House For Sale £2,350,000
Impressive Arts & Crafts property of excellent proportions, set in superb gardens & grounds of about 18 acres, on the edge of the popular village of Hever.
Description
Woodside is a charming and attractive Arts & Crafts detached property dating from the 1920s with later additions. The well-proportioned accommodation is immaculately presented throughout, combining character features with modern embellishments, and is arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a contemporary kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, feature fireplaces, oak framed multi pane windows with tiled sills, recessed lighting, oak thumb latch doors, exposed timbers and a delightful conservatory. Also of note are the impressive gardens designed by Roger Platts Garden Designer and the extensive paddocks and woodland, all amounting to about 18 acres in total, with a variety of outbuildings, garaging and stables.
The spacious drawing room provides an excellent reception area with an attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and doors opening to the terrace.
The adjoining conservatory enjoys a delightful south west facing aspect and doors opening to the terrace.
There is a well-appointed study and sitting room, both with a double aspect and views to the gardens.
The stylish contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances including a dual oven Aga. A matching island incorporates a sink and breakfast bar, and the adjoining dining area has doors opening to the charming kitchen garden.
An adjoining utility/boot room provides additional storage and space for appliances, with a W.C and a door to outside.
There is a playroom with built-in cupboards and an attractive view to the garden.
A cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor and the impressive, double aspect principal bedroom suite which features a Juliette balcony and fitted wardrobes and is served by a stylish en suite bathroom with a contemporary freestanding bath.
There are four further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and all with far reaching views.
A well-appointed family bathroom with twin sinks and a separate bath and shower completes the accommodation.
Woodside is approached via a gated gravel drive which provides ample off road parking and leads to the garaging with a double garage and car port, with power and lighting connected. There is a stable block and a substantial greenhouse with cold frames off the kitchen garden.
The exceptional gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the house with established, well stocked beds and borders with a wide variety of planting. Paths lead around the house to the side where a flagstone terrace is located, adjacent to the conservatory and providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining.
The paddocks are predominately laid to pasture, interspersed with swathes of mixed woodland and ponds, and amount to about 18 acres in total.
Location
Woodside is located on the edge of the Historic village of Hever, famous for its Castle with its historical connections with Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry the VIII and mother of Elizabeth I of England.
The property also offers good access to the local town of Edenbridge and further afield, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Oxted and East Grinstead. There are many picturesque country walks, village pubs and local leisure.
Comprehensive Shopping: Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
Mainline Rail Services: Hever (1.3 miles) and Edenbridge stations (4.5 miles) have a fast service to London Bridge/Victoria. Hildenborough (8.4 miles) and Sevenoaks (10.8 miles) stations have fast services to Cannon St/Charing Cross.
Primary Schools: Hever, Chiddingstone, Crockham Hill, Oxted, Limpsfield, Edenbridge, Four Elms and Westerham.
Secondary / Grammar Schools: Oxted County. Various Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Private Schools: Lingfield School Notre Dame. Hazlewood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Laverock girl’s preparatory school in Oxted. Radnor House School for in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Woldingham Girls School.
Grammar and State Schools: Weald of Kent Girls, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys School in Tunbridge Wells. Bennett Memorial in Tunbridge Wells
Sporting Facilities: Edenbridge Leisure Centre. Racing at Lingfield Park, Plumpton and Brighton, and show jumping at Hickstead and Ardingly. Golf at Hever Castle Golf Club, Holtye and Sweetwoods Golf Clubs in Cowden and also at the two Royal Ashdown courses (Forest Row), Piltdown, Paxhill Park and East Sussex National (Uckfield). Sailing at Bough Beech. The National Trust owns a large amount of land in the general vicinity which provides excellent walks and places of interest including the quaint village of Chiddingstone.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,901 sq ft
Acreage: 18 Acres
Directions
From the A21 take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout onto the B245, proceed for approximately 1 ¾ miles and turn right onto the B2027 signposted Leigh and Penshurst. Continue past Hildenborough station and through the village of Leigh. Proceed on the B2027, signed to Edenbridge. Continue through Chiddingstone Causeway and continue for about 1.8 miles. When the road bears to the right over a bridge continue straight onto Hever Road towards Hever passing the former public house The Wheatsheaf. Proceed through the village of Hever and at the T-junction turn left. Continue up Uckfield Lane, passing The Greyhound public house. On passing a left turning, Dyehurst Lane, the entrance to Woodside will be found on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Tax band 'G'
Description
Woodside is a charming and attractive Arts & Crafts detached property dating from the 1920s with later additions. The well-proportioned accommodation is immaculately presented throughout, combining character features with modern embellishments, and is arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a contemporary kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, feature fireplaces, oak framed multi pane windows with tiled sills, recessed lighting, oak thumb latch doors, exposed timbers and a delightful conservatory. Also of note are the impressive gardens designed by Roger Platts Garden Designer and the extensive paddocks and woodland, all amounting to about 18 acres in total, with a variety of outbuildings, garaging and stables.
