Finch Green Chiddingstone Hoath, Nr Penshurst, Kent, TN8 7DJ

A beautifully maintained and presented character property with delightful gardens and rural views

Summary o Entrance Hall o Sitting Room o Dining Room o Kitchen/Breakfast Room o Study/Playroom o Utility Room/Cloakroom o Rear Hall o Master Bedroom Suite o 4 further Bedrooms o 3 further Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En Suite) o Detached Double Garage o Workshop o Log Store o Greenhouse o Outdoor heated Swimming Pool o About 0.57 of an Acre

Situation The property occupies a delightful rural position on the borders of Penshurst and Chiddingstone in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The popular, historic and picturesque village of Penshurst is about 2 miles away. Famous for its 14th Century manor house and gardens, which once belonged to Henry VIII, the village has a little tea room, petrol station and post office/village store. The village and the surrounding countryside boast some excellent public houses including the popular Spotted Dog and Bottle House Inn, both within about 1 mile of the property.

More comprehensive shopping is catered for at Tunbridge Wells (about 7.2 miles) and Sevenoaks (about 10.8 miles). There is also a Waitrose supermarket at Edenbridge (about 6 miles).

There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including Chiddingstone, Fordcombe and Penshurst primary schools, Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and private schools including Holmewood House in Langton Green, and several in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Ashurst (under 3 miles) and Hever (just over 3.5 miles) rail stations have services to London Bridge in about 50 minutes. Hildenborough (6.6 miles) and Sevenoaks (about 12 miles) has services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street from about 35 minutes.

The A21 provides access to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The M20 at Ashford provides access to the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

Description The current owners of Finch Green purchased the property as two semi-detached period cottages in poor repair in 1969. The transformation into one harmonious family dwelling was carefully considered and carried out with sympathetic extensions, remodelling and considerable updating, which has continued over the years as the family has grown. Now this much loved family home comes to the market for the first time in its combined form.

Features o Pretty casement windows, drop latch doors

and some exposed beams.

o Open fireplaces in the two principal reception rooms.

o Beautiful handcrafted solid wood kitchen with

granite worktops and upstands including a two oven AGA, integrated dishwasher, microwave and American style fridge freezer, slate tile floor and stable style door to the rear.

Guide Price £1,185,000

o Wonderful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, with several rooms having double or triple aspects including the sitting room, kitchen, study and master bedroom.

Outside o A five bar gate opens onto a tarmac driveway

that will accommodate several cars in addition to the detached double garage, which has electric up-and-over doors, power and lighting connected.

o The mature gardens wrap around the house and back onto farmland. They are predominantly laid to lawn with paved terraces along the rear of the house and planted beds and borders.

o There is a delightful wisteria-adorned arbour to one side of the rear garden from which to enjoy the view over the neighbouring fields and beyond.

o The heated Roman end swimming pool has its own fenced and hedged enclosure with lawn and terrace around it. There is also a pool house for changing and storage.

o There is a large workshop with power and lighting connected, as well as a log store and greenhouse in the gardens.

o The garden is extremely well screened from the lane and from the one close neighbour.

Property Information Services Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage treatment plant.

Local Authority Sevenoaks District Council, 01732 227000 Council Tax Band H

Fixtures and fittings Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops & Staff. Tel: 01732 740600

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Directions From the M25, take junction 5 onto the A21 southbound towards Hastings. After about 4 miles take the A225/B245 exit towards Hildenborough. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Hildenborough (B245). After about 1.7 miles turn right, just after the Mill Garage, into Watts Cross Road, towards Hilden Golf Centre. At the end of this road turn right into Stocks Green Road. Proceed through the village of Leigh and out the other side before forking left into Penshurst Road (B2176). Follow this road into Penshurst, turning right onto the High Street. Proceed out of the village for about 0.7 of a mile before turning right onto Smarts Hill. At the top of this road turn right towards Chiddingstone. Continue for about 1 mile, passing The Bottle House Inn on the right-hand side. The property will be found on the left-hand side shortly after a sharp right-hand bend.

Private Finance Jackson-Stops & Staff Private Finance specialises in advising on and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently and in a stress-free manner. Please contact the office for further information.

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