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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Detached property
- Secluded gardens of approximately 0.65 of an acre
- 3697 square feet
- Stylish & versatile modern family living
DESCRIPTION
Glebe House is a modern family home, measuring 3697 square feet. Positioned in a convenient location on the outskirts of Ightham village.
Originally built in the 1980's, this unique detached property has been remodelled and extended (including new windows throughout) by the current vendors to provide an extremely versatile modern family home which could easily be utilised for multi-generational living.
The style of the house sits very well in its environment with all the benefits of a contemporary home, split over four floors, including a fully tanked basement. Approached through electric wooden gates onto a brick paved driveway with parking for several cars.
The garden is secluded and peaceful with a mixture of mature trees and shrubs, there are areas of lawn and areas which have been nurtured to create meadow-like sections to attract bees and butterflies. The gardens and grounds are approximately 0.65 of an acre.
FEATURES
Bright and spacious triple aspect open plan kitchen/breakfast room complete with bespoke window seat and sleek white units, marble worktops.
Appliances include a Miele induction hob with downdraft extractor, wine fridge, fridge & freezer, microwave oven & grill, single oven, plus space for a dishwasher.
Leading from the kitchen/breakfast room is the dining room with feature gas fireplace and door to the garden.
Study with fitted cupboards.
Utility/boot room with butler sink and space for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.
A curved brick staircase from the hallway leads down to the bright lower ground sitting room with feature gas fireplace, double height ceilings and sliding doors to the garden.
Separate staircase leads to the first floor with three double bedrooms and a shower room with rainfall walk-in shower.
Spacious principal bedroom with a balcony overlooking the garden, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room.
The lower ground floor has two substantial double bedrooms; one with doors to the garden.
Family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle.
Additional stairs lead down to the large basement which is fully tanked and has good ceiling heights, concrete floors and ample storage. Ideal for use as a cinema room and study space.
The south-west facing garden wraps around most of the house. To the front and side of the house are the more formal gardens with well stocked flower beds, mature trees including Silver Birch, Scotts Pine, Yew, apple tree and plenty of seating areas.
To the side of the house the garden has been transformed into a spring meadow with paths mown for walking through. The gardens extend to approximately 0.65 of an acre and benefit from several outbuildings including a home office complete with WIFI, glass dome greenhouse and additional brick built shed.
There is a hot tub/training pool with decked area and caravan used as a changing room.
The detached double garage has an electric up/over door, EV charger and a large storage room to the rear.
SITUATION
Glebe House is situated in the picturesque village of Ightham in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the National Trust's Ightham Mote close by.
Located about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, about 6 miles North of Tonbridge and about 28 miles South-East of London, Ightham is a popular village with good communication links.
Borough Green railway station (1.2 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge in 37 minutes) as well as London Victoria/ Blackfriars (in about 48 minutes). Sevenoaks (5.8 miles) has services to Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in 23 minutes).
The M25 is easily accessible via Sevenoaks (Jct 5 7.3 miles) and the M20 is accessible at Wrotham (under 3 miles).
On the outskirts of the village there is a recreation ground and primary school. In the centre of the village is the George & Dragon public house and a village hall, which hosts several local clubs and classes. Borough Green (1 mile) has a wider selection of local shops, whilst Sevenoaks (5.5 miles) and Tonbridge (7 miles) all offer more comprehensive shopping opportunities and facilities. Bluewater shopping centre is 17 miles.
The area has an excellent selection of schools including primary schools in Ightham, Borough Green and Shipbourne. There are boys and girls grammar annexes in Sevenoaks as well as highly regarded grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Private schools in the area include The New Beacon School, Sevenoaks Prep, St Michaels in Otford, Walthamstow Hall Preparatory Schools, Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge Boys School.
DIRECTIONS
From Jct 5 of the M25, take the first exit from the A21 towards Sevenoaks (A25). Continue on the A25 through Riverhead (over 2 roundabouts), over the Bat & Ball cross-roads and through Seal village (about 6.3 miles). Shortly after the recreation ground turn right into Rectory Lane. At the end of Rectory Lane turn left and Glebe house will be found shortly after on your left.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Gas fired Central Heating, Mains electricity, water and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: H (£4,379.78 for 2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Glebe House is situated in the picturesque village of Ightham in the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the National Trust's Ightham Mote close by.
Located about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, about 6 miles North of Tonbridge and about 28 miles South-East of London, Ightham is a popular village with good communication links.
Borough Green railway station (1.2 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge in 37 minutes) as well as London Victoria/ Blackfriars (in about 48 minutes). Sevenoaks (5.8 miles) has services to Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in 23 minutes).
The M25 is easily accessible via Sevenoaks (Jct 5 7.3 miles) and the M20 is accessible at Wrotham (under 3 miles).
On the outskirts of the village there is a recreation ground and primary school. In the centre of the village is the George & Dragon public house and a village hall, which hosts several local clubs and classes. Borough Green (1 mile) has a wider selection of local shops, whilst Sevenoaks (5.5 miles) and Tonbridge (7 miles) all offer more comprehensive shopping opportunities and facilities. Bluewater shopping centre is 17 miles.
The area has an excellent selection of schools including primary schools in Ightham,
Borough Green and Shipbourne. There are boys and girls grammar annexes in Sevenoaks as well as highly regarded grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Private schools in the area include The New Beacon School, Sevenoaks Prep, St Michaels in Otford, Walthamstow Hall Preparatory Schools, Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge Boys School.
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