Set in 0.85 acre plot, a 6 bedroomed detached property and double garage with accommodation above offering potential to utilise the planning permission granted in 2016 to subdivide the plot and convert the existing garage into an independent 2 bed dwelling.
Set within 0.85 acres of private gardens, this 6 bedroomed detached property and double garage with accommodation above offers such tremendous scope and potential to either redevelop the entire plot or to utilise the works started and planning permission granted to subdivide the plot and convert the existing garage into an independent two bedroom dwelling.
Large Entrance Hall - Sitting Room With Log Burner - Spacious Kitchen, Dining And Family Area With Cast Iron Alpha Range - Separate Utility Room - Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room - Two Further Ground Floor Bedrooms - Fourth Ground Floor Bedroom With Spiral Staircase To A Converted Loft Space Used As An Office/Games Room Etc - Ground Floor Family Bathroom - Separate Entrance To Inner Lobby With Downstairs Cloakroom And Stairs Leading To Two First Floor Double Bedrooms - Detached Double Garage With First Floor Office/Living Space With En-Suite Shower Room - Shingle Driveway Providing Turning Area And Parking - Wonderful Mature Gardens With Brick Paved Terrace And Breeze Hut Ideal For Outside Entertaining
This very desirable home was originally built during 1952 and later extended at both ground and first floor to provide what is now an incredibly spacious home set in a very enviable position within Chiddingstone Hoath. Whilst this property would make an amazing family home it offers incredible scope with the 2016 planning consent and works started for the double garage to be converted into a separate dwelling or perhaps retained as an annex/office/Airbnb space and with the overall plot being some 0.85 acres other development possibility may be available subject to obtaining the necessary permissions and consents. At present the property's accommodation offers a great degree of versatility with bedrooms being at both first and ground floor. The interconnecting sitting room and kitchen, dining and family area provides plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining whilst enjoying views of the wrap around gardens. Central heating is provided via an oil fired Alpha range within the kitchen with further amenities including mains water and mains drainage. This is truly a unique opportunity to acquire a home that has the flexibility to be used in so many ways and we feel sure upon viewing the property you will be most impressed by the property's space and wonderful setting.
Accommodation comprises: Multi paned entrance door with side window to:
ENTRANCE HALL: Reception area continues into a staggered hallway with wall lighting, window to side, built in book shelving and built in coats cupboard.
SITTING ROOM: A bright comfortable room with triple aspect windows allowing views of the wrap around gardens and French doors giving access to the rear. An attractive stone fireplace with raised hearth has a cast iron log burner, double doors connect to:
KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY AREA: The kitchen area has been fitted with a Silks bespoke in frame range of panelled wall and base units with stone worksurfaces, deep white butler style sink with mixer taps, cast iron oil fired Alpha range with dual hot plate, dual ovens and provides the central heating and hot water for the property. Large recess fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher oak flooring, double radiator, built in oak dresser, ceiling down lights, two windows to rear overlooking the garden. Door to entrance hall and door to:
UTILITY ROOM: Stainless steel worktop, space for washing machine, window to side and multi paned door to garden.
BEDROOM ONE: Window to front, power points, double radiator, built in double wardrobe.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle with plumbed in shower, low level wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard beneath, tiled floor, port tiled walls, extractor fan, chrome towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM TWO: Windows to front and side, power points, vertical radiator.
BEDROOM THREE: Window to side, power points, vertical radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR: Window to rear, power points, vertical radiator. Spiral staircase leading up to:
CONVERTED LOFT SPACE: Ideal as office, games room or teenage sitting room. Fitted with laminate wood flooring, eaves storage area and eaves cupboards, Velux style window, ceiling down lights.
FAMILY BATHROOM: White suite comprising of a corner panelled bath with mixer taps and hand shower spray, low level wc, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, half height tiling to walls, heated towel rail, window to side, coved ceiling, wood effect flooring.
Door from the entrance hall leads to:
INNER LOBBY: Side entrance leading to the garden, understairs storage cupboard.
CLOAKROOM: White low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer taps, shower cubicle with plumber in shower with folding glass doors, tiling to walls and floor, window to the side, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Stairs from the lobby to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Front window with fitted shutters, access to a large loft space.
BEDROOM FIVE: Dormer window to front, Velux style window to rear, double radiator, built in double cupboard and single wardrobe, base storage lockers, power points.
BEDROOM SIX: Velux style window to side and rear, power points.
OUTSIDE REAR: A large brick paved terrace runs across the rear and side of the property providing plenty of space for patio furniture and ideal for entertaining, low boundary wall, outside lighting and tap. Extensive lawned gardens bordered by mature mixed hedging to provide privacy, a mixture of mature trees provide areas of shade when required and a thatched breeze hut set towards the rear of the garden provides a wonderful spot for a late night meal or drink with friends. For children there is lots of space to play and places to hide and set up hidden camps.
OUTSIDE FRONT: The property is approached from the road by a driveway leading to a shingle turning and parking area which gives access to the property's entrance and a:
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: Two sets of double wooden entrance doors, internal power and light, rear window and side door to garden. Plumbed in hot water cylinder with immersion heater supplies independent hot water for the garage and accommodation above. Stairs within the garage lead to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Side window and recess shelving, door to:
OFFICE/LIVING SPACE: TV point, power points, four eaves storage cupboards, three Velux style windows and further window overlooking the house, single radiator, ceiling down lighting, wood effect flooring.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Shower cubicle with plumbed in shower, low level wc, wash hand basin with mixer taps and cupboards below, tiled floor, radiator/towel rail, extractor fan.
SITUATION: Chiddingstone Hoath is situated south of Chiddingstone. Locally there is a parish church, inn, local store, lakeside castle and excellent local primary school. Other notable villages nearby include Hever, Penshurst and Cowden. Larger towns in the area include Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For rail commuters the nearest station is Cowden approximately 2 miles away with free parking or faster services are available at Hildenborough approximately 6.5 miles. Junction 5 access to the M25 is at Sevenoaks approximately 8.5 miles whilst for the international traveller Gatwick is within easy reach. The area is generally well served by schools and the school bus for primary and senior schools stops at the green. Numerous sporting facilities are catered for in the area with Hever golf course being approximately 3 miles and for those keen on walking there are many wonderful footpaths to follow through the locality.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
VIEWINGS: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher 01892 511211
AGENTS NOTE: On 1st July 2016 planning permission was granted reference: 16/02030/ful for the subdivision of the plot and conversion of existing residential out building in to an independent two bedroom dwelling with the erection of front porch and rear dormer window. Alterations and extension to existing driveway with new landscaping and associated works. Works have been started to implement the consent.
AGENTS NOTE 2: We have produced a virtual video/tour of the property to enable you to obtain a better picture of it. We accept no liability for the content of the virtual video/tour and recommend a full physical viewing as usual before you take steps in relation to the property (including incurring expenditure).
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