A delightful, detached, stone built cottage, greatly extended over the years offering generously proportioned rooms, combining modern living with a country feel. Tucked away along a country lane surrounded by fields and woodland, Lake Cottage is only about 1.5 miles from the popular village of Speldhurst and 2 miles from Tunbridge Wells.The house has been extended and improved by the current owners with a stunning kitchen and family area. Offering an extensive range of Shaker-style units with a large centre island and underfloor heating, light floods this double aspect room as there are glass sliding doors the length of one wall which open to the outside entertaining area. The triple aspect sitting room has a woodburning stove and connects to the study and through double doors to the kitchen. The house sits in the centre of its plot which measures just over an acre, the garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with a large expanse of flat lawn and a generous patio area leading from the kitchen, giving a fabulous outside entertaining space. Next to the house there is a detached double garage with recently lapsed Planning Permission for a double story extension (plans on request), a charming hedged vegetable garden with raised planting beds and a greenhouse. There are a number of outbuildings including a summerhouse which is located at the top of a bank with views over the house and garden, two storage rooms and a chicken coop. Through an archway, you will find a pond teeming with wildlife and an established apple orchard. There is a gravel driveway with parking for a number of cars.

VIEWING
By appointment with Bracketts.

LOCATION
This property enjoys an unrivalled position set towards the rural fringes of this picturesque and highly sought-after village. The village has the well regarded Speldhurst primary school, a doctor's surgery, Parish Church, the historic George & Dragon public house, which dates from the 13th Century, a local post office/store, all of which are within approx. 1.5 miles. From the property the East Sussex & Kent countryside is readily available with numerous foot and bridle paths. There are comprehensive shopping amenities and a host of state and independent schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge which are approximately 2 and 5 miles respectively. Both towns have mainline railway stations affording commuter access, as does Hildenborough station which is just over 7 miles away. The A21 is approx. 4 miles distant and connects to the coast, London and the M25 motorway. The area enjoys a host of sport and leisure facilities.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold