High HaldenAshford, Kent, TN26 3JF

Lakeside is a stunning detached country house believed to date from the late 19th century, offering well-proportioned flexible accommodation. Positioned off a country lane close to High Halden, the property enjoys a tranquil setting surrounded by farmland and scattered period homes.

Lakeside represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home in a discreet and unspoilt location. With generous accommodation, inherent character, it is an ideal country retreat with good local amenities in the historic town of Tenterden 2.2 miles away and about 11.2 miles from Ashford with a high speed train link to London from 37 minutes.

Believed to have been built around 1875 and once forming part of the original Harbourne Estate, Lakeside is an impressive property enjoying a glorious lakeside position set within 7 acres of immaculate gardens and grounds. The house is presented in exceptional decorative condition and has been thoughtfully updated and extended by the present owners, providing flexible living space which includes:

A selection of elegant reception rooms, including a sitting room with south facing French doors, and a striking drawing room with an open fireplace, dining area, and a spiral staircase leading up to a galleried study.

A stunning fitted kitchen with central island housing ample integrated appliances open to an oak framed breakfast/living room with magnificent views over the garden and enchanting lake.An oak framed conservatory offers exceptional garden views and direct access to the outdoor swimming pool and gym.

Four beautifully presented bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathrooms two of which are located on the ground floor having doors opening onto the gardens.

The property is accessed via a shared private lane, leading to electric double gates and a driveway. The drive continues past the house and double garage, extending along the lakeside to an additional parking area and garage block.

The landscaped grounds with manicured lawns provide a magical setting, stretching from the house to a heated swimming pool and the scenic lake bordered by mature trees including weeping willow and silver birch with a timber framed summer kitchen, party area and fishing piers to enjoy the delightful outlook.

An area of bluebell woodland interspersed with wild garlic and spring flowers lies beyond the lake with an overspill pond.

Additional buildings include an art studio, greenhouse, boathouse/storage room, boiler room, bin store ,and log store.

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