An attached Edwardian five bedroom village house with about 2 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland. DescriptionSituated within the village of Staplehurst, just 0.5 of a mile north of the mainline station, Ramsons is a handsome attached Edwardian village house dating from circa 1920 with mature well established gardens and woodlands totalling about 2 acres. This Arts & Crafts style house offers well-presented accommodation arranged over three floors. Points of note include: High ceilings, geometric floor tiles to the entrance hall, sash windows and attractive fireplaces.Internally, a welcoming entrance hall leads through to the L shaped kitchen/dining room, to one side is the dining room with a log burner, whilst to the other side is the kitchen. Fitted with a range of cupboards, central island and ample larder space, the kitchen is a great entertaining room, appliances include; a Smeg oven and induction hob, full length fridge and freezer, Lamona dishwasher and fitted within the chimney recess is the Aga. The sitting room, which features the original parquet flooring, cornicing and picture rail has a wood burning stove and fitted book shelving. A utility room and cloakroom conclude the ground floor accommodation. Over the first floor are two bedrooms and a bedroom/study served by two bathrooms and a WC, whilst the second floor has three bedrooms and a shower room. The property is approached via a gravel driveway which has parking for several cars and access to the garage. Attractive gardens provide a lovely setting with a paved terrace continuing to the expansive lawns with mature hedging and planted borders. At the bottom of the garden, sectioned by a picket fence is an additional lawned area with a summerhouse which features a kitchenette with light, power and Wi-Fi. There is also a garden shed, log store and a delightful area of woodland.LocationRamsons is located in a convenient location in the village of Staplehurst with shops catering for everyday needs including Sainsburys supermarket, post office, chemist and public house. Marden village (5.1 miles) also has a variety of shops catering for everyday needs. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (7.9 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (17.3 miles). Bluewater shopping centre is located off the M25 junction 2 (A2/M2). Mainline rail services to London Charing Cross and London bridge can be found at Staplehurst (0.5 miles) and Marden (5.1 miles) stations. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. There are excellent schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. 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 and channel tunnel terminus. *All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,819 sq ft Acreage: 1.9 AcresDirectionsDirections: what3words - ///buckling.curtail.music Additional InfoServices: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.
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A highly attractive and charming semi-detached Victorian Cottage in this delightful rural location on the edge of Brenchley village, in about 1.73 acres DescriptionWell-presented throughout, Owl Cottage is a four-bedroom family home that has been updated and extended over the years to offer over 1900 sq ft of family living space with beautiful mature gardens totalling about 1.7 acres. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, enjoying an open-plan kitchen/dining room with traditional farmhouse-style cabinetry, granite work surfaces, and a range of integrated appliances including an electric oven with a 5-ring gas hob, steam oven and heated drawer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The sizeable sitting room is of particular note, enjoying an attractive feature fireplace with a log burning stove, and concertina doors opening to the impressive conservatory with limestone tiled flooring, and double doors opening to the rear flagstone terrace. There is a useful scullery with a Belfast sink situated off the conservatory, with doors opening to the rear terrace and wc. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, one of which enjoys a charming feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom has an attractive outlook to the front of the property, whilst bedroom three has an outlook to the rear. A good-sized family bathroom with a fitted airing cupboard and additional storage cabinets completes the first floor accommodation. The triple-aspect principal bedroom is found on the second floor, with fitted cabinetry and far-reaching views over the neighbouring countryside, together with a further bathroom featuring a roll top bath, also enjoying an attractive outlook.Outside, there is a spacious detached garage fitted with both water and electricity, with an adjoining log store. Steps from the garden lead to the office, situated above the garage, providing an opportunity to update and extend to create a self-contained annexe, subject to necessary planning and consent. There are two further sheds providing useful garden storage. The mature gardens and grounds as a whole are laid to lawn, with herbaceous borders and arbours with climbing roses and jasmine. There is a large pond with a small island, inviting an abundance of wildlife. There are many specimen trees in the grounds including oak, chequer tree, silver birch, ash, chestnut and larch with underplanted spring bulbs. A gravel driveway that