Make memories at Marsh Green manor: Offers over £2.8m for this spacious family home in Edenbridge
What: The Owl House is a beautifully updated Grade II listed home that dates back to the 16th century.
This unique home, formerly a large country estate, holds a fascinating history with hints of its past visible throughout. Owl House takes its name from the "Owlers" who took up the smuggling of wool from the Kent/Sussex coast to France in the late 1600s when trade was outlawed to protect the textile industry. They communicated from their hideouts at night by calling to each other like owls.
Inside: Panoramic views across four sprawling acres grace this house from every side. Aged oak timbers, oak drop latch doors, and inglenook fireplaces infuse the interior with character and warmth.
The home also includes an independent annexe housing a living/games room, a bedroom, shower room and a kitchenette on the ground floor. Oh and did we mention the "cat slide roof" and the unusual revolving hanger set into the main beam of what is now the dining room, said to be for hanging skeins of wool.
Outside: The outdoor area of the Owl House is no less captivating, featuring park-like and woodland areas interspersed with beautiful specimen trees.
The gardens wrap around the house to all sides, extending to about 4.27 acres
Why we love it: The charm which attracted Lady Dufferin (nee Guinness), who purchased it as her weekend estate in 1952, can still be appreciated today.
We adore the seamless blend of history, charm and modern comfort.
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