Old Orchard, Charcott, Tonbridge, Kent

SITUATION

Charcott is a picturesque rural hamlet surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, ideally positioned between Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells. The area offers an exceptional lifestyle, with scenic walking routes, cycling lanes, and nearby countryside landmarks including Hever Castle and Chartwell.
The Greyhound pub forms the heart of the community, alongside easy access to nearby villages including Penshurst and Leigh. For commuters, both Penshurst railway station & Leigh railway station are within close proximity, offering regular services into London, while Hildenborough provides further mainline connections. Families are well catered for with an excellent selection of highly regarded primary schools including Leigh, Penshurst and Chiddingstone, as well as a range of state and independent options across the wider area. The surrounding countryside is ideal for dog walking and outdoor pursuits, making this a perfect setting for those seeking rural charm.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

The front door opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a large rear-facing window overlooking the garden, space for coats and shoes, and access to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and carpeted stairs leading to the first floor. Engineered wooden flooring and a radiator finish the space.

SITTING ROOM

Positioned to the front of the property, the sitting room is a comfortable and inviting space featuring a bay style window, a working open fireplace, and fitted alcove storage. There is plenty of room for sofas and additional furniture, making it an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining.

BEDROOM FOUR

Bedroom four is a ground-floor room and offers a generously sized space with a front-facing window, carpeted flooring, and room for freestanding furniture, with a radiator servicing the room. The room offers flexibility to be used as a dining room depending on requirements.

KITCHEN

The kitchen is a well-presented and functional space featuring a good range of wall and base units with classic shaker-style cabinetry and contrasting worktops. A tiled splashback adds character, while open shelving and clever storage solutions make the most of the room. There is space for freestanding appliances, along with a cooker and microwave area, and plenty of countertop surface for food preparation. A doorway leads directly through to the conservatory, providing a natural flow into the rest of the home and allowing additional light into the space.

CONSERVATORY / DINING ROOM

The conservatory is a bright and spacious area currently used as the dining room, offering wonderful views over the garden through full-height windows and sliding doors. Flooded with natural light, it creates a warm and welcoming space ideal for family meals, relaxing, or entertaining. The room provides easy access out to the garden’s patio and lawn, making it a perfect spot for year-round enjoyment.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room is an excellent addition, freeing up valuable kitchen space. It offers room for freestanding appliances such as a fridge freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer, along with cupboards, worktop space, a sink, and a window overlooking the garden.

DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM

A useful W/C situated off of the conservatory, is fitted with a shower, heated towel rail, toilet, sink, tiled floor, and tiled shower surround.

LANDING

Carpeted stairs from the ground floor lead up to a fully carpeted landing with doors to all bedrooms, the bathroom and a window to the rear overlooking the garden, a radiator and carpeted flooring.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

The principal bedroom is generously sized and includes built-in wardrobes, additional integrated storage, and ample space for further bedroom furniture. A front-facing window, radiator, and carpeted flooring complete the room.

BEDROOM TWO

The second double bedroom sits at the front of the property and includes a built-in wardrobe, carpeted flooring, a radiator, and space for additional bedroom furniture.

BEDROOM THREE

Bedroom three is a comfortable room offering plenty of space for freestanding furniture, with carpeted flooring, a large rear-facing window, and a radiator. This room works well as a guest bedroom or a dedicated study.

FAMILY BATHROOM

The family bathroom is fitted with lino flooring and includes a bathtub with a shower over, a sink unit with a mirror above, a toilet with fitted storage, tiled walls, a frosted rear-facing window, and a radiator.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, the driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and includes a car port fitted with guttering leading to a water tank. The front garden is laid to lawn with flowerbed borders featuring mature trees, hedges, and plants, while a side gate offers convenient access through to the rear garden. The rear garden is accessed via the conservatory and opens onto a paved seating area, leading to a generous lawn surrounded by well-established flowerbeds with mature trees, shrubs, and bushes. A further paved area with a pergola provides an additional spot for outdoor seating, alongside access to a shed, greenhouse, an external study/workshop and summer house, with the side gate also connecting back through to the front and car port.

EXTERNAL WORKSHOP/STUDY

This space offers a versatile space suitable for use as a home office, gym, or storage, with double doors, a window to the front, and wooden panelled walls and flooring. To one side sits a large garage-style storage area with double doors, with further storage on the opposite side. The workshop & study are both heated and insulated.

SUMMER HOUSE

At the end of the garden, a summerhouse benefits from electricity and offers excellent flexibility; perfect as a workspace, gym, relaxation room, or an inviting extension of the garden. There is heating and WIFI in the summerhouse for all year round use.

SERVICES & AGENT NOTES

Freehold
Mains Drainage
Sevenoaks Council - Tax Band D

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS

In line with current HMRC regulations, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all purchasers once an offer has been accepted.
A non-refundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) applies for each prospective purchaser.
Please note: Satisfactory AML checks, along with proof of funds, are required before a memorandum of sale is issued.

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008

Platform Property (the agent) has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and therefore cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller. Platform Property has not had sight of the title documents. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation, please ask us at Platform Property. We kindly ask that all buyers check the availability of any property of ours and make an appointment to view with one of our team before embarking on any journey to see a property.