EPC band: CBranden Oast is a fabulous conversion of a twin roundel oast with versatile and very well-proportioned accommodation that could provide the opportunity for multi-generational living.Historically, Branden Oast was a working oast house used for drying hops and more latterly an office building, but now having been cleverly and sympathetically converted it provides a stylish and inviting home which blends the character of the original building with a chic modern twist. The property is flooded from all angles by natural light and the high circular ceilings in the oast bedrooms are simply stunning. The huge engineered traditional block paved driveway and beautiful landscaped exterior make it dream for large gatherings in the summer with the stunning kitchen being the hub of the house flowing seamlessly to the outside. The inside of this property simply has to be experienced to appreciate its many wow features. Room sizes and layout can be found on the floorplans and 360 tour. So why not immerse yourself in this fabulous house and then book your private onsite viewing. AccommodationGround FloorEntrance Hallway with built in wardrobes and pantry Formal lounge with log burnerLarge Dining room3rd ReceptionStudy/officeKitchen/Diner with vaulted ceilingShower room and WCBedroom 5 First FloorLanding4 Bedrooms ( 2 located in the oasts with high ceilings and multi aspect windows)Family bathroom2 Further en-suites ExteriorLandscaped low maintenance gardens with patio and large outside kitchen ideal for al-fresco dining. Lodge for storage or potential home office use.Block paved driveway for 10 cars We spoke to the vendors about their stunning home and they were kind enough to provide us with the following information which we feel gives a real insight to the property What attracted you to the property when you bought it?On the first look of the property we were really impressed with the mix of majestic tradition of a double roundel oast house and the modern openness and flow of the interior. This is a combination that we had never seen before but dreamed we could own. The added advantage of this not being a listed building meant that there was scope to build and enhance with limited barriers. Moreover, the superb flexible layout of the property allowed us to consider how we wanted to utilise the vast bedroom space - this made things like creating our own library and study possible. The fantastic location to a direct line into London Charing Cross in the local village of Marden meant that we could have the luxury of idyllic countryside and the ease of access to the capital! What improvements have you made to the house?Planning application has been granted for a triple garage oak framed building with office space above. (see images of the plans on file) Further planning application is also granted for a reconfiguration of the property to include a large granny annex. Full landscaping, reconfiguring and extension of front and back garden areas. Creation of large new bedding areas fully stocked with low maintenance evergreen shrubs and trees.Highest grade artificial lawn installed to front and back garden.Bespoke wood panelled fencing and trellis fencing fitted with locked gates added for improved security and additional access.Exterior lighting added to all areas of the property including feature back garden plinth lights for surround seating/entertaining area.Bespoke outdoor kitchen area 14ft x 12ft with block paving floor, stainless steel units and bar area.Bespoke designed 'Lodge' for storage. Built to the highest grade specification, fully insulated and fitted with interior downlights. Shelving installed, double glazed windows, 15ft x 12ft.Both cowls fully refurbished and serviced January 2024 and should not require further maintenance for 10 years. Fitted triple bi-fold door to kitchen added to create a fantastic indoor/outdoor flow for garden entertaining.Double french doors fitted to the roundel to allow access directly to the garden.All drainage system camera surveyed. Dirty water pump was replaced and a full lawn drainage system has been installed.Exterior electricity points installed. Bespoke designed 4 bin storage unit including electric power point installed with inkeeping design features.Roof and gutters have been maintenance checked with action as required being completed.'Starlink' high speed internet installed.Full Wi-fi camera alarm system fitted internally and externally.Additional kitchen units with integrated appliances added including, double wine chiller, fridge, freezer and waste drawer.New wood cladding installed across the single storey building.What have you enjoyed about living there?We have loved entertaining in this house, it has such character, charm and space that allows you to enjoy every aspect of the home. Both inside and outside merge seamlessly to enhance the living experience and bring the beauty of the Garden of England inside. There is something truly special about living in a property of history that has been enhanced with both love and modern efficiency yet dazzles with rare beauty. Each room holds a special magic that draws you in. LocationLocal and Comprehensive Shopping: Staplehurst, Marden and Goudhurst have shops catering for everyday needs including a bakers, chemist, & post office. Staplehurst itself has a great butcher, wine merchant, Spar mini supermarket, Sainsburys and very good rail link to London. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Cranbrook, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. The property is also only 2miles from Balfour Vineyard.Mainline Rail Services: Staplehurst and Marden stations have fast and frequent services to London Bridge/Charing Cross. Eurostar trains are available from Ebbsfleet and Ashford International.Schools: The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area, and there is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.*All distance and travel times are approximate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i68519490
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An attractive family home with well-proportioned living space, located in this popular village. DescriptionSpring Hill is an attractive and spacious family home dating from the 1930s located in this popular village within the private Hadlow Park estate. The well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides excellent space for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include stylish kitchen and bathroom suites, tiled flooring to the kitchen/breakfast room, utility and boot rooms, contemporary wood panelled doors. Also of note are the attractive gardens and ample parking.The principal reception rooms comprise a double aspect drawing room with attractive fireplace inset with wood burner, and a sitting room. Both rooms enjoy views over and access to the rear gardens.The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast/family room is an excellent space for informal family living with two sets of double doors leading out to the terrace and an outlook to the front. The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of wall and base cupboards with integral appliances and complimented by a matching island providing a breakfast bar. There is space for a dining table and a wide opening to the adjoining family room.A utility room provides further storage and space for appliances and has access to the side of the property. Adjoining the utility room is a well-proportioned and versatile boot room / pantry, with access to a purpose built concrete spiral wine cellar.A study, downstairs cloakroom and two storage cupboards complete the ground floor.Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor and the principal bedroom with built-in storage cupboards and a stylish en suite shower room.There are four further bedrooms, one with built-in storage cupboards and two served by modern en suite shower rooms. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation.Spring Hill is approached via the gated entrance to the private Hadlow Park estate. The road leads round to the private driveway for Spring Hill which leads to the front of the property and the detached open bay double garage, with ample space for parking to the drive. There is an area of lawn to the front and mature hedging to the sides providing screening to the rear garden.The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of established shrubs and trees providing a delightful back drop to the property, together with a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining.LocationSpring Hill is located approximately half a mile from Hadlow village which has a good range of local amenities.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (4 miles), Tunbridge Wells (10.3 miles), Sevenoaks (10.4 miles) and Bluewater (20 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (4.4 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Waterloo East/Charing Cross.Primary Schools: Hadlow, Tonbridge.Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Hillview School for Girls, Hugh Christie School and The Leigh Academy in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, The Skinners School Boys Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and St. Gregory's RC School in Tunbridge Wells. Hadlow Rural Community School. Maidstone Boys, Maidstone Girls and Invicta Girls Grammar Schools in Maidstone.Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge in Tonbridge; Sackville School in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall Public Schools in Sevenoaks. Kent College, Pembury.Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Outdoor & indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and several sports clubs in Tonbridge.Please note all distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,853 sq ft Acreage: 0.42 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks proceed towards Hildenborough (B245). Continue through Hildenborough and turn left into Dry Hill Park Road (signposted Maidstone). Proceed straight over the mini-roundabout and at the end turn left towards Hadlow (A26). Continue through the centre of Hadlow, passing The Two Brewers public house on the right. Passing James Close on the right, take the immediate left hand turning signposted Hadlow Park. Spring Hill is the third house on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: All mains services connected.Service charges: Hadlow Park Residents Association - Approximately £250.00 per annum for road upkeep. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i69492004
