This lovely detached family home was built in 1900 and has been the much beloved home of the current owners for the past 15 years. The sympathetic and generous extension that they completed resulted in a fabulous open plan kitchen space, with clearly defined areas for dining, relaxing and eating, and with a lovely aspect and access to the rear garden and countryside beyond. The house is located just outside the popular villages of Leigh and Chiddingstone, with easy access to Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks with their fast and frequent trains to London. It therefore combines rural living with all the convenience of town living just a short drive away.The house starts with a useful internal porch, which leads to the entrance hall and the second reception room to the left, which the current owners are using as a home office. This room features an original fireplace, shelving and storage to the alcoves, and a oak floor, which is a feature of much of the downstairs accommodation. To the right is the lovely open plan kitchen, fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall and base units, topped with black granite, whilst a large island has an attractive oak block worktop. There is a large AGA included in the sale, along with a separate integrated oven. Adjacent is an inner coats cupboard with a WC beyond, and also a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.The elegant separate sitting room, is a light and bright space thanks to its dual aspect and French doors to the rear garden. This again has an original fireplace and access to a useful understairs cupboard. Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, with the ones to the rear enjoying far reaching views over the open countryside and all rooms benefitting from dual aspect windows. The family bathroom is generous enough to feature a separate bath and shower cubicle and has attractive tongue and groove panelling. The master bedroom is also part of the new extension and is a spacious room, with separate dressing room and large ensuite shower room with underfloor heating, all again beautifully presented. One of the other bedrooms has an ensuite shower room. The loft is part-boarded and fitted with a loft ladder.Outside, the house is approached via a carriageway driveway, with space for off-roading parking, which in turn leads to the large newly constructed single garage. To the rear, the garden has a Indian sandstone terrace flanking the rear and side of the house, with the rest of the garden laid to lawn with mature shrubs. The rear garden is separated from the front garden with a 2m high wall with an arched wrought-iron gate for access. There is a pedestrian gate perfectly positioned at the foot of the garden to access the countryside that surrounds the house.This house will really appeal to families, who want to enjoy a slice of village life whilst being within easy distance of neighbouring towns for extensive amenities and mainline stations.Material Information Disclosure -National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)Property Construction - brick and blockProperty Roofing - clay tilesElectricity Supply - yes (Octopus)Water Supply - yes (South East Water)Sewerage - Pumping station in chamber at front of the house. (regulation compliant)Heating - electricBroadband -Mobile Signal / Coverage - intermittentParking garage (1 car), and off street National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)Building Safety - no known concernsRestrictions - none knownRights and Easements - none knownFlood Risk - none knownCoastal Erosion Risk - nonePlanning Permission - none knownAccessibility / Adaptations - noneCoalfield / Mining Area - no EPC Rating: D Location The desirable, affluent village of Leigh, is located just outside the family friendly market town of Sevenoaks, which is just a 10 minute drive away and which offers comprehensive commercial facilities, well-regarded restaurants and doctor and dental surgeries. Neighbouring villages also include Chiddingston and Penshurst, all with their own village amenities and family-friendly pubs. There are many independent and state schooling options in the area, including those in the much sought-after Kent Grammar system. The property is within easy reach of four mainline stations, all offering fast, frequent services to Central London. The impressive, award-winning Bluewater Shopping Centre is only half an hour away and if you want to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns can be reached in just over an hour. Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71418687
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This period detached family home enjoys a desirable setting on the edge of the popular village of Hildenborough surrounded by beautiful countryside and within 0.7 miles of Hildenborough station serving London Charing Cross in 40 minutes, and ideally located for bus stops serving local schools and the commuter bus to Canary Wharf and the City. The property sits in an impressive plot 0f 0.23 acres, with a spacious driveway and attractive gardens. The accommodation offers flexible family accommodation, is well maintained and enjoys many character features, such as wooden floors, exposed wall and ceiling beams and fireplaces. A particular highlight is the 22ft sitting room, featuring a dual aspect and a stunning fireplace. Stretching to approx. 