School Lane, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11

Imposing Edwardian home with scope to update, set in grounds of over 10 acres, with glorious views over the adjoining countryside.



Description

The Pinnacles is an attractive, characterful Edwardian home, built in 1903 with later additions and set within over 10 acres of glorious gardens and paddocks. Offered with no onward chain, the well-proportioned accommodation offers charming period features including feature fireplaces, coloured glass and bay windows which frame the spectacular countryside views.

The Pinnacles is situated between the picturesque villages of Plaxtol and Shipbourne, both with highly regarded public houses, plentiful rural walks and bridle paths and active local communities.

The principal reception rooms comprise a family room with double doors opening to the terrace, an elegant sitting room, a separate dining room both with feature fireplaces and bay windows enjoying an outlook to the front and the countryside beyond.

The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with space for appliances, and a central island. The adjoining pantry and a cellar accessed via the kitchen provide further storage. A useful utility with space for appliances and adjoining shower room complete the ground floor.

From the elegant oak panelled hallway stairs rise to the first floor and four well proportioned bedrooms all with delightful views over the grounds and countryside beyond. A bathroom with a shower, a separate W.C. and airing cupboard complete the accommodation.

To the rear of the property there is ample parking for several vehicles together with a greenhouse and various outbuildings, comprising a stable block, a single garage, a garage with an adjoining workshop, log store, oil tank store and a gardeners W.C.

The established gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with an abundance of established specimen trees, with flower beds stocked with herbaceous shrubs and perennials. There is a pond adorned with aquatic planting, together with paddocks, established orchards and a Cobnut Platt.

In total the gardens and grounds amount to about 10.2 acres.

Location

Shopping: Sevenoaks (7 miles). Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater. Rail Services: Borough Green (4.3 miles) to London Victoria/ London Bridge. Tonbridge (5.4 miles) and Sevenoaks stations (7.2 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham.

Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. A number in Tonbridge, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools.

Leisure Facilities: Plaxtol cricket club & playground. Ightham Recreation Ground, Tennis Club and Football Club. Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf & Country Club in Hildenborough. Football, rugby, hockey and cricket in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,382 sq ft


Acreage: 10.2 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks follow the A25 in an easterly direction. Turn right towards Ivy Hatch, along Coach Road and proceed through the village towards Shipbourne. At the T junction turn right onto the A227 and take the next left signposted to Plaxtol. Continue into the village of Plaxtol, bearing right onto School Lane, The Pinnacles will be found after approx. 0.6 miles on the left.

Additional Info

Services: Private drainage, oil fired central heating.