Detached family home in a superb central village location. DescriptionBear Manor Oast is a substantial detached village house, situated in the heart of the sought after village of Shipbourne, with a delightful position adjoining The Green. This family home is believed to date from the mid-1960s, constructed by WH Colt in the iconic Colt timber frame style, and offers spacious and well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a detached single roundel oast providing ancillary accommodation and delightful southerly gardens with direct access to the Green, and is well located for local towns, road and rail links.Reception rooms comprise a dual aspect sitting room with an attractive fireplace and double doors leading to the light and bright garden room providing views over and access to the delightful gardens, a well-proportioned dining room which could be used for a variety of uses, and a study which has double doors to the sitting room. The dining room and study both enjoy garden views.The generous kitchen/breakfast/family room benefits from direct access to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units and a peninsular island with breakfast bar, all in a modern farmhouse style with an integral single oven and a 2 oven LPG gas Aga. There is also space for a dishwasher and a door leads to a useful pantry cupboard.A utility room with outside access and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.A turned staircase rises to the first floor and the principal bedroom suite comprising a walk through lobby/dressing area with fitted cupboards, a bedroom with an outlook to the garden and an en suite shower room.There are five further bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, four with fitted cupboards and two bedrooms which are adjoining but could be separated if needed. A family bathroom, separate W.C. , linen cupboard and luggage room complete the first floor. Bear Manor Oast is approached via a gated entrance over a generous driveway, providing parking for several cars and which leads to the detached double garage and in turn continues round to the front of the house. The driveway is flanked by areas of lawn and established shrub and flowering borders, together with a greenhouse.The charming, established gardens are a delightful feature, wrapping around the house and providing a lovely backdrop, carefully planted to provide year round interest. Expanses of lawn are complemented by an abundance of planting, colourful shrubs and herbaceous borders as well as some cob nut trees and a kitchen garden. A south facing terrace adjoins the house, ideal for al fresco entertaining and a gate leads directly on to the village green. A charming detached single roundel oast house provides ancillary accommodation and comprises an open plan living room with fitted base units with sink, a shower room and a spiral staircase leads to a first floor bedroom. This versatile space is ideal for multi-generational living/au pair annexe, and is currently available as a holiday let.There are two substantial workshops and a summer house. In total the plot amounts to approximately 0.42 of an acre.Agents Note: the photographs were taken in April 2023.LocationBear Manor Oast is superbly located on the common of the sought-after village of Shipbourne. The village includes the popular Chaser Inn (0.3 miles) and weekly award winning Farmers' Market as well as the church, primary school and common.Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (approx. 6.6 miles) and Tonbridge (approx. 4.1 miles) provide supermarkets and other high street retailers as well as a multitude of Pubs and Restaurants. Tunbridge Wells (approx. 9 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre (approx. 23.6).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (approx. 4.6 miles) and Hildenborough station (approx. 4.3 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street. 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: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange and Hilden Oaks Preparatory Schools in Tonbridge. Tonbridge School. Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall Schools in Sevenoaks. The Granville, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge. Sackville School in Hildenborough.Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming and sailing.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,831 sq ft Acreage: 0.42 AcresDirectionsFrom junction 5 of the M25 with the A21, turn off onto the A25 heading east through Sevenoaks and Seal. After passing the Amherst Inn, turn right signposted Ivy Hatch and continue through the village turning right at the 'T' junction onto the A227/Stumble Hill. Continue along the A227 and turn left into Upper Green Road opposite The Chaser public house. After the tennis courts, take the next left turn and at the fork continue left, and Bear Manor Oast can be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: LPG Gas fired central heating. All other services are mains connected. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i70730287
Versatile family home in a secluded position, located in the centre of town DescriptionFairways is an attractive, part tile hung family home built in 1937 and extended since by the current owners, set back in a secluded spot, within wonderful established gardens of about 0.5 acres, providing a high degree of privacy and year round interest. The bright, versatile and well-proportioned accommodation is ideal for entertaining and family living, with salient points including a stylish kitchen, four generous bedrooms, wood flooring, an open fireplace to a reception room, a garden home office with power and water connected, garaging and ample driveway parking. Also of note is the excellent location in the heart of Tonbridge, and only 0.7 miles from the station.A porched entrance leads to a reception hall with stairs ascending to the first floor and a cloakroom. Reception rooms comprise a double aspect sitting room with a square bay window, an attractive open fireplace and a large picture window, an adjoining family room offering a multitude of uses, benefits from underfloor heating and French doors to the terrace, a dining room also with a square bay window and a double aspect study with a fireplace.The bright kitchen/breakfast room with its vaulted ceiling and multiple roof lights, is a superb space and ideal for family living. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of stylish wall and base units, matching island inset with a sink, integral appliances and a useful walk-in larder,with an original slate meat shelf. A set of doors to the rear terrace and a large picture window provide views and access to the garden, with an adjoining utility room providing further storage, space for appliances and access to outside. Arranged over the first floor are four bedrooms, one with a bank of wardrobes and a balcony and another served by a large dressing room.A shower room and a family bathroom with additional storage complete the accommodation.Fairways is approached via a driveway, with garaging and parking for several vehicles. Gated pedestrian access to the rear.The gardens wrap around the property, creating a lovely backdrop and a high degree of privacy. To the front, swathes of lawn are interspersed with specimen trees including a Mulberry tree, underplanted with spring bulbs and established evergreen hedging to the boundaries.A rear paved terrace spans the width of the property, providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining. The garden is laid to a level area of lawn, flanked by well-stocked borders planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs, roses, deciduous and evergreen trees, with a further paved area towards the rear of the plot.A timber cabin is currently used as an office/games room, and has WiFi, mains power and water connected. Also within the garden is a greenhouse and two garden stores. