3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Well-presented and versatile accommodation with superb reception areas
- Popular semi-rural location on the edge of the hamlet of Ivy Hatch
- Impressive established gardens of over an acre
- Tennis court
- Gated driveway leading to garaging & ample off road parking
- Sevenoaks approx. 5 miles
- The Plough Inn at Ivy Hatch about 360 yards
- EPC Rating = E
Description
Sandy Cottage is situated within a conservation area on the edge of Ivy Hatch, about 5 miles from Sevenoaks and half a mile from the historic Ightham Mote, with a wealth of beautiful countryside walks. The property offers well-appointed accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Also of note are the charming and established gardens, amounting to just over an acre in total, together with the popular semi-rural location and ample off road parking.
The superb reception areas provide excellent areas for family living and entertaining and comprise a double aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and direct access to the verandah, a family room and dining room both with attractive fireplaces and doors opening to the conservatory, and the most impressive conservatory with doors opening to the gardens.
The stylish kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with integral appliances and a peninsular incorporating a breakfast bar. An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances, also with a door to the verandah.
A generous store room with fitted furnishings and a cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Stairs rise to the first floor and principal bedroom suite which benefits a triple aspect with attractive views over the gardens and is served by an en suite shower room and dressing room.
There are two further bedrooms and a study, served by a well-appointed family bathroom and separate W.C.
Sandy Cottage is approached over a gated driveway culminating at the detached triple bay garage and providing ample off road parking.
The established gardens are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with well-stocked beds and a variety of specimen deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees, and wrap around the property. To the eastern boundary there is a tennis court.
A covered verandah attached to the house provides an excellent area for al fresco entertaining, together with a decked seating area adjoining a pond adorned with aquatic planting. Established trees and hedging to the perimeter provide a high degree of privacy.
Location
Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (5 miles), Tonbridge (6 miles) & Bluewater (17.9 miles).
Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green (3 miles) to London Victoria. Sevenoaks (5.3 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
Primary Schools: Ightham, Plaxtol and Borough Green.
Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. A number 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: Footpaths in the local area. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf Club with a health/fitness centre in Hildenborough. Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,476 sq ft
Acreage: 1.04 Acres
Directions
Head north on Sevenoaks High Street, continuing straight over Pembroke Road traffic lights. Take the right fork into Seal Hollow Road. Turn right at the next traffic lights towards Seal. In the village of Seal, after the traffic lights, turn right into Park Lane. Take the first left hand turning into Grove Road, and continue for about 2.5 miles towards the hamlet of Stone Street, and Sandy Cottage can be found along on the right.
Additional Info
Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil fired central heating.
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