THE OLD RECTORYStanding proudly overlooking the village green with views towards the old mill and the church, The Old Rectory is quintessentially English, forming part of an idyllic and unchanged pastoral scene and is one of the finest early-18th century houses in East Kent. Built in 1713 for the then rector of Wickhambreaux, it is a much admired and very fine example of Queen Anne architecture. With symmetrical facades on both the front and rear elevations, the house exudes significant character and has been stylishly and extensively updated in recent years by the current owners.A short flight of stone steps with iron handrails rises to a very handsome door case with an ornate fanlight over. The door opens to the reception hall, a beautiful panelled room flooded with light from a pair of tall sash windows. A wide archway leads through to the staircase hall with an elegant, easy rising 18th century staircase, dominated by a full height sash window.Off the hall to the right is the delightfully sunny study and to the rear of the house is the elegant panelled drawing room, which overlooks the rear garden. A beautiful fireplace is a focal point, and a door with external steps leads out to the garden. Adjoining the drawing room is the cosy sitting room with two deep sash windows looking out to the rear garden.A door off the staircase hall leads to the rear hall, where an elegant secondary staircase serves both the upper floors and the lower ground floor. The lower ground floor is, in the main, given over to a large and very well appointed family kitchen/dining room with an adjoining range of ancillary rooms, including a utility room, a laundry room, a pantry, a store room and a wine cellar.The main staircase rises to the bright first floor landing. The principal bedroom is situated to the rear and has three deep sash windows with lovely views over the garden. Its en-suite bathroom is a spacious room, newly fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and a free-standing bath. Across the landing are two guest bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom that can also be accessed from the landing.A door opens to the rear staircase landing, from where the secondary stairs elegantly lead to the top floor where there are five further bedrooms and a family bathroom.THE COTTAGEThe attractive and well-appointed period cottage comprises a sitting room, a neatly fitted kitchen, ground floor bathroom and a spacious first floor bedroom. Adjacent to the cottage is a garage, with a separate large workshop and bike store.The house is approached off the village lane either by pedestrian access through a wrought iron gate into a well landscaped and formal front garden or, for vehicular access, through electric oak gates, via the gravel driveway to a parking and turning area immediately in front of the garage and cottage.The stylish swimming pool is tucked away behind the cottage/garage, and has the benefit of its own outdoor Roshults kitchen with fridge and dual BBQ which is linked with the mainline gas supply. The cottage doubles as an entertaining space, alongside the gym and changing rooms adjoining the spacious terrace around the pool. Beyond is the tennis court, which has a sand-based astro, suitable for a variety of sports. The partly walled garden has been carefully and sensitively landscaped, and makes a wonderful sanctuary. As well as the formal lawn, which has a summer house at its focal point and is surrounded by mature hedges and walls, with well-tended borders and a variety of specimen trees, there are terraces beside the house and these provide a variety of entertaining spaces. The vegetable garden is located at the far end of the garden, sheltered behind an abundance of lined pleached pear and apple trees which form the orchard, along with grapevines in the Victorian greenhouse. There are many modern technologies integrated throughout the grounds of The Old Rectory, including a cedar hot tub operated by app, outdoor shower, full remote Reko garden lighting system and fully automated Rainbird irrigation.The Old Rectory is located in the heart of picturesque Wickhambreaux. The village has a primary school and a pub with further amenities available in neighbouring Littlebourne. The Cathedral city of Canterbury has a superb array of restaurants and both high street and independent shops. There is easy access to large supermarkets and the city's well-regarded leisure and cultural facilities. There are excellent schools in both private and state sectors, including The King's School, St Edmund's School and the Simon Langton grammar schools. The dualled A2 junction at Bridge gives access to the wider motorway network. The High Speed train service to London St Pancras is available from Canterbury West (from 54 minutes). The area has good access to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_wickhambreaux-d556148/for-sale_i68164254
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In a prestigious location within the Conservation Area, tucked away and yet within easy reach of the historic High Street and station, a most handsome, detached house of quality set within lovely landscaped gardens and enjoying far-reaching views from the upper levels. With origins dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, the house bears all the external architectural features so popular during that era. Exteriors are of painted render with quoin detailing, under a tall, slate tiled roof and large sash windows. Internally the elegant period detailing includes high ceilings with ornate coving and ceiling roses, deep skirting boards, panelled internal doors some with original polished brass door furniture, some internal window shutters and a variety of fireplaces. The present owners have been careful to ensure the preservation of the marvellous features, whilst at the same time creating a warm and welcoming family home. Bespoke furniture by Chambers has been used to good effect particularly in the kitchen, principal bedroom and the annexe and light oak floors have been laid throughout the ground and lower ground levels. With a southerly aspect to the rear, there is an abundance of natural light flooding through the large windows and French doors that also allow for a fine prospect over the gardens. Reception rooms are gracious and have majestic fireplaces, whilst the kitchen opens through to the breakfast room and has been comprehensively furnished with bespoke light oak cabinetry by Chambers with appliances including a gas fired Aga. The addition of an excellent Orangery by Peter Edmondson provides a marvellous family room or entertaining space as well as the ideal spot for taking in the serenity of the gardens at all times of year as it has a gas fire and under floor heating. An easy rising staircase leads to the wide first floor landing laid off from which are three large bedrooms, supported by three bath/shower rooms with Duravit fixtures and fittings - two are en-suite - along with a further sitting room. The principal bedroom features an excellent range of bespoke wardrobes in black walnut, again by Chambers who also provided the cabinetry in the fabulous en-suite shower room. On the second floor are three further bedrooms or alternatively two bedrooms and a games room along with a bathroom. With its own private access, as well as connection with the main house via internal stairs, the lower ground floor can be used as a private annexe or equally as additional living space. This flexible accommodation has light oak flooring and good storage solutions. The four rooms are presently used as a games room with cloakroom, study, sitting room and a bedroom en-suite and there is a kitchen and utility room.OutsideThe house occupies a commanding position set back from the road, with a wide parking and turning area, along with access to the attached garage and workshop. The gardens to front and rear are expertly landscaped to provide both colour and architecturally interesting plantings. Backing south, to the rear is a stone terrace, traversing the full width of the house, providing a marvellous place for outdoor entertaining. There are large expanses of lawn, fine mature trees, specimen shrubs and colourful herbaceous borders. At the far end of the garden are two further terraces one a covered eating area with an outdoor kitchen, the second with sunken seating around a fire pit. There is a large storage room and a cloakroom.SituationSituated within the Royal Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area of Tunbridge Wells, Camden Hill is one of the town's premier locations and home to a number of impressive villas constructed in the mid-19th century. The town and station are less than a half-mile walk and the beautiful open spaces of Dunorlan Park less than a mile. Tunbridge Wells is a thriving and vibrant community where there are fabulous boutiques, nationally known stores, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as centres for the arts, theatres and sports establishments. The historic Pantiles are marvellously evocative of the seventeenth century and there are wonderful walks across The Common. Tunbridge Wells mainline station has regular services to the City of London and the West End and the A21 provides a direct route to the M25 and national motorway network. There are many highly regarded schools in the area including Holmewood House preparatory school (Langton Green), Rose Hill in Tunbridge Wells, Mayfield School for Girls, Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70179773