provides ample parking for multiple vehicles.LocationOwl Cottage is situated on a country lane on the outskirts of the popular villages of Brenchley (approximately 1.9 miles), Lamberhurst, (approximately 2.1 miles) and Horsmonden (2.5 miles). Lying approximately seven miles to the east of Tunbridge Wells, Brenchley is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church and the Little Bull Cafe & Bar on the High Street, together with the playground, sports fields, village hall, Grays Cafe and a thriving Tennis club in the village. The popular village of Lamberhurst enjoys a general store and well-regarded public houses, including The George and Dragon and The Chequers. Rich in nature as well as history, the village Common is used for local events today as it has in years gone by. The delightful and historic village of Horsmonden also enjoys an active local community, a primary school, tennis club, church, pub and the celebrated Heath Stores. For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (approximately 4.9 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Greggs, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (approximately 7.7 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.Tunbridge Wells High Street offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, with fresh fish and seafood at Sankey's fishmongers and so much more, with numerous shops and independent boutiques. There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley, Lamberhurst and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.Paddock Wood station has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes.The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.Square Footage: 1,978 sq ft Acreage: 1.73 AcresDirectionsFrom Tunbridge Wells proceed along the A21 southbound. At Kippings Cross and Blue Boys roundabouts go straight over, towards Lamberhurst, continue along the single carriageway. At the next roundabout take the first exit (sign posted Horsmonden) the turn immediately left into Lamberhurst Road (B2162). Take the next left into Tong Lane which then becomes Green Lane and after about 0.6 of a mile Owl Cottage will be found on the right-hand side. Additional InfoOutgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilServices: Mains Water and Electricity. LPG gas hob. Private Drainage (shared with the neighbouring property) and Oil Central Heating.Please note, the sitting room curtains and garden furniture are not included in the sale.
Detached family house set back from the road with stunning views over the surrounding countryside located on the edge of this popular villageDESCRIPTIONOakdene is a delightful detached family house, designed and built by the current owners in 1996. The property is set within secluded gardens amounting to about 0.44 of an acre with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.FEATURESSpacious, welcoming reception hall with vaulted ceiling and double doors leading into the main reception rooms and kitchen. Coats cupboard.Triple aspect sitting room with a large inglenook style fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with bressumer beam. French doors leading out to the garden. Ceiling beams and exposed brickwork.Separate dining room with oak flooring.The kitchen is fitted with a range of oak floor and wall units with granite worktops, including a central island. Integrated appliances include an oven and grill, microwave oven, four-ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over and dishwasher. There is space for a dining table and chairs and the kitchen enjoys the outlook over the garden to the fields beyond.Separate utility room with additional cupboards and work surfaces, butler-style sink and space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to rear garden.Further reception room, currently used as a cinema room, but offering flexibility for use as a home office or additional bedroom.Ground floor WC.Generous principle bedroom enjoying those far-reaching views to the rear and benefiting from a dressing room/study and ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower.Two further double bedrooms.The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower.To the front of the house is a gravelled driveway providing space for turning and parking.Detached double garage.The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature trees providing a good degree of privacy from neighbours. There is a raised patio immediately to the area of the house, ideal for summer dining.There is a further detached outbuilding in the garden,currently used as a workshop, with electricity and an alarm.Children's playhouse.SITUATIONOakdene is set back from the road, occupying a delightful position on the rural outskirts of the picturesque village of Penshurst. There are some lovely walks/cycle paths to be enjoyed in the immediate vicinity.Penshurst has a public house, tea shop, petrolstation/general store, monthly Farmers market, and the famous Penshurst Place. The village also has one of England's oldest cricket pitches.The A21 is accessible at Tonbridge and links to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.DIRECTIONSFrom the A21 southbound take the B245 exit towardsHildenborough. Continue along this road, turn rightsignposted to Leigh and Penshurst. Proceed through the village of Leigh and then fork left towards Penshurst. At the T junction in the village, turn right. Continue through the