7 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

White Lyon House is believed to date from the late 15th century, with later additions up to the 19th century. It is thought to have been a weaver’s house, a public house and has also served as a school and the village shop during its rich history.

Originally one dwelling, the property has historically been used as two separate dwellings with an annexe at
the rear of the house which can be self-contained, or incorporated into the rest of the house.

On the ground floor there is a kitchen, sitting room, dining room, family room and snug. There is also an enclosed courtyard and utility room.

Upstairs, there are six bedrooms, many of which retain their original beams and period features, highlighting the property’s heritage.

In addition, there is a second kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom which can be closed off to provide a separate annexe.

There is access through electric gates to the side of the house leading to a hard-standing area adjacent to the double garage. The attic of the garage is a versatile space which can be used as a home office or additional accommodation.
Features

- Family room with beams and a working open fireplace
- Study featuring inglenook fireplace with wood burner
- Dining room leading to kitchen with ceramic sink, gas hob, electric built-in oven and wooden counter tops, access to the cellar and half door out to the courtyard
- Sitting room with large bay window and views to the side garden
- Snug with open inglenook fireplace
- Second kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, and space for a fridge and sitting room with waxed brick floor and stairs leading to a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, which could be used as a separate annexe
- Ground floor shower room
- Four bedrooms one of which features a Crown Post beam with amazing carvings
- Bedroom with ensuite shower room
- Bedroom with ensuite offering a separate bath and shower unit
- Accessed via the courtyard, or internally, is a utility / drying room with plumbing for washing machine, sink and a separate WC
- The courtyard offers side access and houses a workshop
Outside

The wrap around garden boasts a large lawn, raised flower beds, a small pond, a built in BBQ and a pergola with grape, kiwi and hops entwining it. There is also a fig tree and a plum tree.

The garden has been thoughtfully designed to maximize suntrap areas, with a composting space discreetly tucked away behind a hedged wall.

The double garage situated at the end of the garden, offers hard standing for cars and is accessed via the side electric gates. The attic above the garage has been converted into a versatile space, ideal for use as a guest bedroom, study, or play area.

White Lyon House is set in a central village location within very easy walking distance of amenities and mainline station. Marden is a thriving village with a strong community spirit and a rich history demonstrated by an eclectic mix of period properties in the village centre.

A good range of local shops include convenience stores, post office, pharmacy and excellent butchers. Further services include the primary school, medical centre, dental surgery, the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, two Indian Restaurants and Marden Hockey and Cricket Club. Nearby Staplehurst has a Sainsburys Supermarket, with Paddock Wood offering a Waitrose Supermarket.

Numerous state and private schools in the vicinity cater for children of all ages include Marden Primary School, Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Bethany School in Goudhurst, Dulwich Preparatory in Cranbrook and the highly regarded grammar schools in Cranbrook, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Ashford.

Nearby Marden Station provides frequent commuter services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from under an hour. It also serves Ashford for connections on the high-speed to London St. Pancras International. The M20 gives access to Ashford and the ports and also to the M25 for Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airports.

Marden Station 0.2 miles
Maidstone 7.5 miles
M20 10 miles
London 41 miles
(All distances are approximate)