The North Stables Wickhurst Farm, Charcott, Kent, TN11 8PS
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The North Stables Wickhurst Farm, Charcott, Kent, TN11 8PS A magical property in a The A21 gives access to the M25 (about 7.7 miles) and thereby the national motorway unique setting, the likes of network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports which are seldom found as well as Ebbsfleet International terminal. There are a good number of well regarded schools Guide Price £875,000 in the local area including Tonbridge & Sevenoaks Public Schools. Sackville and Fosse Bank Schools in Hildenborough. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange & Hilden Oaks Preparatory Schools in Tonbridge. There are also Grammar Summary Schools for both Boys and Girls in Tonbridge and o Entrance Hall Tunbridge Wells. o Vaulted Sitting Room Leisure Facilities include Nizels Golf and Leisure o Open plan Kitchen/Dining Room Centre, Hever Golf Course, Tonbridge School o 3 Double Bedrooms Sports Centre. There are also Leisure Centres and o 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite) swimming pools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. o Attic Room/Guest Bedroom 4 o Double Garage / Barn with Mezzanine Level Nearby footpaths and bridlepaths give immediate o About 0.48 of an Acre access to the surrounding unspoilt Kent countryside, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situation The property occupies a rather unique position in amongst a small community of houses that Description together once formed a Victorian model farm. The North Stables is an exceptional property, Other than the few close neighbours the little located in a very special and seldom found hamlet is wonderfully isolated, set in an elevated situation. Unsurprisingly, the owners of the position surrounded by farmland and delightful properties at Wickhurst Farm have all been there countryside, at the end of a long shared driveway. for many years, some, including the vendor of The North Stables, have been there since the farm was Despite this apparent isolation, the property is remodelled in the late 1980s/early 1990s and have actually extremely well placed for access to no intention of leaving any time soon. Properties Hildenbroough rail stations (about 2.5 miles), here do not come up often. It is truly a magical which serves London Charring Cross/Cannon setting and a delightful little community. Street in about 45 minutes. The accommodation is arranged in a There are local shops and public houses in nearby perpendicular fashion, with the three ground floor Chiddingstone Causeway (1.5 miles) and Leigh bedrooms and main bathroom accessed off a (2.5 miles) and Charcott has its own traditional hallway leading from the front door. Double country pub, which you can walk to across fields glazed doors lead into the kitchen, which is open from the property. plan to the impressive vaulted sitting room. There Tonbridge (about 5.5 miles), Sevenoaks (about 6 is a fourth bedroom/study on the first floor miles) and Tunbridge Wells (about 9.5 miles) accessed via one of the ground floor rooms and a town centres are all within easy driving distance first floor shower room accessed via a spiral providing a wide range of shopping and leisure staircase in the master bedroom. facilities as well as main line stations. Features o Beautifully maintained, well appointed, flexible accommodation, neutrally decorated in light colours. o Fabulous 20' x 18'9'' vaulted sitting room with French doors and windows out to the side terrace and gardens and a feature open fireplace. o Open plan kitchen / dining area, open to the sitting room, ideal for family living and entertaining. o Vaulted master bedroom with spiral staircase to an en suite shower room. o Each of the bedrooms has a view out over the south facing courtyard garden, providing a delightful outlook. Outside The North Stables has gardens wrapping around it on three sides. There is a most charming walled courtyard to the south of the house with doors out from the kitchen, laundry room and one of the bedrooms. This is predominantly covered in beach pebbles with a brick terrace along the length of the house and pathways leading across the courtyard. There is a small feature pond and beautiful wisteria and Medlar trees as well as projecting raised beds from the walled boundaries. A covered walkway leads through to the west facing garden and orchard. Doors open out from the sitting room to this side garden, which again features beach pebbles, brick terraces, raised planted beds and a pretty pond with trickling waterfall. Steps lead up to a further raised terrace with a view over the orchard and waterfall. The orchard has apple, pear, damson, greengage and quince trees as well as a couple of beautiful weeping willows. To the front of the house is a further lawn, ideal for playing sports. There is a large gravel parking area between the front lawn and orchard, with access to the Directions outbuilding that could be used as a double garage. From Junction 5 of the M25 head south on the The garage building forms just under one half of a A21 for about 4.3 miles before taking the large unconverted barn. The back half is not A225/B245 exit. At the roundabout take the 4th included in the sale but may be available by exit onto Morley's Road towards Sevenoaks separate negotiation. There is a first floor Weald. Continue into the village. At the staggered mezzanine level offering useful storage space. crossroads turn left into Scabharbour Road. Continue for about 2.3 miles towards Leigh and Penshurst. The driveway to Wickhurst Farm is Property Information unmarked but will be found on the right-hand Services Oil fired central heating. Mains water and side by a couple of cottages as the road bends and electricity. Shared private drainage. narrows over the stream, immediately before Wickhurst Brook. The driveway has speed bumps Local Authority Sevenoaks District Council, so please drive slowly. Continue past the oast 01732 227000 house and then fork right by the driveway to Council Tax Band G Wickhurst Farmhouse and the Furrows. The Fixtures and fittings Fixtures and fittings are North Stables is the next entrance on left as the excluded from the sale but may be available by drive bends round to the right. separate negotiation. Viewing Strictly by appointment through Jackson- Private Finance Stops & Staff. Tel: 01732 740600 Jackson-Stops & Staff Private Finance specialises in advising on and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently and in a stress-free manner. Please contact the office for further information. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint 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. Sevenoaks 01732 740600 [email protected] 52 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JG .