4 bedroom house

A 4 bedroom country & equestrian property with 7.48 acres (TBV*) of grounds/paddocks plus full PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED for the erection of a further detached dwelling with separate residential status (ideal for additional family accommodation or as a future re-sale investment). Situated in a stunning location on the edge of Hever Village along a quiet rural lane with views of surrounding countryside, this attractive semi-detached house offers deceptively spacious light accommodation arranged on two floors with a range of character features throughout such as original fireplaces and exposed beams to some rooms. The setting of the property with the grounds and paddocks wrapping around the side and rear elevations gives the impression of the house being detached. For those needing to work from home there is also a detached office/studio building within the gardens. A second vehicle entrance driveway gives separate access to where the 'planning granted' detached dwelling will be located (in lieu of the existing a U-shaped stable yard). This entrance also gives secondary access to the paddocks and riding arena N.B. within the curtilage of the land there is a large concrete hard standing area on which the vendor has applied for planning permission to erect a further 4 box stable yard. Existing 20m x 40m riding arena remains and for riding out and country walks the surrounding open countryside is ideal and a Cross- Country Course is a short 15 minute hack. For those needing to commute to London Hever rail station is within reasonable walking distance. No Chain

Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated in a rural location within a favoured country lane on the edge of the picturesque village of Hever, renowned for its Castle and for its historical connections with Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry the VIII and mother of Elizabeth I of England. Hever Village offers a range of local public houses and a primary school and is surrounded by beautiful open countryside ideal for walking, riding and other recreational activities including golf at Hever Golf Course and water sports at Bough Beech reservoir. Hever mainline train station (within walking distance) provides a good service into central London. Edenbridge is a short drive and offers good local facilities, including a range of small independent shops, a large Waitrose, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and cricket club. The town boasts two railway stations with a journey time to and from London Bridge of around 40-45 minutes. Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Oxted are all within a ten mile radius and offer mainline stations to London, shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The A21 by pass linking to the M25 motorway network, London, the south coast and all major airports is accessible at Sundridge. Hildenborough main line station (Charing Cross/Cannon Street line) is less than ten miles distant. There are many delightful walks amongst the surrounding countryside and both Penshurst and Chiddingstone Castles are also within easy reach.The area provides an excellent choice of schools in both the state & private sectors including primary schools in the villages of Fordcombe, Hever, Hartfield, Withyham and Chiddingstone. Edenbridge also has a primary school. There are private schools including the prep schools of Ashdown House in Forest Row, Holmewood House in Langton Green & Brambletye in East Grinstead. The property also sits in the catchment for the ever popular grammar schools at Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.

Accommodation - Refer To The Floor Plan - A semi-detached character property built in the 1930s and latterly extended
Entrance Hall: with front door and staircase to first floor.
Sitting Room: A spacious and attractive double aspect room with double glazed windows, fireplace housing woodburning stove, two double radiators, feature light oak beams.
Dining Room: with double glazed window to front, double radiator, fireplace with solid fuel Rayburn and fitted cupboard to recess, two further built in storage cupboards.
Kitchen/Breakfast room: with an excellent range of wall and base units and drawers under worktops, integrated fridge/freezer, built in larder and stable door into the porch to rear.
Utility/Shower Room: comprising tiled shower cubicle with shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, fitted worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and cupboard below, tiled flooring, double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing: with access to roof space and radiator.
Bedroom 1: A double aspect room with double glazed windows, double radiator and deep built
in wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 2: with brick fireplace, double glazed window, double radiator, built in airing cupboard
containing prelagged hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3: with brick fireplace, double glazed window and double radiator.
Bedroom 4: with double glazed window and radiator.
Bathroom: comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, vanity unit with wash hand basin, close coupled w.c, opaque double glazed window, part tiled walls and double radiator

Outside / Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings - The property is entered via a five bar gate into a large gravelled parking area. There are lawned areas of garden surrounding the property including a paved terrace with brick surround and feature small lake. plus log store, 2 wooden sheds.
Detached Home Office/Studio with insulated walls, fixed electric heater, light and power.
CURRENT STABLING
REDMIRE STABLE BLOCK: with easy access from property comprising two stables, barn and tack room with concrete yard to front, power and light, security lighting and water tap.
OUTDOOR ARENA: measuring 20m x 40m. Fully post and railed and well maintained.
LARGE REAR CAR PARKING AREA: Additional access point for farm machinery leading to the rear equestrian facilities and land. The public footpath runs from this point through the grounds (all fenced).
HACKING OUT & LOCAL FACILITIES: Lockskinners X Country Course is 15 min hack via country lanes from the property.

Land & Grounds - Pastureland: Three well maintained post and railed and stock fenced paddocks are set to the year with rural views. The whole site sits in 7.48 acres (*TBV) with the majority laid to pasture.
AGENTS NOTE: There is a public footpath through the grounds which has been newly double fenced with closing gates.
The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Council Tax: Band E
Services: Mains Water. Electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating. Private Drainage
EPC: 40/96. Certificate number 8905-5814-8129-6297-9963.

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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DISCLAIMER: All prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused to themselves or personal belongings or property. By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Directions - From the centre of Hever continue past the Henry VIII Public House on the right hand side and on reaching a T-junction turn left into Uckfield Lane. Continue up the hill past The Greyhound Public House and after half a mile, take a sharp left into Pigdown Lane, by a red post box, and follow the lane past the row of cottages on the left. A short distance along the entrance to the property will be found.



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