Long Mill Lane, Crouch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Horsnayles is a delightful detached family home of character set within landscaped gardens of about 0.5 acres and enjoying views over farmland to the rear.

Description

Horsnayles is a delightful detached family home of character set within landscaped gardens of about 0.5 acres and enjoying views over farmland to the rear. The property is situated in the hamlet of Crouch, approximately 1.4 miles from the village of Borough Green which provides local shops, butchers, post office, public houses, bank and mainline station with direct links to London.

Salient points include a wealth of exposed ceiling and wall beams, wood strip floors to some rooms, internal latch doors and a striking inglenook fireplace, together with garaging and lovely gardens.

An enclosed porch leads to the light and welcoming entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor and a downstairs cloakroom.

The principal reception room is an excellent space combining a dining room and sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer over inset with a wood burning stove. Full height windows to the dining area have a view to the west facing terrace and a door from the sitting area leads to the rear gardens.


The kitchen is situated off the sitting room and is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor units, enjoys gardens views and opens to the adjoining breakfast room and conservatory. The conservatory enjoys views over and access to the rear gardens. Altogether providing an excellent space for informal entertaining and family living. A useful utility room is accessed off the breakfast room.

Arranged over the remainder of the ground floor there is a study and a bedroom providing versatility and benefiting from fitted storage, an en-suite shower room comprising a WC, wash basin and shower cubicle, and double doors leading to the garden.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms, comprising the principal bedroom with fitted storage, a useful storage cupboard and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle; two further bedrooms with excellent storage and a family bathroom.

Horsnayles is set within landscaped gardens, which have been beautifully maintained by the current owners and provide a delightful backdrop to the property. A terrace spans the width of the property providing an ideal area for entertaining and leads to an expanse of level lawn with established borders and a central pond. The garden widens to the rear and backs on to farmland providing lovely views.

The property is enclosed to the front by a charming walled boundary with a gate leading to the front of the property, where there is a detached garage, an adjoining double car port and a parking area. A paved west facing terrace provides an ideal space for outside dining and is screened from the lane. A pedestrian gate leads down one side to the rear gardens. In total the plot amounts to about 0.5 of an acre.

Location

Horsnayles is situated on the edge of Borough Green which provides local shops, butchers, post office, public houses, bank and station with direct links to London.

Shopping: Borough Green (1.4 miles), Tonbridge (6.1 miles) and Sevenoaks (7.8 miles). Tunbridge Wells (11 miles) and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Borough Green (1.6 miles) to Victoria and London Bridge/Charing Cross. Sevenoaks (8.2 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Borough Green, Platt and Ightham.

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

Private Schools: St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sackville and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Solefields, Sevenoaks, The Granville and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge.

Leisure Facilities: Reynolds Retreat health spa in Borough Green. London golf club at West Kingsdown, Knole and Wildernesse golf clubs in Sevenoaks. Wrotham Heath golf club. Nizels in Hildenborough. Swimming pools, Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming and sailing in Tonbridge. David Lloyd Leisure Centre at Kings Hill.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,836 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed east through Seal, continue east on A25 through Borough Green. After the Black Horse pub turn immediate right on to Crouch Lane. Proceed to the T-Junction and turn right on to Long Mill Lane. After approx. 0.2 mile, the entrance to Horsnayles is on the left.

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity connected. LPG fired central heating.

H&S: there is a pond in the rear garden.