House For Sale £1,250,000
Detached well proportioned property set within delightful gardens and grounds and enjoying far reaching countryside views.
Description
Little Court is a well-proportioned detached family home, situated in a delightful and elevated semi-rural setting on the edge of the picturesque village of Yalding, with accommodations arranged over two floors. The property has been in same family for over 40 years, and is offered with no onward chain and the opportunity for purchasers to renovate and improve to their own requirements (subject to necessary consents). Points of note include the superb established gardens with swimming pool and tennis court and the impressive far reaching views to the south-west. In all the plot amounts to 1.56 acres.
The principal reception rooms provide ideal areas for versatile family living, and comprise a sitting room with a striking fireplace, picture windows and sliding doors giving access to the gardens, and an adjoining dining room and conservatory. All rooms enjoy delightful far reaching views and the conservatory benefits from two sets of sliding doors leading out to the gardens.
There is also a useful study with fitted furniture.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards with work surfaces and integral appliances including wall mounted ovens, hob, [fridge/freezer] and dishwasher. To one end is an informal dining area with views and access to the garden.
The spacious utility room is accessed via the integral garage and has additional storage, a sink and space for further appliances. There is also a door providing outside access.
Completing this floor is a cloak cupboard and a downstairs shower room.
Arranged over the first floor is the principal bedroom comprising a bedroom with access to a shared balcony and fitted storage cupboards an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one also with access to the balcony, all served by a family bathroom, completing the accommodation. The balcony is covered in part and a door to one end leads to a further balcony to the side all offering provides a wonderful view over the surrounding countryside.
A herringbone carriage driveway leads to the front of the property and the integral garage, and provides parking for several cars.
To the front there is an area of lawn and a variety of evergreen and flowering shrubs and trees providing year round interest and an attractive outlook, and also offering a degree of privacy to the front. To one side of the property there is a charming brick wall adorned with climbing plants which separates the front and rear gardens and with an adjoining pedestrian gate providing access. To the other side there is a further gate providing vehicular access to the rear gardens and a wooden fence fully enclosing the rear gardens.
The south-westerly gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying superb far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. To the rear of the property are paved terraces arranged over two levels surrounded by established and abundant beds together with a pond providing a wonderful haven for wildlife. A stone pathway leads down to the swimming pool with spacious terraced surround and adjoining pool house with two changing rooms. The remainder of the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed and bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and trees. To one side there is an enclosed tennis court, requiring attention, but in all providing a wonderful space for outdoor family living and entertaining. There is brick plant room and a further single garage. To the perimeter the grounds are bordered with mature shrubs and trees providing a high degree of privacy. In total the grounds amount to 1.56 acres.
Location
Little Court is situated within 0.5 miles of Yalding village with its village shop, post office, pubs, primary school and doctor’s surgery.
Comprehensive Shopping: Paddock Wood (5.3 miles), Maidstone (6 miles), Tonbridge (10.9 miles).
Mainline Rail Services: Yalding (1.7 miles) and Paddock Wood (5.5 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.
Primary Schools: Laddingford, Yalding and Collier Street.
State/Grammar Schools: Maidstone, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.
Private Schools: Sutton Valence. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.
Leisure Facilities: The Hop Farm and Country Park in Paddock Wood. Leisure centres in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Moatlands Golf Course in Paddock Wood. Sailing at Bewl Water.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,723 sq ft
Acreage: 1.56 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks, proceed in an easterly direction on the A25 through Seal village, Borough Green and St Mary’s Platt. At the traffic lights at the end of this road turn right onto London Road (A20) and continue forward. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Seven Mile Lane and after 3.1 miles turn left onto The Street. Continue through Mereworth village and turn right onto the A228 and then take the first exit at the roundabout onto Tonbridge Rd/A26. Continue for about 2.9 miles through the village of Wateringbury, take the right hand turn onto Teston Lane/B2163. Continue forward and after the Tickled Trout pub keep right onto Smith’s Hill/B2010 and after about 1.5 miles the entrance to Little Court can be found on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Maidstone Borough Council
Tax Band = H
Description
Little Court is a well-proportioned detached family home, situated in a delightful and elevated semi-rural setting on the edge of the picturesque village of Yalding, with accommodations arranged over two floors. The property has been in same family for over 40 years, and is offered with no onward chain and the opportunity for purchasers to renovate and improve to their own requirements (subject to necessary consents). Points of note include the superb established gardens with swimming pool and tennis court and the impressive far reaching views to the south-west. In all the plot amounts to 1.56 acres.
