Property history of Gilridge House, Spode Lane, Cowden, Edenbridge TN8 7HG, 2nd Aug 2010
Previously listed for sale on
2nd Aug 2010
£3,200,000
- 5 bedroom property
New home
Property info
Property description
A stunning country residence newly constructed by Octagon Developments and set in about 2.5 acres of landscaped grounds enjoying panoramic views. Ready for immediate occupation. Central London only 31 miles. (A buyer may have the option to purchase the adjoining plot, creating a total area of about 3.25 acres)
open house every weekend 10am-4pm.
Exterior
• Secure, electronically controlled entrance gates with video link to house.
• Large private forecourt area for visitors’ parking.
• Garage with electronically operated up and over garage doors.
• Extensive rear garden terrace.
• Fine architectural detailing with extensive use of stonework.
• Impressive, professionally landscaped grounds extending to approximately 2.5 acres, including small paddock.
• Extensive views to the north and attractive views to the south.
• Option to purchase adjacent plot for additional residence, creating combined area of about 3.25 acres.
Interior
• Magnificent reception hall with solid oak staircase sweeping up to a spacious galleried landing.
• Bespoke kitchen fitted with an iconic Aga and the very latest range of appliances from Miele.
• Separate utility room with built-in washing machine, tumble dryer and butlers’ sink.
• Dedicated cinema room.
• All rear downstairs reception rooms have a set of double doors opening out onto the terrace area, making the property ideal for ‘alfresco’ entertaining.
• Spacious master bedroom with dressing area and elegant en suite bathroom, incorporating a walk in shower, designer bath and twin basin vanity units.
• Master suite also provides access to the terrace/balcony.
• There are three further bedroom suites and a fifth bedroom and family bathroom. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes.
• The property incorporates comfort cooling and has independently controlled mood lighting.
• Efficient underfloor central heating is fitted throughout, with each room having its own dedicated thermostat.
• The house comes complete with a professionally co-ordinated interior design scheme.
• NSI approved alarm system.
Location
The hamlet of Gilridge is situated about 1.5 miles to the North of the Kent village of Cowden. Cowden is a small village located on the northern slopes of the Weald. The old High Street is crammed with picturesque Grade II listed cottages and village houses, and despite all the shops having now gone, there is still a charming rural inn called The Fountain. The glorious ancient parish church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, and has a recently restored shingle covered spire.
Comprehensive shopping, commercial and leisure facilities can be found in the old market own of East Grinstead which is about 6 miles, whilst the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 10 miles. For every day provisions, the historic town of Edenbridge is about 3.5 miles. Picturesque local villages include Lingfield and Hartfield. There is excellent walking and riding in the area. For those with equestrian interests, there is a livery yard based on the adjacent country estate.
For the commuter central London is only 31 miles. There are main line services from Cowden, Lingfield and East Grinstead. For the International traveller, Gatwick Airport is about 17 miles.
School Days
There is a comprehensive choice of schools in the area catering for children of most ages, in both the state and independent sector. A list of schools in the general locality with contact details is available upon request.
History Of The Area And Site
Gilridge is set amidst an area known as old Wealden iron country, which is recalled by the cast iron memorial slab in Cowden church, to John Bottinge, dated 1622. This was a time when the area was producing guns for the Army and navy, as well as much more humble domestic and agricultural ware. Cowden had its own blast furnace in 1573 and during the 17th century it had two. The air of prosperity the area must have breathed in those days lingers still.
The Romans built their London-Lewes road across what is now the garden of nearby Waystrode Manor. The first owners of the manor received it from King John in 1208. The adjacent estate, Crippenden Manor, built in about 1607, was once the home of another ironmaster, Richard Tichbourne.
The original Gilridge House was a substantial country residence which had fallen into disrepair. The house was situated closer to Spode Lane, adjacent to where the new double garage is now positioned.
Viewing
Contact
Paul Dixon fcim AssocRICS fnaea fnava
Robert Leech & Partners
27 High Street
Lingfield
Surrey, RH7 6AA
Telephone
Out of hours please call
open house every weekend 10am-4pm.
Exterior
• Secure, electronically controlled entrance gates with video link to house.
• Large private forecourt area for visitors’ parking.
• Garage with electronically operated up and over garage doors.
• Extensive rear garden terrace.
• Fine architectural detailing with extensive use of stonework.
• Impressive, professionally landscaped grounds extending to approximately 2.5 acres, including small paddock.
• Extensive views to the north and attractive views to the south.
• Option to purchase adjacent plot for additional residence, creating combined area of about 3.25 acres.
Interior
• Magnificent reception hall with solid oak staircase sweeping up to a spacious galleried landing.
• Bespoke kitchen fitted with an iconic Aga and the very latest range of appliances from Miele.
• Separate utility room with built-in washing machine, tumble dryer and butlers’ sink.
• Dedicated cinema room.
• All rear downstairs reception rooms have a set of double doors opening out onto the terrace area, making the property ideal for ‘alfresco’ entertaining.
• Spacious master bedroom with dressing area and elegant en suite bathroom, incorporating a walk in shower, designer bath and twin basin vanity units.
• Master suite also provides access to the terrace/balcony.
• There are three further bedroom suites and a fifth bedroom and family bathroom. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes.
• The property incorporates comfort cooling and has independently controlled mood lighting.
• Efficient underfloor central heating is fitted throughout, with each room having its own dedicated thermostat.
• The house comes complete with a professionally co-ordinated interior design scheme.
• NSI approved alarm system.
Location
The hamlet of Gilridge is situated about 1.5 miles to the North of the Kent village of Cowden. Cowden is a small village located on the northern slopes of the Weald. The old High Street is crammed with picturesque Grade II listed cottages and village houses, and despite all the shops having now gone, there is still a charming rural inn called The Fountain. The glorious ancient parish church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, and has a recently restored shingle covered spire.
Comprehensive shopping, commercial and leisure facilities can be found in the old market own of East Grinstead which is about 6 miles, whilst the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 10 miles. For every day provisions, the historic town of Edenbridge is about 3.5 miles. Picturesque local villages include Lingfield and Hartfield. There is excellent walking and riding in the area. For those with equestrian interests, there is a livery yard based on the adjacent country estate.
For the commuter central London is only 31 miles. There are main line services from Cowden, Lingfield and East Grinstead. For the International traveller, Gatwick Airport is about 17 miles.
School Days
There is a comprehensive choice of schools in the area catering for children of most ages, in both the state and independent sector. A list of schools in the general locality with contact details is available upon request.
History Of The Area And Site
Gilridge is set amidst an area known as old Wealden iron country, which is recalled by the cast iron memorial slab in Cowden church, to John Bottinge, dated 1622. This was a time when the area was producing guns for the Army and navy, as well as much more humble domestic and agricultural ware. Cowden had its own blast furnace in 1573 and during the 17th century it had two. The air of prosperity the area must have breathed in those days lingers still.
The Romans built their London-Lewes road across what is now the garden of nearby Waystrode Manor. The first owners of the manor received it from King John in 1208. The adjacent estate, Crippenden Manor, built in about 1607, was once the home of another ironmaster, Richard Tichbourne.
The original Gilridge House was a substantial country residence which had fallen into disrepair. The house was situated closer to Spode Lane, adjacent to where the new double garage is now positioned.
Viewing
Contact
Paul Dixon fcim AssocRICS fnaea fnava
Robert Leech & Partners
27 High Street
Lingfield
Surrey, RH7 6AA
Telephone
Out of hours please call