Outstanding opportunity to own a one-off property with beautiful views in a sought after location DescriptionTaking advantage of stunning views across the Kentish Weald, Waterfield House sits nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.The concept of the dwelling was to be designed of both the earth and sky. A solid, masonry base was partially dug into the hillside, and extended out into the landscape with garden walls, thus hiding its true scale from afar. Materials were chosen as a nod to the natural tones found within the existing site strata. The plinth provides opportunity to house the more private bedroom and entertainment spaces and creates a base for the lighter, dual aspect living spaces to be located on the upper level.The upper 'sky' floor sits at tree canopy level, taking advantage of stunning views down the valley. Four large living areas are arranged in a linear sequence of interconnected spaces, divided with custom cabinets, and linked to the lower ground floor with a central atrium. Large sliding glazed doors sit behind movable Larch shutters, which open and close to give varying degrees of shading, ventilation, and privacy, whilst casting dappled shadows throughout the day.A separate study and kitchen are hidden within the living spaces. In addition there is a fully equipped gym and cinema room to the lower floor. To the rear, the building merges into the landscape at the top of the site, enclosing a modest, south-facing courtyard providing shelter from the elements whilst allowing light deep into the plan.LocationWaterfield House is located in a wonderful rural position, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a mile from the beautiful and sought-after village of Goudhurst which is well known for its pretty centre with ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants. The regional centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline train service to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in under the hour. Train services to London are also available from nearby Marden and Staplehurst. The A21 provides access to the south coast, the M25 and national motorway network with connections to London Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports. There is a good selection of state and private schools in the area including Cranbrook School, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, Kent College for Girls, Marlborough House and St Ronans at Hawkhurst, Benenden School and Sutton Valence. We understand that the property lies within the Cranbrook School catchment area. Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf courses at Lamberhurst, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and Dale Hill; sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and at nearby Bedgebury Pinetum.Goudhurst village 1 mile, Marden station 4.2 miles (London Bridge from 48 mins), Cranbrook 5 miles, Staplehurst station 6.3 miles (London Bridge from 52 mins), Tunbridge Wells 11 miles, Gatwick airport 34 miles, London 46 miles (All distances and times are approximate)Square Footage: 6,567 sq ft Acreage: 4.91 AcresDirectionsFrom the Wilsley Pound roundabout outside Cranbrook, take the A262 to Goudhurst. Turn right at The Goudhurst Inn and continue until the T junction. Turn right onto the B2079 and continue until an S-bend. Immediately after turn left onto a driveway signposted Waterfield House and The Pump House. The properties will be found after a short distance on the left-hand side. Additional InfoParticular features include: RIBA South East architectural winner 2023 Shortlisted for BHA home of the year over 2500sq ft (awaiting result) Incredible Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty views over owned land Completed in 2022 Designed and CA by PH+, London and Sydney based architectural practice House built into hill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 2 x Air source heat pumps 3 phase electricity feed with 2 x electric car chargers Commercially designed MEP MVHR system throughout the house CAT6a throughout house with fully installed network throughout Crestron control system, IPAD's throughout house Crestron ARIA switches throughout house Lighting, MVHR, blinds, heating and locks all controlled from Crestron Home Cinema with 110 inch projection and 16 speakers SONOS throughout the house Automated shutters on front facade of house to close or open vistaAgents Note: A detached, fully restored 3-bedroom 'Pump House', some 200m down in the valley with its own entrance and 2.19 acres, is available by separate negotiation to create an annexe to Waterfield House. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cranbrook-d197259/for-sale_i71008021
Chalksole Manor is a handsome double-fronted brick and timber-beamed residence with a wealth of original features, including fine stone and woodwork, feature fireplaces and leaded windows. Built circa 1920 in the Arts & Crafts style, and extensively modernised and extended by the current owners, today it offers over 7,600 sq ft of luxurious and adaptable accommodation ideal for modern living, along with a trio of versatile additional accommodation. The main house is traditionally styled with a porch opening to the striking vaulted central reception hall with its natural stone flooring, eye-catching 1920s fireplace, ornate turned stairway and galleried landing. From here double doors flow to the capacious sitting room with its bay window and detailed cornice and impressive Tudor style fireplace; the room opens directly to the rear terrace. Adjacent is a formal dining room with stone fireplace and beams also opening to the grounds. There is a further cosy family room off the hall. The main hallway flows past the cloakroom and larder/storage room, with access to cool wine cellar, to the sociable open-plan kitchen and casual dining area with double doors opening to the garden. The kitchen benefits from a wide range of bespoke kitchen units with granite worktops; there is a central island/breakfast bar with inset sink. A large range cooker is into a feature fireplace surround and there is also a fitted microwave, two fitted fridge freezers and dual sinks. Doors from the kitchen lead through to a fitted laundry room with Butler sink and to a rear exit comprising a boot room and cloakroom.The staircase rises to the galleried first floor landing with four elegant bedrooms and a family bathroom; all the bedrooms benefit from extensive fitted wardrobe space and two enjoy contemporary en suite shower rooms. The principal suite has a balcony overlooking the grounds, a fully fitted dressing room and a deluxe en suite bathroom with double basins, large inset bath and shower with built in steam appliance. The second floor offers two further bedroom suites with shower rooms and substantial eaves storage.The property sits in grounds of about 34 acres nestled among picturesque Kent countryside, The main house is approached through electrically controlled gates with a large sweeping gravelled driveway giving access to the four-car garage. The landscaped formal gardens have paved terraces, large lawns herbaceous beds, topiary and feature trees. There is a summer kitchen, Victorian style greenhouse, vegetable garden and a natural duck pond leading into paddocks and extensive ancient bluebell woodland with oak, ash and beech trees.In addition to the main house there is a separately accessed attached annexe and two separate well-appointed properties with private terraces, a working vineyard with large barn, and adaptable outbuildings currently being used as a workshop, log and implement store. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_alkham-d563972/for-sale_i70115703
The Old Vicarage believed to date back to 1826, is a fine and extremely attractive example of Georgian architecture with rendered facades, rows of impressive large sash windows, and a slate roof. The owners, who over the last 23 years, have gradually enhanced and added notable amenities, including the redecoration of the house, upgrading of utilities and bathrooms, a new roof, and the landscaping of the gardens and grounds. All the work has been carried out to a high standard and very sympathetically to preserve the history and architectural style of the house. The Old Vicarage is a superb family home that enjoys the character of a historic property, combined with the modern amenities required for family living in the country. The accommodation is well-presented and extends to over 4,400 sq ft arranged over three floors, offering a great balance between formal and informal living.The main reception rooms are accessed off the reception hall and comprise an impressive dual-aspect drawing room and dining room. All of the rooms benefit from grand proportions, are filled with light from the full-height sash windows, and enjoy views over the glorious gardens and grounds. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property, including wide floorboards, original shutters, stone fireplaces and intricate cornice detailing. The proportions allow for entertaining on a grand scale.The large Richard Edmondson-designed kitchen/breakfast room and utility room are well equipped with fitted Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, electric AGA, and a larder. Accessed off the kitchen/breakfast room is the sitting room with double doors leading out to the rear terrace.Also on the ground floor are the delightful dual aspect study/snug area complete with sash windows and a large fireplace, a secondary office with bespoke Richard Edmondson joinery, and a downstairs WC. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to a vast cellar, providing wine storage and extremely versatile space and further storage.Stairs lead to the first floor, where the arched sash window perfectly frames the view of St Laurence Church. The first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation comprising a generous principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom which enjoys views over the grounds from the window seat. The principal suite also benefits from a dressing room across the landing.There are three further bedrooms, all of a consistently good size, and a family bathroom and WC. All of the rooms have great ceiling heights and are light and bright, with large windows overlooking the grounds.The self-contained guest wing is accessed from the landing and provides two good-sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms and would lend itself to staying guests or staff.The Old Vicarage is approached via a gated entrance and gravelled drive that leads to the large parking area at the front of the house.Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the gardens and grounds are an important feature of The Old Vicarage and form the most delightful and tranquil setting, complementing the house extremely well. The gardens are fully enclosed and privacy is provided by the 6.46 acres in which the property sits.The Old Vicarage enjoys stunning, well-maintained gardens and grounds designed by Roger Platt, a gold medal winner at Chelsea, which encircle the property with many established specimen trees, including five Great Oak Trees and an outstanding Plane Tree, shrubs, flower beds and magnificent topiary. The formal garden is mainly laid to lawn with a ha-ha, a striking water feature, and a newly paved terrace area at the rear of the property, which provides a perfect setting for al fresco dining. The charming walled garden hosts a kitchen garden and has a private pathway that leads to St Laurence Church.The Old Vicarage occupies a delightful setting on the edge of the attractive village of Hawkhurst, next to St Laurence Church, and located in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hawkhurst is a thriving and well-served village which offers a wide range of everyday shopping and leisure facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, a post office and a cinema. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and Heathfield.The area has excellent road and rail links from the A21 at Hurst Green, which provides links to the south coast and with the M25, which provides easy access to London and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports as well as links to the Channel Tunnel. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate from Etchingham (4.3 miles), Staplehurst (11 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (14 miles) stations.There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors including Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory School inLangton Green, Tonbridge School, Kent College (for girls) at Pembury. There are also grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and we understand the property lies within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.There are numerous sporting and recreational interests in the area, including golf at Dale Hill, Chart Hills, and Crowborough Beacon. Sailing and boating at Bewl Water and the South Coast centres such as Brighton Marina, Eastbourne, and Hastings. Opera at Glyndebourne. Horse racing is at Goodwood, Lingfield and Brighton. Motor racing can also be found at Goodwood. There is an abundance of country walks and riding to be had in the surrounding area, utilising the extensive public foot and bridlepaths, including Bedgbury Forest and Hemstead Forest. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cranbrook-d197259/for-sale_i71214227
Fine period twin oast & barn with single storey ancillary accommodation occupying a secluded position in sought after Otford village. DescriptionThe Oast House is a delightful period property, believed to date in part, from the 19th Century, with brick elevations enhanced by wisteria and climbing roses all under a slate tiled roof. This superb family home has been well maintained throughout and offers versatile accommodation of excellent proportions amounting to in excess 5,200 sq ft. arranged over three floors. The main house is complemented by additional separate ancillary accommodation in excess of 1,200 sq ft offering scope for use as flexible/multi-generational living.Externally the property sits amidst mature south facing gardens and idyllic woodland to the rear with streams from the River Darenth meandering through.The property is well situated just 0.3 miles from the centre of Otford with its village amenities, primary school, mainline station and popular recreation ground.The spacious reception hall leads to three interconnecting reception rooms which provide excellent areas for entertaining, enjoying a southerly aspect, and all featuring French doors giving direct access to the superb terrace and gardens beyond. There is a sitting room of excellent proportioned featuring an impressive brick fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, a dining room and a garden room with porcelain tiled flooring.Two further receptions rooms are situated in the impressive roundels and comprise a cinema room and a home office/study.The substantial kitchen/breakfast/family room offers the ideal space for informal dining and everyday living. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke oak wall and floor cupboards and central island with quartz work surfaces and upstands. A comprehensive range of Miele, Gaggenau and NEFF appliances provide oven, hob, microwave, warming drawer and dishwasher facilities together with an insinkerator boiling and filtered cold water tap and waste disposal. There is also a charming brick fireplace inset with a wood burning stove.The utility room provides a further range of fitted units, and there is space for further appliances.The substantial principal bedroom suite enjoys lovely garden views and benefits from a generous dressing area and bathroom with double width feature bath and separate shower cubicle.Four further bedroom suites all enjoy en suite bath/shower facilities and two bedrooms are situated in the roundels and feature staircases leading to mezzanine dressing areas with excellent built in storage.Located on the second floor is an excellent attic store room with windows, which completes the internal accommodationGardens, Garaging & OutbuildingsThe Oast House is approached from the High Street via a shared gravel driveway which leads to electric double gates and a generous parking area at the front of the property.To one side of the driveway lies ancillary accommodation comprising two reception rooms, three bedrooms and a shower room.A range of Oak-framed outbuildings include detached garages, a summerhouse/garden gym and a four bay wood/garden store/workshop. There is also a fence enclosed all weather tennis court.The charming south-facing gardens afford both privacy and seclusion, comprising a generous stone terrace and expanses of lawn flanked by an array of deciduous and coniferous trees.The River Darenth meanders through the bottom of the garden, its banks interspersed by shrubs and a delightful wooded area under planted with spring bulbs.In total the grounds amount to approximately 4.65 acres.LocationThe Oast House is situated in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the centre of Otford village, where there are local facilities including a baker, butchers and four public houses. Sainsburys Superstore and Homebase are about 1.3 miles away.Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (3.2 miles) offering supermarkets and high street shops as well as the new Blighs Development. Bluewater Shopping Centre near Dartford.Mainline Rail Services: Otford (0.5 miles) to Victoria and Blackfriars (Thames Link). Sevenoaks (3.4 miles) to Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge.Primary Schools: Otford, Kemsing and Chevening St Botolphs.Grammar/State Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several Grammar and state schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Sevenoaks, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge. Sackville School in Hildenborough.Leisure Facilities: Golf in Otford, Shoreham and Eynsford. Wildnernesse and Knole golf clubs in Sevenoaks. Leisure Centres can be found in Sevenoaks, Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Bridle paths and walks are abundant in the area. The Stag Theatre and Cinema in Sevenoaks.Communications: Excellent access to the motorway network at Chevening onto the M25 and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Dartford River Crossing, Bluewater Shopping Centre (A2) and London.Square Footage: 5,285 sq ft Acreage: 4.65 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks, proceed in a northerly direction across the A25 onto the A225 to Otford village. Continue into the village and at the duck pond roundabout, turn left into the High Street. After a short distance turn into the driveway signposted Broughton Manor, follow the driveway around to the left which leads to The Oast House. Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity, gas fired central heating via underfloor heating to the ground floor and bathrooms and radiators to the rest of the rooms. Private drainage. Comprehensive ethernet network serving all rooms. Fully monitored security system. CCTV cameras. 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Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a wonderful country house, modernised and redesigned to a high standard, with the bonus of a cottage, garaging and swimming pool, all set within 8.84 acres. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d556885/for-sale_i68909352
