House For Sale £2,450,000
Offered with no onward chain, this well presented detached family home of over 4000 sq ft is set in an elevated position with mature gardens and grounds of approximately 1.35 acres
DESCRIPTION
This detached family residence enjoys an elevated position and well screened, mature gardens amounting to just over an acre. Recently completely re-decorated throughout, offering bright accommodation with excellent proportions, including high ceilings, large sash and casement windows, decorative fireplaces, high skirting boards, column radiators, cornicing and ceiling roses.
The front of the property is adorned with a stunning wisteria and has parking for multiple cars. The beautiful, established gardens offer privacy and year round interest.
FEATURES
- Spacious entrance hallway featuring engineered oak flooring, underfloor hearting and a striking staircase leading to the first floor.
- The playroom is situated at the front of the house. Across the hallway, the dual aspect sitting room comprises pine floorboards, painted fitted shelves and cupboards, providing a cosy retreat.
- The generous, triple aspect formal drawing room with original flooring is adorned with a bay window to the front. This room exudes elegance with its open fireplace, comprehensive range of custom fitted bookshelves and cupboards, and ornate coving and ceiling roses.
- The cloakroom features half height wood panelling, a high-level WC, and a pedestal basin. Adjacent, the utility room has a stable door to the garden, a Belfast sink, and ample space for laundry appliances.
- Step into the spacious kitchen/dining room with white painted units and granite worktops. Full height windows and a set of bifold doors provide wonderful views of the gardens, inviting the outdoors in. Italian marble flooring with underfloor heating sets a luxurious tone, enhanced by built-in speakers connected to a SONOS system. The focal point of the kitchen, an oil-fired AGA, sits opposite the large central island with Belfast sink. Additional appliances include a Smeg double oven, electric hob, microwave, and dishwasher. A freestanding pantry cupboard adds a touch of traditional charm.
- On the first floor, natural light floods the landing through a full height picture window, leading to the spacious, triple aspect principal bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room, and an ensuite bathroom featuring marble tiles and underfloor heating, a double ended bath and walk in shower.
- There are five additional bedrooms, some with built-in wardrobes, one currently set up as a study. A jack and jill bathroom comprising a walk in shower and marble flooring serves the guest bedroom. A family bathroom comprising bath and shower cubicle and underfloor heating completes the first floor accommodation.
- The enchanting gardens amount to over an acre, boasting various seating areas, lawns, woodland, mature rhododendrons and vibrant foliage year-round as well as a honeysuckle walkway and octagonal seating area adorned with grapevines. A summerhouse comprising Swim Jet pool (requiring repair) and sauna, shower and an adjoining raised decked terrace with wonderful views and outdoor barbeque provides an ideal area of al fresco entertaining.
SITUATION
Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the more widely known villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge. The Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property, there are other pubs in Ightham and Shipbourne, within 2 miles, including the popular Chaser Inn.
The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally in Seal Chart woods and along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks. Footpaths are easily accessible from the property.
Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.
Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. There is also an excellent selection of preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge including Sevenoaks Preparatory, the Schools at Somerhill, New Beacon, St Michaels and Walthamstow Hall for girls.
Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough, St Julian’s Country club in Underriver and Reynolds Country Club in Borough Green.
The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.
DIRECTIONS
From Sevenoaks head East on the A25 through Seal and over Seal Chart. When the road widens with a central reservation, take the next turning right into Coach Road (towards Ivy Hatch). After about half a mile, just before the sign for Ivy Hatch, turn right into Pine Tree Lane. Brackenwood can be found on the right hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council,[use Contact Agent Button]
- Council Tax band: G (£3,811.93 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the more widely known villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge.
There Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property, there are other pubs in Ightham and Shipbourne, within 2 miles, including the popular Chaser Inn.
The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally in Seal Chart woods and along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks. Footpaths are easily accessible from the property.
Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.
Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. There is also an excellent selection of preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge including Sevenoaks Preparatory, the Schools at Somerhill, New Beacon, St Michaels and Walthamstow Hall for girls.
Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough and Raynolds Couontry Club in Borough Green.
The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.
DESCRIPTION
This detached family residence enjoys an elevated position and well screened, mature gardens amounting to just over an acre. Recently completely re-decorated throughout, offering bright accommodation with excellent proportions, including high ceilings, large sash and casement windows, decorative fireplaces, high skirting boards, column radiators, cornicing and ceiling roses.
The front of the property is adorned with a stunning wisteria and has parking for multiple cars. The beautiful, established gardens offer privacy and year round interest.
FEATURES
- Spacious entrance hallway featuring engineered oak flooring, underfloor hearting and a striking staircase leading to the first floor.
- The playroom is situated at the front of the house. Across the hallway, the dual aspect sitting room comprises pine floorboards, painted fitted shelves and cupboards, providing a cosy retreat.
- The generous, triple aspect formal drawing room with original flooring is adorned with a bay window to the front. This room exudes elegance with its open fireplace, comprehensive range of custom fitted bookshelves and cupboards, and ornate coving and ceiling roses.
- The cloakroom features half height wood panelling, a high-level WC, and a pedestal basin. Adjacent, the utility room has a stable door to the garden, a Belfast sink, and ample space for laundry appliances.
- Step into the spacious kitchen/dining room with white painted units and granite worktops. Full height windows and a set of bifold doors provide wonderful views of the gardens, inviting the outdoors in. Italian marble flooring with underfloor heating sets a luxurious tone, enhanced by built-in speakers connected to a SONOS system. The focal point of the kitchen, an oil-fired AGA, sits opposite the large central island with Belfast sink. Additional appliances include a Smeg double oven, electric hob, microwave, and dishwasher. A freestanding pantry cupboard adds a touch of traditional charm.
- On the first floor, natural light floods the landing through a full height picture window, leading to the spacious, triple aspect principal bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room, and an ensuite bathroom featuring marble tiles and underfloor heating, a double ended bath and walk in shower.
- There are five additional bedrooms, some with built-in wardrobes, one currently set up as a study. A jack and jill bathroom comprising a walk in shower and marble flooring serves the guest bedroom. A family bathroom comprising bath and shower cubicle and underfloor heating completes the first floor accommodation.
- The enchanting gardens amount to over an acre, boasting various seating areas, lawns, woodland, mature rhododendrons and vibrant foliage year-round as well as a honeysuckle walkway and octagonal seating area adorned with grapevines. A summerhouse comprising Swim Jet pool (requiring repair) and sauna, shower and an adjoining raised decked terrace with wonderful views and outdoor barbeque provides an ideal area of al fresco entertaining.
SITUATION
Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the more widely known villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge. The Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property, there are other pubs in Ightham and Shipbourne, within 2 miles, including the popular Chaser Inn.
The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally in Seal Chart woods and along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks. Footpaths are easily accessible from the property.
Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.
Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. There is also an excellent selection of preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge including Sevenoaks Preparatory, the Schools at Somerhill, New Beacon, St Michaels and Walthamstow Hall for girls.
Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough, St Julian’s Country club in Underriver and Reynolds Country Club in Borough Green.
The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.
DIRECTIONS
From Sevenoaks head East on the A25 through Seal and over Seal Chart. When the road widens with a central reservation, take the next turning right into Coach Road (towards Ivy Hatch). After about half a mile, just before the sign for Ivy Hatch, turn right into Pine Tree Lane. Brackenwood can be found on the right hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council,[use Contact Agent Button]
- Council Tax band: G (£3,811.93 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the more widely known villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge.
There Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property, there are other pubs in Ightham and Shipbourne, within 2 miles, including the popular Chaser Inn.
The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally in Seal Chart woods and along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks. Footpaths are easily accessible from the property.
Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.
Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. There is also an excellent selection of preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge including Sevenoaks Preparatory, the Schools at Somerhill, New Beacon, St Michaels and Walthamstow Hall for girls.
Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough and Raynolds Couontry Club in Borough Green.
The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.
