Attractive Edwardian detached five bedroom family home set in delightful gardens, situated on the edge of this popular village.

Description

Adams is an attractive detached family home situated on the edge of this sought after village and set in delightful gardens. The property offers well-presented and proportioned living space arranged over two floors, ideal for both family and multi-generational living and formal entertaining. Salient points include high ceilings, dado and picture rails and feature fireplaces. Also of note is the attractive garden and ample off-road parking.

From the reception hall with additional storage is a cloakroom and the space leads to the primary reception rooms which comprise a generous double aspect sitting room with doors opening to the rear terrace and a fireplace inset with coal effect fire, dining room with feature fireplace, and a snug with a log burning stove and enjoying views over the south facing rear garden.

The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances and a peninsular incorporating a breakfast bar, and a door leading out to the garden.

Adjoining the kitchen is a useful downstairs shower room and an inner lobby which leads to a coats cupboard and provides access to the garage ideal for laundry, boots and shoes or as a workshop.

A well-appointed south-facing study with doors opening to the rear terrace completes the ground floor.

Arranged over the first floor are five bedrooms, served by two bath/shower rooms and a separate WC. One bedroom has fitted wardrobes and enjoys a delightful southerly view. There is also a secondary staircase situated in the family room that leads to the first floor accommodation.

Adams is approached over a gated in and out driveway leading to the garage/workshop and providing parking for many cars. The driveway is flanked by banks of lawn and mature trees to the front providing a high degree of privacy from the road.

The attractive landscaped rear garden is a delightful feature of the property. A double gate to one side leads from the driveway through to a spacious terrace providing a lovely spot for outdoor entertaining, with a further raised terrace incorporating a pond and surrounded by well stocked borders. The remainder of the garden is predominately laid to lawn, gradually sloping away from the house with various pathways to one side. Of particular note is the fantastic southerly aspect with impressive views of the Downs towards Kemsing.

An attractive summer house is situated in an elevated position with a secluded lower terrace and enjoying views to the North Downs. There is also a generous garden store. To the perimeter are well-stocked borders planted with a variety of shrubs, perennials, and trees. The total area amounts to about 0.33 of an acre.

Location

Adams is situated on the edge of the popular villages of St. Marys Platt and Borough Green just 0.5 miles from the village centre with good local amenities including a selection of local shops, mainline station, recreation ground, primary school, public houses, village hall and church. The M20 interchange is just 1.5 miles away providing links to M25, London and the Channel Tunnel/coast.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (7.1 miles), Tonbridge, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green (0.7 miles) to London Victoria/London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Borough Green, Platt and Ightham.

Grammar schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar (Girls), Tunbridge Wells Grammar (Boys) and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. Several in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. St Michaels and Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Many footpaths in the local area. Wrotham Heath Golf Club on the outskirts of Wrotham village. Reynolds Country Club Retreat in Borough Green. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Sports and Leisure Centre.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,466 sq ft


Acreage: 0.33 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks head in an easterly direction through the village of Seal. Continue out of the village along the A25 for approximately 3.7 miles. At the roundabout continue straight over and at the next roundabout take the second exit continuing on the A25. After 0.8 miles the entrance to Adams can be found on the right.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Council. Tax Band 'G'