A beautiful Grade II* listed family home on the rural outskirts of the popular village of Biddenden. DescriptionVane Court is a stunning and immaculately presented Grade II* listed home, featured in numerous historic editorials including Pevsner who described the property as "the only house in Biddenden of the Wealden type. The house, which has been dated to 1419, has half-timbered brick and weatherboard elevations under mainly tiled roofs and is partially jettied to both front and rear with flying posts in both the central recesses to both front and rear of the building with later additions at the back of the house.The ground floor has the original entrance hall with an oak staircase to the first floor and a cloaks cupboard. To the right of the hall is a south facing and light drawing room with a beautiful oak framed fireplace and wood burner. To the north side is a magnificent dining room with a splendid inglenook and at the back of the house is a kitchen with American walnut units and granite worktops and oil fired Aga. Beyond the kitchen is a further entrance hall, cloakroom and storage room and off the kitchen is a garden hall, back staircase with oak staircase with beautiful newel posts and finials, an excellent utility room and family room with door into a south facing loggia.From the rear hall is access to the oak framed study/gym with shower room off currently arranged as a bright and stylish office space with access to the sun terrace and garden. There is access to the car port from the rear of the house.The first floor has a landing in various areas with a staircase to a second floor. There is a principal suite, south facing, with a lavishly fitted bathroom. Next is a central bedroom which is a lovely room with walk-in wardrobe and pretty fireplace and a third bedroom to the front.A further landing area and family bathroom leading through a study area and beyond the back stairs are two intercommunicating rooms with a bathroom which would make a fine suite.The second floor has a landing and two bedrooms, one of which is known as the King's Room with a magnificent crown post and fireplace, once occupied by the King of Siam, and bathroom.Vane Court has exceptional gardens. To the south of the house are formal gardens, a sunken rose garden and a water garden with what is known as the King's Pond and a bridge and further areas of water.There is a heated swimming pool enclosed by established hedging and an adjacent tennis court which is also bounded by established hedging. There is an open fronted four bay garage with all mod-cons leading to a series of useful utility areas and on to the house itself.In all about 5.362 acres.LocationVane Court is situated on the outskirts of Biddenden, where there is a general store, beautiful old church, village primary school and public house.Further comprehensive shopping and other facilities can be found in Headcorn, Tenterden and Ashford. Mainline rail services: Headcorn and Pluckley stations provide excellent commuter links to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs between Ashford and London St Pancras in about 38 minutes. Education: There are an excellent number of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks, the channel tunnel.Square Footage: 6,652 sq ft Acreage: 5.36 AcresDirectionsFrom Savills office in Cranbrook proceed to Wilsley Pound roundabout. Take the A262 to Sissinghurst and Biddenden. In Biddenden turn left onto the A274 towards Headcorn. Proceed for about 0.9 of a mile and turn right onto Smarden Lane. Continue along this road for 0.6 of a mile and the drive for Vane Court will be found on the right hand side behind a five bar gate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ashford-d196295/for-sale_i69046904
Dunorlan House is a contemporary-designed family home set in an elevated position with outstanding views over Dunorlan Park and the lake. The position is unique, and the current owners have extended and reconfigured the property to include large glazed units facing south, taking advantage of the wonderful views. The enhancements undertaken by the current owners include complete re-decoration of the house, re-configuration and addition of extra accommodation. Dunorlan House has impressively achieved an EPC A rating and benefits from 46 solar panels. All of the work has been done to a high standard and to preserve the architectural style of the house.The accommodation extends to over 5,600 sq ft, and the living spaces are thoughtfully arranged over two floors and the spaces are well balanced between formal and informal living and offer exceptional entertainment areas that are extremely light and bright with full-height south facing windows along the length of the facade.The principal reception rooms on the ground floor comprise a large sitting room with an open fireplace, dining room and a family room and study area, all with impressive ceiling heights and finished to an exquisite standard throughout.The ground floor features a bespoke Smallbone kitchen finished in American Walnut, which is well equipped with a work island, fitted Miele appliances and a larder cupboard. Extended in 2015, the current owners added on the family room which adjoins the kitchen and has direct access out to the rear terrace, an ideal spot for al fresco dining. Accessed off the kitchen is the large utility, which leads directly into the double garage.Dunorlan House has excellent bedroom accommodation with a generous double aspect principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom, dressing room and charming private courtyard. There are two further bedrooms with en suite bathroom, a further bedroom, which is currently set up as a gym and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms enjoy far-reaching views of the glorious gardens and Dunorlan Park.The leisure complex with indoor heated and automatic chlorinated swimming pool, spa pool and plant room are accessed from the lower ground floor and also have doors leading out to the garden. An interesting feature is the exposed stone wall from the original dwelling at Dunorlan House.Dunorlan House is approached from a private road and via an electrically operated gated entrance with sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area and a double garage building.To the front, there are a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and plants, making it quite secluded. To the side is a brick-paved path with a pergola leading to the feature garden. There is an elevated decked terrace off the kitchen/breakfast room with part parapet surround and gravel feature.The incredibly private and well-maintained garden is an important feature of Dunorlan House. Extending to the width of the property, the flat garden has so much usable lawn area and connects to the house very well. The garden provides an excellent backdrop to the house. The vendor has paid great attention to detail, planting multiple mature specimen trees and flower beds.There is direct access to the park.Dunorlan Park is an exclusive park in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. In 1823 John Ward, a partner of Decimus Burton, created the lake on the original farm for recreational use. He then sold the farm in 1854 to Henry Reed, who demolished the farmhouse and built a new house Dunorlan in Italianate style. The site of the house is high on the ridge, positioned to provide privacy and advantage of the fine views. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council purchased the site in 1945, but unfortunately, due to a fire, the house was demolished in 1958. The site was then sold to private developers, with Dunorlan House being the principal residence constructed in 1998.For cultural activity, there is no need to travel as Tunbridge Wells boasts its own Theatre and Arts Centre, and a multitude of shops and fine restaurants. For those wishing to commute to London by train, the property is within walking distance of the main line station, which has services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. For motorists, there is easy access to a number of major road routes, including the A21, which links with the M25 motorway network, and the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.Tunbridge Wells is renowned for the quality of its schooling, both in the private and state sectors. Tunbridge Wells is home to Holmewood House Preparatory School. Within easy driving distance are also some other notable private schools, including, Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School and Benenden within The Weald. Tunbridge Wells has also retained its grammar school, and Dunorlan House is within the catchment area.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served with golf at Nizels, Lamberhurst and Hever Castle. Horse racing at Lingfield Park, cricket and tennis at Nevill Cricket Ground and Tennis Club. Sailing and fishing are also available nearby; sailing at Bewl Water and Bough Beech Reservoir, and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding countryside. The South Downs and Kent & Sussex Coasts are also in close proximity. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70205493
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a wonderful country house, modernised and redesigned to a high standard, with the bonus of a cottage, garaging and swimming pool, all set within 46.64 acres. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d556885/for-sale_i68368937
