Ashes Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge

Nestled in the picturesque Kent countryside, this family home has been lovingly restored over the past 20 years. Originally a farmhouse dating from the mid to late 17th century, subsequently converted into two cottages in the 19th century before being returned to a single residence in the early 1960s.

Old Chegs is a handsome Flemish bond brick and part tile-hung family home offering almost 3,400sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged in an L-shaped configuration over three floors. The property presents a wealth of retained character features including leaded glazing, exposed strut, wall and ceiling beams and some original fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a gabled porch and welcoming reception hall with wooden flooring, feature fireplace with wood burning stove and cloakroom. The large sitting room offers a cozy feel with its exposed brick open fireplace. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room provides a spectacular view over the rear of the garden; included is an electric navy blue four-oven AGA, modern integrated appliances, and walk-in larder.
Adjacent is a versatile light filled family room with underfloor heating and a neighbouring fitted utility room with second larder and door to a laundry room and access to the rear of the garage.

Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor on which much more of the original 17th century structure is exposed. The first floor features a large landing ideal as a home office, leading to four generous bedrooms. The principal suite includes window seating, a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bath. There are three further generous bedrooms, one with window seating and all with built-in storage, and a contemporary family shower room. The second floor is accessible by two staircases, one of which is made of a rare survival of original quarter-log baulks.

The vaulted second floor houses the property’s two remaining bedrooms and a central playroom.

Set within approximately 1.45 acres the property is approached through double wooden gates and a York stone driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles and garage/storage access. The landscaped garden includes level lawns, vibrant flower beds and a rose garden with stone seating.

Situated separately from the main house lies a substantial tiled oak framed building.
A perfect family retreat in the tranquillity of the garden, an ideal multi-purpose room for socialising and relaxation all year round. It includes a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances; wine fridge, fridge and freezer, and a fully fitted shower room and separate powder room. Bi fold doors open up to a large York stone patio for bbqs and entertaining.

Further outdoor highlights include:

- An enclosed all-weather tennis court
- Alitex greenhouse
-Vegetable garden and orchard with apple and pear fruit trees
- Stone-built garden/tool outbuilding and an additional second garden store
- Glass-roofed Pergola paved with York stone
- Featured sunken garden ideal for playing croquet/boules

The property lies on the fringes of the sought-after village of Hadlow. The village is known for its Grade I Listed tower, known as May’s Folly. Hadlow provides a good selection of day-to-day amenities, dentist, post office and convenience stores independent shops including a greengrocer, hairdressers and bakery, library, medical centre, pharmacy. The village has a strong community feel with a range of clubs and societies to suit all ages and enjoys easy access to numerous bridle paths and golf clubs including Poult Wood at Tonbridge, Nizels in Hildenborough and Kings Hill at West Malling.

The nearby town of Tonbridge is easily accessible and provides a range of further shops, large supermarkets, leisure facilities and some of the area's best state and private schools. The outstanding-rated state secondaries, Judd and Tonbridge Grammar School can be found in the town as well as the prestigious independent Tonbridge School. Tonbridge Castle is a landmark of the area swell as other places of interest.

Communications links are excellent: Hadlow village has regular bus services to Tonbridge and Maidstone, trains from Tonbridge mainline and Beltring station offer excellent connections to central London and the A21 and inter-connecting M26 give easy access to major regional centres and to the national motorway network.

Key distances:

- Central Hadlow 0.7 mile
- Tonbridge and station 3.4 miles (London Cannon Street 43 minutes)
- A21 (Sevenoaks Bypass) 7.0 miles
- Sevenoaks 9.1 miles
- M26 (Jct. 2A) 12.5 miles
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- London Gatwick Airport 28.8 miles
- Central London 37.3 miles