Property description
The property enjoys a quiet, rural setting with excellent transport links to London, Ashford and Maidstone.
Please note street view of property is inaccurate.
A large family house, formerly a hunting lodge, built approx. 150 years ago. The house was extended in the 1920s and 30s with the addition of oak panelled rooms and a games room with space for a full sized billiards table. The house was further extended in 2010 to increase bedroom capacity. Set in approximately 2 acres, including approximately 1 acre of paddock, the property is surrounded by farmland and woodland and yet with good links to Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Gravesend and London. Situated on top of the North Downs with spectacular views, the local escarpment is a renowned beauty spot and an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) due to the wildlife and a particular variety of wild orchid found there. Being close to the North Downs Way and Pilgrims Way there are many woodland walks to discover nearby, and the bluebell displays are breathtaking in spring. The Coldrum Stones, a Neolithic monument is 4 miles away at the village of Trottiscliffe. The surrounding villages offer bus routes, churches, pubs and community events.
This 5 bedroom property would suit an active family with animals/pets, especially keen gardeners, looking for a rural location with plenty of scope. The garden has potential for development, with existing outbuildings.
Road transport links:
M20 3 miles ? London and Kent coast
M2/A2 7miles ? London, Medway towns and Kent coast
M26 6miles, M25 12 miles ? Gatwick airport 36 miles
Railway stations:
Ebbsfleet International 11 miles ? trains to London St Pancras in 19 mins, Ashford International in 19 mins and Gatwick airport in 90 mins
West Malling 3 miles -trains to London Victoria 50 mins Ashford International 40 mins and Folkestone 55mins
Borough Green 6 miles and Meopham 5 miles - trains to London Victoria in 40-50 mins Gravesend 9 miles -trains to London St Pancras 23 mins, London Bridge and Cannon Street 50 mins
Sevenoaks 13 miles -trains to London Cannon Street 30 mins and Blackfriars 1 hr
Shopping facilities (local) at Vigo Village 2 miles, West Malling 3miles, Culverstone 3 miles Meopham 5 miles Borough Green 6 miles
Town centres at Gravesend 9 miles, Maidstone 9 miles, Sevenoaks 13 miles
Bluewater shopping centre 13 miles
Primary schools: Ryarsh, Trottiscliffe, Vigo, West Malling, Culverstone within 4 mile radius. Others at Borough Green, Snodland, Kings Hill
Secondary schools - within catchment area for 4 desirable Maidstone grammar schools (2 each for boys and girls) Non-grammars at Wrotham, Snodland, Aylesford, East Malling, Meopham, Gravesend, Maidstone, Sevenoaks
Property Details
Remote controlled, electric, wrought iron gates lead onto the large driveway with parking for 8-10 cars, two garages, one shed.
Entrance porch
Lockable, coat hooks, radiator, double glazed window to east.
Internal oak door to hallway (approx 30ft)
Games Room
7.62m x 5.35m (25'0" x 17'7")
Oak panelling, oak beamed ceiling, inglenook fireplace with seating and 2 small windows to east and west. The room has 2 radiators behind brass decorative panels, wall lights, 3 double glazed windows to west and north, fitted carpet, power sockets, TV aerial socket
Bedroom 1
4.45m x 2.69m (14'7" x 8'10")
Twin bed size, double glazed window to east, radiator, sockets, fitted carpet, recessed lighting
Under stairs cupboard
Downstairs cloakroom
WC, hand basin, built in bookshelves, vinyl floor tiles, radiator, small window to west, pendant light fitting
Bathroom 1
Bath, overhead shower, fitted storage units, WC, basin, radiator/ towel rail, small window, airing cupboard with hot water tank vinyl floor tiles, under floor heating
Bedroom 2
4.45m x 2.74m (14'7" x 9'0")
Twin bed size, double glazed window to east, radiator, sockets, fitted carpet, recessed lighting
Back door/lobby
Access to patio and rear garden, power sockets, tiled floor, electric meter and circuit board
Kitchen/breakfast room
4.30m x 4.15m (14'1" x 13'7")
Tiled floor and part-tiled walls, country style fitted units, electric built in double oven, calor gas hob, extractor unit, washing machine, American style fridge freezer, plumbing for dishwasher, power sockets telephone socket , recessed lighting, single glazed window to north, skylight, radiator
Dining room
4.15m x 3.36m (13'7" x 11'0")
2 radiators, double glazed window to south, single French door to east, fitted carpet, power sockets, central pendant lighting
Front hall
Original front door, double glazed window to south, wall lights, beamed ceiling, fitted carpet, power sockets, telephone socket, radiator
Bedroom 3
4.43m x 3.38m (14'6" x 11'1")
Double size, fitted carpet, built in floor to ceiling wardrobes along one wall. Double glazed bay window to south, power sockets, radiator, pendant lighting, telephone socket concealed inside wardrobe
Utility room
4.30m x 2.30m (14'1" x 7'7")
Double glazed window, power sockets, radiator. Backs onto bathroom so plumbing access possible. Loft access
Sitting room
5.14m x 4.29m (16'10" x 14'1")
Original 1930's polished wood floor, oak panelling, beamed ceiling, open fireplace with copper hood and mantelpiece, radiator, power sockets, TV aerial, telephone point, 2 double glazed windows to south and west, central chandelier type lighting. Door to study/office
Study/office 3.41m x 2.65m (11'2" x 8'8")
1930s polished wood floor, oak panelling, small open fireplace, double glazed window to west, power sockets, and telephone/broadband
Second floor staircase to open landing, dbl glazed window to north, power sockets, recessed lighting, fitted carpet, built in wardrobes, airing cupboard with second hot water tank
Master bedroom 4 4.43m x 3.70m (14'6" x 12'2")
Fitted carpet, 4 double glazed windows to south, west, and east, built in wardrobes along two walls, power sockets, TV aerial, recessed lighting, 2 radiators, jack and jill door to bathroom 2
Bathroom 2
Fully tiled, roll top style bath, WC, basin, shower cubicle, radiator/ towel rail, shaving point, under floor heating, two skylight windows, loft access, jack and jill doors to master bedroom and landing
Bedroom 5 7.10m x 5.31m (23'4" x 17'5")
Two double glazed windows to east and south, fitted carpet, recessed lighting, two radiators, built in wardrobes, power sockets, TV aerial
En suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC, basin, radiator/towel rail, dbl glazed window to north, shaving point, tiled floor, under floor heating
Gardens and grounds
Backing onto woodland and farmland with nearby panoramic views of Tonbridge and Malling area from the North Downs opposite the house, and of the River Medway and Rochester from further up Holly Hill.
Approximately 1 acre garden includes patio, outside tap, condensing boiler, domestic oil tank (3500litres), lawns, trees, shrubs, 2 garages, shed, outbuildings, hard standing, fruit bushes, mature fig tree, and disused pond.
Approximately 1 acre fenced, grassed paddock with access from garden and road, with various outbuildings.
Vendor note - Holly Hill Lodge has been a fantastic family home. The children loved exploring the garden and surrounding countryside, which has provided them with endless entertainment and learning opportunities. The house is spacious and the size and number of rooms has allowed us to entertain guests, yet still have our own personal space.
EPC - Current rating E with the potential of C.
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Property Features :
- Detached
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Reception rooms
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