Elegant Regency house of superb proportions, set in magnificent grounds of 4 acres, on the edge of the picturesque village of Birling. DescriptionLangold House is an elegant, classic Regency residence of immense character, history and charm, believed to date from 1817 when it was constructed to serve as a rectory for the Earl of Abergavenny, and later enlarged by his son in 1865 and hosting visits from royalty, offering well-proportioned accommodation retaining charming period features combined with contemporary embellishments. Salient points include a bespoke kitchen by Roundhouse, stylish bathroom suites, multi pane sash windows, dado rails, decorative cornicing, attractive feature fireplaces, a sweeping principal staircase with an oak handrail, and decorative radiator covers. Also of note is the impressive ancillary accommodation, together with the established gardens and grounds, incorporating a swimming pool and tennis court.Langold HouseThe superb principal reception rooms comprises a spectacular drawing room with a feature fireplace and a wide bay to the side with doors opening to the Italian garden, a library/dining room with attractive views to the south and built-in shelving and cupboards to either side of the fireplace, a sitting room with access to the kitchen/ dining room and a family room.The bespoke kitchen by Roundhouse is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary wall and base units with integral appliances including a Wolf cooker, and a central island unit with a breakfast bar and doors opening to the terrace. A utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances. There is a well-appointed study and two cloakrooms complete the ground floor.Arranged over the lower ground floor is the most impressive games room with an adjoining wine store with a glass divider and fitted furnishings. From the entrance hall the sweeping staircase rises to the first floor and double aspect principal bedroom suite with built-in wardrobes and an impressive en suite bathroom. There are seven further bedrooms, two served by Jack and Jill bathrooms, and five with en suite shower/bathrooms. Arranged over the entirety of the second floor and completing the accommodation is a spacious and versatile recreation room, a bedroom and bathroom. The Coach HouseThe Coach House has been stylishly converted by the current owners to provide superb ancillary accommodation with an excellent finish, briefly comprising a double aspect sitting room with French doors opening to the garden, a contemporary kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with an island incorporating a breakfast bar and doors leading the front and side terrace, a cloakroom and coats cupboard, and two double bedrooms, one with a stylish en suite shower room and walk-through dressing room and one served by a stylish bathroom with a freestanding copper bath.Gardens & GroundsLangold House is approached over a long sweeping gravel drive with electrically operated wrought iron gates. The drive is flanked on both sides by wide areas of lawn, and leads to the front and side of the house where there is ample parking. The impressive, established gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with many varieties of trees and shrubs including cedar, oak, horse chestnut, sweet chestnut and beech. To one side of the house is an Italian garden enclosed by a pillared balustrade and featuring paved and gravel paths with beds stocked with olive trees and roses edged with box hedging. On the opposite side of the house is a terraced area with flower beds, both providing excellent opportunities for al fresco entertaining. A gravel path leads to the swimming pool complex featuring a heated swimming pool, pump house and excellent summerhouse with shower, W.C., and kitchenette with drinks fridge. To the side of the swimming pool area is a hard tennis court and on from there are two small paddocks and a mobile stable block, comprising two loose boxes and a tack/feed store. To the far boundary is a pond with aquatic planting and as a whole the grounds provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion.LocationLangold House is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Birling with its church and public house. The attractive town of West Malling has many good cafes and restaurants, and Kings Hill provides a Waitrose supermarket.Comprehensive Shopping: Maidstone (7 miles), Sevenoaks (13 miles) Bluewater. Mainline Rail Services: West Malling (3.5 miles) to London Bridge (from 44 minutes)/Charing Cross/Victoria. Ebbsfleet International (12 miles). Sevenoaks (13.3 miles).Primary Schools: Ryarsh & Offham. Grammar Schools: Maidstone Boys & Girls, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Judd in Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar & Skinners in Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange and Hilden Oaks Preparatory School in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Sackville School in Hildenborough. New Beacon in Sevenoaks. Sutton Valence. Kings in Canterbury. Leisure Facilities: Golf Courses at Kings Hill, Addington, Chart Sutton , The London Club and several in the general Sevenoaks area. David Lloyd Fitness & Leisure Centre in Kings Hill. A host of local cricket & football clubs. Brands Hatch motor circuit. Local equestrian facilities plus field sports.Communications: Excellent access to the motorway network at Leybourne onto the M20, connecting to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. The adjoining road networks offer links to London, Canary Wharf, the Dartford River Crossing, Bluewater Shopping Centre and the South Coast. There is also convenient road access to Channel Tunnel Terminus at both Ashford International Station and Ebbsfleet International Station with high speed rail services into central London (including Stratford for the 2012 Olympics) and Europe.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 8,011 sq ft Acreage: 4.1 AcresDirectionsFrom the M20 heading east take junction 4 (A2248/West Malling/New Hythe/Rochester). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A228 (towards Tonbridge/West Malling). At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit towards Birling. Continue through the village of Birling passing the church on the right hand side. Continue out of the village passing Stangate Road on the left hand side where the entrance for Langold House will be found after a high stone wall on the left hand side. Additional InfoLocal Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. Tax Band 'H' Services: Mains water, gas, electricity. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. 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Impressive Grade II listed property, restored and updated for modern living, set in beautiful parkland grounds. DescriptionCheveney is set in an elevated rural position, surrounded by formal gardens and parkland, on the edge of Yalding village with its village shop, post office, pubs, pre-school, primary school and doctor's surgery.The property is approached over a long gated driveway and was built in the latter part of the 17th Century, originally of oak framed construction under a plain tiled roof, extended in the 19th Century and restored in the early part of the 20th Century. Over the course of the last twelve months, the current owner has undertaken a comprehensive modernisation project, resulting in Cheveney now providing magnificent family accommodation set in an idyllic rural position, yet in easy access to all road and rail services. With almost 11,000 sq ft of accommodation, salient points include stylish kitchen and bathroom suites, high ceilings, decorative coving, recessed lighting, dado rails, lead light bay windows, exposed timbers, and extraordinary feature fireplaces. Also of note are the manicured gardens and grounds, together with the impressive lake adorned in established aquatic planting. There are five primary reception rooms, all of excellent proportions and accessed primarily from the great hall. Cheveney is approached over a sweeping, gated driveway culminating at the front of the property and providing ample off road parking. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being a combination of formal beds and and landscaped lawns interspersed with a variety of established evergreen and deciduous trees.A terrace spans the property providing ample areas for al fresco entertaining, and an idyllic lake is adorned in established aquatic planting. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with an Aga, space for appliances and an island unit incorporating a breakfast bar. The adjoining family room provides access to a utility room. There is a three bedroomed ground floor apartment ideal for staff or family.Arranged over the first floor are 8 bedrooms, and an attic room on the second floor.LocationShopping: Maidstone (5.9 miles), West Malling (7.8 miles), Tonbridge (9.3 miles). Tunbridge Wells (11 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Paddock Wood (5.3 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Primary Schools: Yalding, Laddingford and Collier Street.Grammar Schools: Maidstone - Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Invicta Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School. Tonbridge - Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, The Judd School. Tunbridge Wells - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, The Skinners' School.State Schools: Maidstone, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood. Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Sutton Valence. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. St Helen's Montessori at East Farleigh. Benenden and Dulwich Prep at Cranbrook.Leisure Facilities: David Lloyd Health Club at Kings Hill. Leisure centres in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Poult Wood Golf Course in Hadlow, Kings Hill Golf Club and West Malling Golf Club.Motorway Links: The M20 and M26 at Wrotham Heath gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 10,864 sq ft Acreage: 8.1 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks High Street head south on the A225. Continue down River Hill bearing right towards the roundabout. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A21. Continue for approximately 5.4 miles and take the A26 exit to Tonbridge. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A26. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B2017 (Tudeley Road). Continue for 3.7 miles and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A228 (Maidstone Road). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A228 (Branbridges Road). At the following roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A228 and after 0.4 miles turn left onto Beltring Road. At the end of the road take a slight left turn onto Lees Road and continue into Yalding village. In the centre of Yalding turn left onto High Street, continue over the bridge and proceed up the hill before turning right onto Vicarage Road. Pass the Yalding Primary School heading south-east towards The Glebe for 0.4 miles and the gates for Cheveney will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoMains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage incorporating a Biodisc Klargester installed in 2019. Further information available upon request. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_maidstone-d196350/for-sale_i69199467
