5 bed detached house for sale

Spode Lane, Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent TN8

An enchanting Grade II Listed period farmhouse in a delightful countryside setting offering character in abundance, with gardens & grounds of 2.6 acres within 11.2 miles of Tunbridge Wells.

Description
Found in this semi-rural, yet highly convenient location, within approximately 11.2 miles of Tunbridge Wells and 13.4 miles of Sevenoaks. Ludwells Farmhouse forms one of a small collection of attractive period and converted properties, tucked away on this highly regarded country lane on the edge of Cowden.

Grade II listed, the property is both captivating and sizeable, with well-balanced accommodation set across three floors. A late mediaeval hall house, Ludwells Farmhouse boasts an abundance of charming period features throughout, including exposed wooden beams, impressive inglenook and feature fireplaces, original wooden doors, wide oak and stone floors, and exposed brick. The property has benefitted from much updating in recent years, with considerable thought given to the needs and demands of modern family living and energy efficiency.

The delightful dual aspect country-style kitchen benefits from attractive shaker-style cabinetry topped with solid wood worktops, offering good storage and preparation space, with a further fitted island providing further storage and space for more informal dining. There is a range-style oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

The reception space comprises an impressive dining room and a delightful sitting room, both with direct access to the large paved terrace that spans the width of the house and gardens beyond. There is also a study, which is ideal for today's working from home needs. A ground floor WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

There are up to five bedrooms and two bathrooms set across the first and second floors.

Gardens & Grounds: Ludwells Farmhouse enjoys a very generous plot and a wonderful outlook over its own grounds of approximately 2.6 acres in total, there is also a good degree of privacy from the neighbouring properties. The large brick paved terrace is deal for outdoor entertaining on a large scale and the gardens and grounds are perfect for child's play, entering into the world of self-sufficiency with ample room for fruit and vegetable growing or keeping pets and animals.

Attractive box hedging encloses the swimming pool area, a paved terrace runs around the pool with ample space for loungers, table and seating. The pool house is a superb addition with changing room and wet room, and wonderful entertaining space with kitchenette/bar area, woodburning stove for the later or cooler evenings and French doors opening onto the terrace.

Gated driveway parking for numerous vehicles and a detached double garage.

Planning Permission: Ludwells Farmhouse is also sold with the further notable asset of planning permission to convert the old Apple Barn. Granted in February 2025, full details are available on Sevenoaks District Council Website Ref 24/03117 - Reconstruction of timber structure of existing barn and conversion to annexe accommodation ancillary to the main farmhouse.

Location
Ludwells Farmhouse is found on the fringes of the sought-after and historic village of Cowden, which is a popular choice for families, with an active local community and is surrounded by beautiful countryside being within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Local amenities include the 14th-century church, the village hall and the Fountain Inn; a traditional village pub serving food serving lunch seven days a week. There is also the recreation ground with both a cricket club and tennis club, together with playing fields and a children’s playground.

The large towns of Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead are approximately 11.2 miles and 8.2 miles respectively, both offering extensive shopping, cafes, restaurants and entertainment amenities, whilst the smaller town of Edenbridge lies approximately 4.1 miles to the north, with a Waitrose supermarket, and Sevenoaks is approximately 13.4 miles.

There are golf clubs at Sweetwoods (2.7 miles) Holtye (approximately 2.4 miles) and the Royal Ashdown at Forest Row (approximately 8.6 miles) and historic houses in the surrounding villages including Hever Castle and Gardens and Penshurst Place. The expansive open spaces of the historic Ashdown Forest, made famous by aa Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories, include horse riding and walking trails, and is reached within approximately 8.6 miles. There is also access to public footpaths nearby, along with a bridleway offering access to beautiful countryside walks.

Mainline rail: Locally Cowden station, where there is free parking, is within approximately 2.6 miles, with services to London Bridge from 52 minutes. Train services also run from East Grinstead (approximately 8.1 miles) to London Victoria from 62 minutes and Hildenborough (approximately 10.5 miles) with trains to London Bridge from 31 minutes and Charing Cross from 41 minutes.

State and private schools: There are village primary schools in Hartfield, Hever, Chiddingstone and Edenbridge. Preparatory schools include Holmewood House (in Langton Green), Brambletye (in East Grinstead), Lingfield College, and Michael Hall Steiner School. There are sought-after Kent grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and independent senior schools including Bedes in Upper Dicker, Worth (Turners Hill), Hurst (Haywards Heath), Eastbourne College, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

The M25 (Junction 6) is accessible via the B2026 to Edenbridge and the A25, linking from there to the M23, London, the South Coast, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,490 sq ft

Acreage:
2.6 Acres

Directions
Postcode - TN8 7HN.
What3words: Union.ample.vouch

Additional Info
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council

Services: Mains Electricity and Water.
Private Drainage - Sewage Treatment Plant.
Central Heating & Hot Water - Air Source Heat Pump.
Solar pv Panels & Private Calor Gas.

Ludwells Farmhouse has right of way along the driveway to access the property. Contributions towards the upkeep of the driveway may be requested.

The property is within a Conservation Area.