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pilgrim house TROTTISCLIFFE •

PILGRIM HOUSE TROTTISCLIFFE • KENT • ME19 5ER

A spacious and highly versatile period house of 5,448 sq. ft. with detached cottage, far reaching views and delightful grounds

Main House Entrance Hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Study • Conservatory • Superb kitchen/breakfast room • Larder Utility room • Cloakroom • Cellar • Master bedroom with large dressing room and en-suite bathroom Guest bedroom with dressing room • 4 further bedrooms • Family bathroom • Extensive attic storage

Detached cottage Kitchen/breakfast room • 2 bedrooms • Dressing room/bedroom 3 • Bathroom

Externally Period barn • Detached triple bay garage plus store Tennis court (In need of attention) • Superb gardens • Walled kitchen garden Folly and woodland including a driveway with extensive parking (In all about 6.9 acres)

Trottiscliffe village 0.5 mile • 4.1 miles • Sevenoaks 10 miles and Station 3.5 miles (London Victoria 45 minutes) Sevenoaks station 10.4 miles (London Bridge 35 minutes) Ebbsfl eet International Station (HS1) 10.4 miles (London St. Pancras 18 minutes) (Paris 2 hours) M20 Junction 2 Northbound 2.4 miles • M26 Junction 3.4 miles

(All distances approximate) (Train times as per www.trainline.com)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.

Situation Pilgrim House nestles below a 172 acre country park on the historic Pilgrims Way, half a mile from the village of Trottiscliffe. Between Sevenoaks (10 miles) and West Malling (4.1 miles), this thriving village has a church, primary school, tennis club, village hall and 2 pubs with restaurants. Excellent road, rail and air links provide effi cient access to UK and European cities. There are primary schools at Trottiscliffe, Culverstone Green, Wrotham and Borough Green. State schools at Wrotham, Meopham, Sevenoaks, , Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Otford, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge all have preparatory schools. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks have internationally renowned public schools. Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone have grammar schools. There are King’s Cathedral Schools at Rochester and Canterbury.

Pilgrim House Available for the fi rst time in 23 years, Pilgrim House is a superb and spacious period house dating from 1590 with Georgian and later additions. It has a wealth of character and highly versatile accommodation. It is located in an elevated position with far-reaching southerly views and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property has excellent, fl exible reception space notably a part vaulted and panelled drawing room with minstrels gallery and steps down to a further reception area with a large inglenook fi replace. A large kitchen/breakfast room opens onto a spacious L-shaped conservatory with distant views to Trottiscliffe church. There is a spacious detached 3 bedroom cottage and substantial period barn. Garage parking for 3 cars and garden machinery. The gardens and grounds of 6.9 acres include a walled kitchen garden, formal and walled gardens, woodland walks, a tennis court in need of attention and a terrace with delightful views. Ground Floor The oak front door opens to a fl agstone entrance hall with a glazed panel door leading to the substantial galleried drawing room with linenfold oak panelling. A step leads down to the dining room with large inglenook fi replace with carved panelling above. An arch leads to a staircase hall to the fi rst fl oor and doors to the sitting room and study, both with large bay windows to the front. The bespoke kitchen has painted shaker units beneath granite worksurfaces. The conservatory wraps around the kitchen and opens onto the formal, partly walled garden. Two sets of French doors open to the substantial conservatory which is an excellent feature of the house. From here there are 2 sets of French doors to the garden. There is a larder, utility room, cloakroom and cellar.

The Cottage The Cottage is a spacious detached dwelling, with tile hung elevations, of 966 sq. ft with a sitting room and kitchen/dining room on the ground fl oor. There are 2 bedrooms and a dressing room/3rd bedroom together with a bathroom on the fi rst fl oor. Externally Pilgrim House is approached via large wrought iron gates leading to parking for several cars. There is a substantial period barn with a cloakroom. There is also a substantial garage building comprising 3 bays and a large store area. Above the garage is a hard tennis court that would now benefi t from some upgrading. The gardens are a delightful backdrop to the house. Immediately to the rear of the house is an area of formal lawn with some mature borders. Above the formal garden is an excellent walled vegetable garden. The remainder of the land is a delightful parcel of woodland. The grounds give access to numerous excellent scenic country walks. Fixtures and Fittings All Items known as vendor’s fi xtures and fi ttings are specifi cally excluded from the sale however certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Directions Exit the M26 at Junction 2A. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the London Road (A20) after the traffi c lights turn left into Ford lane before the Vineyard restaurant. Proceed for 1.3 miles to the village green. Pass The George and The Plough public houses on your left and proceed up Taylors Lane to a sharp left hand bend, the entrance to Pilgrim House can be found on the right immediately after the bend. Local Authority District Council 01732 840636 Viewings Viewings strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole selling agents Knight Frank 01732 744477. Postcode ME19 5ER

