House For Sale £800,000
A significantly extended and updated Edwardian detached family house in a convenient central village location, close to the schools, shop and just 1 mile from the station
Description
Believed to originate from the early 1900s, and significantly extended to the rear by the present owners and updated in recent years with new kitchen and bathrooms, this handsome detached family house is set back from the road with gardens to the front and rear, detached garage and off- road parking.
Historic note: The property was once home to Brian Goodale, a wireless operator in the first Eder Dam aircraft attack in the Second World War. The property has a blue plaque from the Hildenborough Historic Society commemorating this.
Features
- Three double bedrooms and a single bedroom.
- New bathrooms installed in 2019 including the master en suite, ground floor cloakroom and family bathroom, which has a bath set in a tiled surround with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail.
- New kitchen installed in 2020 with granite worktops incorporating a large island and including a Rangemaster Professional Deluxe 5 ring gas range cooker with extractor over, integrated dishwasher and undermount fridge. There is space for an American style fridge freezer.
- Separate utility room with further cupboard space and space/plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
- New boiler in 2017.
- Fireplaces housing woodburning stoves in both reception rooms.
- Bay window from the front sitting room/study overlooking the front garden.
- Double glazing throughout including sash windows.
- Internal pine doors.
- French doors out to the rear garden from the kitchen and sitting room.
- Off-road parking for 2 cars plus detached garage.
- Front and rear gardens with good areas of lawn and a paved terrace along the back of the house. Side access between the two.
Situation
1 mile from Hildenborough station with services to London Bridge in about 32 minutes.
2.5 miles from Tonbridge with comprehensive shopping facilities and excellent schools including highly regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls, the prestigious independent Tonbridge School for boys, and preparatory schools including Hilden Grange and the Schools at Somerhill. There are bus stops on the main Tonbridge Road, which is a short walk from the property, with services to Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
4.5 miles from Sevenoaks with further shopping and leisure facilities and schooling options including Sevenoaks School.
Hildenborough itself has two good local primary schools and two independent schools in Fosse Bank and Sackville School. There is a general village store, pharmacy, Medical Centre, a couple of cafes and two children’s play areas, all within a short walk of the property as well as a weekly farmers' market.
Nearby golf courses at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Hilden Golf Centre and Poult Wood. There are also tennis, football, badminton, cricket and other clubs in the village and a number of local social clubs/societies to join.
There is easy access to the motorway network via the A21, which is just 2.3 miles from the property.
Directions
From the M25, exit at junction 5 onto the A21. After about 4.4 miles exit onto the B245 towards Hildenborough (2nd exit off roundabout). After about 2 miles you will enter Hildenborough village. After the Church and shop, turn left into Riding Lane, immediately after the zebra crossing. The house will be found on the right-hand side on the corner of Mount Pleasant, opposite the recreation ground.
Property information
- Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Council Tax band: F (£2,836.56 for 2021/22)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
1 mile from Hildenborough station with services to London Bridge in about 32 minutes.
2.5 miles from Tonbridge with comprehensive shopping facilities and excellent schools including highly regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls (including Tonbridge School for boys) and preparatory schools including Hilden Grange and the Schools at Somerhill. There is a bus stop immediately outside the property with services to Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
4.5 miles from Sevenoaks with further shopping and leisure facilities and schooling options including Sevenoaks School and Sevenoaks Preparatory School.
Hildenborough itself has two good local primary schools and two independent schools in Fosse Bank and Sackville School. There is a general village store, pharmacy, Medical Centre and other village facilities, all within a short walk of the property as well as a weekly farmers' market.
Nearby golf courses at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Hilden Golf Centre and Poult Wood. There are also tennis, football, badminton, cricket and other clubs in the village and a number of local social clubs/societies to join.
There is easy access to the motorway network via the A21, which is just 2.3 miles from the property.
Description
Believed to originate from the early 1900s, and significantly extended to the rear by the present owners and updated in recent years with new kitchen and bathrooms, this handsome detached family house is set back from the road with gardens to the front and rear, detached garage and off- road parking.
Historic note: The property was once home to Brian Goodale, a wireless operator in the first Eder Dam aircraft attack in the Second World War. The property has a blue plaque from the Hildenborough Historic Society commemorating this.
Features
- Three double bedrooms and a single bedroom.
- New bathrooms installed in 2019 including the master en suite, ground floor cloakroom and family bathroom, which has a bath set in a tiled surround with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail.
- New kitchen installed in 2020 with granite worktops incorporating a large island and including a Rangemaster Professional Deluxe 5 ring gas range cooker with extractor over, integrated dishwasher and undermount fridge. There is space for an American style fridge freezer.
- Separate utility room with further cupboard space and space/plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
- New boiler in 2017.
- Fireplaces housing woodburning stoves in both reception rooms.
- Bay window from the front sitting room/study overlooking the front garden.
- Double glazing throughout including sash windows.
- Internal pine doors.
- French doors out to the rear garden from the kitchen and sitting room.
- Off-road parking for 2 cars plus detached garage.
- Front and rear gardens with good areas of lawn and a paved terrace along the back of the house. Side access between the two.
Situation
1 mile from Hildenborough station with services to London Bridge in about 32 minutes.
2.5 miles from Tonbridge with comprehensive shopping facilities and excellent schools including highly regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls, the prestigious independent Tonbridge School for boys, and preparatory schools including Hilden Grange and the Schools at Somerhill. There are bus stops on the main Tonbridge Road, which is a short walk from the property, with services to Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
4.5 miles from Sevenoaks with further shopping and leisure facilities and schooling options including Sevenoaks School.
Hildenborough itself has two good local primary schools and two independent schools in Fosse Bank and Sackville School. There is a general village store, pharmacy, Medical Centre, a couple of cafes and two children’s play areas, all within a short walk of the property as well as a weekly farmers' market.
Nearby golf courses at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Hilden Golf Centre and Poult Wood. There are also tennis, football, badminton, cricket and other clubs in the village and a number of local social clubs/societies to join.
There is easy access to the motorway network via the A21, which is just 2.3 miles from the property.
Directions
From the M25, exit at junction 5 onto the A21. After about 4.4 miles exit onto the B245 towards Hildenborough (2nd exit off roundabout). After about 2 miles you will enter Hildenborough village. After the Church and shop, turn left into Riding Lane, immediately after the zebra crossing. The house will be found on the right-hand side on the corner of Mount Pleasant, opposite the recreation ground.
Property information
- Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Council Tax band: F (£2,836.56 for 2021/22)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
1 mile from Hildenborough station with services to London Bridge in about 32 minutes.
2.5 miles from Tonbridge with comprehensive shopping facilities and excellent schools including highly regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls (including Tonbridge School for boys) and preparatory schools including Hilden Grange and the Schools at Somerhill. There is a bus stop immediately outside the property with services to Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
4.5 miles from Sevenoaks with further shopping and leisure facilities and schooling options including Sevenoaks School and Sevenoaks Preparatory School.
Hildenborough itself has two good local primary schools and two independent schools in Fosse Bank and Sackville School. There is a general village store, pharmacy, Medical Centre and other village facilities, all within a short walk of the property as well as a weekly farmers' market.
Nearby golf courses at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Hilden Golf Centre and Poult Wood. There are also tennis, football, badminton, cricket and other clubs in the village and a number of local social clubs/societies to join.
There is easy access to the motorway network via the A21, which is just 2.3 miles from the property.