village on the B2188 and after approximately 0.9 of a mile, the property can be found on the left-hand side.There are two very popular public houses/restaurants nearby in The Spotted Dog (third of a mile) and The Bottle House (two thirds of a mile).Tunbridge Wells (6 miles), Tonbridge (8.3 miles) andSevenoaks (9.7 miles) are all easily accessible providing a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities.There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools, Grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks and Private schools including Holmewood House in Langton Green, Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge School.Penshurst station (about 2.2 miles) has services to London Bridge in just over 1 hour. Hildenborough (about 4.4 miles) has services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street from around 40 minutes.PROPERTY INFORMATIONLPG gas fired central heating. Mains water,electricity and drainage. Fibre optic internet (measured download speed 70Mbps)Local Authority: Sevenoaks District CouncilCouncil Tax band: E Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale butmay be available by separate negotiation. Oakdene is set back from the road, occupying a delightful position on the oustskirts of the pictureque village of Penshurst. Penshurst has a public house, tea shop, petrol station/shop, monthly Farmers market, beautiful walks, cycle paths and the famous historic Penshurst Place. The village also has one of England's oldest cricket pitches. On the southern outskirts of the village are two popular public houses/restaurant, The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House The major towns of Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are close by Tunbridge Wells providing High Street, designer and boutique fashion stores, supermarkets, leisure, recreation and everyday facilities.There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools, Grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Private schools including Holmewood House in Langton Green, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.Penshurst station (about 2.2 miles) has services to London Bridge in just over 1 hour. Hildenborough (about 4.4 miles) has services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street from around 40 minutes.The A21 is accessible at Tonbridge and links to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
A very substantial and individual 5 bedroom, detached twin roundel Oast house with 1.75 acres (tbv) and only 5 miles to Tonbridge mainline station.This delightful family home has been in the same ownership for over 40 years and has been improved and well maintained. The accommodation is full of character and totals over 4000 sq.ft with generously proportioned rooms arranged over two floors allowing for a flexible arrangement. Many rooms enjoy views over the garden and surrounding countryside.The ground floor comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom and exposed timbers. The open plan twin roundel reception room is an impressive space and due to the arrangement is less restrictive than most standard Oast rooms allowing for traditional furniture and fittings. The reception room boasts a large brick Inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove and Bressumer beam above, solid wood floors and a door provides direct access out to the rear garden. The large open plan kitchen/family room offers a lovely light space with French doors opening out to the rear paved terrace and a comprehensive range of fitted units with integrated appliances. The sizable triple aspect dining room and utility room complete the ground floor. The first floor provides the double aspect main bedroom with a dressing area and an en suite shower/bathroom. There is a guest double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms (two of which are in the roundels) and a family bathroom. The property is accessed to the front over a private road (owned by the property) onto a driveway providing off road parking and access to the detached double garage. The garden and grounds total approximately 1.75 acres (tbv) and are predominantly arranged to the rear of the property. The private rear garden is laid to lawn with an extensive paved terrace providing ideal outside entertaining space overlooking the large lily pond and a wide variety of established plants and mature trees. The garden extends into an area of woodland and a fenced paddock with a small stable block. Located on the fringes of the pretty village of Hadlow which has a good range of local amenities, schools and churches.Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (4.3 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.Primary Schools: Hadlow Primary School. Several options in Tonbridge.Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools, Hillview for Girls, Hayesbrook Academy and Hugh Christie Secondary Schools in Tonbridge. Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells. Bennett Memorial and St Gregory's Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge Schools in Tonbridge; Fosse Bank and Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School.Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (4 miles), Tunbridge Wells (10.3 miles), Sevenoaks (10.4 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Attractive, well-located family home DescriptionAcer,110b Tonbridge Road is an attractive detached family home, set back from the road and superbly situated for popular local schools. The property which is offered with no onward chain, was built in 1986 with a later addition by the current owners, offering light, spacious and versatile accommodation which is well-presented throughout and ideal for modern family living, with salient points including a well-appointed kitchen, modern bathroom suites, five generous bedrooms, oak flooring to the entrance hall, established gardens and integral garaging, with ample driveway parking. Also of note is the property's excellent location from Hildenborough and Tonbridge stations, being 1.5 miles and 2 miles, respectively.A large entrance hall with an oak staircase ascending to the first floor leads to a well-proportioned double aspect sitting room with bi-fold doors to the front terrace, providing lovely views to the garden beyond, and a brick surround fireplace, inset with a gas fire. A set of doors leads to the adjoining dining room, with a further door from the sitting room providing access to a study. A well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, Rangemaster oven and integral Bosch appliances with an adjoining breakfast room with a view to the front. From here, a lobby with a staircase to the first floor over the garage leads to a versatile room, currently utiilised as a generous bedroom with a en suite shower room. A cloakroom and a utility room with access to outside and the integral double garage complete this floor.Arranged over the first floor is the principal suite, featuring a bedroom with a bank of fitted wardrobes, a dressing room with fitted storage and an en suite bathroom with a separate shower. There are three further double bedrooms, one served by modern en suite shower room and a well-appointed family bathroom.The established gardens wrap around the property and create a lovely backdrop. A large, paved terrace sits to the front of the property and is a perfect spot for al fresco entertaining. An expanse of lawn with a southerly aspect is interspersed with shaped beds and well-stocked deep borders, planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs and specimen trees, providing year-round interest. A separate area of lawn sits to the west of the plot with a greenhouse and a garden implement store, both with power connected. To the rear of the property is another area of lawn, enclosed by close boarded fencing with a pedestrian access gate to the driveway. Acer is approached via a shared driveway which leads on to a set of gates and a private drive, culminating in an ample parking area.Location Shopping: Sevenoaks (4 miles), Tonbridge (1.8 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater. Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough (1.5 miles) to Cannon Street/Waterloo/Charing Cross/London Bridge. Tonbridge (2.2 miles) to London Bridge. Primary Schools: Various in Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Grammar Schools: Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Sackville school in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge. Sevenoaks, Solefields, and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Holmewood House preparatory school in Langton Green. The Somerhill Preparatory Schools, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,898 sq ft Acreage: 0.4 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks proceed southwards on the A224 turning on to the B245 at the roundabout towards Hildenborough. Continue into Hildenborough, passing Woodfield Avenue on the left. Turn on to the second shared driveway on the left signposted 110, 110a and 110b Tonbridge Road and continue straight on, with Acer situated at the end of the long driveway.
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.
Offered for sale is this character property which is beautifully and stylishly presented throughout to provide spacious family accommodation. The Stables once formed one of many properties belonging to the Castle Hill farm and the neighbouring properties, all former farm buildings, have also been converted beautifully, resulting a collection of very special properties with historical interest. The property itself is very unique offering; thoughtfully converted in 1989 with high vaulted ceilings with original oak exposed beams and large windows which enhance the natural light. The space is light, bright and airy with dual aspect windows in many of the rooms. Internally the property is immaculately presented throughout and comprises entrance hall, impressive modern open plan kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the garden and the interlinking sitting & dining rooms, with a wide brick feature fireplace. A separate study, four good-sized bedrooms, including a principal suite and a family bathroom. Externally there is a large rear garden, with a sheltered swimming pool, brick pool house and useful outbuildings. The property is set behind double gates with ample driveway parking to the front. Of particular note is the self-contained adjoining cottage / annex. This is fully equipped with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. A very useful addition, perfect for ancillary accommodation or even providing extra income as a holiday. A further external room to the side is currently used as a gym.
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.
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.
