Whitepost Farmhouse Hoath A charming detached former Hall House, Grade II listed and understood to date from the 16th century. Located in a delightful semi rural setting in gardens and grounds of about 1.55 acres Whitepost Farmhouse Coldharbour Road, Chiddingstone Hoath, TN8 7DL

Mileages Tunbridge Wells – 6.6 miles; – 2 miles; Chiddingstone – 3.3 miles; Station – 6.3 miles (for train services to London Bridge - from 32 minutes); Tonbridge Station – 6.9 miles (for train services to London Bridge from 35 minutes); – 11 miles; Gatwick Airport – 19.2 miles; Central London – 34.3 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Accommodation Entrance porch, drawing room, sitting room, study, kitchen, breakfast/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, four bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom), family bathroom.

Outside Detached timber framed single bay garage and store with large loft above, garden and grounds, in total approximately 1.55 acres.

1 Description In a delightful semi rural setting, a charming, detached Grade II Listed former Hall House, the original part of which is understood to date from the 16th Century. Extended and improved in recent years the house is well presented throughout whilst retaining many fine period features, which combine with modern attributes and include attractive oak thumb latch doors, wall and ceiling timbers and exposed beams, polished wooden flooring, fireplaces and wooden framed, double glazed windows. The elegant drawing room has an impressive fireplace with a Jotul wood burning stove, polished wood flooring. The delightful sitting room has a further wood burning stove and an outlook over the garden, opening into the kitchen and breakfast/dining room. The kitchen is well fitted with granite worktops, an excellent range of cupboards and drawers, an integrated dishwasher, Falcon dual fuel range cooker and quarry tiled flooring. Adjacent is a utility room with plumbing space for appliances, further range of cupboards, a sink and a door to outside. The breakfast/ dining room has underfloor heating, doors out to the extensive terrace and glorious views over the gardens, paddock and open countryside to the east. To the first floor a spacious ‘L’ shaped landing leads to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom and guest bedroom both have vaulted ceilings and an excellent range of fitted wardrobes with the principal bedroom enjoying a well fitted en suite bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms all enjoy a rural outlook over the gardens and surrounds and are very well served by a family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and bath.

Gardens and grounds The property is approached via automated timber gates onto a gravel driveway with parking for several cars, leading to the timber framed single bay garage and store. The gardens and grounds provide a wonderful position to the house with superb cottage style gardens. Areas of lawn are flanked by well stocked, deep

2 3 herbaceous borders and a variety of trees. Sandstone terraces are positioned to take advantage of the magnificent views. There is a separate kitchen garden with raised beds, large shed and an additional Yorkstone terrace that benefits from the evening sun. A gate leads to the paddock which has a pond and a number of fruit trees. In total about 1.55 acres.

Situation The farmhouse is set in beautiful gardens adjoining fields on the edge of the hamlet of Chiddingstone Hoath, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the historic villages of Penshurst, Hever and Chiddingstone. There is a local cricket pitch nearby, plus tennis and football clubs at Chiddingstone. A number of footpaths and bridlepaths are in the area and numerous recreational amenities including reservoir for sailing and fishing, golf at Hever and a number of other courses and horseriding on the Ashdown Forest. There are two popular pubs within a mile, The Bottle House Inn and The Spotted Dog. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 6.6 miles away for excellent shopping facilities and amenities including a cinema complex, theatres, sports centres and numerous restaurants. There are renowned schools, including grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Access to the A21 to the north provides a direct route to the M25 national motorway network and to the west is Gatwick airport, via East Grinstead.

Directions From Tunbridge Wells take the A264, pass through Langton Green and then bear right signposted East Grinstead (A264), immediately take the first right, pass through , keep on this road and near the top of Saints Hill, bear left, continue past the Spotted Dog and then The Bottle House and continue for about ½ a mile and the entrance will be on the left.

4 Tunbridge Wells Sales 18-20 London Road Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DA 01892 516611 [email protected] hamptons.co.uk

5 Approximate Gross Internal Area = 208.2 sq m / 2241 sq ft OutbuildingWhitepost = 44.1 sq m / 475 Farmhouse sq ft (Including Garage) Approximate gross internal area. Main house =Loft 2,241 Room sq ft = / 27208.2 sq msq / m, 291 Outbuilding sq ft = 475 sq ft / 44.1 sq m (including garage), Loft room = 291Total sq ft =/ 27279.3 sq m, sq Total m / 3007= 3,007 sq sqft ft / 279.3 sq m

N = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 208.2 sq m / 2241 sq ft Outbuilding = 44.1 sq m / 475 sq ft (Including Garage) Loft Room = 27 sq m / 291 sq ft Total = 279.3 sq m / 3007 sq ft Utility 3.10 x 2.24 10'2 x 7'4 Bedroom 3.78 x 3.35 N 12'5 x 11'0 Loft Room 8.46 x 3.17 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0Breakfast / Dn 27'9 x 10'5 Dining Room Kitchen 7.72 x 2.67 5.21 x 3.10 25'4 x 8'9 17'1 x 10'2 Bedroom 2.79 x 2.34 9'2 x 7'8 Outbuilding - First Floor

T Utility 3.10 x 2.24 Up 10'2 x 7'4 Bedroom Up 3.78 x 3.35 12'5 x 11'0 Loft Room Up 8.46 x 3.17 Study Garage Breakfast / Sitting Room Dn Drawing Room27'9 x 10'5 4.52 x 2.41 Master Bedroom Bedroom Store Room 4.78 x 3.51 Dining Room Kitchen 4.52 x 4.34 6.76 x 4.52 14'10 x 7'11 4.67 x 4.17 4.72 x 3.33 5.59 x 4.78 15'8 x 11'6 7.72 x 2.67 5.21 x 3.10 14'10 x 14'3 22'2 x 14'10 15'4 x 13'8 15'6 x 10'11 18'4 x 15'8 25'4 x 8'9 17'1 x 10'2 Bedroom 2.79 x 2.34 9'2 x 7'8 Outbuilding - First Floor IN

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Up Up Ground Floor IN First Floor Outbuilding - Ground Floor Up (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Study Garage Sitting Room Drawing Room 4.52 x 2.41 Master Bedroom Bedroom Store Room 4.78 x 3.51 4.52 x 4.34 6.76 x 4.52 14'10 x 7'11 4.67 x 4.17 4.72 x 3.33 5.59 x 4.78 15'8 x 11'6 14'10 x 14'3 22'2 x 14'10 15'4 x 13'8 15'6 x 10'11 18'4 x 15'8

For clarifi cation, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars. This INplan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Hamptons International is a trading name ofWhilst Countr yevery wide Estate care Agents. is taken Head Offiin ce:the 7th preparation Floor, of this House, plan, 180 please Oxford Street,check London all dimensions, W1D 1NN shapes and compass bearings before making decisions reliant upon them. (ID432310) Ground Floor IN First Floor Outbuilding - Ground Floor www.bagshawandhardy.com © 2018 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making decisions reliant upon them. (ID432310) www.bagshawandhardy.com © 2018