Services Water ✓ Mains Electricity ✓ Mains Heating ✓ Oil Fired, LPG for house hob and cottage fi re Drainage ✓ Mains Pilgrim House

Cottage - MainGros Houses Internal Area : 8Cottage9.8 sq.m (966 sq.ft.) Pilgrim GHaoraugsee - Gross Internal Area : 80.8 sq.m (869 sq.ft.) Leisure Barn - Gross Internal Area : 69.3 sq.m (745 sq.ft.) Store Room Cottage - Gross Internal Area : 89.8 sq.m (966 sq.ft.) 28'7'' x 8'1'' Pilgrim House (8.72m x 2.47m) Garage - Gross Internal Area : 80.8 sq.m (869 sq.ft.) ss Internal Area : 69.3 sq.m (745 sq.ft.) House - Gross Internal Area : 506.2 sq.m (5448 sq.ft.) Leisure Barn - Gro Cellar

Restricted Height

Conservatory Bedroom Bedroom 24'11'' x 22'8'' 13'11'' x 8'6'' (7.59m x 6.91m) (4.26m x 2.60m) 12'7'' x 10'6'' (3.84m x 3.22m) Bedroom Store Room Bedroom Bedroom 13'11'' x 8'6'' 23'0'' x 12'3'' Pilgrim House 7'1'' (4.26m x 2.60m) 9'9'' x 12'7'' x 10'6'' (7.03m x 3.74m) Kitchen / (2.99m x 2.16m) Breakfast Room Master Bedroom (3.84m x 3.22m) Cottage - Gross Internal Area : 89.8 sq.m (966 sq.ft.) 15'4'' x 13'0'' Dressing Room (4.69m x B3.e9d6rmoo)m Garage - Gross Internal Area : 80.8 sq.m (869 sq.ft.) Games Room 17'10'' x 11'3'' 9'9'' x 7'1'' Leisure Barn - Gross Internal Area : 69.3 sq.m (745 sq.ft.) (5.45m x 3.44m) (2.99m x 2.16m) 41'3'' x 15'3'' First Floor Garage (12.58m x 4.65m) 40'3'' x 20'6'' Games Room Bedroom Eaves Bedroom (12.28m x 6.26m) 23'0'' x 15'4'' Access 11'7'' x 10'1'' 11'6'' x 11'0'' 41'3'' x 15'3'' (7.03m x 4.68m) Fir(s3t.5 5Fml o x o 3r.09m) (3.52m x 3.35m) Garage (12.58m x 4.65m) KiEtcahveens / 40'3'' x 20'6'' BreakAfacscte Rssoom Sitting Room (12.28m x 6.26m) 18'11'' x 10'7'' Eaves 13'11'' x 13'0'' Landing (5.78m x 3.23m) Access Bedroom Utility Room (4.24m x 3.98m) 13'5'' x 10'11'' Kitchen / Bedroom 12''4'''' x 9''8'''' Courtyard Sitting Room (4.09m x 3.33m) 13'11'' x 8'6'' Breakfast Room Attic (4.26m x 2.60m) (3..76m x 2..95m) 16'10'' x 14'7'' Sitting Room 12'7'' x 10'6'' 18'11'' x 10'7'' Access Pilgrim House (5.15m x 4.45m) (3.84m x 3.22m) Open Store 13'11'' x 13'0'' (5.78m x 3.23m) Eaves (4.24m x 3.98m) Bedroom 14'7'' x 9'1'' Dressing Room Access Cottage - Gross Internal Area : 89.8 sq.m (966 sq.ft.) Bedroom (4.46m x 2.79m) Boiler 9''8'''' x 8''7'''' Bedroom 9'9'' x 7'1'' Garage - Gross Internal Area : 80.8 sq.m (869 sq.ft.) Room (2..96m x 2.62m) Bedroom (2.99m x 2.16m) 13''11'''' x 11''6'''' 15'8'' x 11'1'' Eaves (4.77m x 3.40m) Open Store Leisure Barn - Gross Internal Area : 69.3 sq.m (745 sq.ft.) (4..26m x 3..51m) 14'8'' x 14'3'' Access (4.48m x 4.36m) Drawing Room Ground Floor Eaves 14'7'' x 9'1'' Access (4.46m x 2.79m) Games Room 21'5'' x 15'2'' (6.53m x 4.62m) Dining Room 41'3'' x 15'3'' (12.58m x 4.65m) 24'0'' x 14'1'' First Floor Garage (7.32m x 4.30m) Study 3 6 9 12 15 Ground Floor Feet 40'3'' x 20'6'' 15'5'' x 14'6'' First Floor Second Floor Metres This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied(12.28m x 6.26m) (4.72m x 4.43m) 1 2 3 4 5 upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the 3 6 9© 0142/091/155 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars. Bedroom Feet Kitchen / 3 6 9 12 15 Breakfast Room Feet Bedroom Sitting Room This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied 13'11'' x 8'6'' Metres Metres This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied 1 2 3 4 5 upon1 8as'1 1a'' statement x 10'7'' of fact. Attention is drawn to the 1 2 3 4 5 upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the (4.26m x 2.60m) 12'7'' x 10'6'' 13'11'' x 13'0'' Ground Floor Important(5.78m xNotice 3.23m )on the last page of the text of the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the (3.84m x 3.22m) (4.24m x 3.98m) © 04/09/15 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars. © 04/09/15 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars. Bedroom

