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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Chiddingstone Hoath, TN8
£1,795,000
Chiddingstone Hoath, TN8
£1,795,000
Our Summary
- Several years ago, the property was the subject of a wonderfully well-considered programme of restoration and extension when the aim was to fully enhance and protect the marvellous period detailing, whilst at the same time injecting a much-needed boost of contemporary, twenty-first century space and light
- There are a further three first floor bedrooms (one of which has planning to convert to a bathroom), serviced by a shower room, while on the second floor is a large attic room with potential and a fifth bedroomOutsideThe house is set well back from a small, country lane and is approached via a gravel driveway which sweeps through the gardens to a large parking and turning area
- Council Tax – Band G Agents Note: There is planning permission and Listed Building consent for the construction of a new covered parking area: 14/02488/HOUSE 14/02489/LBCALT
Description
Nestled in a picturesque rural setting, this charming Grade II Listed country house boasts a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The property has undergone a thoughtful restoration and extension, blending its original period detailing with modern, 21st-century amenities. The exterior features a traditional red block exterior with white weather boarding, a tall chimney stack, and a pitched, tiled roofline, while the interior boasts warm, welcoming spaces with stone inglenook fireplaces, exposed oak beams, and timber latch doors. The property's reception rooms each have their own unique character, including a majestic brick and stone fireplace in the drawing room and study/sitting room. The open-plan kitchen/dining/family room is a vibrant, sociable space with floor-to-ceiling windows, glazed doors, and a roofline. The property's five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite, are spread across two floors, with a large attic room offering potential. The grounds, which extend to approximately 1.61 acres, feature a natural pond, mixed hedgerows, and terracing, providing a peaceful and serene setting. The property is situated just over a mile from the local pub and two miles from the historic village of Penshurst, with easy access to more extensive facilities in Edenbridge, Sevenoaks, and Tunbridge Wells.