About this property

Striking, versatile & well-proportioned family home, located on a private lane & set within delightful gardens with far reaching rural views.

Eglington Barn is a beautifully presented conversion, situated at the end of a private lane within a charming semi-rural location and Greenbelt area. The property forms part of Horns Lodge Farm, a collection of twelve properties converted in the 1980s from the old farmhouse and outbuildings, forming a rural hamlet with a wonderful community feel and delightful views over the surrounding countryside. Located on the outskirts of Tonbridge, the property benefits from excellent access to stations and schools. The versatile, stylish and well-proportioned accommodation has been maintained to a very high standard throughout by the current owners, providing superb areas for entertaining and family living.

Features include exposed beams, wood flooring, double doors to the courtyard, high as well as vaulted ceilings, Also of note is the attractive south west-facing walled courtyard, lawned garden, detached garage, workshop and office/ gym space as well as ample parking. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.2 of an acre.

The impressive triple aspect sitting room is a superb and light space, ideal for modern family living with two sets of French doors opening onto the courtyard and has been superbly styled with built in shelving and a feature gas stove. The dining room is a great entertaining space overlooking the courtyard accessed via a further set of French doors. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, integrated appliances and an exterior door. The ground floor further comprises a welcoming entrance hall, utility room and cloakroom.

A staircase rises to the first floor, benefitting from an impressive principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room, walk in wardrobe and a beautiful private terrace accessed via doors from the bedroom, offering a tranquil oasis with far reaching countryside views. There are three further double bedrooms, one with a well-appointed en suite shower room, another with built-in storage and another with access to the upper terrace. A modern family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside
The attractive part-walled courtyard has a south westerly aspect sits to the front of the property, covered with a beautiful wisteria creating a lovely first impression. This extends to the side with a seating area and sunken hot tub. An area of lawn is flanked by evergreen hedging and shaped beds planted with a wide variety of specimen trees, perennials and mature herbaceous shrubs, providing year-round interest and a high degree of privacy. To the front behind a gated entrance and driveway is a separate outbuilding housing a single garage/ workshop and office/ studio/gym room. To the rear of the property is the attractive communal courtyard surrounded by other properties. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.2 of an acre.

Situation
The property is located in a semi rural location close to Tonbridge (2.2 miles) where there is comprehensive shopping, mainline fast rail services to central London as well as schools such as Weald of Kent Grammar, The Judd School (boys’ grammar) and Tonbridge Girls Grammar, The Schools at Somerhill and Kent College. Local primary schools are located at Shipbourne and Tonbridge. There is local shopping at York Parade (1 mile), including a Co-op, bakery, butchers, Post Office, library, pet supplies shop, hairdressers, dry cleaners and various takeaway restaurants as well as a Sainsbury Local on the Shipbourne Road (1 Mile). Sporting facilities include Golf at Wilderness, Nizels, Knole Park and Poult Wood. Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, rugby, squash, baseball, swimming and sailing. There are numerous countryside walks and runs on the doorstep.

Additional Information
Freehold
Tonbridge and Malling Council- Tax Band G
Oil central heating, electricity and water, private drainage & shared sewage treatment plant
Monthly service charge £100.00 for the maintenance of the private drainage, communal courtyard and the private lane.

Additional information

• Spacious Family Home
• Semi-Rural Setting
• Semi- Detached
• Principal Bedroom with Outdoor Terrace
• Three Further Bedrooms
• Three Bath/Shower Rooms
• 29ft Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen/ Breakfast Room
• Utility Room

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate