Orchard House Laddingford | | | ME18 6BP Seller Insight

The pretty hamlet of Laddingford sits in the heart of the Kent countryside half way between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. It boasts a cosy and welcoming country pub, The Chequers, and a friendly rural primary school, set within a characterful Victorian building and attached Chapel which doubles as a Village hall .

Originally constructed in the 1700s, this well-appointed four-bedroom property has been sympathetically extended to create a modern and versatile family home with an abundance of character. The attached annex provides a fifth large bedroom, en suite shower room and living area for guests and older children returning from University. Whilst the inside offers a generous amount of space, the grounds offer excellent recreation facilities in the form of a garden, heated swimming pool, approx. 4 acres of land, stables, a sand schooling menage and off road parking behind electric gates. The current owners have lived here for 13-years with their growing family: ‘it’s been a wonderfully happy and safe place to live, the perfect synthesis of the old and the new in a location that is rural yet within easy reach of schools, towns, the capital and a wealth of outdoor exploration.’

‘The house has a huge patio that links to the sitting room where the TV is so we can barbeque under the veranda whilst watching our favourite shows, come rain or shine! The patio also provides easy sight of the children in the swimming pool – the pool has been invaluable on hot summer days with the outside bar area being great fun for all. The equine facilities have been so much fun, and the play area, with slide, trampoline and tree house, has offered hours of entertainment.’

‘My favourite room is the dining room with its beautiful inglenook fireplace. It offers the dual facility of providing a cosy place to catch up after a busy day but also a place for extended family celebrations. Another favourite space is the kitchen with its homely Aga. This house is big enough for everyone to find their own space or gather as one.’

‘The freedom and safety afforded here for a growing family has been priceless; the kids have climbed trees, fished, camped and ridden horses, all from the safety of home. They dog walk to Teapot Island – England’s largest display of teapots – for ice cream, calling on their friends en-route.’

‘We’ve hosted many birthday parties, including a recent 21st, and have even hosted a wedding in our fields. Pony club also use our facilities for teaching. We host an annual village camp out where we play games such as rounders and cricket, fish in the river and cook out in the fields – it’s truly idyllic.’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Orchard House is a stunning period property with origins dating back to the 1700’s offering substantial accommodation measuring over 3500 square feet. The property offers a complimentary blend of both character features and contemporary aspects which make this a wonderful family home with a welcoming ambience. Set within approximately 4.5 acres(TBV) of grounds made up of formal gardens and paddocks offering outstanding equestrian facilities rarely found within a village location.

This well-appointed country residence has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a sitting room with study area, a formal dining room and a recently upgraded, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with a stunning vaulted and beamed ceiling which together make up the principal part of the property. The West wing of Orchard House is made up of two further reception rooms, a shower room and a mezzanine bedroom area all of which would make an ideal integral annex, but equally, as is the case currently, could be used as a fifth bedroom. The property also boasts a large balcony to the rear which can be accessed by two of the main bedrooms and provides glorious, uninterrupted views over the gardens and grounds.

Step outside Orchard House

To the front, wrought iron gates provide access to the property, driveway, garage and attractive walled garden.

To the rear of the property the grounds measure approximately 3.5 acres which are made up of formal gardens and paddocks which are accessed via a separate vehicle right of way suitable for horseboxes. There is a heated swimming pool within the grounds and a beautiful winding river runs to the rear of the land which has fishing rights for the residence and provides a picturesque spot.

The equestrian facilities consist of; a main stable block of six stables, a two bay open fronted barn, a feed room, a second stable block/isolation unit and a 20m x 40m riding arena.

LOCATION Laddingford Village is situated approximately 7 miles from the County Town of Maidstone and is located approximately 8.5 miles from West Malling village, plus Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are approximately 10 miles away. The local village of also offers excellent shopping facilities, a Waitrose supermarket, Tesco Express, a butcher, a baker, banks, cafes, plus excellent access to London Bridge and Charing Cross via the mainline railway station. Highly regarded primary schools can be found in both and Laddingford itself with excellent state and grammar schools in nearby, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2020 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315. Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BS. Printed Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1732 222272 [email protected] 28 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QR