Prettymans Lane, Four Elms, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8

A charming Grade II Listed country property, set in delightful grounds, in total about 3.25 acres.

Description

Broxham House is a charming Grade II listed period property dating from the 16th century with later additions, believed to have once been a farmhouse and set within exquisite gardens and grounds in a delightful rural location.

The property is generously proportioned, offering accommodation in excess of 4,900 sq ft which is arranged over three floors and displays an abundance of character embellished with some modern comforts. Character features including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, oak framed square pane lead casement windows, oak panelled doors, oak staircase and inglenook fireplaces, are complemented by a sympathetically designed, modern kitchen/breakfast room.

Externally the property prominently displays its 16th century origins with brick and rendered elevations enhancing the exposed timber frame under a tile hung roof. Broxham House is set within idyllic and well maintained gardens which are a particular feature of the property, and in total amounts to about 3.25 acres. Within the grounds are several outbuildings including a self-contained annexe.

The arched oak front door leads to the impressive reception hall with inglenook fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and opening to the rear hall with garden access, a cloakroom and attractive oak staircase rising to the first floor.

Reception rooms comprise a well-proportioned drawing room with a fireplace and enjoying a southerly outlook with doors opening to the garden, a dining room and a sitting room/study with deep square bay window to the southerly aspect incorporating window seats and an inglenook fireplace inset with wood burning stove.

The reception rooms together with the reception hall provide both excellent areas for formal and informal entertaining.

The charming kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a Smallbone range of wall and base units with a matching central island all in a traditional painted style. There is a four oven electric Everhot range and further integral appliances. Banquette seating provides a lovely breakfasting nook. Double doors lead through to a delightful vaulted garden room providing an excellent space for informal dining and living, with views over and access to the gardens.

The utility room has additional storage, space for appliances and access to a useful boot room/pantry and outside.

The principal bedroom suite is of excellent proportions and has a double aspect with lovely views over the gardens, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are five further bedrooms, one with en suite facilities and two with feature fireplaces. Four bedrooms benefit from having fitted storage and all are served by a family bathroom.

To the second floor is a further bedroom and a spacious attic store room which complete the accommodation.

Gardens and Outbuildings
Broxham House is approached via wooden gates over a gravel driveway providing ample space for several vehicles and leading to the detached double garage with useful store rooms to the rear. The property is bound by evergreen hedging providing privacy to the front with an area of lawn to one side. A pathway leads via a wooden gate to a walled garden to the rear.

The delightful gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to Broxham House with views over the adjoining fields and paddocks. Attractive paved terraces linked by pathways allow excellent areas for outside dining and entertaining. Expanses of well maintained lawns, landscaped over two levels, are interspersed with several mature trees, clipped hedges, a mixture of evergreen and flowering shrubs and perennial planting.

Within the grounds a pretty single storey barn and adjoining one bedroom annexe enjoying a slightly elevated view over the gardens. A summerhouse overlooks the fence enclosed tennis court. In total the plot amounts to about 3.25 acres.

Agents Note: separate land is available via separate negotiation. Please enquire with our office for further details.
The acreage includes a section of Prettymans Lane. A site plan is available on request.

Location

Broxham House is situated just over half a mile away from the popular village of Four Elms, which features a village pond, cricket pitch, public house, primary school, church, grocery shop and petrol station, with Edenbridge town, approximately 1.6 miles away with its mainline stations connecting to London, a wealth of local amenities, supermarkets including Waitrose and other high street retailers.

Shopping Facilities: Edenbridge (1.6 miles), Sevenoaks (7.8 miles). Tonbridge (10.3 miles) and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Edenbridge Town (1.7 miles) to London Bridge. Edenbridge (1.5 miles) to Redhill with connections to Gatwick Airport in 35 minutes and London Victoria. Sevenoaks and Hildenborough stations to London Bridge/Cannon Street/ Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Four Elms, Edenbridge, Crockham Hill, Chiddingstone and Hever.

Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several state and grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Lingfield College. Hazelwood School in Limpsfield. Sevenoaks Tonbridge, Sackville and Walthamstow Hall Senior Schools, Several preparatory schools in Sevenoaks. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Bridle paths and walks in the local area. Golf at Westerham, Hever, Tandridge, Chartham Park, Wildernesse, Knole and Nizels in Sevenoaks. Edenbridge Swimming and Leisure Centre. Stately homes include Chartwell and Hever.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,943 sq ft


Acreage: 3.25 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks High Street, follow signs for the A225, before turning right onto Oak Lane. Continue for approx. 1 mile before turning right into Dibden Lane. Continue to follow the road before turning left onto the B2042/Bessels Green Road. Continue on this road for approx. 5 miles, following signs for Four Elms. Continue through the village and after approx. 0.5 miles, turn left onto Prettymans Lane. The drive for Broxham House can be found shortly after on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: All mains services connected.

Agents Note: separate land is available via separate negotiation. Please enquire with our office for further details.
The acreage includes a section of Prettymans Lane. A site plan is available on request.