Chiddingstone Hoath, TN8

In a wonderful, rural location surrounded by lovely countryside, a charmingly atmospheric Grade II Listed country house with origins believed to date back to the fifteenth century with various later additions. Several years ago, the property was the subject of a wonderfully well-considered programme of restoration and extension when the aim was to fully enhance and protect the marvellous period detailing, whilst at the same time injecting a much-needed boost of contemporary, twenty-first century space and light. The majority of the red block exteriors are typical of the period with white weather boarding at first floor level, a tall, handsome chimney stack under a pitched, tiled roofline, contrasting superbly with the modern glazing of the new addition. Internally the warm and welcoming atmosphere is highlighted by the period detailing such as stone inglenook fireplaces, exposed oak beams and timber latch doors, contrasting with the wide open, light filled space of the extension. Reception rooms each have a character of their own from the majestic brick and stone of the fireplaces in the drawing room and study/sitting room to the flagstone floor and beamed, vaulted ceiling in the formal dining room. With floor to ceiling windows, glazed doors and roofline, the reception hall is an exceptional conjoining of very different architectural styles but marries the two together exceptionally well. Large floor tiles with under floor heating continue seamlessly into the open plan kitchen/dining/family room. Enjoying a triple aspect with bi-folding doors to the terracing and grounds, this is a vibrant, sociable space. Comprehensively fitted with wall and floor units by Woodwork, there is a large central island and fitted appliances including a wine fridge, integrated oven and an electric Aga. The first floor can be accessed from either the fine oak staircase and interconnecting link from the reception hall, or by way of a second staircase from the drawing room. The principal bedroom is large and bright with windows on two sides affording far reaching views of the Kent countryside. It has a tall, vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and an en-suite fitted with contemporary style sanitaryware and a separate, walk-in shower. There are a further three first floor bedrooms (one of which has planning to convert to a bathroom), serviced by a shower room, while on the second floor is a large attic room with potential and a fifth bedroom

Outside

The house is set well back from a small, country lane and is approached via a gravel driveway which sweeps through the gardens to a large parking and turning area. The grounds surround the house and extend to approximately 1.61 acres and are designed to be very much in sympathy with the natural surroundings with large areas laid to lawn with mixed hedgerows, terracing, light woodland and a natural pond. Various timber outbuildings provide storage.

Situation

In a tranquil yet not isolated location, while offering the serenity of a fully rural setting with gorgeous views, the property is situated just over under a mile’s walk across open fields to the popular local pub, The Bottle House and two miles from the picturesque and historic village of Penshurst, known for its associations with the Tudor court and Penshurst Place, church, tea rooms, doctor’s surgery, garage and Post Office and is under a mile to the popular local hostelry ‘The Bottle House’. More extensive facilities can be found at Edenbridge (5.9 miles), Sevenoaks (11 miles) or Tunbridge Wells (6.4 miles to The Pantiles). There are excellent schools in area, including primary schools in Chiddingstone, Penshurst and Fordcombe, along with prep schools in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Senior schools include grammar schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells along with Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools. There are mainline stations at Tonbridge, Hildenborough and Sevenoaks with trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-56587

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity and water; Oil CH/HW; Private drainage – Klargester;
Electric vehicle charging point.
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax – Band G
Agents Note: There is planning permission and Listed Building consent for the construction of a new covered parking area: 14/02488/HOUSE 14/02489/LBCALT