Little Moorden Cinder Hill Lane, Leigh, Nr , Kent, TN11 8HU

A captivating 16th Century 5.5 miles), Sevenoaks (about 10.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (about 9.2 miles) town centres character country property, are all within easy driving distance providing a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities as together with detached well as main line stations. vaulted barn and annex, set Hildenborough Station (about 2.8 miles) serves in about 4¾ acres down a London Charing Cross/Cannon Street in about 42 minutes. The A21 gives access to the M25 (about long private driveway and 9.4 miles) and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted surrounded by farmland Airports, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports as well as Ebbsfleet International terminal.

Guide Price £1,995,000 There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Tonbridge & Sevenoaks Public Schools. Sackville and Fosse Bank Schools Summary in Hildenborough. The Schools at Somerhill, o Entrance Hall Hilden Grange & Hilden Oaks Preparatory o 3 Reception Rooms Schools in Tonbridge. There are also Grammar o Kitchen/Breakfast Room Schools for both Boys and Girls in Tonbridge and o Utility Room Tunbridge Wells. o Cloakroom o 5 Bedrooms Leisure Facilities include Nizels Golf and Leisure o 2 Bathrooms Centre, Hever Golf Course, o Attic Store Room/Dressing Room Sports Centre. There are also Leisure Centres and swimming pools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. o 40'10'' x 19'8'' vaulted barn with adjoining Kitchen, Shower Room and further 2 Nearby footpaths and bridlepaths give immediate Reception Rooms/Offices access to the surrounding unspoilt Kent countryside, designated an Area of Outstanding o beautiful established Gardens (about 2.7 Natural Beauty acres) including Vegetable Garden, Pond, Swimming pool and Tennis Court o about 1.9 acres of Woodland Description o generous Parking area A viewing of this beautiful property is highly o approximately 4.66 acres in total recommended to fully appreciate its wonderful situation and charm. The main house is Grade II listed, probably dating back to the late 16th/ early Situation 17th Century with later additions and alterations. The situation of the house is idyllic, set down a The current owners have extended and enhanced long private daffodil lined driveway and the property over the past thirty years, whilst surrounded by its own gardens and adjoining retaining the period features. farmland (available to purchase). The outlook from every window of the house is delightful. In addition to the house there is a spectacular detached 40’10’’ x 19’8’’ vaulted barn with The property is conveniently situated just outside adjoining kitchen, shower room and offices. The the village of Leigh (about 1 mile), near barn originated as a medieval barn from Wales and Tonbridge. Leigh offers good day to day shopping offers great flexibility depending on purchaser’s facilities and a . Tonbridge (about requirements.

Features o If you love spending time in your kitchen then Little Moorden will not disappoint. The double height 20’1’’ x 16’5’’ triple aspect room adds a wow factor to the house. Unbelievably, it is actually a modern extension but the use of reclaimed mellow oak beams and a rustic exposed chimney breast gives it a feel of authenticity. It has polished wood block worktops, 2 door AGA, John Lewis conventional oven, microwave oven and hob, Miele dishwasher and space for a tall fridge freezer. o The generous double aspect drawing room features a large inglenook fireplace and the dining room has an exposed brick floor and fireplace. o Exposed beams and aged oak / drop latch doors are recurring features of the house. o Every room in the house enjoys at least one aspect over the surrounding gardens, woodland and farmland. o Several rooms in the house are carpeted, yet it is believed that the original wide oak floorboards, evident on the first floor landing, run underneath many of them, particularly on the first floor. o The barn, some 40'10'' ft in length, is a stunning vaulted and beamy reception room with underfloor heating, currently used as a recital/music room. Adjoining the barn is a kitchen, shower room and two further reception rooms with additional side access.

Outside The house is approached over a long, private daffodil-lined driveway, flanked on either side by farmland. There is a generous parking area to the side of the barn and space to park cars in front of the house.

The beautifully maintained gardens wrap around the house with expanses of lawn, stocked with a

variety of trees, including fig, mulberry and walnut trees, shrubs and plants, as well as large asparagus Directions beds and herbaceous borders, epitomising the From Sevenoaks travel south on the A225. As you classic English country garden. To one side of the approaching the roundabout at the bottom of house is an orchard with fruit trees. Climbing River Hill bear left onto the B245 towards roses and wisteria adorn the elevations of the Hildenborough. Proceed for approximately 1 mile house. before turning right onto the B2027 (signposted Leigh and Penshurst). Continue past A York stone terrace to one side of the house, Hildenborough station and turn right at the T accessed off the kitchen is ideal for summer dining with views over the pond and surrounding junction towards Leigh. When leaving the village, farmland. There is also a fence enclosed heated ignore the left hand fork to Penshurst and stay on swimming pool and tennis court. the road towards Edenbridge. Take first turning on the left (after about half a mile) to Cinderhill Lane Beyond the immediate gardens the grounds (unmarked). Immediately after the hump back stretch out to a bluebell wood amounting to just bridge the driveway to Little Moorden will be under 2 acres. In total the property extends to found on the right hand side. about 4.66 acres.

NB. The fields to the north and south of the Private Finance property are also available to purchase, amounting Jackson-Stops & Staff Private Finance specialises to a further 32.8 acres (approx.) in advising on and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently and in a stress-free Agents Note manner. Please contact the office for further There is a public footpath running behind the information. hedge and ditch along the north side of the drive.

Property Information Services Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Local Authority Sevenoaks District Council, 01732 227000 Council Tax Band G

Fixtures and fittings Fixtures and fittings are Barn EPC (House is Listed) excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Jackson- Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint Stops & Staff. Tel: 01732 740600 agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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