£999,950 /Sale price

Charming detached family home, well situated for local schools DescriptionDating from the 17th Century, and with updates and restoration by the current owners, this charming Grade II listed detached home benefits from versatile and well-presented accommodation arranged over three floors, private, south facing gardens and is superbly positioned for popular local schools. Salient features include a stylish Shaker-style kitchen, five bedrooms, slate and tile flooring, exposed wall and ceiling beams, thumb latch doors, an impressive open fireplace, some vaulted ceilings and multi-pane windows. The reception rooms provide ideal spaces for entertaining and family living, comprising a double aspect sitting room of over 21 ft in length and an impressive open fireplace, and a double aspect dining room. There is also a double aspect study, offering a number of versatile uses.The modern kitchen is comprehensively fitted with Shaker-style cabinetry, integral appliances and a useful pantry.A utility room and shower room complete the ground floor.Arranged over the first floor are three bedrooms, two with fitted storage. A staircase rises to the second floor and two further bedrooms, together with a well-appointed family bathroom, all with vaulted ceilings. The established gardens wrap around the property and have a lovely southerly aspect to the rear. A paved terrace spans the width of the property, creating an ideal area for al fresco entertaining. The level area of lawn is dotted with mature fruit and deciduous trees and is flanked by well-stocked borders, planted with a wide variety of colourful perennials and herbaceous shrubs. Towards the rear boundary, there is a second paved area, a summerhouse and a greenhouse.From the terrace, a paved path runs through the garden and leads to the rear access and the detached double garage/driveway. To the front, there is a pedestrian gate with conifer hedging to each side and a paved path leading to the front door.LocationShopping: York Parade (1.5 miles), includes a Co-op, bakery, butchers, Post Office, library, pet supplies shop, hairdressers, dry cleaners and various takeaway restaurants. Sainsbury's Local, Shipbourne Road (1.5 miles). Sevenoaks (6 miles), Waitrose, M&S in Tonbridge (1 mile). Rail Services: Tonbridge (1.9 miles), Hildenborough (2.2 miles) to Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge. Primary Schools: Various in Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Secondary Schools: Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Sackville in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge. Sevenoaks, Solefields, The Granville and New Beacon Prep Schools in Sevenoaks. The Somerhill Prep Schools, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf Club in Hildenborough with a private health/fitness centre. Wildernesse and Knole golf clubs in Sevenoaks. The Angel Centre, Tonbridge indoor and outdoor swimming pools and Tonbridge School Centre.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,164 sq ft Acreage: 0.28 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks proceed southwards on the A224 turning on to the B245 at the roundabout towards Hildenborough. Continue through Hildenborough and after passing The Oast Theatre on the right, No.101 will be found shortly thereafter. Additional InfoAll mains services. Gas fired central heating.