A most impressive Georgian style country residence of elegant proportions, set within superb landscaped gardens and grounds. DescriptionHookwood Farm is an impressive country residence built by the present owners in a classic Georgian style to an exceptionally high standard and completed in 2013. The house has excellently proportioned accommodation which also provides a versatile layout. The property has many unique and bespoke features, in keeping with the Georgian style yet ideal for modern living. These features include a handmade kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, decorative plaster friezes, elegant marble fireplaces, high ceilings, impressively proportioned internal doors, marble flooring, engineered oak flooring, multi pane sash windows and decorative downpipe collars. The property sits within the magnificent gardens and grounds which provide a wonderful backdrop and a high degree of privacy.The impressive and well-proportioned reception rooms provide wonderful areas for formal entertaining. The dining hall has an outlook to the front with double doors opening to the drawing room with three French doors to the south facing terrace. The living room has an outlook over the rear gardens and leads to the impressive triple aspect orangery with French doors to the west terrace.The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect and has French doors to the east terrace. There is an excellent range of bespoke cupboards with matching island unit. Granite work surfaces incorporate a 1½ bowl sink together with a preparation sink within the island unit which also provides a breakfast bar. Fitted appliances include an electric Aga and separate gas Aga, two fridges and dishwashers, Miele coffee machine and a wine fridge.The adjoining utility room has a double butler sink and has additional fitted storage cupboards, together with direct access to outside. A rear lobby leads to a store/boiler room and the integral double garage.An elegant staircase with a handcrafted handrail rises to the spacious first floor landing with views to the front.The principal suite comprises a bedroom with views over the rear garden, a fitted dressing room and elegant en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle.The guest bedroom is double aspect with wonderful garden views, a fitted wardrobe and en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle.There are two further bedrooms on this floor, both which are served by en suite bathrooms.Arranged over the second floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms with views either to the front or rear, both served by en suite shower rooms and storage cupboards. There is also an excellent attic storage room with porthole window to the front.The annexe is approached from the rear lobby with stairs rising to the first floor. It comprises a spacious living/bedroom area with kitchenette and a well-appointed en suite shower room.The barn comprises a garden store, store room with kitchenette, cloakroom and open store. The timber stables comprise a loose box and field shelter Victorian style greenhouse with cold frames. Garden shed.Chicken run with coop.Gardens and Grounds - The house is approached over a gravel drive with a stone pillared entrance and wrought iron gates. The drive splits, leading to the garaging and on to the front of the house where there is a generous area for parking. There is also a secondary drive from the lane which leads to the barn.The formal gardens surround the house and include manicured lawns edged with either yew or box hedging with the front lawn featuring an attractive rill culminating in an ornamental pond. To the west and south of the house are generous paved and gravel terraces flanked by well stocked beds and providing wonderful areas for al fresco entertaining. The symmetrical south facing garden features stone steps leading to the terraced lawns, one of which has two herbaceous beds, flanked by white lavender. Adorning the elevations of the house are various climbing roses under planted with box hedging.The kitchen garden lies to the east and comprises a number of beds enclosed by hedging. There is separate vegetable garden by the barn and greenhouse, which also comprises a number of beds with fruit cages and herringbone brick paths. On from the kitchen garden is an octagonal chicken run with timber coop and garden shed.The parkland grounds comprise grassland interspersed with a wide variety of specimen trees from around the world. There is a lake with an island and waterfall feeding into a smaller pond and established aquatic planting. Planting within the grounds include an avenue of tulip trees, Indian bean trees, pleached beech trees, magnolias and over 200 varieties of rhododendrons.LocationHookwood Farm is located on the edge of the sought-after village of Shipbourne. The village includes the popular Chaser Inn and weekly award winning Farmers' Market as well as the church, primary school and common.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3.3 miles), Sevenoaks (8.6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (10.9 miles) provide supermarkets and the usual popular high street retailers and many pubs and restaurants. Bluewater (23.1 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge (3.6 miles), Hildenborough (5.9 miles) and Sevenoaks (9 miles) mainline stations to London Bridge, Charing Cross & Cannon Street, and Borough Green (6.4 miles) to Victoria.Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol, Kings Hill, Mereworth, Hadlow, Ightham and Borough Green. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar and Tonbridge Grammar. Knole Academy, Trinity and Weald of Kent Grammar Schools in Sevenoaks. Private Schools: Tonbridge and Sommerhill Schools in Tonbridge. Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall Schools in Sevenoaks. The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.Leisure Facilities: Shipbourne Tennis Club on the Green, Golf at Wilderness, Nizels, Knole Park and Poult Wood. Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs including football, baseball, swimming and sailing in Tonbridge. A large network of footpaths linking to the Greensand Way.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 7,223 sq ft Acreage: 23.01 AcresDirectionsFrom junction 5 of the M25 with the A21, turn off onto the A25 heading east through Riverhead and Seal. After passing the Crown Point, turn right signposted Ivy Hatch, continue through the village and at the 'T' junction, turn right onto the A227. Continue past Shipbourne Village Green and The Chaser Inn and at the crossroads turn left onto Back Lane. Turn right at the next T-junction onto Reeds Lane and then turn take the next right onto Claygate Lane. Proceed to the end turning right on to Puttenden Road. Hookswood Farm will be found along on the right hand side. Alternatively: From the M20, junction 2 take the A227 Tonbridge Road and proceed through Borough Green and Ightham to Shipbourne and continue as above. Additional InfoPlanning consent has been given for a single storey rear extension- 21/03218/FL and for an exercise swimming pool and associate plant - 22/01806/FL(Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council). For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71276385
