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Description
On the instructions of Marlborough House School Trust Limited.

Sessele House is a delightful family home offering flexible and well-proportioned accommodation, with a bright and airy feel, together with beautiful gardens and grounds in the sought-after village of Hawkhurst. The accommodation comprises five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms (one used as a study), an open-plan kitchen-dining area, utility room and two separate WCs, extending to approximately 3,025 sq. ft.

The front door opens into a large and welcoming entrance hall with a convenient cloakroom. The double-aspect living room is situated to the right of the entrance with a feature fireplace and views overlooking the garden. The charming country-style kitchen with a dining area has a range of base and wall-mounted units and an Aga oven; stable doors lead to a utility and cloakroom with a secondary access point to the outside. There is an additional reception room currently used as a study which leads out to the terrace and well-maintained garden.

On the first floor, there are four bedrooms with a large family bathroom. The principal suite offers a large window overlooking the garden with an ensuite washroom. The secondary bedroom enjoys a wonderful balcony with views over the countryside.

On the second floor, there is a large bedroom with an en-suite and further loft access.

The property is approached via a private driveway leading to a gravel area for parking and a double garage (approximately 144 sq. ft). Mature trees border the front of the property with an attractive flat front garden. To the rear of the property is a wonderful, secluded garden mainly laid to lawn with a paved walkway and a large terrace area perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.

The site area extends to approximately 1.1 acre. The plan forming part of the particulars is for illustrative purposes only. Interested parties should refer to the plan(s) in the legal pack.

The property/site may offer development potential (subject to obtaining the requisite consents). Interested parties are advised to rely on their own enquiries.

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Location
The property is located on the High Street of the popular village of Hawkhurst which offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets, a post office, and cinema. Etchingham and Staplehurst both offer mainline services to London, as does Tunbridge Wells together with an extensive range of shopping, commercial and educational facilities. The ancient town of Rye and coastal beaches are within easy travelling distance.

There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory at Langton Green, Tonbridge School. There are also grammar schools for girls and boys in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge including The Judd School, TWGGS, and Skinners. Leisure facilities in the area include golf at a number of courses including Dale Hill (Ticehurst), Lamberhurst and Chart Hills (Biddenden); sailing at Bewl Water and on the south coast; walking, riding and cycling in the surrounding countryside, Bedgebury Forest and Hemsted Forest.

Tenure
Freehold

Buyers Fee
The buyers fee is £1950 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.

Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions.

Auctioneer Fees and Deposit
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply:

• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information:
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Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.