The Fens54 High Street | Lydd | TN29 9AN

* 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.

Seller InsightI have lived here since 1992. At first we were put off the property by the wealth of false beams but were attracted by its location in the centre of town, its size and the land which came with it, albeit then a field. The pharmacy, surgery, post office, several pubs and small

supermarkets, a general store and haberdashers and our excellent butcher are all within easy walking distance.

Since we moved in we have redesigned the house, creating two en-suite bathrooms, a large master bedroom and opening up the lounge and library to form one continuous space with views over the front and back gardens. We have added a swimming pool and surrounding building, now converted to a large sun room, a front lobby and a conservatory. The main reception rooms, with the exception of the dining room, but including the study, all open out onto the large back patio. There is a smaller sun-trap patio on the south side of the sun room. The conservatory overlooks the fishpond and there is another shallow pond by the back patio.

Our newly formed sun-room is a favourite for daytime coffee but in the evening, especially in winter, we retreat to our very comfortable lounge and light the wood-burner. Work is mainly done in the library where we both have desks and the books and research papers are all around. The study houses the printers and other office necessities but also opens onto the patio and conservatory and serves as an ideal location for the bar at party time, since it has a sink and space for freezer and fridge.

In our younger days we had many large extended family gatherings here as well as hosting a number of charity events at Christmas and an RNLI summer party with more than fifty people sitting enjoying the sunshine in this oasis of peace and privacy.

We have laid out the gardens with paths, lawns and borders mainly with shrubs, ornamental and native trees and formed a large paved drive and parking area in front of the house and garages, where we have managed to park up to 9 vehicles at party time.

The beaches at both Dungeness and Camber are only a few minutes’ drive away and Rye, Tenterden, New Romney and Hythe are all close by. Lydd is an ancient borough and member of the Cinque Ports Federation as a limb of New Romney and as such is officially a town, not a village. Most necessities are readily available with only a short stroll, so we only get the car out when we want to.

We have lived in and worked in the area for sometime but also worked abroad and travelled widely. We will be very sad to leave our very comfortable home and garden. However we have reluctantly decided that now, as we are in our 80’s, we must downsize whilst we are fit and able and leave the upkeep of the house and gardens to a new owner.

DESCRIPTION The Fens, built in the mid 1980’s is an extremely spacious family home located on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre in the historic town of Lydd, the most southerly village in Kent. The property offers excellent and versatile accommodation. Approached via a brick paved driveway and leading to extensive parking and remarkable gardens this lovely home has been well maintained by the current owners. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises an entrance porch, hallway, sitting room, dining room, study, library, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sun room and conservatory. The first floor provides 4 bedrooms including a master bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom, a further bedroom with an ensuite and 2 additional bedrooms one of which has a kitchenette. There is also a family shower room.

The property is surrounded by beautiful grounds which include lawned areas, an abundance of trees and shrubs and two man made ponds. There is ample parking and a triple garage. We understand from the owners that there is expired planning permission to convert above the garages into an annexe.

ENTRANCE PORCH Triple aspect windows, carpet, radiator. Sliding doors to:

ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor. Carpet, radiators.

DINING ROOM Double windows. Impressive marble fireplace and hearth with wood burner. Carpet, radiators.

SITTING ROOM Impressive room with two windows to the front and a beautiful carved marble fireplace with wood burner. Carpet, radiators. Door leading to the conservatory.

LIBRARY Double doors to rear patio. Fitted shelving and cupboards. Carpet, radiators. Door to study.

STUDY/ BAR Double doors to rear patio and sliding door to the conservatory. Fitted shelving and cupboards, desk area. Carpet, radiator. Covered sink & space for fridge and freezer - ideal multi functional room, operating as a bar in the summer and great for parties.

CONSERVATORY Delightful room overlooking an ornamental pond. This lovely pond has a large pergola over and a small bridge. Door to outside.

REAR HALL Door leading to cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM Wash hand basin, shower cubicle, bidet and W.C.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Windows with rear aspect. Comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards provide ample storage. There is a one and a half stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer taps. Integrated appliances include a 4 ring gas hob and double oven. Space for fridge under worktop. The central island comprises shelving, drawers and cupboards. There is co-ordinating dresser unit with storage and cupboards.

UTILITY ROOM Window to rear aspect. Range of wall and base units with stainless steel double drainer sink unit. Wall mounted boiler. Space for washing machine and dishwasher. Door to rear hall with doors to patio area.

SUN ROOM Accessed via an enclosed walkway from the main house. A vast room with views over the garden and a swimming pool that has been emptied and covered with flooring. We understand this could be taken up and the pool could be reinstated. Space for spa unit. There is also access to a shower room/ utility. Large storage cupboard.

SHOWER ROOM/ UTILITY ROOM Shower cubicle, sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiling.

CLOAKROOM Wash hand basin and W.C.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Spacious landing with access to all rooms. Large airing cupboard with hanging rail. Radiator. Carpet. Loft ladder to partially boarded loft void.

MASTER BEDROOM Impressive room with double windows to front aspect. Walk-in fitted wardrobe. Radiators. Carpet. Door to balcony overlooking front pond with views of the church. Door to small hallway with eaves storage and door to:

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ENSUITE BATHROOM Window to rear aspect. Suite comprising a panelled white bath, W.C., bidet, heated towel rail, his and hers wash hand basin with cupboard and drawer under. Large shower cubicle. Tiling. Carpet.

BEDROOM Double windows to front aspect. Range of built in wardrobes. Two radiators.

ENSUITE Window to front aspect. Suite comprising shower cubicle, W.C., bidet, his and hers wash hand basins with cupboard under. Heated towel rail. Tiling. Carpet.

BEDROOM & KITCHENETTE Window to side aspect. Range of built in storage with space for two fold down single beds. Carpet. Radiator.Kitchenette: Base units comprising stainless single drainer sink unit and mixer taps and shelving, space for fridge. Access to eaves cupboard.

BEDROOM Window to rear aspect. Built in wardrobes and chest of drawers unit. Carpet. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM Suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin with cupboard under and W.C. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Tiling.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a shared gravelled driveway leading to the property’s private brick paved drive. Paved pathway to road. There are two sets of wooden automatic gates giving access to the parking area and triple garage. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of trees and shrubs. The paths lead up to the front gate and round to the side where there is access to the conservatory and pond with a delightful pergola. The rear garden can also be accessed via the side gate or the rear of the parking area.

The rear garden is beautifully laid out with a lawned area, flowering shrubs and trees. There are also a couple of vegetable plots. There is a large paved terrace with an ornamental pond.

TRIPLE GARAGE The triple garage with automatic doors is located to the far left. We understand there is expired planning permission to expand the roof area to form a 1/ 2 bedroom flat. There is also an adjoining wood store.

LOCATION Situated in the historic town of Lydd being one of the larger settlements on the marsh and a chartered member of the Cinque Ports as a “limb” to New Romney, and the church is known as the cathedral of the marsh. There are nearby local shops, a golf club and Lydd airport known as the London Ashford airport.

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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 © 2017 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 1B. Printed

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