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.5 of an acre.LocationShopping: High Street (0.3 miles) offers popular shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets. Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.Rail Services: Tonbridge (0.7 miles) to London Bridge/Charring Cross/Cannon Street,with connections to Gatwick. Primary Schools: Several in Tonbridge.Grammar/State Schools: Judd Boys, Weald of Kent Girls and Tonbridge Girls Grammars, Hillview for Girls. Leigh Academy and Hugh Christie Schools in Tonbridge. Several state/grammar schools in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange Preparatory Schools (both 0.6 miles) and The Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, The Granville, Solefields, New Beacon and Walthamstow Hall Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Tonbridge School (0.2 miles), Sackville in Hildenborough, Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks.Sporting & Leisure Facilities: Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Tonbridge swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a wide range of sporting clubs. Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,871 sq ft Acreage: 0.56 AcresDirectionsFrom our Sevenoaks office, head south on the High Street, and continue straight on, proceeding down Riverhill. On reaching Morleys roundabout, keep left onto B245, London Road. Proceed through Hildenborough, and on reaching the traffic lights at the top of Tonbridge High Street and with Tonbridge School on the right, continue straight over. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left onto Bordyke. Opposite East Street, turn left onto an unmarked driveway, adjacent to Elmfield House and bear left, with the private driveway entrance for Fairways on the left. Additional InfoAll mains services connected. Oil fired central heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71301887
A handsome and substantial period farmhouse within 5 miles of Tunbridge Wells with flexible accommodation, sympathetically updated and beautifully presented throughout, with wonderful views DescriptionFound in this semi-rural, yet highly convenient location, within approximately 5 miles of Tunbridge Wells, and forming one of a small collection of attractive period properties, Elmhurst is an impressive and sizeable, five bedroom Grade II listed period farmhouse enjoying a wonderful outlook over the neighbouring countryside.The house dates back to the 17th century and boasts an abundance of charming features throughout, including exposed wooden beams, high ceilings, and two impressive inglenook fireplaces. The property has been improved and updated over the years to cater to the needs of modern family living.The delightful country-style kitchen benefits from underfloor heating and is fitted with Rencraft shaker-style cabinetry topped with granite worktops, offering an abundance of storage and preparation space. There is a two-oven AGA, a twin Belfast sink, an integrated dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer. French doors open to the brick-paved terrace and garden beyond. The sizeable dining room enjoys an outlook to the formal front garden, together with solid wooden flooring and a characterful inglenook fireplace. The triple-aspect sitting room is fitted with a decorative wood burner with double doors opening to the terrace, offering a wonderful space for friends and family in the summer months. There is a useful utility space arranged in the cellar, with fitted cabinetry for further storage. The bedrooms are arranged across two floors and can be used flexibly, either making use of all seven rooms as bedrooms or adapting the spaces to suit, perhaps as a home office or hobby room. The principal bedroom is of particular note, enjoying a decorative feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes providing a good level of storage space. There are four further bedrooms on this floor, served by two well-appointed family bathrooms. The second floor provides a generous space that is ideal for older children or perhaps a principal suite, enjoying two bedrooms, two reception rooms, and a well-appointed bathroom. Outside - The large brick-paved terrace provides a delightful area to entertain and enjoy the views. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees, and herbaceous borders that add a burst of colour throughout the seasons, enjoying a variety of flora including rhododendron, silver birch, apple tree, acer, magnolia, and wisteria. Accessible from both the driveway and rear garden, the double garage serves as parking or a convenient storage area, while the driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles. There is a charming, formal garden to the front of the property, together with an additional lawned garden fitted with a geocell membrane with access via a five-bar gate, providing further parking if desired.LocationElmhurst is found in this semi-rural position within the High Weald National Landscape, approximately 1.9 miles from the popular and pretty village of Matfield, with its traditional village green, butcher, and public houses. Brenchley is reached within approximately 3.6 miles, with a butcher, post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Cafe & Bar and a village club.Being the only spa town in the Southeast of England, Tunbridge Wells (4.6 miles) offers elegant architecture and extensive cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including theatres, cafes, restaurants, national retailers and characterful independent shops on the High Street and historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets. Paddock Wood (approx. 5.9 miles) and Tonbridge (approx. 7.2 miles) provide a further range of shopping and leisure facilities.State and private schools: Primary schools in Five Oak Green, Brenchley and Horsmonden, grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Cranbrook, Mascalls Academy in Paddock Wood, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, Kent College, Pembury, Bethany School, Goudhurst. Preparatory and schools at Somerhill and Hilden Grange (Tonbridge), Marlborough House and St Ronan's (Hawkhurst) and Dulwich Prep (Cranbrook).Mainline rail: High Brooms (approx. 4.4 miles), Tunbridge Wells (approx. 4.6 miles), and Paddock Wood (approx. 5.9 miles) with fast and frequent commuter services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.Communications: The M25 can be accessed via the A21, linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel/ports.Square Footage: 4,106 sq ft Acreage: 0.77 AcresDirectionsPostcode: TN12 7HD. Additional InfoOutgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilServices: Mains Water, Electricity and Private Drainage. Oil central heating. Elmhurst enjoys a right of way across the shared entrance leading to the private driveway. Elmhurst contributes towards a shared water pipe on Dundle Road as and when maintenance is required. (This has totalled to approximately £100.00 in the last 11 years). For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71079552
Impressive Victorian home of character Description7 Dry Hill Park Crescent is an impressive and beautifully presented Victorian family home, situated within a Conservation Area and superbly located for the station and sought after schools. The elegant and well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors, combining character features and contemporary finishes to great effect, providing a high degree of versatility that is ideal for entertaining and family living. Salient points include a bespoke kitchen, luxurious bathroom suites, high ceilings, wood flooring, decorative cornicing, oak internal doors, an attractive fireplace, sash windows, underfloor heating to the kitchen/dining/family room, a walled west-facing rear garden and ample driveway parking.The open plan kitchen/dining/family room is a superb space, ideal for modern family living. The bespoke kitchen features two roof lights, allowing light to flood the room, and is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, quartz countertops incorporating a breakfast bar and integral appliances by AEG. The adjoining dining area and family room both have fitted storage cupboards and bi-fold doors to the rear terrace, with the family room also benefitting from a roof lantern. An elegant sitting room with striking decorative cornicing and a feature fireplace provides an ideal area for entertaining.A study with a view to the front, a gym, a utility room with an adjoining store room, a boot room with a shower cubicle and a well-appointed cloakroom complete the ground floor.Arranged over the first floor is the principal suite, comprising a double aspect bedroom, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a free-standing bath, twin basins and a separate shower.There are a further four double bedrooms, each with en suite facilities and two with fitted wardrobes.Arranged over the second floor are four bedrooms, one served by an en suite shower room, a modern bathroom and a kitchenette fitted with a sink and storage. The walled rear garden has a westerly aspect and creates a lovely backdrop to the property, with a large paved terrace with a pergola