and beautifully restored. Spanning 2,469 square foot it comprises a stunning entrance hall

with original panelling and an archway feature, cellar, well-proportioned sitting room and

dining room to each side, lofty ceilings, bespoke wooden sash windows, kitchen/breakfast

room with a study section. The grand oak staircase leads to a galleried landing, a master

bedroom, two more bedrooms one with an en-suite plus a family bathroom and a semi

converted attic. Gardens and a cellar. Every care has been taken to keep authenticity in

this sensitive restoration. Gardens to the front and rear, planning for a double garage and

parking to the front. The house benefits from being situated in the vibrant village of Lydd

on Romney Marsh, with a range of shops for everyday needs. Easy connections to London

and the continent are some 15 miles away at Ashford International Station. NO CHAIN.

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF: £549,000 FREEHOLD

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LOCATION: Lydd, is the second largest centre of population on the Romney Marsh, with a

population of about 5,500. The most southerly village in Kent, Lydd reached the height of its

prosperity during the 13th century, when it was a corporate member of the Cinque Ports. Lydd

was one of the first sandy islands to form as the bay evolved into what is now called the

Romney Marsh. The distinctive parish church dominates the pretty high street and therefore

earned the title “The Cathedral on the Marsh”. All Saints is the longest parish church in Kent

at 199 feet (61 m), and also has one of the tallest towers in the county at 132 feet (40 m).

Lydd Airport, now called London Ashford Airport, is a small local airport located just over a

mile from Lydd. It mainly operates private flights but does have commercial flights to Le

Touquet in France every weekend.

Nearby is a popular golf course and the wonderful sandy beach of Camber Sands, very popular

for swimming and kite surfing, the vibrant Cinque Port towns of Rye and New Romney are

nine miles and four miles respectively, both offer a range of shops, restaurants and bars and

there is a Sainsbury’s supermarket in New Romney, and another supermarket and cinema in

Rye. Romney Marsh is known for its dramatic landscape and big sky and is popular with artists

and photographers. There are extensive cycle routes and nature reserves.

The large market town of Ashford is 15 miles away and provides access to the M20 motorway

and the high-speed rail link from Ashford International Station, which will get you into St.

Pancras Station in just 37 minutes.

HISTORY OF PROPERTY: The property has copious historic associations with Romney

Marsh. It contains many old timbers plundered from shipwrecks, particularly in the

roof. There is believed to be a bricked-up tunnel said to have been used by smugglers centuries

ago.

During the extensive refurbishment of this property, new plumbing has been installed and a

complete electrical re-wiring plus new plastering where necessary; the wooden sash windows

have been re-made and much of the original detailing has been preserved, such as ceiling roses,

architraves and panelling.

WOODEN FRONT DOOR TO RECEPTION HALL: 16’ X 11.5’ (4.87 x 3.48). Ceiling

height: 9’19 (2.80) to the highest point. Doors to the sitting room and the dining room, a

splendid Oak staircase, access to the cellar, opening to the kitchen. Fully newly carpeted in a

neutral colour.

DINING ROOM: 16’0 X 18’1 (4.87 x 5.50). Ceiling height: 9’2 (2.82) to highest point. Two

tall wooden sash windows to the front, original panelling, wooden floor, radiators, storage

cupboard.

SITTING ROOM: 19’0 X 15’9 (5.80 x 4.80). Ceiling height: 9’2 (2.82) to highest point.

Two tall wooden sash windows to the front, open fireplace, tiled and brick hearth, stone

surround. Coving and ceiling rose.

HALLWAY TO KITCHEN: Storage cupboard, radiator, recessed ceiling lights

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Halfway upstairs to CLOAKROOM: 5’6 X 3’6 (1.7 x 1.10). Ceiling height: 7’8 (2.39) to

highest point. Low level WC, wash hand basin, wooden panelling to half height.

STUDY AREA: 6’1 X 5’5 (1.86 X 1.70). Ceiling height: 8’8 (2.67) to highest point. Wooden

floor, a skylight window, recessed ceiling lights

Halfway upstairs to the CLOAKROOM: 5’6 X 3’6 (1.7 x 1.10). Ceiling height: 7’8 (2.39)

to highest point. Low level WC, wash hand basin, wooden panelling to half height.

