8 bedroom detached house for sale

Charming character house with separate converted barn, situated in a semi-rural position on the edge of Hadlow Village.

Description

Artichoke and Artichoke Barn are charming attached character properties, with Artichoke believed to date from the 1480s and being The Artichoke Inn public house until it was converted to a residential home in the early 2000 and Artichoke Barn believed to date from the 1800s and converted to a charming residential home in the early 2000s.

Situated in a semi-rural position, the properties offer well-proportioned and versatile accommodation which is arranged over two separate properties and providing an ideal opportunity for those looking for a multi-generational living or a family home with the benefit of a rental opportunity.

Salient points include character fireplaces, a wealth of exposed beams, stone flooring to some ground floor rooms, established gardens, ample parking and garaging.

Artichoke
The principal reception rooms comprise a well-proportioned sitting room and reception/dining hall, both with impressive fireplaces and character beams. There is also a family room with fireplace and a conservatory which enjoys an outlook over and access via French doors to the gardens.

The charming kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards and peninsula with open shelving, some integral appliances, a range cooker and space for a fridge/freezer. There is a larder cupboard and a door provides access to the rear gardens.

A study, utility room with outside access and cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Arranged over first floor are two double bedrooms, one with a feature fireplace and both enjoying en suite bathrooms. Two further bedrooms are situated on the second floor together with a family bathroom. A fifth bedroom and a further bathroom are accessed via a separate staircase to the family room which completes the accommodation.

Artichoke Barn
The principal reception rooms comprise a sitting room with charming fireplace with wood burning stove and an adjoining south-facing dining/garden room with a delightful views and access to the terrace and garden.

The charming kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base cupboards with integral appliances and a range cooker. A useful larder provides additional storage and there is outside access via a rear lobby.

A bedroom together with a shower room completes the ground floor.

From the hallway stairs rise to the first floor where there are two bedrooms both with built-in storage cupboards and a well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside
Both properties enjoy separate private access. Artichoke is approached via a gated driveway to one side of the property, providing ample parking and leading to a timber framed double garage and a gravel pathway to the property. The garage has one open bay, with external stairs rising to a first floor storage room. An additional parking area is situated to the front of the property, on the other side of Park Road, with parking for several cars. Artichoke Barn is approached via a five bar gate to a generous driveway providing extensive parking and leading to the house and garage. The garage benefits from a utility room to the rear.

The attractive and established rear gardens are currently combined and are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of flowering plants, shrubs and mature trees providing a delightful back drop to the properties. Generous terraces to the rear of the properties provide ideal areas for alfresco dining, and part of the terrace adjoining Artichoke Barn, is covered by an attractive wood framed pergola with pitched glass roof. In total the plot including the parking area to the front, is approaching 0.45 of an acre.

Location

Artichoke and Artichoke Barn are located in a semi-rural position approximately 2.1 miles from Hadlow village which has a good range of local amenities.

Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (5.7 miles), Sevenoaks (8.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (12 miles) and Bluewater (20.5 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (6 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Hadlow, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Tonbridge.

Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammars in Tonbridge. Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Several state secondary schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge in Tonbridge; Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School.

Colleges: Hadlow Agricultural College, West Kent College.

Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor & indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming & sailing.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,638 sq ft


Acreage: 0.45 Acres

Directions

On leaving Sevenoaks, proceed southwards on the A225 towards Hildenborough. Continue onto the London Road/B245, and on passing Teal Café on your right, take the first left hand turn into Bank Lane. Continue forward for 0.9 of a mile and take the right fork signposted Hildenborough/Tonbridge, and then at the next junction take the left fork signposted Shipbourne. After about 0.4 miles, take the first right turn into Hildenborough Road and continue forward for about 1.7 miles, and at the crossroads go straight over onto Back Lane. At the T-junction, turn right onto Reeds Lane and after approximately 1.5 miles, turn left into Park Road and Artichoke and Artichoke Barn can be found about 0.4 miles along on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (sewage treatment plant shared by Artichoke and Artichoke Barn).

Council Tax: Artichoke - G. Artichoke Barn - G

EPC Rating: Artichoke - D. Artichoke Barn - C

Agents Note: Artichoke and Artichoke Barn are also available as separate entities.