at one end, providing ideal spots for al fresco entertaining, with decorative lighting throughout the garden. An area of lawn is flanked by well-stocked borders planted with a variety of perennials, herbaceous shrubs and spring bulbs, all providing year round interest and colour. There is a shed with light connected, providing ample storage.To the front, a brick herringbone drive provides ample parking, with an adjacent path leading to the front door. An area of lawn is enclosed by a brick wall and well-stocked borders. A pedestrian gate provides access to the rear of the property and the EV charger.LocationShopping: Tonbridge (0.7 miles), Sevenoaks (6.6 miles), Tunbridge Wells (5.8 miles), and Bluewater (23 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (1 mile) to London Bridge/Charing Cross.Primary Schools: Woodlands Infant & Junior Schools (1.7 miles).Secondary School: The Judd School in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Grammar School and Weald of Kent Grammar School. Prep Schools: Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange, The Schools at Somerhill, Kent College in Pembury as well as Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks prep schools.Private Schools: The Tonbridge School (0.3 miles), Kent College Pembury, The Sevenoaks School and Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks. Sporting Facilities: Tonbridge outdoor and indoor swimming pools and the Angel Leisure Centre. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. 'Esporta' health and fitness club in Tunbridge Wells. Mountains private health club and Nizels Golf & Country Club, both in Hildenborough. Moatlands Golf Club at Paddock Wood.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 4,202 sq ft DirectionsFrom Sevenoaks proceed southwards towards Hildenborough/Tonbridge on the B245. Upon reaching Tonbridge proceed past The Oast House Theatre on the right and turn left into Dry Hill Park Road. Take the second right on to Dry Hill Park Crescent and No.7 will be on the right, just after the church. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71673497
Set in the Kent countryside this excellent family home was originally built in around 1840 and converted into residential use in 1975 in a brick/weatherboard design. Starting life as a barn as part of an Oast complex the property has retained its original features, ambience and excellent volumes and ceiling heights.The house is one of six in the immediate surrounds and enjoys countryside views on its northern and southerly borders. A large parking area and turning circle sit at the front of the house whilst a side access leads through to additional parking and a double garage.Entering into the house a long wooden floored corridor links the living space evoking much of the atmosphere and style of the original building. At the easterly end of the house sit two roundels with french doors out onto the south facing gardens and one with views over the neighbouring fields. These are currently in use as a pair of offices but one has previously seen use as a nursery, playroom, snugs and television room. Next to these are a large family living room with centrepiece stone surround inglenook fireplace. French doors also lead out onto the south facing garden and patio.Between the living room and the kitchen sits the dining room whilst at the westerly end of the house we find a well-designed kitchen larder and guest WC with coat storage. The kitchen has been extended; first to include a dining space and more recently (2013) a south facing David Salisbury garden room/Orangery (with under floor heating for the winter and UV glazing for the summer) which gives a large open plan kitchen/dining/living space with tiled flooring which merges easily with the south facing outside space. Completing the ensemble on the ground floor is a large utility room with side access, internal window through to the garden room and additional storage. The house also benefits from double glazing throughout and a new roof in 2014.The staircase leads up to a light and bright first floor landing emphasising the excellent volumes the property provides. At the westerly end of the house sits the principal suite consisting of a large dual aspect (south and west facing) bedroom with views over the garden together with an en suite bathroom (with separate shower) and additional storage space. Alongside the principal suite sits a large second bedroom (currently in use as a family room), also with south facing garden/countryside views. A family bathroom sits alongside a further bedroom and dressing room (which could also be a smaller bedroom/nursery) with access to large loft whilst the two roundels provide a further pair of excellent bedrooms (one with south facing garden views and the other with northerly countryside views) which share a final shower room with privacy glass.Outside the property is focused on its south facing aspect, perfect for light and outside entertaining. a smooth transition from the kitchen/dining area to outside (with architect designed pergola/side wall and BBQ area) provides a perfect space for al fresco dining alongside a garden set mostly to lawn. At the southerly end of the garden sits a heated swimming pool with pool house (with shower) and a small orchard. On the westerly side a double garage sits together with a garden management area, a set of raised beds and a small lawned area with morning coffee spot. A set of wooden gates open up from the side access into additional parking space alongside the garage.The property is ideally located in the Kent Countryside and sits in local proximity to both Hadlow and East Peckham, approximately 1.5 miles away. Both offer local shopping facilities including bakers, pharmacists, pubs, restaurants and general stores. A small step further away is the bustling town of Tonbridge (4.5 miles) with its mainline station (running into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Canon Street), excellent schools and a wide range of amenities and shops. Sevenoaks sits just to the north-west whilst Tunbridge Wells is an easy drive to the west. The area has a wealth of good local schools, both Primary and Secondary, including Grammar Schools at Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone as well as plentiful sporting opportunities and local amenities. The A21 links quickly to the M25 and through it to London and the rest of the UK. Gatwick and Heathrow are easily reached whilst the M20 provides a fast link to the Channel ports. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71122534
The property is an attractive Grade II listed barn which has been sympathetically converted to provide extensive and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, whilst retaining a wealth of period features including many exposed timbers to walls and ceilings, exposed brick fireplaces with wood burning stoves and a wonderful galleried reception room. Externally the barn has an imposing clay tiled hipped roof, sandstone plinth and weather boarding. Internally the principal rooms are light and airy with vaulted ceilings and enjoy delightful aspects across the property's grounds and countryside beyond. The impressive kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and includes an extensive range of fitted wall and base units, central island with breakfast bar and integrated hob, tiled floor, sitting area with a characterful fireplace and wood burner, and a further sitting area with a fantastic vaulted ceiling and double doors leading out to the rear. There is also a family room, double aspect dining/sitting room and a store room. From the kitchen a door leads to a rear hall providing access to a cloakroom, utility room and a ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room and door to the side.The fabulous drawing room is on the first floor and has a wealth of exposed timbers, an attractive brick fireplace with wood burner, and a galleried area overlooking the vaulted ceiling of the room below. There are three bedrooms on this level as well as a family shower room. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite bathroom and a dressing room. From the drawing room, stairs lead up to bedroom 5 on the second floor.Outside, the property is approached off a private road via a five bar gate opening onto the driveway leading to a parking and turning area and three bay open garage, one of which incorporates a store and outside w.c. There is also a stable yard providing three stables, two store rooms and a 40m x 20m sand school.The delightful gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property and enjoy an abundance of wildlife with various elevated seating areas including a decked terrace with a sunken pool and an extensive brick terrace with far reaching views over the gardens and countryside beyond. There are lawned areas, lavender borders, hebes, a kitchen garden enclosed by beech hedging, climbing wisteria, former stable store, azaleas, a sunken garden with hellebores, irises, sedums, an array of herbaceous beds with rhododendrons, rose beds and topiary. There is also a delightful sheltered area, which is a former quarry, with an abundance of hydrangeas and other mature plants. In all about 6.5 acres (tbv).Penshurst 1.3 miles, Hildenborough station 5.3 miles (London Bridge from 33 minutes),Tonbridge station 6.2 miles (London Bridge from 32 minutes), Tunbridge Wells station 7.4 miles (London Bridge from 47 minutes), Sevenoaks station 10 miles (London Bridge from 24 minutes), Gatwick airport 19.5 miles, London 43 miles, Heathrow airport 48 miles. (All times and distances approximate)The property is located in a wonderful rural position on the edge of the delightful and extremely popular village of Penshurst, widely known for its medieval history connected to Penshurst Place and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Penshurst offers a good range of local amenities with a village shop, pub, tea room, doctors' surgery and monthly Farmers market. The village is also home to one of England's oldest cricket pitches. More extensive shopping facilities and amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. There are excellent road and rail links from the M25, A21 and A26 which provide easy access to London, the south coast, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Mainline rail services operate from Ashurst, Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks with a regular service to London.There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools; grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells; Holmewood House Preparatory in Langton Green, Tonbridge School and The Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks Preparatory, Sevenoaks School and New Beacon Preparatory in Sevenoaks.Leisure interests in the area are well served with horse racing at Lingfield Park, golf at Hever Castle, Nizels and Tunbridge Wells, sailing and water sports at Bough Beech Reservoir, Haysden Lakes, Bewl Water, Chipstead Lakes and on the south coast. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding in the surrounding area including within Penshurst Place, Hever Castle, Titsey Estate and Winston Churchill's former home Chartwell, all of which are a short drive away. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i68284702
An attractive six bedroom family home together with separate cottage, gardens and fields, in all amounting to 6.4 acres. DescriptionComing to the market for the first time in over 28 years, Orchard House is an attractive unlisted family home, which has been extended over the years and together with a separate single storey one bedroom cottage they occupy a lovely setting with attractive gardens and grounds of about 6.4 acres. The property lies off a country lane, about a mile away from the popular village of Horsmonden and 4.6 miles to the south east of Paddock Wood station with frequent services to London and Ashford. The main house benefits from three very well proportioned reception rooms, two of which feature open fireplaces. They include an attractive dual aspect sitting room with sun room off, an interconnecting, beamed dining room which is situated in the oldest part of the house and an excellent family/breakfast room, which is open to the kitchen and has sliding doors that lead to the gardens. The kitchen is equipped with a good range of cupboards, with corian worksurfaces. Miele appliances include a wall mounted oven, warming drawer and a semi integrated dishwasher with space for further appliances. A utility room, with quarry tiled flooring, houses a water softener and has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and there is also a wet room/WC and a second WC.Over the first floor are six bedrooms, all of which have fitted cupboards, together with two bath/shower rooms, one being en suite to the principal bedroom, which features attractive reclaimed beams. Access to the boarded loft can be gained via a retractable ladder from the landing.Orchard House is approached via an electric gate and sloping drive, flanked by lovely gardens and leading to a generous parking area and the detached garaging for two cars with electric up and over door. Further outbuildings include a row of pretty rose and clematis clad store rooms/workshops and a substantial oak framed, open bay barn with cedar shingle roof, perfect for livestock or machinery storage.The gardens and grounds surround the house and are a delightful feature with expanses of lawn, well established borders, varieties of seasonal shrubs, bulbs, roses, mature trees and a pretty stream. To the north of the gardens there are three enclosed fields, two with field shelters and all having water connected. To the south, a well established evergreen hedge screens the house and garden from two further enclosed fields. At the top of the drive sits the versatile detached cottage, with its own private terrace and garden. Internally, it features a lovely vaulted sitting/dining room with glazed doors, a fitted kitchen, a bedroom and bathroom with under floor heating.LocationOrchard House lies about one mile away from Horsmonden village where there is a good range of local amenities including a village shop, pharmacy, primary academy and kindergarten, sports field, tennis and cricket clubs. Comprehensive shopping can be found in Paddock Wood (4 miles), Tunbridge Wells (9.2 miles) and Maidstone (11.2 miles). Excellent education opportunities can be found locally at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include Saint Ronans, Marlborough House and Dulwich preparatory schools, Goudhurst and Horsmonden primary schools, Mascalls Academy, Bethany and Benenden School for Girls School. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne. Paddock Wood and Tonbridge stations have direct services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street in around 45 minutes. A high-speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. The A21 provides access to the M25 orbital motorway and other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports at Dover.*All mileages and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,779 sq ft Acreage: 6.4 AcresDirectionsFrom Savills office in Cranbrook proceed to Wilsley Pound roundabout and turn left onto the A262. After approximately 4 miles turn right by the Goudhurst Inn into Chequers Road and at the end turn right onto North Road. Proceed for 0.8 of a mile turn left signposted to Horsmonden, Brenchley and Paddock Wood, continue for 0.9 of a mile and turn right into Grovehurst Lane and after 0.7 of a mile turn left into Haymans Hill. After 0.6 of a mile the entrance to Orchard House will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage. The Cottage - Tax band CAgent's Note - To the south, a footpath runs between the fields and the hedgerow. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i70790708
Impressive, detached family home of excellent proportions, situated in extensive gardens & grounds with garaging & stabling, approaching 2 acres in total. DescriptionBluebell House is an immaculately presented detached family home completed in 2019 to a high standard throughout, providing stylish accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient features include a contemporary kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, remainder of a Build Zone guaranty, feature fireplaces, decorative coving and cornicing, bay windows and recessed lighting. Also of note are the attractive gardens, stabling and paddocks, together with the excellent proximity for communication links, local schools and towns. The plot amounts to about 1.94 acres in total.Two superb sitting rooms provide excellent reception areas, both benefitting a double aspect, bay windows and a feature fireplace.The impressive kitchen/dining area is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of bespoke wall and base units, integral appliances and a matching island incorporating a breakfast bar, with French doors opening to the rear terrace.A double aspect snug adjoins the kitchen, providing a further reception area.A utility room provides further storage and space for appliances, and a door to outside.There is a well-appointed study with built-in storage space and a door opening to the terrace.A cloakroom completes the ground floor.From the entrance hall stairs rise to a light and spacious landing with a glass balustrade and a large window with a view to outside.The impressive double aspect principal bedroom suite is served by a stylish en suite bathroom with twin sinks and a double shower, and a walk-in wardrobe with fitted storage furnishings.The second bedroom also benefits from a contemporary en suite shower room, together with built-in storage cupboards and a Juliet balcony providing a view to outside.There are three further bedrooms, all served by a well-appointed family bathroom which completes the accommodation.Bluebell House is approached over a block paved driveway leading through wrought iron gates to a substantial area of gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking culminating at the house and detached double garage.The established landscaped gardens wrap around the side of the property and flanked with established beds stocked with a variety of shrubs, perennials and deciduous and evergreen bushes and trees, providing year round colour and interest. A paved terrace spans the side and rear of the property with two pergolas adorned in wisteria, providing a superb space for al fresco entertaining.To the north east of the property is a delightful paddock with a stable block providing loose boxes for three horses, with post and rail fencing to the perimeter.LocationBluebell House is situated in a semi-rural position approximately 1.8 miles from the popular village of Hildenborough with its mainline station, schools, churches and local amenities.