Hookwood Farm is an impressive country residence built in a classic Georgian style to an exceptionally high standard and completed in 2013.The house has excellently proportioned accommodation, which also provides a versatile layout. The property has many unique and bespoke features, in keeping with the Georgian style yet ideal for modern living. These features include a handmade kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, decorative plaster friezes, elegant marble fireplaces, high ceilings, impressively proportioned internal doors, marble flooring, engineered oak flooring, multi-pane sash windows and decorative downpipe collars. The property sits within the magnificent gardens and grounds, which provide a wonderful backdrop and a high degree of privacy.The impressive and well-proportioned reception rooms provide wonderful areas for formal entertaining. The dining hall has an outlook to the front with double doors opening to the drawing room with three French doors to the south-facing terrace. The living room has an outlook over the rear gardens and leads to the impressive triple aspect orangery with French doors to the west terrace.The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect and has French doors to the east terrace. There is an excellent range of bespoke cupboards with matching island units. Granite work surfaces incorporate a 1½ bowl sink together with a preparation sink within the island unit, which also provides a breakfast bar. Fitted appliances include an electric Aga and separate gas Aga, two fridges and dishwashers, a Miele coffee machine and a wine fridge.The adjoining utility room has a double butler sink and additional fitted storage cupboards, together with direct access to the outside. A rear lobby leads to a store/boiler room and the integral double garage. An elegant staircase with a handcrafted handrail rises to the spacious first-floor landing with views to the front.The principal suite comprises a bedroom with views over the rear garden, a fitted dressing room and an elegant en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. The guest bedroom is double aspect with wonderful garden views, a fitted wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, both of which are served by en suite bathrooms.Arranged over the second floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms with views either to the front or rear, both served by en suite shower rooms and storage cupboards. There is also an excellent attic storage room with a porthole window to the front.Planning consent has been given for a single-storey rear extension. (Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Planning Application 21/03218/FL).The annexe is approached from the rear lobby, with stairs rising to the first floor. It comprises a spacious living/bedroom area with a kitchenette and a well-appointed en suite shower room.The barn comprises a garden store, store room with kitchenette, cloakroom and open store. The timber stables comprise a loose box and field shelter Victorian-style greenhouse with cold frames, a garden shed and a chicken run with a coop.The house is approached over a gravel drive with a stone-pollarded entrance and wrought iron gates. The drive splits, leading to the garaging and on to the front of the house, where there is a generous area for parking. There is also a secondary drive from the lane, which leads to the barn. The formal gardens surround the house and include manicured lawns edged with either yew or box hedging, with the front lawn featuring an attractive rill culminating in an ornamental pond.To the west and south of the house are generous paved and gravel terraces flanked by well-stocked beds and providing wonderful areas for al fresco entertaining. The symmetrical south facing garden features stone steps leading to the terraced lawns, one of which has two herbaceous beds flanked by white lavender.Hookwood Farm is located on the edge of the sought-after village of Shipbourne. The village includes the popular Chaser Inn and weekly award winning Farmers' Market, as well as the church, primary school and common.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3.3 miles), Sevenoaks (8.6 miles), and Tunbridge Wells (10.9 miles) provide supermarkets and the usual popular high street retailers and many pubs and restaurants. Bluewater (23.1 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge (3.6 miles), Hildenborough (5.9 miles) and Sevenoaks (9 miles) mainline stations to London Bridge, Charing Cross & Cannon Street, and Borough Green (6.4 miles) to Victoria.Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol, Kings Hill, Mereworth, Hadlow, Ightham and Borough Green. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar and Tonbridge Grammar. Knole Academy, Trinity and Weald of Kent Grammar Schools in Sevenoaks. Private Schools: Tonbridge and Summerhill Schools in Tonbridge. Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall Schools in Sevenoaks. The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.Leisure Facilities: Shipbourne Tennis Club on the Green, Golf at Wilderness, Nizels, Knole Park and Poult Wood. Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough, indoor and outdoor swimming pools the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs, including football, baseball, swimming and sailing in Tonbridge. A large network of footpaths linking to the Greensand Way.All distances are approximate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_shipbourne-d586169/for-sale_i70302145
A charming & compact country estate with a superb Georgian manor house, excellent ancillary accommodation & outbuildings, situated centrally within rolling parkland of over 42 acres. DescriptionHolmwood Place is a most striking and unique country estate occupying a charming situation within beautiful Greenbelt countryside on the edge of the popular village of Four Elms. The Estate is believed to originally date from the 14th Century and has slowly been enlarged and adapted over the years, being owned by the same family for almost a century, with the focal former manor house which retains exquisite character features and proudly sits centrally in its surrounding parkland, together with a detached farmhouse and two cottages, a range of outbuildings and former farm buildings, and the most impressive grounds and parkland. Approached over a sweeping treelined carriage driveway, Holmwood Place is an elegant late Georgian former manor house, believed to have been originally constructed in the 1830s with later additions, retaining an abundance of history and period features, reflecting Georgian, Art Deco and Gothic influences. The property is now in need of refurbishment, and offers an exciting opportunity for the incoming purchaser to restore a rare and untouched charming piece of history. Salient features include a sweeping Art Deco staircase, decorative coving, high ceilings, parquet and tiled flooring, Adams style fireplaces with marble surrounds, full length and bay windows, wood panelled walling and sash windows. A vestibule entrance leads to the impressive reception hall with decorative tiling and provides access to the principal reception rooms, which comprise a drawing room, dining room, music room/study and an orangery, all with French doors opening to the grounds. The kitchen/ breakfast room features a bay window and is served by an adjoining pantry and scullery. There is a playroom/studio with built-in storage cupboards and a lift rising to the first floor. The western wing of the ground floor houses a boiler room, hallway with utility area, wine cellar, work shop and gardeners cloakroom. Arranged over the first floor are 5 bedrooms, all with bay windows and spectacular views to the gardens and grounds. A Jack and Jill bathroom adjoins the second bedroom. There is a further bathroom, shower room and W.C. Approached via a separate staircase is a magnificent double aspect billiard room with a charming bay window.Arranged over the second floor is a penthouse with two bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen and separate W.C and bathroom. Ancillary Accommodation: The Cottage, Barrowden & The Farmhouse are detached properties offering well-appointed accommodation, with gardens and off road parking, all currently let on ASTs.Holmwood Place is surrounded by amenity land and gardens, with parkland, farmland and swathes of woodland. Within the walled garden are flowerbeds, with wisteria, roses and jasmine adorning parts of the wall and house. There is a swimming pool, a peach house in need of repair, and a potting shed. Adjoining the kitchen garden is the original game larder and old dairy, with two gardeners cloakrooms and a covered hall linking to the house. The idyllic parkland is divided with mixed hedgeland, mature majestic trees and a millpond, attracting an abundance of wildlife, and has been grazed by cows and sheep over the years, some currently let on an FBT. There is an extensive range of outbuildings including barns, stable blocks, a granary and numerous outhouses/workshops. Further land may be available via separate negotiation.LocationHolmwood Place is situated within a secluded yet connected area within the Greenbelt, on the edge of the popular village of Four Elms, which features a village pond, cricket pitch, public house, church, grocers shop and petrol station.Shopping: Edenbridge (2.5 miles) provides supermarkets including Waitrose & other high street retailers. Sevenoaks (6.8 miles). Tonbridge (10 miles). Bluewater (20 miles).Rail: Sevenoaks & Hildenborough (London Bridge from 22 minutes/Cannon Street/ Charing Cross). Hurst Green, Oxted & Edenbridge (London Victoria).Primary: Four Elms, Crockham Hill, Chiddingstone, Hever.Secondary: Weald of Kent, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Trinity Secondary School & Knole Academy in Sevenoaks. Judd Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent & Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge. Skinners Boy Grammar, Bennett Memorial & Tunbridge Wells Boys & Girls Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells.Private: Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Public Schools, Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Radnor House in Sundridge, Walthamstow Hall Girls School & New Beacon in Sevenoaks.Leisure Facilities: Bridle paths & walks in the local area. Golf at Westerham, Hever, Tandridge, Chartham Park, Wildernesse, Knole & Nizels. Edenbridge Swimming & Leisure Centre. Stately homes include Chartwell & Hever.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 8,324 sq ft Acreage: 42.44 AcresDirectionsFrom our office on the High Street, follow signs for the A225, before turning right onto Oak Lane. Continue for approx. 1 mile before turning right to Dibden Lane. Continue to follow the road before turning left onto the B2042/Bessels Green Road. Continue on this road for approx. 5 miles, following signs for Four Elms. Take the second of the carriage driveways on the left signed Holmwood Place, and continue down the driveway. Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Holmwood Place has a septic tank. The three cottages have sewage treatment plants. Outgoings: Sevenoaks District Council. Barrowden F. The Cottage F. The Farmhouse F. Holmwood Place H.Agent Note: A public footpath runs through part of the land on the southern boundary field.EPCs: Barrowden D. Holmwood Place F. The Farmhouse E. The Cottage E. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_edenbridge-d196460/for-sale_i71050949
