Bourne Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Charming period property situated in delightful gardens of about a third of an acre, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoying superb views.

Description

Two well proportioned reception rooms comprise a sitting room with exposed beams and a striking fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, and a double aspect dining room with double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a welcoming space ideal for everyday living with a dining area to one end and with doors leading out to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of farmhouse-style wall and base units, a central island and some integral appliances with space for a fridge freezer. There is an adjoining utility area with further storage and space for appliances.

A useful cloak/shower room completes the ground floor and stairs rise to the first floor.

The principal bedroom has character features, overlooks the gardens and enjoys a generous dressing room and en suite shower room. Arranged over the remainder of this floor are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The gardens are a delightful feature of the property enjoying a southerly aspect and views over the surrounding countryside to one side. Beautifully stocked beds are arranged to the front of the property. A central pathway, incorporating a semi circle terrace for al fresco dining, meanders through the gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees and abundantly planted flower beds, together providing variety and year round interest. To the rear there is a charming raised sun deck overlooking the pond.

Externally the property is approached via five bar gates to a gravel driveway and a pathway which leads to the front of the property. A set of external steps to one side leads down to a cellar/wine store.

There is a separate driveway, accessed from Bourne Lane, which provides further parking, leads to the detached garaging and with pedestrian gates leading through the gardens to the property.

In total the plot amounts to about 0.35 of an acre.

Location

Bourne Hill Farmhouse is located in a semi-rural position just one mile from the picturesque village of Plaxtol, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Metropolitan Greenbelt.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (6.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green & Wrotham (3 miles) to London Bridge / Victoria / Charing Cross / Cannon St. Sevenoaks (7.2 miles) to London Bridge / Charing Cross / Cannon St.

Primary Schools: Plaxtol, Shipbourne, Ightham and Seal.

Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls & Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. The Judd School for Boys, Weald of Kent Girls and Tonbridge Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge. Several state schools in Tonbridge and state and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sackville and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michael’s and Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Foot paths and walks in the local area. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs, Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf & Fitness Club, Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. The Stag Theatre and Cinema.

All distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,947 sq ft


Acreage: 0.35 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks take the A25 in an easterly direction. After passing The Pig and Pickle public house take the next right turn onto Coach Road towards Ivy Hatch. Proceed through the village towards Shipbourne. At the T junction turn right onto the A227 and take the next left signposted to Plaxtol. At the church, turn left onto Tree Lane and then take the next right turn onto Grange Hill. Turn left onto Bourne Lane and the entrance to Bourn Hill Farmhouse can be found a short distance along on the left hand side.

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Additional Info

Mains water and electric connected. LPG fired central heating. Private drainage via cesspit (emptied every 6 weeks).

H+S: There is a pond in the garden.

Agents note: The property has a right of way over neighbouring land to the front of the driveway. More information will be provided upon enquiry.