The spacious drawing room provides an excellent reception area with an attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and doors opening to the terrace.
The adjoining conservatory enjoys a delightful south west facing aspect and doors opening to the terrace.
There is a well-appointed study and sitting room, both with a double aspect and views to the gardens.
The stylish contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances including a dual oven Aga. A matching island incorporates a sink and breakfast bar, and the adjoining dining area has doors opening to the charming kitchen garden.
An adjoining utility/boot room provides additional storage and space for appliances, with a W.C and a door to outside.
There is a playroom with built-in cupboards and an attractive view to the garden.
A cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor and the impressive, double aspect principal bedroom suite which features a Juliette balcony and fitted wardrobes and is served by a stylish en suite bathroom with a contemporary freestanding bath.
There are four further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and all with far reaching views.
A well-appointed family bathroom with twin sinks and a separate bath and shower completes the accommodation.
Woodside is approached via a gated gravel drive which provides ample off road parking and leads to the garaging with a double garage and car port, with power and lighting connected. There is a stable block and a substantial greenhouse with cold frames off the kitchen garden.
The exceptional gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the house with established, well stocked beds and borders with a wide variety of planting. Paths lead around the house to the side where a flagstone terrace is located, adjacent to the conservatory and providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining.
The paddocks are predominately laid to pasture, interspersed with swathes of mixed woodland and ponds, and amount to about 18 acres in total.
Location
Woodside is located on the edge of the Historic village of Hever, famous for its Castle with its historical connections with Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry the VIII and mother of Elizabeth I of England.
The property also offers good access to the local town of Edenbridge and further afield, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Oxted and East Grinstead. There are many picturesque country walks, village pubs and local leisure.
Comprehensive Shopping: Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
Mainline Rail Services: Hever (1.3 miles) and Edenbridge stations (4.5 miles) have a fast service to London Bridge/Victoria. Hildenborough (8.4 miles) and Sevenoaks (10.8 miles) stations have fast services to Cannon St/Charing Cross.
Primary Schools: Hever, Chiddingstone, Crockham Hill, Oxted, Limpsfield, Edenbridge, Four Elms and Westerham.
Secondary / Grammar Schools: Oxted County. Various Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Private Schools: Lingfield School Notre Dame. Hazlewood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Laverock girl’s preparatory school in Oxted. Radnor House School for in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Woldingham Girls School.
Grammar and State Schools: Weald of Kent Girls, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys School in Tunbridge Wells. Bennett Memorial in Tunbridge Wells
Sporting Facilities: Edenbridge Leisure Centre. Racing at Lingfield Park, Plumpton and Brighton, and show jumping at Hickstead and Ardingly. Golf at Hever Castle Golf Club, Holtye and Sweetwoods Golf Clubs in Cowden and also at the two Royal Ashdown courses (Forest Row), Piltdown, Paxhill Park and East Sussex National (Uckfield). Sailing at Bough Beech. The National Trust owns a large amount of land in the general vicinity which provides excellent walks and places of interest including the quaint village of Chiddingstone.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,901 sq ft
Acreage: 18 Acres
Directions
From the A21 take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout onto the B245, proceed for approximately 1 ¾ miles and turn right onto the B2027 signposted Leigh and Penshurst. Continue past Hildenborough station and through the village of Leigh. Proceed on the B2027, signed to Edenbridge. Continue through Chiddingstone Causeway and continue for about 1.8 miles. When the road bears to the right over a bridge continue straight onto Hever Road towards Hever passing the former public house The Wheatsheaf. Proceed through the village of Hever and at the T-junction turn left. Continue up Uckfield Lane, passing The Greyhound public house. On passing a left turning, Dyehurst Lane, the entrance to Woodside will be found on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Tax band 'G'