A beautiful Grade II listed country estate in immaculate condition throughout. DescriptionClose to Sutton Valence school, this historic property benefits from excellent secondary and tertiary accommodation with beautiful and extensive gardens and grounds. All set in a delightful rural position.Main HouseEntrance hall, sitting room, family room, wc, utility room, laundry room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, cellar, 3 bedrooms (2 with en suite shower room).To the first floor are the principal suite with bedroom, dressing room and en suite bathroom and 3 further bedrooms all with en suite bath/shower rooms.Tawny LodgeKitchen/dining/sitting room, utility room, wc, 3 bedrooms (both with en suite shower room), principal suite to the first floor with en suite bath/shower room.The Granary2 Garage/tractor stores, store room, 2 workshops, shower room and gardener's wc, boardroom with wc and small kitchen area. Office space with kitchen, shower room, and store room giving access to a kitchen/living room and shower room with 2 bedrooms over.Pool HouseWith external kitchen, wc, store room, 2 changing rooms both with shower.Outbuildings & CourtyardNew modern 29m x 9.5m barn. Workshop, extensive garaging, store room. Planning Permission has been granted for the single storey barns on the south west side of the courtyard to be demolished and replaced with an indoor swimming pool (Maidstone Borough Council 17/501482/FULL)Gardens & GroundsExtensive gardens, further outbuildings, Floodlight 5G surface football pitch and tennis court, swimming pool with pool house and fire pit, paddocks, reservoir, farmland and orchards.In all about 97.45 acresLocationComprehensive Shopping: can be found in Staplehurst (3.9 miles), Maidstone (5.9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (18.6 miles) and Ashford (19.1 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).Mainline rail services: to London Charing can be found at Staplehurst (3.5miles) or from Maidstone East station into London Victoria. LeShuttle trains are available from Folkestone (33 miles)Education: Like many parts of Kent there are an excellent range of schools nearby. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Maidstone, Cranbrook (boarding) and Tonbridge. There are also some local primary schools with excellent Ofsted reports. In the private sector there are independent girl and boy's schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.Motorway links: The M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 (6 miles) via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.Square Footage: 5,736 sq ft Acreage: 97.45 AcresDirectionsFrom our Cranbrook office and heading north towards Staplehurst, continue over the railway bridge and on for about 1.5 miles and turn right at the (former) Cross in Hand garage signed to Chart Sutton. Proceed along this road for approximately 2.1 miles (passing The Lord Raglan public house) and the driveway to Heronden will be on the left hand side. Additional InfoAncillary Accommodation Council Tax BandsThe Granary Tax Band: ATawny Lodge Tax Band: G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_maidstone-d196350/for-sale_i69213687
An opportunity to acquire 30 new apartments in a development of 40 open market apartments currently under construction located on a private access road at the London Road end of Coombe Valley Road in Dover, Kent. The properties comprise 2 blocks of 15 apartments each (Blocks B and C) forming part of a development of 40 apartments in all. Block A, nearest to Coombe Valley Road will comprise 10 apartments and is sold stc.The properties will comprise 21 x 2 bedroom apartments and 9 x 1 bedroom apartments arranged over ground to third floors.Central heating will be provided by way of individual mains gas-fired combi boilers in each of the apartments.EPC ratings BThe apartments in Block B will be served by a lift.Twenty three parking spaces will be available with the 30 apartments.Anticipated completion is November 2024.The site is a 0.6 mile walk from the town's main shopping area, 0.4 mile walk from Buckland Hospital and 0.9 mile walk from Dover Priory train station (times from Google Maps). South Eastern Railway offers a 1 hour 6 minute direct service from Dover Priory to London St Pancras. Road access to the M25 is via the A2/M2 and the A20/M20.Dover is the UK's busiest passenger port with sailings to Calais and Dunkirk, France and home to Dover Castle and the famous White Cliffs.Please note that the images shown are Computer Generated impressions of the final development and there may be some variation to the final appearance when built. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/rooms_1_dover-d196584/for-sale_i69472600
An exceptional country residence of elegant proportions set within parkland grounds of about 17 acres. DescriptionGodden Green House is a handsome country residence dating from the Victorian period with impressive Gothic and Arts and Crafts influences together with British colonial styling. The property has been updated and refurbished to a high standard by the current owners and retains many period features enhanced with contemporary embellishments. The generously proportioned accommodation offers areas of both formal entertaining and family living, with features including high ceilings, beautiful wood block flooring, deep multi-pane sash windows, elegant fireplaces and deep skirting boards. The property is situated in an AONB in the sought after location of Godden Green with its public house and semi-rural setting with many footpaths over the surrounding countryside.The principal reception rooms comprise a striking drawing room with wide bay window and direct access to the gardens and an impressive dining room with full height sliding doors to the rear terrace and a beautiful outlook over the gardens. The elegant double aspect sitting room has a square bay window to the side and an outlook to the front, and the charming family room adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room and dining room.The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base units and matching island units with integral appliances and space for a range style cooker. There is an adjoining larder cupboard and a further crockery cupboard located in the family room.There is a study, two cloakrooms, a sauna, a laundry room, utility room and boiler room.Completing the ground floor is a superb guest suite comprising a spacious bedroom with double doors to the garden and a well-appointed en suite shower room.Stairs lead from the hall to an extensive cellar comprising a number of storerooms and a wine store.Arranged over the first floor is the generously proportioned principal suite comprising a double aspect bedroom, two dressing rooms and a luxurious en suite bathroom with separate shower area and featuring a roll top copper bath. There are three further bedrooms, all with en suite facilities and one with a dressing room. Arranged over the second floor is the sixth bedroom.A self-contained cottage provides excellent ancillary accommodation, together with garaging, garden stores, a greenhouse, summerhouses and pavilions. The house sits within extensive park-like grounds with a swimming pool and impressive pool house set within former walled kitchen gardens. The tennis court is screened by hedging and banks of rhododendrons, and an avenue of trees flank the drive.LocationComprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (2.4 miles) and Bluewater (19.9 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (2.8 miles) to London Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge.Primary Schools: Various in Sevenoaks, Seal, Sundridge and Otford.Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls Grammars and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall and Sackville Secondary Schools. New Beacon. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Solefields and Walthamstow Hall Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge. Fosse Bank in Hildenborough. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge.Sporting Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Tonbridge School Sports Centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket and Rugby in The Vine area of Sevenoaks.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 9,200 sq ft Acreage: 17.02 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks High Street head in a northerly direction onto the A225, turn right into Seal Hollow Road. After 0.4 of a mile turn right onto Blackhall Lane and continue to the end of the road. Turn right and continue along this road for approx. 0.2 miles and the gated driveway for Godden Green House will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoMains water, drainage & electricity. Gas fired central heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_sevenoaks-d196887/for-sale_i70827932
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