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£750,0003 bedroom detached house for sale
School Lane, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11
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Chain-free
Detached house
3 beds
1 bath
1112
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- No onward chain
- Scope to update
- Sought after rural location
- Charming gardens
- Garage & driveway parking
- Plaxtol village approx. 0.6 miles
- Shipbourne approx. 1.1 miles
- EPC Rating = E
Detached character cottage of great charm, set in a picturesque rural location
Description
Arranged over the ground floor are two reception rooms, one with access to the garden and both with attractive fireplaces.
The bright kitchen/breakfast room has a double aspect and doors to a rear lobby. There is a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units with space for appliances.
From the entrance hall, a set of stairs leads to a large cellar.
To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces and a well-appointed family bathroom.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a central paved path and several mature trees.
Location
St Giles Cottage is situated between the picturesque villages of Plaxtol and Shipbourne, both with highly regarded public houses, plentiful rural walks and bridle paths and active local communities.
Shopping: Sevenoaks (7 miles). Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater. Rail Services: Borough Green (4.3 miles) to London Victoria/ London Bridge. Tonbridge (5.4 miles) and Sevenoaks stations (7.2 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
Primary Schools: Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham.
Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. A number in Tonbridge, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools.
Leisure Facilities: Plaxtol cricket club & playground. Ightham Recreation Ground, Tennis Club and Football Club. Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf & Country Club in Hildenborough. Football, rugby, hockey and cricket in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,112 sq ft
Directions
From Sevenoaks follow the A25 in an easterly direction. Turn right towards Ivy Hatch, along Coach Road and proceed through the village towards Shipbourne. At the T junction turn right onto the A227 and take the next left signposted to Plaxtol. Continue into the village of Plaxtol, bearing right on to School Lane, St Giles Cottage will be found after approx. 0.6 miles on the left.
Additional Info
Mains water & electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via a septic tank.
St Giles Cottage shares a driveway with neighbouring properties St Giles Oast and The Pinnacles.
Description
Arranged over the ground floor are two reception rooms, one with access to the garden and both with attractive fireplaces.
The bright kitchen/breakfast room has a double aspect and doors to a rear lobby. There is a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units with space for appliances.
From the entrance hall, a set of stairs leads to a large cellar.
To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces and a well-appointed family bathroom.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a central paved path and several mature trees.
Location
St Giles Cottage is situated between the picturesque villages of Plaxtol and Shipbourne, both with highly regarded public houses, plentiful rural walks and bridle paths and active local communities.
Shopping: Sevenoaks (7 miles). Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater. Rail Services: Borough Green (4.3 miles) to London Victoria/ London Bridge. Tonbridge (5.4 miles) and Sevenoaks stations (7.2 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
Primary Schools: Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham.
Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. A number in Tonbridge, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools.
Leisure Facilities: Plaxtol cricket club & playground. Ightham Recreation Ground, Tennis Club and Football Club. Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf & Country Club in Hildenborough. Football, rugby, hockey and cricket in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,112 sq ft
Directions
From Sevenoaks follow the A25 in an easterly direction. Turn right towards Ivy Hatch, along Coach Road and proceed through the village towards Shipbourne. At the T junction turn right onto the A227 and take the next left signposted to Plaxtol. Continue into the village of Plaxtol, bearing right on to School Lane, St Giles Cottage will be found after approx. 0.6 miles on the left.
Additional Info
Mains water & electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via a septic tank.
St Giles Cottage shares a driveway with neighbouring properties St Giles Oast and The Pinnacles.
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