The Old RectoryChiddingstone, Kent

The Old RectoryChiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AH

An exquisite Grade II listed old rectory, beautifully set within its gardens and grounds on the edge of this sought-after National Trust village, enjoying far

reaching country views towards the North Downs.Tonbridge 6 miles, Sevenoaks 9 miles, Hildenborough 5 miles, London 25 miles

(All mileages are approximate)

House

Drawing room | dining room | sitting room | library/study | kitchen | breakfast room | boot room

Lower ground floor office | utility room and cellar

Six bedrooms | five bath/shower rooms | four ensuite

Outside

Timber oak framed double garage | stables with tack room and concrete yard | tennis court and swimming pool

Beautiful mature formal gardens | orchard | two ponds | woodland | kitchen garden and pastureland

In all about 7.5 acres

House approximately 4,849 sq ft

Outbuildings approximately 922 sq ft

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Kent TN13 1UP

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Situation The Old Rectory stands centrally within its own established gardens and grounds, which provide the most delightful setting facing St. Mary’s Church to the south and unspoilt Wealden countryside with views towards the North Downs. It is located within an area of outstanding natural beauty and also within the Chiddingstone Conservation Area. Chiddingstone is a thriving community with many attractions to enhance village life including a pub, a brewery, village hall, castle, primary school and village shop.

Tonbridge (6 miles) and Sevenoaks (9 miles) both provide a comprehensive range of educational, recreational and shopping facilities together with commuter services to London Cannon Street, Charing Cross in about 35/40 minutes. There are also fast train services available from nearby Hildenborough station (5 miles). The A21 is easily accessible providing quick access to the M25 and the national motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports and the Channel Tunnel and Ashford International.

The Old Rectory The property is a very fine example of a beautiful period country house that enjoys a high degree of privacy and yet has a welcoming community on its doorstep.

The house is believed to date from the 16th Century and is of timber framed construction beneath a large double pile hipped roof with tile hanging to all elevation and Georgian sash windows. It is Grade II Listed and dates from 1537 with its current form being created in approximately 1733.

The property was sold by the church commissioners in 1958 and this is only the fourth time in its history that it has been offered for sale. More recently the house was featured in the film ‘A room with a view’.

The measurements and arrangements of the accommodation can be seen on the floor plans within the brochure. Principally, the accommodation is arranged over two floors with a smaller lower ground floor and extends to over 4,800 sq. ft. in all.

Of particular note is the drawing room which is a magnificently impressive room having a double height ceiling. The house still retains many of its period features including dado rails, fine fireplaces, handsome multiplane sash windows, window shutters, wide oak floor boards and some internally exposed Tudor window timbers.

Today, it forms a wonderful family house with some delightful aspects over the surrounding gardens and grounds. The accommodation is light and spacious with a lovely series of reception rooms all of different proportions and offering a range of aspects. On the first floor are six bedrooms and five bathrooms, four being ensuite.

The lower ground floor provides a utility room, cellar and office/study space away from the main accommodation.

Outside The gardens and grounds are particularly special being beautifully designed and established surrounding the property. They compliment the house well and provide a delightful setting, allowing a high degree of privacy and protection.

The gardens provide many areas of interest, including some wonderful formal gardens laid out by the current owners. These include some manicured yew hedging, lined by the most exquisite herbaceous borders. They also include extensive mature specimen trees and shrubs including many rhododendrons and azaleas.

SITTING ROOM16'10 x 12'2

(5.1m x 3.7m)

DINING ROOM19'5 x 16'3

(5.9m x 4.9m)

DRAWING ROOM23'3 x 19'2

(7.1m x 5.8m)LIBRARY / STUDY

16'10 x 12'10(5.1m x 3.9m)

KITCHEN32' x 12'2

(9.7m x 3.7m)

BREAKFAST ROOM17'6 x 14'7

(5.3m x 4.4m)

BEDROOM /DRESSING ROOM

16'9 x 9'11(5.1m x 3.0m)

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 16'6 x 13'2

(5.0m x 4.0m)

BEDROOM20'10 x 19'7

(6.3m x 5.9m)BEDROOM16'4 x 12'2

(5.0m x 3.7m)

BEDROOM17'6 x 14'8

(5.3m x 4.4m)

BEDROOM12'6 x 9'7

(3.8m x 2.9m)

GARAGE29'10 x 18'6

(9.1m x 5.6m)

CELLAR15'2 x 13'10

(4.6m x 4.2m)

OFFICE / PLAY ROOM15'8 x 11'2

(4.8m x 3.4m)

UTILITYROOM

STABLE12' x 11'10

(3.6m x 3.6m)

STABLE12' x 11'2

(3.6m x 3.4m)

11'10 x 7'11(3.6m x 2.4m)

TACK ROOM

CUPBOARD

BOOT ROOM

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaMain House: 4,849 sq ft / 450.5 sq m

Outbuilding: 922 sq ft / 85.6 sq mThis plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact.

Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Outside

Recreation

Ground Floor First Floor

Cellar

Outbuildings

Adjacent to the dining room is an area of York stone paved terrace providing a lovely vantage point to the gardens beyond. There are two ponds, a stream and a large area of woodland, an orchard, a kitchen garden and further expanses of lawn. The house is approached via an electric timber five-bar gate leading to a sweeping shingle drive.

There is an oak framed double garage with two open bays, two timber oak framed stables with separate tack room on a concrete yard with post and rail fence. There is also a fenced hard tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool surrounded by paved terrace and automatic safety cover.

In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 7.5 acres.

ServicesMains, water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local AuthoritySevenoaks District Council

ViewingsStrictly by appointment through Knight Frank as sole agents.

Directions (TN8 7AH)From Sevenoaks High Street head south and turn right opposite Sevenoaks School into Oak Lane and turn right over Gracious Lane Bridge and first right sign posted Ide Hill. Continue on this road and upon reaching the junction with the B2042 turn left. Continue on this road for 1.5 miles and on reaching the sharp right hand bend, proceed straight ahead. Continue for about 2 miles and on reaching the junction with the railway bridge at Bough Beech by the

Wheatsheaf Pub, turn left and first right in the direction of Chiddingstone. Follow this lane for just over one mile and upon reaching the staggered crossroads bear left in the direction of Chiddingstone Village. The entrance to The Old Rectory will be found a short way along on the left hand side just before reaching the village.

If using sat-nav, TN8 7AH, takes you to the centre of the village. With the Church to your right, continue round the corner and down the hill for approximate;y 100 yards and the entrance will be found on the right.

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Total area =7.59 acres approx.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.

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