Somerden Green, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8

Charming rural cottage with superb 3 bed ancillary accommodation, set on a private lane & in glorious west-facing gardens of over 0.5 acres

Description

Located on a rural no-through private lane, Keepers Cottage is a wonderful example of a superbly renovated Grade II listed property which effortlessly blends an abundance of period features with striking modern embellishments.

A trio of well-proportioned reception rooms provide ideal areas for entertaining, and comprise a double aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a versatile family room/study and dining room with doors to the rear garden.

The bright kitchen/breakfast room is a superb space for family living, with a part vaulted ceiling and doors to the rear terrace. The room is comprehensively fitted with bespoke solid wood cabinetry, butler sink and integral appliances.

A modern cloakroom completes this floor.

Arranged over the first floor are four bedrooms, one served by a well-appointed en suite shower room and another with a fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, together with a family bathroom.

The landscaped gardens form a lovely backdrop and create a high degree of privacy, with a wide variety of cottage planting providing colour and interest.

An expansive paved terrace spanning the width of the property, benefits from a stunning westerly aspect across the surrounding countryside, and is ideal for al fresco entertaining. An adjacent gazebo by Green Oak is adorned with climbing roses and creates a further seating area.

To the front there is also driveway parking for multiple vehicles and a garage.

A superb detached barn conversion offers the opportunity for either a versatile multi-generational living space or an Airbnb rental. The well-appointed accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises an open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room, study, three bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Externally, there is a private parking area, courtyard garden, a raised decked terrace accessed from the kitchen/dining room and a private area of garden.

25/01337/HOUSE - Erection of open fronted garage. EV Charger. Soft landscaping.

Agent note: Photographs taken in June 2025.

Location

Keepers Cottage is situated just under 3 miles from the National Trust village of Chiddingstone with a primary school, public house, church and stately home, Chiddingstone Castle.

Shopping: Edenbridge (4 miles) provides supermarkets including Waitrose and other high street retailers. Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Charing Cross/Cannon Street from Hildenborough (7.5 miles), Tonbridge (9.8 miles) and Sevenoaks (9.4 miles). London Bridge/Victoria from Edenbridge (4.2 miles) and Cowden (2.2 miles).

Primary Schools: Chiddingstone and Penshurst.

Private Schools: Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and The Somerhill Prep Schools in Tonbridge. New Beacon, Sevenoaks, The Granville and Solefields Prep Schools in Sevenoaks. Holmewood House Prep Schools in Langton Green. Walthamstow Hall for Girls in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks, Sackville and Tonbridge Secondary Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure facilites: Sailing at Bough Beech. The National Trust owns a large amount of land in the vicinity, providing walks and places of interest including Chiddingstone and Penshurst. Hever Golf Club. Nizels Golf & Country Club and Hilden Park Golf Club in Hildenborough. Tonbridge indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the Angel leisure centre. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,029 sq ft


Acreage: 0.53 Acres

Directions

From the A21 take the Weald/ Sevenoaks/ Hildenborough roundabout on to Morleys Road towards Weald village. Turn left in the village centre on to Scabharbour Road, proceed for approx. 1.7 miles and at the junction, turn right on to Coppings Road. Continue on this road, which becomes Camp Hill for approx.1.8 miles. At the T-junction turn right on to the B2027 and after approx. 1 mile, turn left on to Somerden Green. Continue for approx. 0.5 miles and the gated entrance to Keepers Cottage is signposted on the right.

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Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating to main house. Barn has air conditioning and wall mounted electric heaters. Private drainage, Titan sewage treatment plant, serving both properties. EV Charger point for barn. Screened oil tank.

Area of front garden on a separate title and further leased area on a peppercorn rent. Informal arrangement towards the upkeep of the lane typically approximately £400 per annum.