The principal reception rooms provide ideal areas for versatile family living, and comprise a sitting room with a striking fireplace, picture windows and sliding doors giving access to the gardens, and an adjoining dining room and conservatory. All rooms enjoy delightful far reaching views and the conservatory benefits from two sets of sliding doors leading out to the gardens.
There is also a useful study with fitted furniture.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards with work surfaces and integral appliances including wall mounted ovens, hob, [fridge/freezer] and dishwasher. To one end is an informal dining area with views and access to the garden.
The spacious utility room is accessed via the integral garage and has additional storage, a sink and space for further appliances. There is also a door providing outside access.
Completing this floor is a cloak cupboard and a downstairs shower room.
Arranged over the first floor is the principal bedroom comprising a bedroom with access to a shared balcony and fitted storage cupboards an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one also with access to the balcony, all served by a family bathroom, completing the accommodation. The balcony is covered in part and a door to one end leads to a further balcony to the side all offering provides a wonderful view over the surrounding countryside.
A herringbone carriage driveway leads to the front of the property and the integral garage, and provides parking for several cars.
To the front there is an area of lawn and a variety of evergreen and flowering shrubs and trees providing year round interest and an attractive outlook, and also offering a degree of privacy to the front. To one side of the property there is a charming brick wall adorned with climbing plants which separates the front and rear gardens and with an adjoining pedestrian gate providing access. To the other side there is a further gate providing vehicular access to the rear gardens and a wooden fence fully enclosing the rear gardens.
The south-westerly gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying superb far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. To the rear of the property are paved terraces arranged over two levels surrounded by established and abundant beds together with a pond providing a wonderful haven for wildlife. A stone pathway leads down to the swimming pool with spacious terraced surround and adjoining pool house with two changing rooms. The remainder of the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed and bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and trees. To one side there is an enclosed tennis court, requiring attention, but in all providing a wonderful space for outdoor family living and entertaining. There is brick plant room and a further single garage. To the perimeter the grounds are bordered with mature shrubs and trees providing a high degree of privacy. In total the grounds amount to 1.56 acres.
Location
Little Court is situated within 0.5 miles of Yalding village with its village shop, post office, pubs, primary school and doctor’s surgery.
Comprehensive Shopping: Paddock Wood (5.3 miles), Maidstone (6 miles), Tonbridge (10.9 miles).
Mainline Rail Services: Yalding (1.7 miles) and Paddock Wood (5.5 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.
Primary Schools: Laddingford, Yalding and Collier Street.
State/Grammar Schools: Maidstone, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.
Private Schools: Sutton Valence. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.
Leisure Facilities: The Hop Farm and Country Park in Paddock Wood. Leisure centres in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Moatlands Golf Course in Paddock Wood. Sailing at Bewl Water.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,723 sq ft
Acreage: 1.56 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks, proceed in an easterly direction on the A25 through Seal village, Borough Green and St Mary’s Platt. At the traffic lights at the end of this road turn right onto London Road (A20) and continue forward. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Seven Mile Lane and after 3.1 miles turn left onto The Street. Continue through Mereworth village and turn right onto the A228 and then take the first exit at the roundabout onto Tonbridge Rd/A26. Continue for about 2.9 miles through the village of Wateringbury, take the right hand turn onto Teston Lane/B2163. Continue forward and after the Tickled Trout pub keep right onto Smith’s Hill/B2010 and after about 1.5 miles the entrance to Little Court can be found on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Maidstone Borough Council
Tax Band = H