Step down to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 16’10 X 9’10 (5.12 X 3.00). Ceiling height: 8’ (2.44) to

highest point. Window to the rear and a skylight window, glazed wooden door to rear garden,

quartz worktop surfaces, polished porcelain tiled floor. This stylish new and modern

kitchen/breakfast room has wall and base units in neutral tones. Recessed ceiling lights. Zanussi

oven and halogen hob, fridge and freezer, washing machine and integrated dishwasher.

Halfway up the stairs to: CLOAKROOM: 5’6 X 3’6 (1.7 x 1.10). Ceiling height: 7’8 (2.39)

to highest point. Low level wc, wash hand basin, wooden panelling to half height.

GALLERIED LANDING, DOORS TO BEDROOMS 1, 2 AND 3 AND FAMILY

BATHROOM: 11’6 X 6’5 (3.55 X 1.99). Ceiling height: 9’2 (2.83) to highest point. Door

to the attic, oak staircase, radiators, large window and wood panelling.

MASTER BEDROOM: 19’2 X 15’11 (5.84 X 4.84). Ceiling height: 9’0 (2.77) to highest

point. Feature wooden panelling to three walls, two wooden sash windows to the front,

radiators.

BEDROOM THREE: 11’6 x 10’1 (3.50 x 3.07) Ceiling height 9’0 (2.77) to highest point.

Radiator, wooden sash window to the front.

BEDROOM TWO: 13’ X 8’5 (3.95 X 2.57). Ceiling height 9’0 (2.77) to highest point. Two

wooden sash windows to the front, radiator, door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8’7 X 5’1 (2.64 X 1.56). Ceiling height 8’6 (2.64) to highest

point., double shower, low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor, heated towel rail, window to

the side.

FAMILY BATHROOM (4.03 X 2.02). Ceiling height 8’5 (2.61) to highest point A

contemporary bath with a shower, one storage cupboard, wash hand basin and low level wc,

window to the side, recessed ceiling lights, heated towel rail.

ATTIC 26’4 X 12’10 (8.03 X 3.91). Ceiling height 8’8 (2.70) to highest point part converted

attic space, large room with exposed beams and window.

EXTERNAL DESCRIPTION: Approached by a driveway leading from the road which also

gives access to the adjoining property behind. There is a shingle off-road parking area for

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several cars adjacent to the front garden whilst the rear garden is enclosed with fencing and is

laid to lawn with a paved patio.

LOCAL AUTHORITY SERVICES: Shepway District Council.

DIRECTIONS:

From Ashford: Exit M20 at Junction 10 and take the A2070 towards Brenzett. After approx

10 miles turn left at the roundabout onto the A259 towards New Romney. Just before reaching

New Romney turn right onto New Romney Road signposted to Lydd along the

B2075. Continue onto the high street passing the church on the left. Just before the junction

with Jury Gap Road there is a narrow driveway on the right hand side leading to Tourney Hall

adjacent to to 142 High Street.

From Tenterden: Follow the B2080 through the village of Appledore and in the direction of

Smargate and Brenzett. Join the A259 at Brenzett and follow the directions above.

Planning Permission has been granted for the erection of a double garage

(Ref: Y14/0891/SH. Shepway Borough Council).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good

faith for guidance purposes only. The Vendors of the property have supplied to us the

aforementioned measurements of garden and/or landsizes. We wish to stress that The Country

Property Group whilst able to digitally measure Land sizes, takes no responsibility for any

errors or omissions incurred as a result of this process. We strongly encourage purchasers to

satisfy themselves that the particulars contained herein are accurate prior to entering into

negotiations and/or incurring any professional costs. Please note that we have not conducted a

structural survey of the property nor have we tested any of the heating, drainage, services,

fittings or sanitary items in this property.

VIEWING: All viewings by appointment through The Country Property Group. A member

of the team with conduct all viewings, whether or not the vendors are in residence. As a matter

of policy once an offer made on the property has been accepted, we like where possible to

encourage buyers to attend the premises again with us so that the property can be meticulously

double-checked prior to any interested party incurring professional expenses.

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Property reference: 2187

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TOURNEY HALL

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