Orchardmains HILDENBOROUGH

Orchardmains COLDHARBOUR LANE, HILDENBOROUGH, KENT

A superb country house situated on the highest point in Hildenborough and surrounded by excellent views

Accomodation as a whole: Main House Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Family Room Kitchen Breakfast Room Loggia Utility Room Store Room Cloakroom Extensive Cellars

Master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room Four further bedrooms and one bathroom Extensive second floor Secondary accomodation A three bedroom cottage with bathroom Kitchen Sitting room

A two bedroom cottage with bathroom Kitchen Dining room Sitting Room Outbuildings Two double garages Large store room

Pool House

Golf club house Shower room Large garage Garden store Tennis court 9 hole golf course In all about 40 acres Square footage: Main house - 7108 sq ft Cottage 1 - 1057 sq ft Cottage 2 – 956 sq ft Outbuildings – 2821 sq ft

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Hildenborough- 2.2 miles T To London Bridge from 33 minutes To Charing Cross from 42 minutes Sevenoaks - 7 miles To London Bridge from 25 minutes Cannon Street from 32 minutes

Gatwick airport – 30 miles A Heathrow airport – 52 miles

M25 – 8 miles M M20- 12 miles

Granville, Sevenoaks E Sevenoaks School Solefields, Sevenoaks New Beacon, Sevenoaks St Michaels, Russell House, Otford Tonbridge School Tonbridge Grammar School Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks

Orchardmains, Coldharbour Lane G Nizels, Hildenborough Wildernesse, Sevenoaks Knole Park, Sevenoaks H Lingfield There are excellent walks and riding on W the network of footpaths and bridlepaths across the rolling countryside at the top of Coldharbour Lane

Orchardmains is a compact country estate and has been in and has had many different uses over the years. thought up his now successful ‘Tillman trophy’ Mr Tillman the same ownership since 1968. This wonderful residence In 1889 the house was owned by Lords Arthur and Lionel was a very keen golfer and created his own 9 hole golf epitomises country living with its unique and tranquil setting Cecil, who brought with them their farm in Scotland. Later course on the 30 acres of land. yet has easy access to London and other transport links. it was the home of Mr Tillman who had a reproduction The house has a strong history from its previous owners, furniture business and whilst residing at Orchardmains created a tile hung look. The present owner took occupancy in the late 1960s and has restored the house to the original façade. The rear of the property remains tile hung. The large reception hall opens onto an impressive drawing room with double aspect and lovely views over the gardens to the rear. There is access from this room to the Loggia to the west of the plot overlooking the formal gardens. The other side of the reception hall leads to a large dining room and separate family room. The kitchen/breakfast room Lot 1: Orchardmains House with 5 is postioned beyond these rooms and has access acres, swimming pool and tennis court onto a patio at the back of the house leading down to the swimming pool area. Beyond the kitchen is Orchardmains House is approached from Coldharbour staircase, high ceilings, detailed cornicing and feature Lane, a no through road. There is a sweeping in and out a utility room, and two store rooms there is also a fireplaces. driveway with plenty of parking. cloakroom on this floor. It is clear from the outside that the façade of the house Orchardmains is not a listed property which is rare The access to the extensive cellars is located for a house of its size and era. The house offers the has been changed over the years. Believed to date back underneath the staircase. This is currently used for opportunity to create a unique and elegant family home to 1800s, the previous owners adapted the look of the storage but the original coal chutes are still intact with many period features such as the wide sweeping house to create a West Sussex farmhouse style property and visible.

The master bedroom has lovely views over the fields to the front of the house which are available in lot 5. Attached to the bedroom is a large bathroom and beyond this is a room which has been fitted out as a dressing room with solid mahogany wardrobes. This could be used as another bedroom if required. There are four further bedrooms, one which is currently used as a study, and one with an extra dressing area. There is also an airing cupboard on this floor. The loft space is currently accessed with a pull down ladder. This second floor was originally living space but has not been maintained and no formal access has been reinstated. There are windows and separated rooms up here, the accommodation could easily be restored.

There are two double garages and a large store room included in this lot, just beyond the separate cottages. This was originally built as the carriage house and was used as such for many years. Externally lot 1 is allocated 5 acres including the swimming pool, pool house and tennis court. ORCHARDMAINS HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 660.4 sq.m (7108 sq.ft) (Including Second Floor) 543.5 sq.m (5848 sq.ft) (Excluding Second Floor)

Lower Ground Floor

Garage

Reception Ground Floor Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Lot 2

Lot 3

First Floor

Lot 2: A three bedroom semi-detached cottage This cottage is also accessed off Coldharbour Lane and will be sold as a flying freehold with a parking area to the side. The entrance is positioned at the front of the house and leads to a spacious hallway. There is a sitting room, kitchen and separate WC downstairs. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a small bedroom/ store room and a bathroom. Lot 3: A two bedroom semi-detached cottage Second Floor This cottage also has a parking area and the front door is positioned beyond this. (Potential Additional There is a sitting room, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor as well as Accommodation) the bathroom with separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Lot 4 Cottage 1: 98.2 sq.m (1057 sq.ft) Cottage 2: 88.9 sq.m (956 sq.ft) Garage: 100.7 sq.m (1083 sq.ft) Clubhouse: 161.5 sq.m (1738 sq.ft)

Lot 4: Golf club house and 30 acres The golf course and club house were created in the mid 1980’s and was fully maintained until a year ago. This lot includes 8 of the 9 holes which have a computer controlled watering system located in the club house. The course could be restored to a playable condition using the extensive machinery included in this lot. Ground Floor First Floor Lot 5: 4.62 acre field This land is located on the opposite side of Coldharbour lane to the house and totals 4.62 acres.

Lot 4

Clubhouse Lot 4 Lot 4

Lot 5 Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100021721. NOT TO SCALE. Services The owners have informed us that there is mains drainage, water, gas and electricity. The swimming pool is oil heated. Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. ORCHARDMAINS HOUSE Postcode TN11 9JX Local Authority Borough Council 01732 844 522 Directions From Junction 5 of the M25 proceed south on the A21 towards Tunbridge Wells. Continue past Sevenoaks and after approximately 4 miles exit signposted Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Take the B245 signposted Hildenborough and after about 2.5 miles turn left into Coldharbour Lane. Continue for approximately 1 mile and Orchardmains House will be found on the left hand side.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

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