Pilgrim House 9'9'' x 7'1'' Open Store (2.99m x 2.16m) Cottage - Gross Internal Area : 89.8 sq.m (966 sq.ft.) 14'7'' x 9'1'' (4.46m x 2.79m) Garage - Gross Internal Area : 80.8 sq.m (869 sq.ft.) Leisure Barn - Gross Internal Area : 69.3 sq.m (745 sq.ft.) Games Room 41'3'' x 15'3'' First Floor Ground Floor Garage (12.58m x 4.65m) 40'3'' x 20'6'' (12.28m x 6.26m)

3 6 9 12 15 Important notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank Feet LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”)Kitchen /as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Metres This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied Breakfast Room 1 2 3 4 5 01732 744477 Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any jointSitt iagentng Ro hasom any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Bedroom given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents,18' 1seller(s)1'' x 1 0or'7 lessor(s).'' 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the 113-117B Highedroom Street, 13'11'' x 8'6'' property as they appeared at the time13'11 they'' x 1were3'0'' taken. Areas,(5.7 8measurementsm x 3.23m) and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any © 04/09/15 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars. (4.24m x 3.98m) (4.26m x 2.60mSevenoaks) 12'7'' x TN1310'6'' 1UP reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent (3.84m x 3.22m) [email protected] has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all Bedroom information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: Sept 2015. Knight Frank LLP Open Store 9'9'' x 7'1'' is a limited liability partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, (2.99m x 2.16m) where you may look at a list of members’ names. 14'7'' x 9'1'' (4.46m x 2.79m)

Games Room 41'3'' x 15'3'' First Floor Garage (12.58m x 4.65m) Ground Floor 40'3'' x 20'6'' (12.28m x 6.26m)

3 6 9 12 15 Kitchen / Feet Breakfast Room Metres This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied Sitting Room 1 2 3 4 5 18'11'' x 10'7'' upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the 13'11'' x 13'0'' (5.78m x 3.23m) Important Notice on the last page of the text of the (4.24m x 3.98m) © 04/09/15 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars.

Open Store 14'7'' x 9'1'' (4.46m x 2.79m)

Ground Floor

3 6 9 12 15 Feet Metres This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied 1 2 3 4 5 upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the © 04/09/15 Trueplan (UK) Ltd. 01892 614 881 Particulars.