5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (5

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

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