"Charming period property with later additions, situated in a semi rural position just 0.8 miles from the sought after village of Ide Hill and just 3.6 miles from Sevenoaks station.
Description
Tapsells is a charming period property, believed to date from the Victorian era with later additions, including a two storey extension in 2009. The property is being offered to the market for the first time in over 20 years, with over 2,000 square feet of accommodation arranged over two floors and offers flexible living with a guest suite to the ground floor. The established gardens amounts to about 0.39 acres with a useful office studio. Of particular note is the wonderful semi rural location and open countryside, with the idyllic village of Ide Hill under a mile away, and just 4.2 miles from Sevenoaks town.
The reception rooms comprise a triple aspect and open plan sitting dining room with a fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, an adjoining garden room and a family room with fireplace and double doors leading out to the terrace and garden beyond.
The kitchen is comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units, some integral appliances and space for further appliances and an adjoining utility room offering further storage.
Completing this floor is a guest suite comprising a bedroom with outside access and an en suite shower room.
Arranged over the first floor are four bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, and all served by a family bathroom with eaves storage.
The property is approached via a wooden gate leading to the private drive which provides parking.
The garden is principally laid to lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs. Adjoining the property is a paved terrace providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining and to enjoy garden views. Within the garden is a useful garden studio and in total the plot amounts to about 0.39 acres.
Location
The property is situated in the picturesque hamlet of Goathurst Common, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Green Belt forming part of the village of Ide Hill. Ide Hill has a number of local amenities including a church, village hall, public houses, a pre school and a primary school. Sevenoaks is about 4 miles away offering a mainline rail service and with comprehensive shopping facilities.
Comprehensive Shopping Sevenoaks 4.2 miles , Edenbridge 6.3 miles , Tonbridge 8.7 miles , Bluewater 18.2 miles .
Mainline Rail Services Sevenoaks 3.6 miles to London Bridge from 24 minutes Charing Cross Cannon Street Waterloo East.
Primary Schools Ide Hill, Weald, Sundridge & Brasted, Chevening, Four Elms, Westerham, Chiddingstone, Hever and Crockham Hill.
Secondary Schools Several grammar and state schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Private Schools Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Sackville and Tonbridge Secondary Schools. Various Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Radnor House in Sundridge.
Leisure Ide Hill Football Club. Sailing water sports on Bough Beech or Chipstead Lake. Tennis, football and cricket clubs in Chipstead. Hever Golf Club. Holtye Golf Club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf Fitness Cente in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks and Edenbridge Leisure Centres. The Stag Theatre and Cinema, Sevenoaks. Footpaths and bridlepaths in the area.
All distances and timings are approximate.
Square Footage 2,009 sq ft
Acreage 0.39 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks High Street proceed in a southerly direction and turn right opposite Sevenoaks School into Oak Lane. Continue along Oak Lane for approx. 1.5 miles, and then turn right over Gracious Lane Bridge. After crossing the bridge take the first right hand turn, signposted Ide Hill. Continue for approx. 1.5 miles, and at the crossroads, turn right in to Nightingale Lane. Continue along the lane for approx. 0.4 miles and Tapsells can be found along on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Services All mains services connected. Oil fired central heating."
Message agent
Available
For Sale
5 beds
Detached
109 days on market
