Tyger's Head, Church Lane, Tonbridge, Kent

Описание: Tyger’s head is an iconic grade ii listed property well loved in the Area for its atmosphere and charm, not to mention the tiger who oversees the goings on of church lane from an upper window !

Thought to have been built in around 1420 as a guild hall for one of the medieval craft guilds to meet in, tyger’s head has lived through many incarnations over the years. In the 1730’s the building was re-modelled to become a residential property incorporating fireplaces and kitchen. The ancient timber frame tells this story, as it can be clearly seen that the massive, closely spaced oak beams of the original structure, which bear their original carpenters marks, give way to a lighter framework in the georgian part of the building. Being in such close proximity to the parish church, as guild houses were, tyger’s head is much documented in photos and prints telling the history of the house and the lane.

When the current owners aquired the property, it had never had a mortgage having been in the same family for 120 years. Last sold at auction at the rose & crown hotel in june 1890 the particulars quaintly described the property as a ‘substantially built freehold dwelling place with shop,’ listing the accommodation as including 6 bedrooms, parlour, sculleries, larders, coppers, and stoves. It changed hands again 120 years later to the day ! Layouts and lifestyles may have changed over the years, as the house has continued its journey of adapting to the current times.

The house has been lovingly restored to a high standard, whilst retaining its historic appeal.