Property description
This stunning, grade II cottage was built circa 1750 and converted early this century to the highest standard. With natural ragstone walls throughout and an abundance of character this property oozes charm, versatility and central village location. Accommodation comprises three receptions, farmhouse kitchen, utility and cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Beautiful gardens to the rear and 20'4 x 16'7 detached double garage. This property must be viewed!
DESCRIPTION
Ragstone Cottage is a fine example of a Grade II listed character home with versatile accommodation which could be spread over three floors as the current owners use the attic space just for storage but subject to relevant planning this could convert into further rooms. The ground floor accommodation is extremely versatile with large entrance hall which could double as a dining hall, superb inglenook and open aspect to the dining room which could also be used as an extended area to the sitting room, fabulous bespoke kitchen with Aga, utility room and separate cloakroom. Study/reception three. To the first floor, the master bedroom offers stunning vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, split level steps lead down to the dressing room. Beautifully presented en-suite. Two further bedrooms and large family bathroom. Stairs from bedroom three lead up to the attic which offers two storage rooms. Outside the garden is set out over three levels with delightful al-fresco dining areas, retaining rockery banks, manicured lawns, arbour covered in Wisteria, and detached double garage with electric doors. This property is just a delight both inside and out.
LOCATION
Plaxtol village offers a primary school, a Cromwellian church, specialist butcher and delicatessen, grocery store, pub/restaurant The Papermakers Arms, with The Golding Hop, The Kentish Rifleman and The Chaser Inn all being a country walk away. The adjoining 1,000-acre Fairlawne Estate was owned by Sir Henry Vane the Elder, in the 17th century, and was owned by the Cazalet family in the 19th century. Major Peter Cazalet was a trainer of horses owned by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother who was an occasional guest. The estate is currently owned by the Saudi Arabian horse-breeder. The town of Sevenoaks 6.3 miles and Tonbridge 6.5 miles both offering mainline station to London Charing Cross and Canon Street. Nearby Borough Green provides services to London Victoria.
Front
Box hedging to the front, the double garage is accessed via the lane to the side. Footpath leading to front door covered in mature shrubbery.
Entrance Hall - 17' 0'' x 11' 0'' (5.18m x 3.35m)
Attractive solid wood front door. Natural tiled floor with inset coconut mat well. Glazed leaded box bay window. Double radiator. Alarm. Latch doors to kitchen, sitting room and reception three. Under stairs cupboard. Turned stairs with Sisal matting rising to first floor landing.
Sitting Room - 9' 7'' x 10' 9'' (2.92m x 3.27m)
Widening to 23'4\" to dining room. Feature angled leaded window. Double radiator. Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove (2014). Continuation of tiled floor. Lighting on dimmer switch. Open aspect to dining room.
Dining room - 13' 0'' x 10' 11'' (3.96m x 3.32m)
Large bow leaded window. Continuation of tiled floor. Open feature to kitchen. Exposed beams.
Kitchen - 15' 3'' x 9' 3'' (4.64m x 2.82m)
Measurement to include a range of bespoke base and wall mounted cupboards with matching woodwork surfaces with two granite hotplate insets. Pan drawers. Belfast style sink with mixer tap. Two oven AGA. Recess for fridge freezer. Glazed window. Exposed beams. Continuation of tiled floor. Latch door to utility room.
Utility room - 8' 10'' x 5' 1'' (2.69m x 1.55m)
Double cupboard. Woodwork surface, under mount sink with mixer tap. Space for tumble dryer, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Oil fired boiler. Continuation of tiled floor. Recess for boiler not included in measurements.
Rear lobby
Tiled floor. Fuse box. Latch door. Glazed door leading to side and garden.
Cloakroom
Part wood paneling, low level WC, wall mounted sink. Glazed window. Tiled floor. Latch door.
Reception 3 - 11' 0'' x 9' 9'' (3.35m x 2.97m)
Narrowing to 9'5\". Painted ragstone walls, leaded window, double radiator. Continuation of tiled floor. Bespoke range of fitted cupboards, drawers and display cabinet with cup handle features.
First Floor Landing
Part galleried. Window to front. Floor part Sisal and part wooden.
Airing cupboard
Factory lagged hot water tank. Shelving. Immersion.
Master bedroom - 11' 0'' x 13' 2'' (3.35m x 4.01m)
Stunning room offering vaulted ceiling, exposed criss cross willow beams as feature. Radiator. Glazed window with American style shutters. Natural ragstone wall. Lighting on dimmers. Dressing area with windows to the front and rear with American style shutters. Radiator. DRESSING AREA: Built-in wardrobes with louvre doors. Sisal carpet. Measurements do not include dressing area. Latch door to en-suite bathroom.
En-suite
Claw foot roll top bath with telephone shower taps. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Wooden accessories. Towel rail radiator. Glazed window with American style shutters. Part tongue and groove paneling. Wood floor.
Bedroom - 11' 1'' x 9' 7'' (3.38m x 2.92m)
Narrowing to 7'. Victorian fireplace. Wood floor. Radiator. Box leaded window. Stairs to attic/storage room.
Bedroom - 11' 3'' x 11' 3'' (3.43m x 3.43m)
Box leaded window. Radiator. Wood floor. Exposed beams. Door to feature gallery landing.
Bathroom
Tiled double shower cubicle with rain head shower. High level WC. Part paneling. Pedestal wash basin. Wood floor. Chrome towel rail/radiator. Glazed window with American shutters.
Garden
Simply stunning landscaped garden with side access, arched solid wood door. Secluded oil tank (2014). New close boarded fencing in 2014. Paved patio with wisteria, outside coaching lamp. Retaining walls with flower beds. Ornamental Acer tree. Pear and fig trees. Manicured lawn. Covered walkway with wisteria. West facing orientation. Box hedging. Mature grape vine. Part walled, arched solid wood gate. Beech hedging. Artificial lawn area at the top of the garden which leads to the personal door at the rear of the garage.
Garage - 20' 4'' x 16' 7'' (6.19m x 5.05m)
Height 9'2\". Power and alarm (not tested). Electric up and over double door.
Property Features :
- Grade II listed
- Master bedroom with ensuite and dressing room
- 3 Receptions
- Landscaped garden to rear
- Detached double garage
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