Dunks Green, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,790 sq ft
166 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Charming rural home
- Spacious, versatile & beautifully presented throughout
- Sought after idyllic location
- Within a Conservation Area
- Established west-facing rear garden
- Views over the Fairlawne Estate
- Detached garage with separate annexe room/office over & car port
- Plaxtol village approx. 1.2 miles, Hadlow approx. 2.5 miles
- Borough Green station approx. 5 miles, Tonbridge station approx. 4.6 miles
- EPC Rating = C
Description
Description
2 Silver Hill Cottages is a semi-detached property of great charm, built in 1873 with later additions, occupying a wonderful rural position and set in west facing gardens amounting to about 0.25 acres, with glorious views across the Fairlawne Estate.
A living room has a fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and dual fitted display/storage units, and an impressive open plan dining/family room features a part-vaulted ceiling and exposed oak beams, providing wonderful natural light and garden views.
The kitchen, which is open to the dining/family room, features two skylights and is fitted with stylish cabinetry, full height pantry cupboards, marble countertops, integral appliances and a matching island. A set of French doors open to the rear terrace.
A cloakroom and understairs storage is accessed from the entrance hall.
Arranged across the first floor is the principal bedroom, which is served a well-appointed en suite bathroom with separate shower.
There are three further bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes with a modern shower room completing the accommodation.
A gravel driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached garage and carport. An external staircase leads to the upper floor and a versatile space, ideal for either a home office or an additional bedroom.
The gardens wrap around and have a wonderful westerly aspect to the rear. The level lawn is enclosed by well-stocked borders planted with a variety of mature trees and herbaceous shrubs.
An area of mature woodland at the far boundary provides a high degree of privacy.
An expansive sunken paved terrace wraps around the property and connects to the pathway at the front, creating an ideal space for al fresco entertaining.
The property is approached by a set of steps and adjoining pathway through the front garden, mainly laid to lawn and planted with mature shrubs. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.25 of an acre.
Location
2 Silver Hill Cottages is located within a Conservation Area, and within 0.2 miles of the hamlet of Dunks Green with its popular pub The Kentish Rifleman. The property is on the edge of Shipbourne which has The Chaser gastropub restaurant, church and a picturesque village green, with many walks to enjoy the lovely countryside.
Local Shopping: Plaxtol village (1.2 miles) with a general store and Post Office. Hadlow (2.5 miles) offers a post office, greengrocers, bakers and pharmacy; it also has a primary school, GP surgery, dentist, library and agricultural college.
Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.
Rail Services: Sevenoaks and Tonbridge to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Waterloo. West Malling to London Victoria and London Bridge.
Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Hadlow.
Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School.
Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.
Leisure Facilities: Shipbourne Tennis Club. Golf at Wildernesse, Nizels, Knole Park and Poult Wood. Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Reynolds Spa in Borough Green. Tonbridge outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming and sailing. David Lloyd Tennis and Fitness Club at King's Hill.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,790 sq ft
Acreage: 0.25 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks, head east on the A25. On reaching Seal village, turn right on to Park Lane which becomes Grove Road and continues as Stone Street Road. Keep straight on for approx. 3 miles. On reaching Ivy Hatch, with The Plough pub on the right, continue on the A227, following signs for Plaxtol. Turn right on to The Street and continue through Plaxtol village. Turn right on to Long Mill Lane and continue for approx. 1 mile, passing The Kentish Rifleman on the right. 2 Silver Hill Cottages will be found on Dunks Green Road on the right.
Additional Info
The property is within a Conservation Area.
Mains water & electricity. Oil fired central heating. Wood burning stove. Private drainage via a Klagester.
Agent note: Photographs taken in April 2023.
Brochures
Web DetailsParticulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Dunks Green, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11
Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.
__mins driving to your place
Affordability
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference CLV265185. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Savills, Sevenoaks. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.