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3.8 miles), Sevenoaks (3 miles) and Bluewater (20.1 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough (1.9 miles) and Sevenoaks (3.7 miles) to Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge. In addition, Leigh village station (3.5 miles) to Tonbridge/ Redhill.Primary Schools: Hildenborough C of E, Stocks Green, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic, Weald, Long Mead and Leigh.Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Hillview School for Girls, Hugh Christie Technology College and Hayesbrook School for Boys in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Grammar for Boys, Skinners Grammar School for Boys, Bennett Memorial and St Gregory's Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells. Trinity School, Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar and Tunbridge Wells Grammar for Boys in Sevenoaks.Private Schools: Sackville School in Hildenborough. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Schools.Sporting Facilities: Leigh village provides cricket and tennis clubs. Nizels Golf Club in Hildenborough also has a private health/fitness centre. Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Recreation grounds and tennis club in Hildenborough.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 3,042 sq ft Acreage: 1.94 AcresDirectionsFrom the A21 take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout onto the B245, proceed toward Hildenborough and after approx. 0.6 miles turn left onto Bank Lane. Continue for approx. 0.2 miles and Bluebell House can be found on the right. Additional InfoLocal Authority: Sevenoaks Council. Tax Band 'H' For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71431440
A delightful farmhouse, converted oast, barn with planning permission, set within gardens & grounds of about 7 acres. Located in a rural location between Leigh and Penshurst DESCRIPTIONCinder Hill Farmhouse is a wonderful farmhouse estate believed to date back to the late 17th century with extensions added over the years. Nestled in a rural location of seven acres with tennis court, outdoor swimming pool, garage and carport as well as a converted two-bedroom Oasthouse that could provide a good rental income. The property is within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys open views over the surrounding countryside, with the land being close to an entrance to Penshurst Place.Adding to its appeal is a barn with planning permission to convert into a four-bedroom property complete with its own driveway and entrance.The current vendor has enjoyed living here for almost 47 years and the property now offers any incoming purchaser a peaceful retreat with scope to improve and renovate to realise the full potential of their countryside dream.FEATURES- A gravel driveway meanders through the property and leads to the garage, carport, oast house and barn complex, providing ample parking and storage.- The ground floor comprises a triple aspect drawing room with door to garden and fireplace, dining room, sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and door leading to the conservatory with French doors to the garden. The farmhouse style kitchen with cupboards and sink has space for a freestanding cooker, dishwasher and fridge.- Additionally, there is a study and adjoining shower room with laundry facilities on the ground floor. This offers a versatile space that could easily be utilised as a self-contained guest suite/nanny annex.- The first floor has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and comprises a single bedroom, three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one with a basin. There are two bathrooms, both with panelled baths.- The charming converted oast house extends to 838 square feet. Within the roundel is a spacious entrance hall and cloakroom. The open plan reception room has a kitchen open to the sitting room with a door leading to the conservatory, which could now benefit from some improvement to elevate the property. On the first floor there is a family bathroom, a double bedroom and a single bedroom.- The barn complex incorporating stables, tack room, tractor barn and wood store benefits from planning permission to convert into a spacious 4 bedroom property with its own driveway (SE/16/01917/FUL). - Outdoor swimming pool and pool house with plant room, Tennis Court.- Garage & Car port.- Fields, field shelter, in total extending to approx. 7 acres including a woodland of.32ha containing oak, beech, ash and cherry trees. SITUATIONCinder Hill Farmhouse is situated down a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Penshurst and Leigh, yet within convenient distance of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks and all that they have to offer.The sought after village of Leigh (1.4 miles) has an active village community, church, village green, primary school, village store, hairdresser, pub and railway station. Penshurst (1.8 miles) has a village shop, pub, medical centre and the popular Kingdom Cafe, wellness & event space. There is more comprehensive shopping in Tonbridge (5.3 miles), Sevenoaks (7.2 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (8.3 miles).Mainline railway services at Hildenborough station (2.6 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street from 40 mins (London Bridge from 35 mins). In addition, Leigh railway station (1.1 miles) has services to Redhill and Tonbridge Stations.The area is well served with schools including primary schools at Hildenborough, Chiddingstone, Penshurst, Weald and Leigh. Secondary schools include Judd, TOGS and Weald of Kent Grammar in Tonbridge as well as TWIGS and Skinners in Tunbridge wells and grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Preparatory schools in Tonbridge include Somerhill Schools, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange as well as numerous prep schools in Sevenoaks. Both Tonbridge boys school and Sevenoaks School are easily accessible.In Leigh there is cricket and tennis, Nizels health and golf club and Hilden Golf Range and gym in Hildenborough. Other golf clubs include Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks, Hever and Poult Wood. Tonbridge has a sport and leisure centre.The A21 at Tonbridge gives access to the M25 and the motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus & Ports. Ebbsfleet and Bluewater.PROPERTY INFORMATION- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains Electricity, Water & Private Drainage- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council- Council Tax band: Farmhouse G (£3,592.37 for 2023/24) Oast House E (£2,634.40 for 2023/24)- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONSFrom Sevenoaks proceed south on the A224, at the bottom of Riverhill take the left-hand fork towards Hildenborough (B245). After 1.5 miles, turn right towards Penshurst. Continue to the end of the road and turn right onto the B2027 towards Leigh. Continue through Leigh village and then take a slight left onto the B2176. Shortly after, take a sharp right hand turn onto Cinder Hill Lane and Cinder Hill Farmhouse can be found on the left. Cinder Hill Farmhouse is situated down a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Penshurst and Leigh, yet within convenient distance of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks and all that they have to offer.The sought after village of Leigh (1.4 miles) has an active village community, church, village green, primary school and excellent village store, hairdresser, pub and railway station. Penshurst (1.8 miles) has a village shop and the popular Kingdom cafe, wellness & event space. There is more comprehensive shopping in Tonbridge (5.3 miles), Sevenoaks (7.2 miles), Tunbridge Wells (8.3 miles).Mainline railway services at Hildenborough station (2.6 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 35 mins). In addition, Leigh railway station (1.1 miles) has services to Tonbridge/Redhill and Tonbridge Station (5 miles) has services to Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 40 mins).The area is well served with schools including primary schools at Hildenborough, Weald and Leigh. Secondary schools include Judd, TOGS and Weald of Kent Grammar in Tonbridge as well as TWIGS and Skinners in Tunbridge wells and grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Preparatory schools in Tonbridge include Somerhill Schools, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange as well as numerous prep schools in Sevenoaks. Both Tonbridge boys school and Sevenoaks School are easily accessible.In Leigh there is cricket and tennis, Nizels health and golf club and Hilden Golf Range and gym in Hildenborough. Other golf clubs include Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks, Hever and Poult Wood. Tonbridge has a sport and leisure centre.The A21 at Tonbridge gives access to the M25 and the motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus & Ports. Ebbsfleet and Bluewater. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i69686214
