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"THE PROPERTY: A fine example of late Victorian architecture, this home offers all the archetypical features you would expect in a house of this era plus many others, making this more than stereotypical Victoriana. A grandeur feeling is imposed by the facade from the front, however this is reinforced and amplified upon entering through the vestibule into the hallway by a real sense of space and the majestic finish of the interior. Two splendid reception rooms with wonderful fireplaces enjoy plenty of light from their respective bay windows to the front of the house and these are complemented with a dining room adjoining the kitchen as well as the conservatory with its excellent views of the gardens. The extensive accommodation on the ground floor is mirrored throughout - a master suite with dressing room and ensuite in addition to six further bedrooms highlights this. Situated in a conservation area of the ancient and pretty but petite town of Lydd with great access to Ashford, Rye, New Romney and Hastings, this home offers endless opportunities.

Entrance Vestibule: A porch from the front leads into the entrance vestibule area which has access into the main hallway and ground floor cloakroom.

Cloakroom: There is a window to the side of the property. The cloakroom offers a low level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin.

Hallway: Styled in a fitting manner, the hallway enjoys typical Victorian features such as picture rails and high level skirting boards, but also enjoys solid wooden flooring. There is access to both the sitting room and drawing room, along with the dining room and stairs leading to the first floor accommodation.

Sitting Room: 16'9 (into the bay) x 16'1 maximum

(5.11m x 4.91m). The sitting room offers a host of period features, including sash windows set into a bay overlooking the front of the property, along with decorative Victorian style coving and ceiling rose. The centre point of the sitting room is a feature open fire with a marble surround and mantle.

Drawing Room: 16'8 (into the bay) x 15'10 maximum

(5.08m x 4.83m). Like the sitting room, the drawing room offers various features in the Victorian style, however benefits from a different ambience and therefore offers flexibility in its use.

Dining Room: 13'11 × 11'11 (4.24m × 3.63m) Adjoining the conservatory there is also access to the kitchen. Unlike the reception rooms to the front of the property, the dining room enjoys a wood burning stove inset into the fireplace. There is a door leading to the pantry and french doors leading to the conservatory.

Kitchen: 11'9 × 10'11 (3.58m × 3.33m) The centre point of the kitchen is the rayburn set into an exposed brick chimney breast. This is complemented by a selection of Shaker style wall and base units along with a butler style sink inset into the wooden worksurface. There is access to both the garden and utility room from the kitchen along with windows overlooking the garden.

Utility Room: A window overlooks the garden to the rear and the Utility offers space for various appliances including a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a one and one half stainless steel sink drainer unit inset into a work surface and tiling to both the floor and walls.

Conservatory: 19'9 × 12'9 (6.02m × 3.89m) The generous timber framed conservatory offers a fabulous outlook onto the gardens. Accessed via the dining room, there are french doors leading out to the garden.

First Floor Landing: Replicating the grandeur of the downstairs hallway, the landing is finished to a similar standard and allows access to both the master suite, bathroom and two bedrooms, along with stairs leading to the second floor accommodation.

Master Suite: 16'3 (max) × 14'4 (max) (4.96m × 4.37m) A sash window overlooks the front and storage is offered in the form of two double cupboards built into the alcoves around the chimney breast. There is a complementary marble fireplace and ceiling rose to maintain the Victorian feel along with access to the dressing area and ensuite.

Dressing Room: The dressing room enjoys natural light with a sash window to the side of the property. There is plenty of hanging space along with access to the ensuite.

Ensuite: The ensuite features a three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a Victorian style roll top bath. There is also a sash window overlooking the rear garden.

Bathroom: This delightful space enjoys a sash window to the rear affording views of the rear garden and there is plenty of storage in the form of two double cupboards fitted into the alcoves around the chimney breast. The bathroom also features a three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath and the room is finished with a feature fireplace.

Bedroom 2: 16'1 × 14'4 (4.91m × 4.37m) Sash window overlooking the front, built in double cupboard and original fireplace.

Bedroom 3: 14'2 × 11'11 (4.32m × 3.63m) Sash window to rear, double fitted cupboard and original fireplace.

Second Floor Landing: The second floor landing enjoys natural light with a window to the rear. There is access from the landing to another bathroom suite and four further bedrooms.

Bedroom 4: 16'2 (max) × 14'2 (max) (4.93m × 4.32m) A sash window overlooks the front of the property and there are two fitted cupboards built around the chimney breast along with a feature fireplace.

Bedroom 5: 16'3 (max) × 14'6 (max) (4.96m × 4.42m) A sash window to the front along with a fitted cupboard in an alcove space and feature fireplace.

Bedroom 6: 12'4 (max) × 9'11 (max) (3.76m × 3.02m) A sash window to the rear. Ideal as a small child's room or as a petite study.

Bedroom 7: 10'9 (max) × 9'11 (max) (3.28m × 3.02m) A sash window to the rear and fitted storage space. Ideal as a small child's room or as a petite study.

Second Floor Bathroom: A three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath.

Outside:

Gardens: Double wrought iron gates from the front lead to a gravelled driveway. There is a lawned area directly to the front of the property and along one side access to a storage area. As you proceed towards the rear garden there is a paved patio area directly from both the conservatory and kitchen doors. Steps from the pave patio area lead down to the rear garden which is mainly lawned. There are a variety of trees and shrubs along the perimeter of both an evergreen and deciduous nature and there is a wooden raised flower bed in the middle of the garden and that could be developed further into a real feature.

Workshop 1: 24' × 12' (7.32m × 3.66m) A brick built workshop with a pitched roof and double doors to access.

Workshop 2: 29' × 12' (8.85m × 3.66m) Of brick construction with a pitched roof and wooden double doors to the front.

NB: To the left hand side of the plot as you look at it from the front there is an area of woodland which is presently leased to the current owners of Walland Hall for additional outside space. The sale of the freehold includes the continuation of this lease (understood to be 80 years and created in 1997).

Please Note: All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance. These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. Where a room layout is included this is for general guidance only, it is not to scale and its accuracy cannot be confirmed.

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