House For Sale £1,600,000
Situated in a very convenient yet peaceful setting within this highly desirable village to the east of Sevenoaks. A substantial family home of 15th Century origins and several later additions presented in wonderful condition.
The property, which previously was the home of Richard Hearne, also known as Mr Pastry, is a deceptively light, spacious and attractive Grade II Listed detached house. It offers naturally lit space throughout.
As you walk through the front door you are welcomed by the warm feel of the drawing room with its feature fireplace and signature bread oven. You can access the sitting room via the bar, through the oak door made from paneling from Windsor Castle. The sitting room is flooded with natural light from the large, stained glass windows in the split level vaulted library area which is great for peaceful reading. A small archway takes you into the dining room which opens onto the kitchen which has the benefit of a gas Aga as well as integrated cupboards and appliances. The ground floor also consists of a study, a bedroom annexe/ family room, utility room and newly fitted shower room. There is also the benefit of a cellar.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms plus a master suite which has a king post with dressing room and bathroom. There is a further single bedroom/study.
The west facing garden is approximately 0.89 acres and is full sun from mid morning. Mr Pastry has previously used part of the garden to conduct plays which included his friends Buster Keaton and David Niven. A garage and garden store are located to the front of the private drive which has an electric gate.
The property, which previously was the home of Richard Hearne, also known as Mr Pastry, is a deceptively light, spacious and attractive Grade II Listed detached house. It offers naturally lit space throughout.
As you walk through the front door you are welcomed by the warm feel of the drawing room with its feature fireplace and signature bread oven. You can access the sitting room via the bar, through the oak door made from paneling from Windsor Castle. The sitting room is flooded with natural light from the large, stained glass windows in the split level vaulted library area which is great for peaceful reading. A small archway takes you into the dining room which opens onto the kitchen which has the benefit of a gas Aga as well as integrated cupboards and appliances. The ground floor also consists of a study, a bedroom annexe/ family room, utility room and newly fitted shower room. There is also the benefit of a cellar.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms plus a master suite which has a king post with dressing room and bathroom. There is a further single bedroom/study.
The west facing garden is approximately 0.89 acres and is full sun from mid morning. Mr Pastry has previously used part of the garden to conduct plays which included his friends Buster Keaton and David Niven. A garage and garden store are located to the front of the private drive which has an electric gate.
Borough Green - 1.1 mile
Sevenoaks - 7.7 miles
Tonbridge - 7.3 miles
M26/M20 - 1.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Borough Green is 1.1 just mile away and provides good local shopping facilities and a mainline train service into London Victoria taking circa 40 minutes. A new line from Maidstone to London Bridge via Borough Green will be introduced starting in December.
The M26 and M20 are just 1.5 miles away at junction 2A, linking-up with the M25 just north of Sevenoaks and providing access to the national motorway network as well as the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.
Sevenoaks is approximately 7.7 miles away providing more comprehensive shopping facilities, schools and a faster mainline service to London. Tonbridge is approximately 7.3 miles away.