Striking family home of style, set within impressive gardens and grounds. DescriptionGatehouse Farm is a most impressive and immaculately presented family home situated on a no-through road, built in 2013 to a very high standard and well maintained by the current owners. The light, versatile and spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors, amounting to over 5,500 sq ft, ideal for entertaining and family living. Features include a bespoke kitchen, luxurious bathroom suites, solid oak internal doors, limestone flooring, full height windows, vaulted ceilings, contemporary fireplaces, and attractive landscaped gardens of about 1.5 acres. The property is accessed via a gated entrance and sweeping, tree-lined spur driveway, which leads to a detached double garage and parking area.To the ground floor is a generous reception hall, featuring a stylish fireplace and contemporary staircase with glass balustrades, with three superb reception rooms comprising a triple aspect drawing room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and doors to the rear terrace, an open plan family/dining room with a fireplace and two sets of bi-fold doors, and a study with fitted furniture. The stylish kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of sleek, high gloss wall and base units, matching island/breakfast bar and integral appliances, including a wine cooler. A utility room and cloakroom complete this floor.The first floor comprises an impressive principal bedroom suite, served by a dressing room with fitted storage and an elegant en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, all with stylish en suite bathrooms. Across the second floor is bedroom with an en suite shower room and a large games room.The level gardens wrap around the property creating a lovely backdrop, with a generous, paved terrace providing ideal areas for al fresco entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with established hedges and trees to the perimeter, creating a high degree of privacy. A charming summerhouse benefits from a westerly aspect and has an adjoining decked terrace, and the detached double garage has staircase access to an ample storage room.LocationLocal Shopping: Hildenborough (1.25 miles) offering local shops and amenities.Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (5 miles), Tonbridge (3 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater. Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough (1.6 miles) to Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Primary Schools: Various in Hildenborough. Grammar Schools: Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstowe Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.Sporting Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket, football and rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks and in Tonbridge.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 5,553 sq ft Acreage: 1.48 AcresDirectionsOn leaving Sevenoaks, proceed in a southerly direction down Riverhill and join the B245 towards Hildenborough. On entering Hildenborough turn left onto Coldharbour Lane and continue for about 0.3 of a mile where the drive for Gatehouse Farm Nursery will be found on the left. Turn onto this drive and the driveway entrance for Gatehouse Farm will be on the right. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i69448019
A most handsome period house set within beautiful gardens and grounds with excellent access to local amenities. DescriptionWillows is a totally unique detached family home, effectively a country residence but less than a mile from Tonbridge High Street and all of its associated amenities. Constructed circa 1902 and built in the Tudor style, beautifully presented and well-proportioned throughout, providing flexible family living with a contemporary finish. The property is one of two houses situated in a short, private gated road and enjoys views to the south over its own land to the rear. Salient points include diamond-paned windows with oak frames and sills, an abundance of oak joinery, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, stone and solid wood flooring to ground floor. Of particular note are the wonderfully impressive gardens and grounds which are beautifully maintained in about 3.37 acres, a private woodland, a swimming pool, and a converted annexe in a walled courtyard. The enclosed entrance porch leads to a spacious reception/dining hall with dual sided fireplace, stairs rising to the first floor and double doors leading to the rear gardens.A well-proportioned triple aspect drawing room adjoins the reception hall and features an attractive fireplace with wood burner and outlook to the gardens.A generous opening from the reception hall leads through to the open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room which also enjoys access to the rear terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of base and wall cupboards and a central island with large breakfast bar, all with quartz work surfaces over. There are integral appliances and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. The study/sitting room benefits from fitted shelving, the second staircase and a door leading out to the gardens. Further storage naturally lit by a large roof lantern is offered by the generous utility room which is comprehensively fitted with a range of additional cupboards, has space for appliances and outside access to the front and rear of the property. Situated off the utility room is a stylish cinema room. A downstairs shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. Access to the first floor can be gained via two separate staircases, with the second staircase leading to the principal bedroom suite with bedroom, a stylish en-suite bathroom with separate shower and a substantial dressing room. Both the bedroom and dressing room are completed with a range of fitted wardrobes. Arranged over the remainder of the first floor are three further bedrooms, two of which benefit from a vanity unit and fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath. To the second floor, there are two bedrooms, one with an adjoining dressing room, and a shower room, which completes the internal accommodation. Willows is approached via a brick pathway flanked either side with cottage style paving inset with beautifully planted flower beds and enclosed to the front with a low brick wall. The gardens and grounds are a wonderful feature of Willows. The gardens comprise extensive lawns interspersed with an abundance of mature specimen trees, fruit trees and shrubs together with beautifully stocked borders and a pond. A covered terrace to the rear of the house steps down to a larger terrace which in turn steps down to the gardens. A superb swimming pool is set back from the house, with porcelain stone surround and a raised deck area with arbour over, for outdoor dining. A pretty walled courtyard, the former barnyard, comprises of a converted fruit store into ancillary accommodation with kitchen/sitting room, shower room, and bedroom. There is an adjoining workshop with light and power connected.Further outbuildings include a former coach house converted into garaging with an electric car charging point and stairs leading to a storage loft. There is also a barn with garden store and a timber tractor shed.A meadow with natural paths and an abundance of mature trees is located to the south east of the house. In total the plot amounts to 3.37 acres.LocationWillows is located close to the favoured Yardley Park area of Tonbridge in a private gated cul de sac. Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (6.9 miles) and Tonbridge (approx. 1 mile) provide supermarkets and other high street retailers as well as a multitude of Pubs and Restaurants. Tunbridge Wells (7.7 miles) and Bluewater.Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge (approx. 1.2 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Charing Cross/ Cannon Street.Primary Schools: Shipbourne and Tonbridge.Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and The Skinners Grammar School for boys. 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. Several preparatory and senior schools in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Tonbridge School Sports Centre. Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include cricket, rugby, football, baseball, swimming and sailing.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 3,904 sq ft Acreage: 3.56 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks proceed southwards towards Hildenborough on the B245. Continue through Hildenborough and turn left into Dry Hill Road signed Shipbourne. Proceed to the mini roundabout and take the second exit into Yardley Park Road, signed Maidstone. Turn left at the T junction with the A26 Hadlow Road and after a short distance turn right into Yardley Close, and then turning right again through the gates into the cul de sac, where Willows can be found at the end. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i69380617
