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Lenham Own your own Miniature Steam Railway running through Bluebell Woodland at this handsome, capacious Country House with some 5.7 Acres of magnificent, manicured Gardens and a beautiful back drop of specimen towering trees. The well-presented accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Library, Billiard Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Garden Room, Cloakroom, Laundry Room, Shower Room, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite, Four further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. The detached Garage/Workshop Complex spans some 1,154 sq.ft. which, subject to planning permission, could make an idyllic Cottage. Nearby, the medieval

Village of Lenham is centred around a picturesque Square with an excellent selection of

friendly local shops. Lenham has a Train Station as well as good Motorway connections

FREEHOLD LENHAM LENHAM LOCATION: Equidistant between Ashford and Maidstone is the quaint Kentish Village of Lenham. It stands at the source of the River Great Stour in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the southern side of the . Lenham is considered by many as a Village, yet official classifications tend to consider this settlement otherwise. The fact that Lenham is allowed a market which takes place on the second Sunday of every month, and is classified as a “Market Village” means that technically is should be recognised as a Town. However, the residents and local heritage campaigners remain keen to project the “Village” image of their community.

Lenham was first recognised, both as a market and as a settlement, in the Domesday Book and is dated as early as 1088. It is thought that Lenham as it stands today, was actually originally formed from the unity of two neighbouring hamlets – West Lenham and Estlenham. The fact that these two settlements came about in the first place is also attributed to the close proximity to river and spring waters in the region.

The Village Square and Village Green are the centrepieces of the Lenham. The Square is home to two welcoming Country Inns, one of which is also a Hotel. The Village also benefits from the well- regarded Lime Tree Restaurant, two Gift Shops, a Lingerie Shop, a Greengrocer, a Butcher, a Bakers, a Garage providing car repairs and maintenance, a Charity Shop, a Newsagent, a Timber Supplier, a Village Store, Hair and Beauty Salons, a Library, a Medical Centre, a Florist, a Pharmacy, a Card Making Supply Shop, a House Clearance Service and a Home and Garden Shop. Overall, Lenham maintains a very close knit community feel, with one Primary School and the Swadelands Secondary School, which all local school children attend. The Maidstone Grammar Schools are also within driving distance.

The Village still retains many of its original historical features with the street pattern, particularly in the centre of the Village, dating back to the fifteenth century and the majority of the buildings being examples of original 1800s architecture. The Village Parish also features heavily within the community; the Grade I Listed Church is dedicated to St. Mary and works hard to organise local activities, such as the annual Village Fete.

Another focal point of the Village landscape is most certainly the two hundred foot chalk cross which features on the slope of The Downs along The Pilgrims’ Way or North Downs Way, which passes just to the north of Lenham. This cross is a memorial to those who fell in the Great War and was first carved into the slopes of The Downs in 1922. It has since been fully restored in 1994 and is now officially dedicated in remembrance of those who lost their lives in both the First and Second World Wars. During World War Two, the cross actually had to be filled in between 1939 and May 1945 to avoid it being used as a navigation aid by the Luftwaffe, which could have potentially made it much easier to pin point certain towns and cities. During the Blitz phase of World War Two, Lenham suffered at the hands of the German air guns, since it lay in the flight path of bound attacks.

The Village has good links to other larger Cities and Towns in the south east, provided principally by its Railway Station which provides services to London or South to Ashford International to connect to the high speed link to London St Pancras in 37 minutes and the Eurostar to the continent. The A20 is some 5 miles drive away and this provides easy access to the M20 at Junction 8.

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LENHAM LENHAM The Village was also affected by the creation of the transport links between the British Isles and France, when two traditional Cottages had to be demolished to make way for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. In 1950 Lenham was also one of the first television signal receiving points between London and Calais, alongside the Village of Harvel, to pick up television signals from the continent.

Maidstone 11 miles, Canterbury 18 miles, Ashford 10 miles.

DESCRIPTION: This very special Country House boasts a very unique selling point: an enchanting Miniature Steam Railway that will remain in situ with its 7 gauge railway tracks and continue to meander for 1km around the Grounds and through the beautiful Bluebell Woodland. The Gardens and Grounds are an absolute credit to the current owners, who have lavished lots of inspiration and a great deal of money to create a really splendid, well laid out oasis, with a wonderful backdrop of towering specimen trees. There is a delightful Summerhouse, two Greenhouses, a Lily Pond, an established Kitchen Garden, Fruit Cages and so much more, all in situ waiting for the new owners to benefit from the labour and love bestowed on the property.

