GUIDE
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
STARBOROUGH MANOR Situated at the end of a long , tree-lined drive and set in its own beautiful grounds , Starborough Manor was originally built in the 18th century . The house is in a parkland setting and overlooks Starborough Castle and moat .
MEDLEY COURT AT HEVER CASTLE Five-star self-catering house in the grounds of Hever Castle , originally built by Lord Astor and since superbly restored . Available to hire on a week-by-week basis sleeping up to eight guests .
BLOOM STAYS ’ BUSHES OAST Newly renovated oast house ( pictured above ), beautifully decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary styles . The house and garden are set within a private estate and there are wonderful views from all rooms across the Weald of Kent .
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
YE OLDE CROWN Ye Olde Crown is a characterful bar serving pub food and Spanish tapas . With an extensive outdoor seating area and a cosy interior with an inglenook fireplace , enjoy whatever the weather .
KING HENRY VIII Cosy half-timbered pub with leather sofas , open fires and wood panelling , plus a pond in the garden , dramatic Tudor chimney stacks and known for serving hearty pub classics that always exceed expectations .
THE OLD EDEN A traditional 14th-century pub specialising in real ale from Westerham Brewery and delicious food sourced from fairtrade and Kentish producers . Bread , pies and ice cream are handmade on the premises .
COFFEE BREAK
EDEN BAKES Bakery and coffee shop with an array of delightfully sweet and savoury treats . Great coffee , baked goods , cake and sandwiches - made fresh daily . Expect a cute atmosphere and wonderfully friendly service .
BRIDGES COMMUNITY CAFÉ Former chapel offering an accessible yet stunning place to meet . As a community café , Bridges aim to serve products that are locally sourced , including fantastic homemade cakes , hot and cold drinks and light bites .
BOYCE ’ S BAKERY As well as scrumptious , freshly baked bread and cakes , Boyce ’ s ( pictured above ) have a selection of hot and cold food to take away . A great place to stop by for those wanting to explore Edenbridge with a snack in hand or drink on the go .
WHERE TO BUY IN ... EDENBRIDGE
Hill Close , Edenbridge , Kent TN8 Guide Price : £ 800,000
Beautifully presented five-bedroom detached house with garden , garage and off-street parking with electric charge port . This lovely property is close to the station and is perfectly positioned in the catchment for a fantastic choice of schools . The front door takes you into a magnificent reception hallway with access to the family room with kitchen , dining room , sitting room , study and downstairs cloakroom .
A fabulous family room incorporates the kitchen , dining room and a lounge area . Fully fitted kitchen with an excellent range of modern high gloss units with integrated appliances . Separate utility room with plumbing for a washing machine , space for a dryer and door into the garden . The dining area is to the front of the property and the lounge area overlooks the garden with a door onto the patio . In addition to the family room , there is an elegant living room with French doors into the garden ; the perfect spot for alfresco dining . Also on the ground floor , there is a study and downstairs cloakroom .
Ascending the stairs , you will find a beautiful master bedroom with ensuite and dressing room and two other double bedrooms , one of which has an ensuite . Moving to the second floor , a further two double bedrooms and a bathroom can be found .
Overall , this is a must-see property and we would highly recommend securing a viewing appointment .
Charlotte Adams , sales negotiator , The Bridge Estate Agents
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