Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14

Charming converted stables with a contemporary finish situated in an idyllic rural setting just under two miles of the picturesque village of Ide Hill.

Description

Fernhill Stables is an attractive detached converted stabling, the original dwelling dating from circa 1910 and having undergone extensive renovations into a residential property in 2024. The property is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the picturesque village of Ide Hill.

The property, which is offered with no onward chain, is finished in larch cladding with genuine slate roof and high thermal specification double glazed windows and internally the well-presented accommodation is arranged over one level and salient points include stylish kitchen and oak flooring to reception rooms and bedrooms. Of particular note is the wonderful position, enjoying delightful rural views and being situated directly on a bridle path, with access to beautiful country walks and rides down to Bough Beech Reservoir bird reserve and sailing lake and beyond.

The property is just under 2 miles from the popular village of Ide Hill with its church, primary school, public house and community shop, and just over 5 miles from Sevenoaks station with fast and direct services to London.

The well-proportioned, double aspect sitting room features a wood burning stove and bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace.

The state of the art kitchen is open plan to the sitting room and comprises a contemporary range of wall and base units, integral Bosch appliances and marble effect composite laminate work surfaces.

There are three well proportioned bedrooms, one enjoying an en suite shower room, and the others served by a bright and airy bathroom with a unique glazed roof light.

The property has a private driveway with parking area for several vehicles. Pedestrian gates lead to the gardens.

The gardens wrap around two sides of the property with a paved terrace enjoying delightful views over neighbouring fields, together with a terrace both ideal for al fresco entertaining. The remainder of the garden is prepared to be laid to lawn, with post and rail fencing to the boundaries and some low level hedging to the eastern boundary.

Location

Fernhill Stables is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 2 miles from the village of Ide Hill with a community shop, primary school and a public house.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (4.8 miles), Edenbridge (5.3 miles), Tonbridge (9.6 miles), Bluewater (20.5 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (5.3 miles) and Hildenborough (6.9 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street/Waterloo East/London Bridge. Penshurst Station (3.6 miles) to Redhill and Tonbridge (11miles). Edenbridge (5 miles) to London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Ide Hill, Weald, Four Elms, Brasted, Westerham, Sundridge, Chiddingstone, Hever and Crockham Hill.

Secondary Schools: Several grammar and state schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Sackville and Tonbridge Secondary Schools. Various Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure: Ide Hill Football Club. Sailing / water sports on Bough Beech or Chipstead Lake. Tennis, football and cricket clubs in Chipstead. Hever Golf Club. Holtye Golf Club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf/Fitness Cente in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks and Edenbridge Leisure Centres. Footpaths and bridlepaths abound in the area.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,060 sq ft



Directions

From Sevenoaks proceed in a southerly direction turning right into Oak Lane opposite Sevenoaks School. Turn right over Gracious Lane Bridge and take the next right. After approx. 1.5 miles at the crossroads, where Stubbs Wood car park is, turn left signposted Yorks Hill. Continue down for approx. 1.2 miles and at the end where the road splits, take the left hand fork and then take the first lane on the right, and continue forward where Fernhill Stables will be found on the left.

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Additional Info

Services: Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage shared with neighbouring property. Heating via Flatpanel electric heaters and woodburner.