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A Charming Converted Oast Set in Kentish Countryside A charming converted Oast set in Kentish countryside Hale Street, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 £2,995 pcm plus fees apply, Unfurnished Available from 03.08.2020 Forms part of a former Kentish Oast building • Stunning outdoor entertaining space • Set amongst beautiful countryside • Converted to retain original features throughout • Car barn and additional parking • Yalding mainline train station nearby Local Information East Peckham is a village in Kent, England, situated approximately 5 miles east of Tonbridge on the River Medway. It was the centre for the hop growing industry in Kent and is still home to the Hop Farm which has the world's largest collection of Oast Houses. There are a variety of shops in the area. Along with good access to Paddock Wood Station. Local Shopping: East Peckham (approx. 1.2 miles) with shops catering for everyday needs including a bakers, chemist, and post office. Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (approx.8.6 miles) provides supermarkets and other high street retailers as well as a multitude of Pubs and Restaurants. Tunbridge Wells (approx.9.9 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford. Mainline Rail Services: Mainline Rail Services: www.nationalrail.co.uk. Paddock Wood mainline station has a service to London Bridge/Charing Cross. Primary Schools: East Peckham, Hadlow and various in Tonbridge. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School. Private Schools: www.kent-life.co.uk/education The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming and sailing. Motorway Links: The A21 can be joined at Hildenborough which gives access to the M25, other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus. Viewing All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Sevenoaks Lettings Office. Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 789 760. About this property This delightful converted attached farm building offering country charm and original features also benefits from flexible accommodation for the whole family. Neutrally decorated throughout and incorporating original structural features, the ground floor boasts a large living room with exposed beams and a dining room with a wood burning stove, both with terraces that have been converted from 2 of the former roundels. The well appointed kitchen with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances is located in the 3rd roundel with an access door to the outside of the house while a further reception room is in the 4th roundel, also with an access door. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a separate utility room and a guest cloakroom. Rising to the upper floor the master bedroom suite enjoys a walk in wardrobe/dressing room and an en suite bathroom with his and hers basins, bathtub, shower cubicle and WC. A further 3 bedrooms and the family bathroom complete the internal accommodation. Outside the house has a good size garden with a paddock area that can be used for horses as well as a car barn for 2 cars and additional driveway parking. Local Authority Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Council Tax Band = G Energy Performance EPC Rating = E Olivia Thomas Sevenoaks Lettings Hale Street, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 +44 (0) 1732 789 760 Gross Internal Area 3039 sq ft, 282.3 m² savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Important notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Please note that the local area may be affected by aircraft noise, you should make your own enquiries regarding any noise within the area before you make any offer. *There are different rules and fees for different tenancy types. For details of our fees and charges please go to Savills.co.uk/tenant-fees. For more detailed information read our applicant guide at savills.co.uk/applicant-guide. Hard copy available on request. 20200629MEHE .
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