For Sale7 Bedroom Detached House in High Street, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12£1,000,000

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. <br/><br/>Originally one dwelling, the property has historically been used as two separate dwellings with an annexe at<br/>the rear of the house which can be self-contained, or incorporated into the rest of the house.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Upstairs, there are six bedrooms, many of which retain their original beams and period features, highlighting the property’s heritage.<br/><br/>In addition, there is a second kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom which can be closed off to provide a separate annexe.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>FEATURES<br/>- Family room with beams and a working open fireplace<br/>- Study featuring inglenook fireplace with wood burner<br/>- 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<br/>- Sitting room with large bay window and views to the side garden<br/>- Snug with open inglenook fireplace<br/>- 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 <br/>- Ground floor shower room<br/>- Four bedrooms one of which features a Crown Post beam with amazing carvings <br/>- Bedroom with ensuite shower room<br/>- Bedroom with ensuite offering a separate bath and shower unit<br/>- Accessed via the courtyard, or internally, is a utility / drying room with plumbing for washing machine, sink and a separate WC<br/>- The courtyard offers side access and houses a workshop <br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>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.<br/><br/>The garden has been thoughtfully designed to maximize suntrap areas, with a composting space discreetly tucked away behind a hedged wall.<br/><br/>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.