In a tucked away position in the charming village of Collier Street and surrounded by historic Kentish farmland in the Garden of England, a most handsome, detached former farmhouse of quality. Listed Grade II and with origins dating back over five hundred years, over the centuries the house has been extended and rearranged, gradually evolving into a beautiful country house. During their period of ownership, the owners have set about restoring and refurbishing the space, whilst at the same time reimagining the interiors to form a twenty-first century family home, which cleverly combines contemporary styling with marvellous period features capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Room sizes are generous with those on the ground floor allowing for a perfect flow. The 28ft kitchen/breakfast room has wooden cabinetry by Rencraft, and the charming sitting room opens onto the garden through a set of French doors. There are two further reception rooms on the ground floor, offering flexible family accommodation. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, some with fitted storage leading off from the elegant first floor landing. The family bathroom is extremely well appointed with a bath and separate shower. A further staircase leads to a large room that can be used as a fifth bedroom or study/ snug as well as a contemporary bathroom with a free standing bath.OutsideThe property is set off back from the road behind timber gates which open onto a gravel driveway with ample parking and a detached double garage. The gardens surround the house measuring approximately 0.7 of an acre, with large areas of lawn bordered by fruit trees and planting. The gardens are surrounded by beautiful Kentish countryside offering far reaching views.SituationChequer Tree Farmhouse is situated in a charming village populated with many period homes and barn/oast conversions. The centre of Paddock Wood is about 5.3 miles with its main line station servicing fast trains to London (from 41 minutes to London Bridge) and the Kent ports, as well as a large Waitrose supermarket and local stores. The larger towns of Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 and 11.3 miles respectively) have a full complement of nationally known stores, eclectic boutiques and antique shops as well as a large variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. Schooling in the area is exceptional at both primary and secondary levels in the state and private sectors and includes public schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge; boys and girls grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone; local primary schools; preparatory schools such as the Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange, Holmewood House and Sevenoaks Prep, New Beacon and Solefields in Sevenoaks.Additional InformationFreehold Services: Oil fired central heating, Mains electricity and water, Private drainage via maintair system, Electric car charging point, external lighting and water points. Maidstone District Council. Council Tax Band G
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.
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.
An impressive Regency Vicarage house with Victorian additions and a separate adjoining cottage (being sold Chain Free) , set within private gardens and grounds, together with an unconverted coach house, a studio/office/garage complex, further outbuildings, and well placed for schools and commuting. Ground floorThe noticeable front door opens into a grand yet welcoming central hall with an impressive staircase and historic working fireplace. The main reception rooms and the cloakroom run off the hallway together with access through the house to the kitchen. The elegant drawing room benefits from windows on both the north and south sides, whilst a side door to the vestry acts in supplication to the drawing room and provides further access outside. The reception room on the immediate left of the entrance hallway, with the large facing bay window, is now being used as a working office but has had historical use as a morning room and reception room for the clergy. A delightful flow through this room leads into a grand and beautifully appointed formal dining room which then sits alongside the kitchen, breakfast room and utility room (together with a large and cool original larder with marble shelving). A staircase leads down to a well-sized cellar.First floorThe central staircase leads up to the first-floor landing, which provides ideal access to the vicarage's four main bedrooms; the dual-aspect master bedroom enjoys views over the manicured garden and offers an en suite bathroom and dressing room and sits alongside three additional double bedrooms together with a family bathroom. On the second floor, a fifth bedroom, bathroom and additional relaxation area provides excellent views of the North Downs, together with access to ample storage space in the attic. The CottageAccessed through its own separate entrance (but also benefiting from access through the main house), the cottage provides either a separate independent domicile alongside the main vicarage or an easily-encompassed living space to become part of the house itself. A separate kitchen (also with a sizeable larder) and a newly refurbished bathroom sit on the ground floor alongside a sitting room full of character. Stairs lead up to a pair of bedrooms on the first floor, which sit alongside an additional study/storage space. The property is approached via timber gates which lead to a large shingle parking area to the front of the house. There is a double garage with an integrated studio/home office complex with a shower room. The gardens wrap around the house and are mostly laid to lawn with manicured borders around the property which are well stocked with mature shrubs and plants. There is a separate coach house and stables, a tree house, a tractor store and a tennis court.Tonbridge Station 2.6 miles, Tunbridge Wells 7.6 miles,Sevenoaks town 10.4 miles, Junction of A21 1.7 miles,(All distances are approximate) The Old Vicarage is situated in the hamlet of Tudeley, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tudeley has a famous church with its unique windows designed by Marc Chagall, a popular Indian restaurant and an excellent gastropub. Tonbridge Station is 2.6 miles away with links to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross from 33 minutes ( are many good private and state schools close by including Tonbridge School, Kent College, The Judd School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, The Skinners' School and Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls. Local prep schools include The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Holmewood House. The town of Sevenoaks is 10.4 miles away. The property is conveniently positioned for the A21, providing links to Tunbridge Wells, 7.6 miles distant and the national motorway network.
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.
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'
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).
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