Detached character property of great charm, with parking, established gardens & set in a delightful rural location

Description

A former mill house built in the 13th century with later additions, Oxenhoath Mill offers bright, spacious and well-presented accommodation ideal for entertaining and family living, together with established south-facing gardens, ample driveway parking and glorious, far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Set within a small development of former farm buildings and a Conservation Area, Oxenhoath Mill is well situated in a delightful rural spot, yet within approx. 4.7 miles of Borough Green station with services to Victoria and London Bridge, and approx. 1.6 miles of Hadlow village, with its GP surgery, post office, newsagents, grocery store, primary school, church, café and public houses.

Arranged over the ground floor are the principal reception rooms, comprising a sitting room exceeding over 17 ft in length, with doors to the rear terrace and an attractive fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, and a dining room with access to and lovely views over the rear garden.

The country-style kitchen/breakfast room has a charming window seat, and is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cabinetry, integral appliances and an Aga.

A utility room provides further storage, space for appliances and access to outside, and there is also an adjoining cloakroom and a study area.

From the entrance hall, a staircase rises to the first floor and the principal bedroom, which features a bank of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room.

A further two bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom complete the accommodation.

The established gardens create a wonderful backdrop to the property and are further enhanced by far-reaching views over the adjoining countryside.

An expansive terrace provides a perfect space for al fresco entertaining, featuring well-stocked brick edged flower beds and a charming well.

A level area of lawn is enclosed by deep borders planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs and specimen trees, with a pergola and a further seating area, overlooking the adjoining countryside. Also within the garden are three sheds, including an oil store.

Adjacent to the house is a generous parking area with a pergola creating an open bay garage for two vehicles.

Location

Shopping: Hadlow (1.6 miles), provides a GP surgery, post office, newsagents, grocery store, primary school, church, café and public houses. Borough Green, West Malling, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks.

Rail Services: Borough Green & Wrotham (4.7 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Victoria. Tonbridge (5.4 miles) and Hildenborough (6.3 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Hadlow (1.8 miles). Several in Tonbridge.

Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools, Hillview for Girls, Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Secondary Schools in Tonbridge. Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells. Bennett Memorial and St Gregory’s Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge Schools in Tonbridge; Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School.

Leisure Facilities: David Lloyd, Kings Hill. Nizels Golf & Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge. In Tonbridge there are swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to including football, baseball, swimming & sailing.

Please note that all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,643 sq ft


Acreage: 0.16 Acres

Directions

Head east on the A26 to Hadlow before turning left on to Carpenters Lane at the top of the High Street. After approx. 1.5 miles turn left on to High House Lane and the gated entrance to Oxenhoath Mill can be found along on the right.

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Additional Info

Mains water. Oil fired central heating & woodburning stove.

Private drainage via sewage treatment plan.

Shared drive from High House Lane. Right of access at the rear of the property.