A charming Grade II listed 16th Century cottage with later additions & impressive gardens, situated in the picturesque village of Offham.

Description

Teston Cottage is a charming Grade II listed detached family home believed to date from the early 16th Century with later additions, situated in a Conservation Area in the picturesque village of Offham. The well-presented living space is arranged over three floors and is ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a stylish kitchen, modern bathroom suites, recessed lighting, multi-pane windows, exposed timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace. Also of note are the immaculate gardens, together with the off road parking and driveway.

The primary reception areas comprise a double aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace with a bressummer beam inset with a wood burning stove and an adjoining family room/office.

The stylish kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances and a matching island unit incorporating a gas hob and breakfast bar, with doors opening to the rear terrace from the breakfast area.

An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances and has a door to outside.

There is a well-appointed playroom, and a stylish shower room completes the ground floor.

Stairs rise from the spacious entrance hall to the first floor and three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes.

A family bathroom completes the first floor.

Arranged over the second floor are two linked bedrooms, one currently utilised as a study, and both served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Teston Cottage is situated behind a charming ragstone wall with a path surrounded by lawn and specimen trees, including a variety of acers and a magnificent wisteria, leading to the front door.

The delightful south facing garden to the rear is predominantly laid to lawn with a well-stocked border to one side and an expansive paved terrace providing an excellent area for al fresco entertaining.

To the rear of the property and accessed via Tower Hill, a no through road, is the driveway and detached garage with adjoining gym and large storage area above accessed by a staircase, and double gates leading to the garden.

Teston Cottage benefits from planning permission to create a new driveway at the front of the property. (Ref: 22/01093/FL) ‘Removal of a section of ragstone wall to form a new access from Teston Road and a driveway comprised of SuDS brick paving’

Location

Teston Cottage is situated on the outskirts of Offham village with its village green, primary school, public house, church, tennis club & farm shop/café.

Comprehensive Shopping: West Malling (1.5 miles) offering a multitude of shops, pubs and restaurants, Borough Green (3.5 miles), Maidstone (10 miles), Sevenoaks (10 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green & Wrotham (3.8 miles) or West Malling (2 miles) to Victoria/Blackfriars/Ashford International. Sevenoaks (10.4 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street/London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Offham, West Malling, Platt and Ryarsh. State/Grammar Schools: Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Dartford.

Private Schools: Sutton Valence in Maidstone. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.

Leisure Facilities: Activities locally include David Lloyd Fitness & Leisure Centre in Kings Hill, Offham Tennis and Cricket clubs and the Reynolds Retreat Spa in Brough Green. Leisure centres in Tonbridge and Maidstone. Gym and pool at the Holiday Inn, Wrotham Heath. Offham tennis club.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,763 sq ft


Acreage: 0.2 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed in an easterly direction on the A25 through Seal village, Borough Green and St Mary’s Platt. At the traffic lights at the end of this road turn right onto London Road and take the next right turn onto Seven Mile Lane. Then take the first left onto Teston Road. Follow Teston Road into the village of Offham. Having passed the green on your right you will find Teston Cottage a little further on the right, on the corner of Tower Hill.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. Tax Band 'G'

Services: Mains electricity, water, gas & drainage. 12 zone smart heating system. Wi-Fi 72mb