Old Ham Lane is a leafy country lane and, to access to the property, one sweeps through brick pillars that lead onto a brick paved Driveway which continues up to a Turning Circle and Parking Area to the front of the house. From the front, a set of heavy wooden doors with glazed panels to either side opens into the:

ENTRANCE HALL: 7’02 x 6’07 (2.19 x 2.02). Ceiling Height 7’07 (2.31). Doors open into the Reception Hall/Library, Shower Room and Billiard Room. Panelled walls. Partial tiling to the floor.

BILLIARD ROOM: 27’08 x 17’08 (8.45 x 5.39). Ceiling Height 11’09 (3.58) to the highest point. This is a good sized, quadruple aspect room with leaded light windows overlooking the front, side and rear of the property. Currently used as an Office, this room would also make a fabulous Drawing Room. Glazed, double French Doors lead out to the rear. Wide variety of fitted Storage Cupboards. Radiator. Various power points.

SHOWER ROOM: 10’0 x 6’0 (3.04 x 1.83). Ceiling Height 7’06 (2.29) to the highest point. Fitted with a white suite comprising: a low-level WC, a rectangular Villeroy & Boch wash-hand basin set upon a vanity unit with a chrome mixer tap over, and a large walk in shower unit. A textured leaded window allows light from the rear of the property.

RECEPTION HALL/LIBRARY: 12’01 x 9’02 (3.70 x 2.81) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’10 (2.39). A useful space with various fitted bookshelves, panelled walls and fitted Storage Cupboards. An opening leads through to the:

INNER HALLWAY: A leaded window allows light and views over the Garden to the rear. Doors lead into the Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Garden Room, Sitting Room, Cloakroom and Laundry Room. A Staircase ascends to the First Floor Landing. Fitted Storage Cupboard. Radiator.

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LENHAM LENHAM DINING ROOM: 16’01 x 14’05 (4.90 x 4.39). Ceiling Height 8’0 (2.45). An attractive, double aspect room with parquet wooden flooring, leaded light windows providing views over the Gardens to the rear and double doors providing access. A brick fireplace provides a pleasing focal point to the room. Double radiator. Various power points.

GARDEN ROOM: 11’10 x 11’10 (3.61 x 3.60) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’03 (2.21). This lovely, light and bright, south facing room offers beautiful views over the Gardens to the rear through leaded light windows and glazed, double French Doors which lead out onto the Terrace. Tiling to the floor. Various power points. Wall light points . KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 23’03 x 17’03 (7.09 x 5.26) to the furthest point. Ceiling Height 7’07 (2.32). This well-proportioned room is fitted with a range of quality, wooden wall and base units and a granite worktop inset with a butler sink with a chrome mixer tap and a fitted Britannia range with a Rangemaster extractor hood over. A central island unit houses a stainless steel 1¼ bowl stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap over. The room is double aspect with leaded windows overlooking the front and side and a glazed door providing external access. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and American style fridge freezer. Tiling to the floor. Recessed spotlights. Various power points. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM: 19’10 x 21’05 (6.06 x 6.53) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height is 7’10 (2.40) to the highest point. This triple aspect room has leaded light windows offering beautiful views over the Gardens to the rear. A substantial brick fireplace creates a fascinating focal point to the room. A leaded window looks through to the Laundry Room and allows natural light. Room for a Piano. Exposed timbers. Double radiator. Various power points. Television point. Wall light points.

CLOAKROOM: 8’08 x 3’03 (2.65 x 1.0). Ceiling Height 7’10 (2.40). Fitted with a white suite comprising: a low-level WC and a wash-hand basin set upon a vanity unit with chrome taps over. Attractive tiling to the floor. Tiling to the walls to dado height.

LAUNDRY ROOM: 12’05 x 7’07 (3.80 x 2.32). Ceiling Height 7’09 (2.38). This useful room has a fitted butler sink set upon a Storage Unit. Leaded windows overlook the pretty Garden to the side with a door leading out. A window looks back through to the Sitting Room. Fitted Storage Cupboard. Tiling to the floor. Double radiator. Various power points.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Leaded windows go right along this Landing offering delightful views over the Garden to the rear. Doors lead into all of the Bedrooms on this floor. Fitted Storage Cupboard.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 15’07 x 21’09 (4.76 x 6.63) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’11 (2.42) to the highest point. This triple aspect Bedroom offers fine views over the Gardens to the rear and the Train Line to the side. Various fitted Storage Cupboards. Seating around one window. To one corner is a secluded Dressing Area and from here a door leads into the:

LENHAM LENHAM EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7’11 x 7’07 (2.42 x 2.31). Ceiling Height is 7’11 (2.41) to the highest point. Fitted with a white suite comprising: a low-level WC, a rectangular wash-hand basin set upon a vanity unit, and a large corner walk in shower unit. Attractive tiling to the floor and walls. A leaded window overlooks the Garden to the side.

