- Attractive period features throughout +
- Well-appointed living space +
- 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms +
- Established gardens of about 1.48 acres with detached garaging +
- Hildenborough station approx. 1.2 miles (London Bridge from 31 minutes) +
- Set within a Conservation Area & Green Belt +
- EPC Rating = E +
A charming period property offering elegantly appointed accommodation, superbly located in the popular village of Leigh and set within established gardens and grounds of about 1.48 acres.
Description
The impressive reception rooms comprise a triple aspect drawing room, a sitting room, dining room and snug, all with feature fireplaces, and a conservatory with a south westerly aspect and doors opening to the rear terrace.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with some integral appliances, and an adjoining utility room and pantry provide additional storage and space for appliances.
A cloakroom completes the ground floor and a spacious cellar is currently used for file storage and a wine rack.
From the welcoming entrance hall a staircase rises to a landing with an alcove giving far-reaching views to the North Downs, and the principal bedroom suite which is served by an en suite bathroom.
There are five further bedrooms, all with fitted storage, one with a walk-in shower within, and one with a beautiful view to the North Downs.
A family bathroom with separate W.C and a linen cupboard complete the accommodation.
Park House is approached over a gated gravel driveway that leads to the house and detached garaging and machinery store.
The magnificent gardens are predominantly laid to landscaped lawns interspersed with well-stocked flowerbeds and established specimen trees and shrubs, including a variety of fruit trees. A paved terrace spans the rear of the property and is ideal for al fresco entertaining, with paths meandering through the gardens, together with a courtyard area with a disused glasshouse and a room for storing coal and wood. There is a former grass tennis court.
There is a detached garage with a machinery store, another garage and adjoining store room, providing a versatile space for garden implement storage and vehicles, and potential to convert for alternative uses such as an annexe, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Park House is superbly located in the village of Leigh and enjoys delightful views over the surrounding countryside and farmland. In total the plot amounts to about 1.48 acres.
Location
Park House is situated in the sought after village of Leigh, with its active village community, village green, primary school, excellent village store, church, public house and a hairdresser. A small gate provides access to Church Drive which provides pedestrian access to the village via foot paths.
Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3.5 miles), Sevenoaks (5 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.
Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough (1.2 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. In addition, Leigh village station provides a direct route to Gatwick Airport.
Primary Schools: Leigh, Hildenborough C of E, Stocks Green, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic, Weald and Long Mead.
Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar. Hillview School for Girls, Bennet Memorial Diocesan School, St. Gregorys RC School, Hugh Christie Technology College and Hayesbrook School for Boys.
Private Schools: Tonbridge School and Sevenoaks Schools. Sackville School in Hildenborough. The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge.
Sporting Facilities: Leigh village provides cricket and tennis clubs. Nizels Golf Club in Hildenborough also has a private health/fitness centre. Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre.
Please note that all distances, timings and measurements are approximate.
Square Footage: 3,484 sq ft
Acreage: 1.48 Acres
Directions
From the A21 take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout onto the B245, proceed for approximately 1 ¾ miles and turn right onto the B2027 signposted Leigh and Penshurst. Continue past Hildenborough station and turn right at the T junction towards Leigh. The entrance to Park House can be found on the right after about 0.8 miles.
Additional Info
Services: Mains connected. Gas fired central heating.
Agent Note: The property has previously been underpinned due to subsidence.