2480 sq. ft, the accommodation comprises an inviting dining hall with a large fireplace and wood burning stove leading to a dual aspect sitting room with a fireplace. The cosy sitting room opens into a study, snug and second study. There is stone tiled floor kitchen with cream country style units with a dining/ sitting area. This opens into a hallway, with access to the galley style utility room leading into the double garage. On the first floor, there is an impressive dual aspect principle bedroom with adjoining dressing room with storage as well as a well appointed ensuite shower room. There are a further three double bedrooms, one with fitted storage as well as a single bedroom. These bedrooms share an impressive family bathroom with a roll top bath and a separate shower.OutsideThe property is set within attractive grounds of 0.23 of an acre and is approached via a spacious driveway with parking for several vehicles and a double garage. The secluded rear garden is landscaped and well maintained with a large area of lawn, bordered by a variety of plants and trees. A pathway leads around the house to a spacious paved terrace at the rear with other areas of seating, perfect for al fresco dining.SituationHildenborough offers a good range of local amenities including a post office, local shop, village hall, cafe, doctor's surgery and nearby Nizels Golf / Health club. Sevenoaks and Tonbridge provide a greater selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities. The property is well placed for both state and private schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells including grammar options. Transport options include Hildenborough station (0.7 miles Google maps) or Sevenoaks station (5.2 miles Google maps) which both offers services to London Charing Cross and Canon Street. Access to the M25 (via the A21) can be found within 0.6 (Google maps) of a mile which gives links to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Ebbsfleet International, Channel Tunnel terminus and the south coast.Additional InformationFreehold Tonbridge and Malling Tax Band G All mains services connected. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i69083188
Charming character property, situated in a semi-rural position. DescriptionArtichoke is a charming attached character property believed to date from the 1480s and being The Artichoke Inn public house until it was converted to a residential home in the early 2000s. Situated in a semi-rural position, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, providing excellent space for versatile family living. Salient points include character fireplaces, a wealth of exposed beams, stone flooring to dining hall, established gardens, ample parking and garaging.The principal reception rooms comprise a well-proportioned sitting room and reception/dining hall, both with impressive fireplaces and character beams. There is also a family room with fireplace and a conservatory which enjoys an outlook over and access via French doors to the gardens.The charming kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards and peninsula with open shelving, some integral appliances, a range cooker and space for a fridge/freezer. There is a larder cupboard and a door provides access to the rear gardens.A study, utility room with outside access and cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.Arranged over first floor are two double bedrooms, one with a feature fireplace and both enjoying en suite bathrooms.Two further bedrooms are situated on the second floor together with a family bathroom which completes the accommodation.A fifth bedroom and a further bathroom is accessed via a separate staircase from the family room.Artichoke is approached via a gated driveway to one side of the property, providing ample parking and leading to a timber framed double garage and a gravel pathway to the property. The garage has one open bay, with external stairs rising to a first floor storage room. An additional parking area is situated to the front of the property, on the other side of Park Road, with parking for several cars.The attractive and established rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of flowering plants, shrubs and mature trees providing a delightful back drop to the property. Paved terraces to the rear of the property provide ideal areas for alfresco dining. In total the plot is approaching 0.25 of an acre.LocationArtichoke is located in a semi-rural position approximately 2.1 miles from Hadlow village which has a good range of local amenities.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (5.7 miles), Sevenoaks (8.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (12 miles) and Bluewater (20.5 miles).Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (6 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Primary Schools: Hadlow, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Tonbridge. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammars in Tonbridge. Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Several state secondary schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge in Tonbridge; Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School. Colleges: Hadlow Agricultural College, West Kent College.Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor & indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming & sailing.Please note all distances are approximate.Square Footage: 3,172 sq ft Acreage: 0.25 AcresDirectionsOn leaving Sevenoaks, proceed southwards on the A225 towards Hildenborough. Continue onto the London Road/B245, and on passing Teal Cafe on your right, take the first left hand turn into Bank Lane. Continue forward for 0.9 of a mile and take the right fork signposted Hildenborough/Tonbridge, and then at the next junction take the left fork signposted Shipbourne. After about 0.4 miles, take the first right turn into Hildenborough Road and continue forward for about 1.7 miles, and at the crossroads go straight over onto Back Lane. At the T-junction, turn right onto Reeds Lane and after approximately 1.5 miles, turn left into Park Road and Artichoke can be found about 0.4 miles along on the right hand side. Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (sewage treatment plant shared with Artichoke Barn).Agents Note: A neighbouring property has access to their land over Artichoke's additional parking area.Artichoke and the adjoining property, Artichoke Barn, are also available as a whole lot. Please enquire with the office. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71104928
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
Guide price £1,400,000 - £1,500,000. Freeman Forman are delighted to present this beautiful five bedroom detached equestrian property, located on the outskirts of Horsmonden, offering 8 acres (tbv) of Land, Stables and a Riding Arena. The property also benefits from glorious countryside views and a detached double garage with large driveway. Accommodation: The main house offers immaculately presented accommodation which includes an entrance hall, cloakroom with WC, stunning open plan kitchen/diner, utility room, family room/study and a sitting room with wood burner. An elegant staircase leads up to the galleried first floor landing which gives access to the impressive master bedroom with en-suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, along with a main family bathroom. The property enjoys glorious views from all angles of the property across its own surrounding land. There is LPG central heating and double glazing. Outside: The property is approached from the road over double opening electronic gates giving access to the gravelled driveway which to the left leads to the detached double garage with remote controlled door to the front and parking area. The front garden is of excellent size with tree-lined post and rail fence boundary to the paddocks. The land is divided into three main areas, all post and rail fenced. To the side of the property is a paved terrace for alfresco eating with planted beds and borders. The driveway splits to the right, leading to a further large area of gravelled parking and concrete hard standing with garden store. A conifer hedge divide gives access to the enclosed stable yard, with 2 foaling boxes and 4 stables along with an alarmed tack room. To the side of the yard is the manege.Agents Note; there is a public footpath through the adjoining yard which follows the line of the hedge into the woodland beyond. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i70632183
Beautifully situated detached property set amidst delightful gardens of about 3.4 acres. DescriptionComing to the market for the first time in almost 30 years, High Banks is a beautifully situated unlisted home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has been extended by the current owners to incorporate a beautifully proportioned family home set amidst delightful gardens and enjoys far reaching southerly and northerly views. This charming and beautifully presented home currently comprises a welcoming entrance hall with Yorkshire stone flooring, off which is a light and airy southerly facing sitting room with wood burner and fitted shelving. Further reception rooms include a dual aspect dining room, a conservatory with a terrace overlooking the garden and a breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cupboards, an oil fired Aga and oak worksurfaces. Off the kitchen is a generously proportioned utility room with additional cupboards, space for white goods and a door out to the rear garden. To the west side of the ground floor, is a great versatility of rooms, ideal for multigenerational living. These include a studio/bedroom four and a study/bedroom five which are served by a shower room, with a stable door out to the rear patio area via the studio/bedroom four. A separate cloakroom concludes the ground floor accommodation. From each end of the property, a staircase leads up to three bedrooms, one with en suite, and a family bathroom. The main bedroom is of good proportions and enjoys a triple aspect with two dormer windows. Bedroom two enjoys an en suite shower room whilst the other bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Outside to the front of the property is a block paved driveway which provides off road parking for multiple cars and access to the double garage with mezzanine flooring above. Attractive, well established gardens with mixed hedging lie mainly to the rear of the property with a range of specimen trees, fruit trees, spring bulbs and attractive rose beds. Located to the rear of the garden is a tennis court with tennis hut and veranda, as well as a golf net and mower shed. There is a paved terrace area with raised beds and a potting shed to enjoy gardening in this peaceful and tranquil setting, together with a pergola and a choice of areas to sit and relax.LocationThe