2 bedroom flat for sale

Located in a beautifully restored Georgian country home (once visited and stayed in by Jane Austin whilst she was writing Pride and Prejudice), this wonderful lateral two bedroom apartment has been immaculately finished and blends the excellent Georgian volumes with a contemporary feel throughout. Set on the northern side of the historic village of Wrotham, noted in the Doomsday book and dating back further into the 8th Century, the apartment occupies the entire top floor of a Georgian villa and has its own entrance. The villa was originally the rectory and built in 1802 by George Moore and designed by the architect Samuel Wyatt. Edna Goring, of Goring hotel fame, also was a resident in Court Lodge. A grand entrance hallway and staircase lead up to a formal hallway that links to all parts of the property benefiting from oak flooring throughout. The apartment has been interior designed throughout with bespoke furnishings and wallpaper giving each room its own seperate character and feel. A remarkable south facing formal drawing room with bay windows sits at the centre of the property with views towards Wrotham and the surrounding countryside. Double doors lead to the dining room on the south west corner which is open plan to the modern, fully fitted kitchen with Miele appliances, two ovens, induction hob and wine fridge. A large roof terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, runs off from the kitchen. The principal bedroom suite sits at the other end of the property and is beautifully decorated whilst a second double bedroom and accompanying bathroom completes the ensemble on the first floor. A set of stairs leads up to the lantern reading room overlooking the entrance hallway (there is outline consent to convert this area to an additional bedroom by adding in a floor over the existing space) and with a utility room and ample storage. Outside the property not only benefits from two allocated parking spaces and one garage space but also an additional private garden with summer house with electricity, water and accompanying WC. A further wine cellar/storage is also provided in a seperate part of the building. Court Lodge is located in Goring Place on the north side of the historic village of Wrotham which is an attractive village with many period buildings, located at the foot of the North Downs and offers a good range of local amenities, including pubs, a butchers and village shop. Nearby, Borough Green and West Malling both provide a selection of day‐to‐day shops, restaurants and cafs, while Bluewater Shopping Centre is only 11 miles away. Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Tonbridge all offer a more comprehensive choice of retail and leisure facilities. The village is well placed for transport connections, with the M20 and M26 giving access to the M25, the wider motorway network, Dover and the Channel Tunnel. Rail services from Borough Green station reach London Bridge in approx 38 mins and Charing Cross from approx 48 minutes. Wrotham has its own primary school and is conveniently located for grammar schools in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Medway, as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Prep schools are available in both Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and nearby independent schools include Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Kings Rochester and Sutton Valence School. Local leisure facilities include the David Lloyd Tennis & Health Club in Kings Hill and Reynolds Retreat in Borough Green. Golf enthusiasts have several courses nearby including The London Club, Kings Hill, Wrotham and West Malling. The surrounding countryside provides extensive walking opportunities with Trosley Country Park, National Trust woodland at Oldbury Hill and the historic Pilgrims' Way (running directly through Wrotham) all close by.