6 bedroom house

Nestling in a small hamlet just outside of the sought-after village of Plaxtol, Old Allens is an impressive former Wealden Hall house of great character. Listed Grade II and with origins dating back to the fifteenth century, the house was the subject of a programme of exceptional additions and remodelling in the Arts and Craft style during the 1920s by RFG Aylwin, a pupil of Edwin Lutyens, and a further meticulous refurbishment several years ago by the present owners. A skilful marriage of fifteenth and twentieth century architectural detailing such as handsome external doors, oak mullioned windows with leaded light casements, exposed oak beams to walls and ceilings, a magnificent Crown Post and a deep inglenook fireplace in the dining room, the house has a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere. The twenty-first century refurbishment has resulted in stylish interior presentation and has ensured the fabric of the property has been well-maintained as well as introducing modern day requirements such as a Gigaclear top tier fibre optic package, Mark Wilkinson designed kitchen with granite work surfaces, a four oven Aga with companion and Travertine flooring along with modern bathrooms. The accommodation is laid out over two floors together with the adjoining cottage. Reception rooms are elegant, each with a character of its own, with all commanding fine views of the grounds and beyond. Leading to the landing with its impressive vaulted ceiling, is a Jacobean oak staircase. The first floor is given over to five bedrooms, which includes the stunning principal suite which has an evocative en-suite bathroom and a large bedroom enjoying a dual aspect. The four further bedrooms all enjoy the views, with one also having the benefit of a dressing room/sitting room and are supported by a bathroom and shower room.
With its own external doors as well as access internally from the main house is an attached period cottage with accommodation arranged over two floors, including two reception rooms and two bedrooms.
Outside

The property is approached from the lane via a pair of electrically operated, wrought iron gates, leading on to a gravelled parking and turning area. The detached barn is Listed Grade II in its own right and is at present used as garaging with a store room on the ground floor and a large further store on the first – there is the potential to create further ancillary accommodation subject to all necessary negotiations with planning and conservation departments. The formal gardens lie mainly to the south and west sides of the house where there is a terracing and a formal lawn with ornamental pond and colourful herbaceous borders. Elsewhere are sweeping lawns, meandering paths, mature hedging and trees, pleached lime trees, a marvellous fig tree, fruit trees, an avenue of cob nut trees and various paddocks with post and rail fencing. A delightful water feature incorporating two ponds and a falling stream includes a decked terrace with bar-be-que area, which is a marvellous spot for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the views. The stabling has power and water connected and includes three large boxes and a hay barn.

Situation

Plaxtol is a charming and popular Kentish village, surrounded by lovely rolling countryside and has a village shop, post office, public house and cricket club. More extensive facilities can be found at Sevenoaks or Tonbridge. There are excellent schools in area, including Plaxtol primary school and other local village primary schools, along with prep schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge such as Sevenoaks Prep and the Schools at Somerhill. Senior schools include grammar schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells along with Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools. There are three mainline stations close by: Borough Green with trains to London Victoria, as well as Sevenoaks and Hildenborough stations both offering a fast service to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.

Additional Information

Services: Oil CH/HW; Mains electricity and water; Private drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling District Council; Tax Band H

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Sevenoaks