Poundsbridge House is an idyllic Grade II listed country house believed to date back to 1450 with later extensions, and the original use for the house is thought to have been the home of the Penshurst Place Estate Manager. Poundsbridge House is a very attractive property which the owners, who have lived here for over 30 years, have completely refurbished and extended, adding notable amenities.Poundsbridge House is a beautifully presented property. The accommodation extends to over 5,200 sq ft the space is well balanced between formal and informal living. The main reception rooms are accessed off the hall and comprisea double-aspect drawing room, dining room, and living room and reception room. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property, including exposed beams, leaded windows, original flooring and window shutters, impressive fireplaces, and good ceiling heights throughout. Poundsbridge House 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 bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a central work island, pantry, fitted appliances, and new electric AGA. The addition of the orangery fills the kitchen/breakfast room with light and provides an impressive central core to the house, being triple aspect providing glorious views. With access to the outside, the orangery connects the house to the garden and grounds.Also on the ground floor is the boot room and downstairs WC. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to the vast cellar that provides extremely versatile space and storage.The first and second floors are well served with excellent bedroom accommodation comprising a generous principal bedroom suite with two en suite bathrooms, a dressing room and excellent southwesterly views over the gardens.There are two further bedroom suites with en suite bathrooms, three further bedrooms, one with a mezzanine level ideal for a study area, and a family bathroom.The gardens and grounds are an important feature of Poundsbridge House, complementing the house extremely well. The property enjoys well-maintained south-west facing gardens and grounds with many mature specimen trees, shrubs and flower beds.The gardens and grounds encircle the property and include a swimming pool, pool house, summer house and pond. There is also a paved terrace wrapping around the rear of the house, providing excellent settings for al fresco dining and enjoying the stunning southerly views. Steps lead down from the terrace through the Leylandii hedge to the formal garden area, which is mainly laid to lawn, with so much usable space.Beyond the immediate gardens are paddocks, a stable block with a tack room. There is an abundance of useful outbuildings within the grounds of Poundsbridge, mainly made up of stores and garaging. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 16 acres.Poundsbridge House is located between the delightful villages of Penshurst and Speldhurst. Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Speldhurst has a primary school, a church, a general store with a post office, and a pub. Penshurst is widely known for its medieval history connected to Penshurst Place and has a village shop, tea room, Kingdom Cafe, doctors' surgery, boutique hotel, The Leicester Arms, and a monthly Farmers Market. Further, there are two well-renowned pubs, The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House, that serve excellent food and are within walking distance. The village is also home to one of England's oldest cricket pitches.More extensive shopping facilities and amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. The area has excellent road and rail links from M25, A21 and A26, which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Nearby commuter train stations at Hildenborough Station (5.6 miles), Tonbridge and Sevenoaks provide regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (from 31 minutes).There are numerous good schools in the area, including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools. Tonbridge School, Benenden School, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar schools. Holmewood House in Langton Green. Sevenoaks Preparatory, Sevenoaks School and New Beacon Preparatory are also nearby in Sevenoaks.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served, with horse racing at Lingfield Park and golf at Hever Castle and Nizels. Sailing and Fishing are also available nearby: sailing at Bough Beech Reservoir and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding area, including Penshurst Place, Hever Castle, Titsey Estate and Winston Churchill's home, Chartwell, which are all a short drive away. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71031884
The property is an attractive Grade II listed country house, surrounded by beautiful grounds. It is believed to date back to 1816 and is a striking double roundel oast house, which the current owners converted to a family home in 2002. The house and surrounding land have been in the same family ownership for nearly 100 years and offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to farm the land or perhaps create their own shoot or vineyard.The accommodation extends to over 4,200 sq ft arranged over two floors and offers a great balance between formal and informal living. Accessed off the charming entrance hall on the ground floor is the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and sauna, roundel bedroom, family bathroom and the roundel sitting room.The large kitchen/dining room is well equipped with a central work island, fitted appliances, a larder and a log burner. The kitchen is filled with light by the double doors that open up to the rear garden. There is also a utility, boot room and downstairs WC on the ground floor.Upstairs is the stunning open-plan living room, which has direct access out onto the upstairs gantry/balcony, which provides glorious views over the gardens and grounds. There are also two bedrooms in the roundels, a further bedroom with en suite bathroom. The rooms have many interesting period features, including exposed beams, brickwork and agricultural relics throughout. All of the rooms are light and bright and generously proportioned with exceptional ceiling heights.Situated next to the main house is the modern annexe. Extending to over 1,600 sq ft and comprising a kitchen, living/dining room, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The annexe accommodation is flexible and ideal for staying guests.Sitting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the gardens and grounds are an important feature of Park Farm and form the most delightful and tranquil setting, complementing the house extremely well. To the side of the house is a sheltered paved terrace area, ideal for al fresco dining. Steps from the house lead down to the formal garden area where the heated swimming pool is, which enjoys views over the grounds.Park Farm has multiple large agricultural buildings which provide a number of opportunities for conversions and storage. The barns were previously used for hops and are currently used as farm machinery and grain storage.The land at Park Farm extends to 120 acres and is predominantly down to arable. There are small copses of woodland across the farm extending to approximately 4 acres. Historically, the farm was used to grow hops but has recently reverted to grain farming.Park Farm benefits from double-bank fishing rights on the River Teise. The farm is approached via a large electronically operated gate which opens to a large parking area.Please note the property also benefits from superfast broadband.The property is located in a wonderful rural position within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Park Farm is situated almost equidistant from the beautiful and sought-after village of Goudhurst, which is well known for its pretty centre with an ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants, and the picturesque village of Horsmonden which also has a good range of local amenities, serving all the usual day-to-day needs including a village shop, chemist, hairdressers, newsagent and doctors surgery.Tunbridge Wells is about 10 miles away offering a further comprehensive range of shopping, educational and cultural amenities.The area has excellent road and rail links from the A21 and M25, which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo and Charing Cross operate from Paddock Wood (6.7 miles).There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area including Holmewood House Preparatory, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks Eastbourne, Dulwich Prep, St Ronans and Malborough House, Benenden and Tunbridge Wells grammar schools and within the Cranbrook catchment area.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served, including golf at Ticehurst, Lamberhurst, Rotherfield, Tunbridge Wells and the Royal Ashdown at Forest Row, Racing at Lingfield, Plumpton and Brighton, sailing and water sports at nearby Bewl Water and on the south coast. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding area. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i70809837
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
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