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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · TN18 5DL
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A wonderful opportunity to acquire a detached lodge house now in need of complete refurbishment, or replacement, with planning permission granted for a detached dwelling of approximately 2800 sq. ft.
together with garage - ref: 25/00333/FULL. In all about 0.8 of an acre. Chain free.
Description East Lodge enjoys an excellent semi-rural position in a sought-after location on the fringes of Hawkhurst.
The existing lodge house has part brick and part rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof and sits within a plot of approx. 0.8 of an acre.
The main features of the property include: • The sitting room leads directly into the kitchen/dining room which has a range of base units, stainless steel sink and space for cooker, dishwasher/ undercounter fridge; this opens through to the dining area which has folding part glazed doors to one side.
• Off the inner hall the sitting room has two windows to one side, a fireplace, and a door leading through to a lean-to.
• Stairs rise to the first floor where there are three bedrooms, two of which are interconnecting and both have a built-in cupboard. The largest of the bedrooms has an attractive feature fireplace.
• The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath, tiled shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC.
Outside The property sits in an area of lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. Mixed mature hedging and trees together with post and rail fencing to the boundaries.
In all about 0.8 of an acre. Planning Planning Permission ref: 25/00333/FULL was granted on 9th April 2025 for a replacement dwelling and garage.
This can be located on the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council website:
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