Maidstone Road, Whetsted, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

Set amongst peaceful farmland near the hamlet of Whetsted, Sebastopol is an enchanting period home that marries 17th century charm with refined modern country living. Thoughtfully extended and beautifully presented, the property offers 3,268 sq ft of versatile family accommodation arranged over three floors, enhanced by excellent space and gardens approaching half an acre.

A classic brick and weatherboard exterior sets the tone for the warmth and character within. The welcoming reception hall, with its parquet flooring, oak latch doors and staircase, leads into an inviting sitting room enriched by a period fireplace, stove and exposed beams, ideal for both relaxed evenings and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining/breakfast room which enjoys views overlooking the gardens and ample room for dining and informal seating. This room has been designed with family life in mind. The striking red AGA provides a key focal point alongside granite worktops whilst the hand painted kitchen cupboards provide a generous amount of storage including a peninsular unit with wooden worktops. A study/reception room provides a quiet retreat, while the utility/boot room offers excellent practicality and access to the garden, along with a staircase down to a wine cellar.

Upstairs, the first floor provides three well proportioned bedrooms and a box/dressing room, each complemented by excellent fitted storage and a lovely outlook over the garden, together with a family bathroom, separate shower room and WC. The top floor offers two further double bedrooms, one featuring its own adjoining sitting room — creating a wonderfully private and relaxed space, ideal for guests or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

The approach to the property is charming, with a picket fence and gated entrance creating an inviting first impression. A farm lane driveway leads to ample parking and a detached double garage. The garage has an external staircase which provides access to the games room and WC which would also make an ideal office space.

The beautifully kept gardens are just under half an acre. To the rear, a generous terrace offers an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, overlooking wide lawns that provide excellent space for family enjoyment. Beyond the formal garden, the grounds extend to a wild garden, vegetable plot and small orchard, together with a barn incorporating a workshop/studio and sauna. The barn enjoys a peaceful outlook across the grounds, offering a lovely spot to unwind. An extra parcel of land across the road, of 0.28 acres, is available by separate negotiation.

The property is situated in a convenient position in the hamlet of Whetsted, close to the village of Five Oak Green which is widely regarded as the centre of hop growing in Kent.

Nearby Paddock Wood has a range of shops, including Waitrose, as well as a mainline station. Rail services are also available at Tonbridge with a regular service to London (London Bridge from 40 minutes). A more extensive range of shopping, commercial and leisure amenities are available at the larger towns of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone.

The property is conveniently positioned for both the A21 at Tonbridge and for the M20 and M26 motorways at Wrotham providing links to the national motorway network. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including The Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge, Kent college Pembury, Sevenoaks School, The Judd School and Tonbridge Grammar Schools in Tonbridge with a wide variety of grammar and public schools at Tunbridge Wells.

Leisure facilities include golf at a number of courses in the vicinity; riding and walking in the surrounding countryside and sailing and water sports at Haysden Country Park and Bewl Water in Lamberhurst.