village of Horsmonden offers a range of local amenities including a village shop, pop up post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, pub, tennis and cricket clubs and church with Jane Austen connections. The property is within striking distance of four fine Kent villages, Horsmonden (1 mile), Brenchley (2.8 miles), Goudhurst (4.3 miles) and Lamberhurst (2.6 miles).Education: Opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels. Bethany School is nearby as well as Horsmonden Kindergarten and Horsmonden Primary School. Grammar and state schools are located in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone.Goudhurst & Kilndown Church of England Primary School has an Outstanding Ofsted report. Railway Stations: Paddock Wood (6 miles), Marden (6.6 miles) and Tonbridge (11.4 miles) stations have fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. A number of golf clubs including Lamberhurst, Chart Hills, The Nevill, Rye and Dale Hill. Sailing and fishing at Bewl Water and riding, walking, mountain bike trails plus a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum. 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 mileages and distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,924 sq ft Acreage: 3.4 AcresDirectionswhat3words: ///oven.lowest.reclining Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i71664137
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
This stunning 500 year-old Grade II Listed property sits in about a third of an acre of beautiful gardens, providing privacy and an oasis of quiet in the centre of Tonbridge. With its exterior black and white Tudor frontage it has instant kerb appeal, however the main entrance is via wrought iron gates leading to a large driveway, the garage and a path to the side of the property where Victorian additions offer different, but impressive, external features. Once inside internal features including exposed beams, panelled doors, stylish fireplaces and a Jacobean carved mantlepiece and exquisite carved wall panels give it such a unique character. The entrance hall has stairs down to a wet cellar and access to the ground floor accommodation including the large, dual aspect country style kitchen/breakfast room with a central island/breakfast bar, floor and wall cupboards, French doors to the terrace and space for a table and chairs. A door leads to the fabulous orangery with its vaulted and beamed ceiling, oak framed windows and French doors leading to the terrace. The elegant dual aspect drawing room includes a central ceiling beam, a wood framed and diamond pane bay window and a lovely Tudor style stone fireplace, while the sitting room has exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace and the dual aspect beamed study has shelving and a fireplace. There is also a utility room, cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. Off the landing there are stairs to the second floor where there are two attic bedrooms, a family bathroom, another cloakroom and four double bedrooms. They all have built-in wardrobes, two have sinks and two have beautiful fireplaces while the master includes fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower. The stunning master bedroom has many wardrobes and a shower en-suite. The garden and grounds include a wrought iron-covered brick well, terrace and patio, a summerhouse that includes broadband, lighting and electrics, lawns with shrub beds and impressive specimen trees including a rare old ginko as well as part of the medieval town wall ('dyke,') classified as a National Monument in 1953 by Historic England.What the Owner says:'We have spent 17 happy years here but our circumstances have changed so we need to move. We love the character of the place and the peaceful surroundings, yet it is a short stroll to Tonbridge high street with its shops, hair and beauty salons, bars and restaurants with additional retail outlets on the outskirts of the town and half a mile to the station where trains can whisk you to London in just over half an hour. There are excellent primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the West Kent College of further education and a small University of Kent campus as well as the famous independent Tonbridge School providing leisure and theatrical facilities for external members.Room sizes:Drawing Room: 23'10 (7.27m) x 12'7 (3.84m) narrowing to 11'4 (3.46m)Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 23'3 x 12'5 (7.09m x 3.79m)Orangerie/Dining Room: 18'1 x 15'4 (5.52m x 4.68m)Utility: 13'1 x 6'5 (3.99m x 1.96m)Boot room: 9'8 x 6'0 (2.95m x 1.83m)Living Room: 17'9 x 17'0 (5.41m x 5.19m) narrowing to 11'1 x 16'0 (3.38m x 4.88m)Study: 16'7 (5.06m) narrowing to 15'6 (4.73m) x 14'0 (4.27m)FIRST FLOORBedroom 1: 16'8 x 12'6 (5.08m x 3.81m)En Suite: 6'2 x 5'6 (1.88m x 1.68m)Bedroom 2: 14'9 (4.50m) x 12'7 (3.84m) narrowing to 11'6 (3.51m)Bathroom: 11'6 x 8'7 (3.51m x 2.62m)CloakroomBedroom 3: 16'3 x 11'0 (4.96m x 3.36m)Bedroom 4: 12'7 (3.84m) x 11'1 (3.38m) narrowing to 10'0 (3.05m)Bedroom 5: 18'1 (5.52m) narrowing to 11'3 (3.43m) x 8'0 (2.44m)Bedroom 6: 14'6 x 7'6 (4.42m x 2.29m)GarageDrivewayRear GardenSummer House The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. 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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
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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