Ulcombe Place
Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DN
Guide Price
£2,750,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
Property Tags: Walled Garden
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Grade II
- Property Tags: Walled Garden
- Land Tags: N/A
A gloriously situated, elegant Grade II listed country house enjoying superb far reaching views over The Weald.
Description
The history of Ulcombe Place can be traced back to before the Doomsday Book and it is clear that a property has stood on the site of the existing Ulcombe Place from around the year 900. The property was owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury for many years, who founded during the 13th century a monastic college, in whose possession it remained until the 15th century, when it came into the ownership of the St. Leger family.
Ulcombe Place passed through generations of the St. Legers until 1642, when the property passed by descent to Henry Clarke of Rochester, an MP for that area. A succession of the Clarke family continued to live in the property until the latter part of the 18th century, when it passed by marriage to the Earls of Ormonde.
Ulcombe Place is an elegant Grade II listed country house of beautiful proportions, the principal portion of which has been built using traditional Kentish ragstone with a fine veranda, a fringe on Doric columns and a lead and glass roof running the full length of the main building. Inside, the property exhibits much of the 18th century character and charm with wonderfully proportioned and stylishly presented rooms, ornate cornicing, marble fireplaces and sweeping staircase.
Location
Ulcombe Place is situated in an elevated position along the 'Greensand Way' overlooking The High Weald. With delightful southerly views and located on the periphery of the pretty village of Ulcombe adjoining the Parish Church of All Saints, nearby villages include Headcorn and Lenham which offer a good range of shops, doctor's surgery and public houses.
Comprehensive shopping: can be found in Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford designer Outlet is located at J9 off the M20.
Mainline rail services: to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street can be found at Headcorn stations, with journey times from under an hour, or from Lenham and Maidstone stations into Victoria. Trains to Gatwick airport are available from Tonbridge. A high speed service between Ashford and London St Pancras has a 37 minute journey time.
Primary schools: Ulcombe, Lenham and Headcorn.
State secondary and grammar schools: The Cornwallis Academy, Linton, Homewood School, Tenterden (Arts College), Highworth Grammar School Ashford, Norton Knatchbull for Boys.
Private schools: Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Dulwich Preparatory School at Cranbrook, Ashford School, Benenden School, The King's School Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valence and Tonbridge Schools.
Leisure/sporting facilities: A number of golf clubs including Leeds Castle, Rye and the world famous links at Sandwich, county cricket at Canterbury and Maidstone. Riding, walking and cycling in adjoining countryside.
Motorway links: The M20 can be joined 4 miles away giving access to Ashford International, Folkestone and Dover and the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
Square Footage: 4,882 sq ft
Acreage: 4.5 Acres
Directions
From the M20, leave at Junction 8 and join the A20 heading in an easterly direction towards Ashford. Continue along this road passing Leeds Castle on the right and within a mile, turn right signposted to Ulcombe. Continue on this road for about 2 miles and at the crossroads drive straight over, keeping the garage on the right. Drive down the hill and the entrance to Ulcombe Place will be found a little way after the village sign on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Agents Note: There is a right of access over the main drive in favour of Peacock House and Briars Cottage.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Description
The history of Ulcombe Place can be traced back to before the Doomsday Book and it is clear that a property has stood on the site of the existing Ulcombe Place from around the year 900. The property was owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury for many years, who founded during the 13th century a monastic college, in whose possession it remained until the 15th century, when it came into the ownership of the St. Leger family.
Ulcombe Place passed through generations of the St. Legers until 1642, when the property passed by descent to Henry Clarke of Rochester, an MP for that area. A succession of the Clarke family continued to live in the property until the latter part of the 18th century, when it passed by marriage to the Earls of Ormonde.
Ulcombe Place is an elegant Grade II listed country house of beautiful proportions, the principal portion of which has been built using traditional Kentish ragstone with a fine veranda, a fringe on Doric columns and a lead and glass roof running the full length of the main building. Inside, the property exhibits much of the 18th century character and charm with wonderfully proportioned and stylishly presented rooms, ornate cornicing, marble fireplaces and sweeping staircase.
Location
Ulcombe Place is situated in an elevated position along the 'Greensand Way' overlooking The High Weald. With delightful southerly views and located on the periphery of the pretty village of Ulcombe adjoining the Parish Church of All Saints, nearby villages include Headcorn and Lenham which offer a good range of shops, doctor's surgery and public houses.
Comprehensive shopping: can be found in Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford designer Outlet is located at J9 off the M20.
Mainline rail services: to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street can be found at Headcorn stations, with journey times from under an hour, or from Lenham and Maidstone stations into Victoria. Trains to Gatwick airport are available from Tonbridge. A high speed service between Ashford and London St Pancras has a 37 minute journey time.
Primary schools: Ulcombe, Lenham and Headcorn.
State secondary and grammar schools: The Cornwallis Academy, Linton, Homewood School, Tenterden (Arts College), Highworth Grammar School Ashford, Norton Knatchbull for Boys.
Private schools: Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Dulwich Preparatory School at Cranbrook, Ashford School, Benenden School, The King's School Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valence and Tonbridge Schools.
Leisure/sporting facilities: A number of golf clubs including Leeds Castle, Rye and the world famous links at Sandwich, county cricket at Canterbury and Maidstone. Riding, walking and cycling in adjoining countryside.
Motorway links: The M20 can be joined 4 miles away giving access to Ashford International, Folkestone and Dover and the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
Square Footage: 4,882 sq ft
Acreage: 4.5 Acres
Directions
From the M20, leave at Junction 8 and join the A20 heading in an easterly direction towards Ashford. Continue along this road passing Leeds Castle on the right and within a mile, turn right signposted to Ulcombe. Continue on this road for about 2 miles and at the crossroads drive straight over, keeping the garage on the right. Drive down the hill and the entrance to Ulcombe Place will be found a little way after the village sign on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Agents Note: There is a right of access over the main drive in favour of Peacock House and Briars Cottage.
Marketed by: Savills, Cranbrook
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.