BEDROOM 3: 16’01 x 11’11 (4.92 x 3.63) to the furthest point. Ceiling Height is 7’11 (2.41) to the highest point. A double Bedroom with leaded windows overlook the beautiful Gardens to the side. Fitted Storage Cupboards. Various power points. Double radiator.

BEDROOM 4: 15’02 x 12’04 (4.64 x 3.76) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’10 (2.40) to the highest points. This double aspect room has leaded windows overlooking the front and side of the property. Fitted Storage Cupboards. Various power points. Double radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Approximately 11’05 x 7’10 (3.49 x 2.38) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’11 (2.42) to the highest point. Fitted with a white suite comprising: a low-level WC, a wash-hand basin set upon a vanity unit, a double walk in shower unit with a watering can style showerhead, and a wooden panelled bath. Attractive tiling to the floor and walls. Recessed ceiling lights.

BEDROOM 5: 10’04 x 12’02 (3.16 x 3.73) to the furthest points. Ceiling Height 7’11 (2.41). A further double Bedroom with a leaded window overlooking the Garden to the rear. Fitted Storage Cupboard. Various power points.

GUEST BEDROOM/BEDROOM 2: 16’02 x 15’0 (4.93 x 4.57) to the furthest point. Ceiling Height 7’10 (2.40) to the highest point. A light and bright, triple aspect room with leaded windows overlooking the Gardens to the rear, side and front. Fitted Storage Cupboards. Various power points. Double radiator.

EXTERNALLY: Approximately 5.7 Acres (source: www.promap.co.uk). The charming Gardens consist of lawned areas interspersed with mature specimen trees, colourful borders, topiary and suntrap Terraces. From the Driveway, with its central island, a wrought iron gate in the wall leads to a pretty, enclosed Garden. From here, a paved path leads around to the south side and a delightful Lily Pond. Nearby is the Summerhouse, a high quality, HARTLEY BOTANIC GREENHOUSE: 20’0 x 12’0 (6.09 x 3.65), and a further GREENHOUSE: 40’0 x 12’0 (12.19 x 3.65). Further on there is a wonderful Kitchen Garden, Fruit Cages and Fruit Trees. Interspersed throughout the Garden are further Stores and Sheds. Wrapping around the main Garden is a park- like area boasting mature Chestnut, Oak and Scots Pine Trees. Meandering through this and on to the mature Woodland further on is the ground level, Miniature Steam Railway. The Woodland is well maintained and awash with Bluebells in the spring.

GARAGING COMPLEX: GROSS INTERNAL AREA: 1,154 SQ.FT. (107.3 SQ.M) This detached, brick built, capacious building is currently providing two separate Garages, an Internal Workshop and a WC.

GARAGE 1: 29’0 x 27’0 (8.86 x 8.22) GARAGE 2: 20‘0 x 16‘6 (6.13 x 5.68).

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LENHAM LENHAM LOT TWO: Approximately 7 Acres (source: www.promap.co.uk). Available by separate negotiation and comprising: Paddocks, a large Pond with a mature tree backdrop and a BARN 115’0 x 40’0 (35.05 x 12.19).

The following Engines are available by separate negotiation via The Country Property Group:

SUPER CHIEF ELECTRIC: Four component Locomotive, sound, carriage HIGH SPEED ELECTRIC: 3 module driving unit, sound, rear unit ROANOKE ENGINE: From Devon, Burgundy in colour, petrol, hydraulic HYMEC: Petrol, hydraulic, Class D47 KERRSTUART: Steam Engine, may need some attention TRAM: Battery operated MAXI TRACK: 2 petrol shunters TYPE 03 SHUNTER: Petrol shunter

SERVICES: Oil Fired Central Heating. Mains Water. Mains Electricity. Private Drainage. LPG Fired Gas Range Cooker.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Maidstone Borough Council TEL: 01622 602000 County Council TEL: 08458 247247

COUNCIL TAX: Band G

AGENTS NOTES: Please note that all fitted carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale. Likewise all Garden furniture, statuary and ornaments are excluded however, they may be purchased by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance purposes only. The measurements of Garden, and or Land sizes mentioned above, have been supplied to us by the Vendors of the property. We wish to stress that The Country Property Group is unable to measure the Land on offer in order to confirm the exact acreage and therefore requests all potential purchasers to satisfy themselves prior to entering into negotiations. Please note 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 prior appointment through The Country Property Group on 01892 750999 (Frant) 01580 211888 (Goudhurst) 01892 724488 (Horsmonden) 01892 724949 (Matfield). A member of the team will conduct all viewings, whether or not the Vendors are in residence. For your convenience we always carry a tape measure and we would be delighted to double-check any measurements for you during any viewing. As a matter of policy once an offer made on a property has been accepted, we like, where possible to encourage buyers to attend the premises again with us so that all property particulars can be meticulously double-checked prior to any interested party incurring any professional expenses.

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