4 bed detached house for sale

Vines Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11

Spacious and well located detached family home with excellent detached 2 bedroom annexe, situated in a semi-rural position just 1 mile from Hildenborough village.

Description
Whispers is a detached property situated in a pretty rural spot situated between the popular villages of Hildenborough and Shipbourne. Hildenborough provides a mainline station just 1.5 miles away, primary schools and local amenities, whilst Shipbourne has the popular Chaser Inn, a weekly Farmers’ Market, church, primary school and common. The property was built in the 1930s, with later extensions and renovations, and benefits from excellent detached two bedroom ancillary accommodation in the grounds, amounting to about 0.27 acres in total.

The principal reception rooms comprise a substantial sitting room with central fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, and a triple aspect garden room overlooking and with access to the garden. There is an adjoining study area. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted in January 2023, has an extensive range of base and wall cupboards with integrated appliances and access to the integral double garage and outside. Two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom (fitted April 2024) complete this floor.

From the hallway stairs rise to the first floor and the principal suite comprising a bedroom with built in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room, as well as access to eaves storage. A fourth bedroom/study completes the internal accommodation.

Whispers is approached via a generous driveway leading to the house and garage, providing extensive parking for a number of vehicles, with close board fencing to either side and hedging with low level shrubs to the front.

The established rear gardens are laid to lawn with a paved terrace adjoining the rear of the property and are fully fenced enclosed.

The detached ancillary accommodation is situated within the garden, was added in 2022 and comprises an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with wood burning stove, two bedrooms, shower room and a cloakroom. The accommodation is fully insulated with underfloor heating, and offers an excellent space for multi-generational living.

In total, the plot amounts to about 0.27 acres.

Location
Shopping: Hildenborough (1 mile) offering local amenities.
Tonbridge (3.1 miles), Sevenoaks (4.9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (11 miles) and Bluewater (21.7 miles).

Rail Services: Hildenborough (1.5 miles), Tonbridge (4.1 miles), Sevenoaks (5.6 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Hildenborough cep and Stocks Green in Hildenborough. Leigh, Weald, Hadlow, Shipbourne and Tonbridge.

Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammars, Hillview School for Girls and The Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Hugh Christie Schools in Tonbridge. Several in Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge in Tonbridge; Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School. Kent College in Pembury.

Colleges: Hadlow Agricultural College, West Kent College.

Leisure Facilities: Tonbridge swimming pools and the Angel Leisure Centre. Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge. Nizels Golf and Fitness Club in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and swimming pool. The Oast Theatre in Hildenborough. The Stag Theatre and Cinema in Sevenoaks.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,955 sq ft

Acreage:
0.27 Acres

Directions
From Sevenoaks, proceed southwards on the A225 towards Hildenborough. Continue on to the London Road/B245, and on passing Teal Café on your right, take the first left signposted Mill Lane. After approximately 0.5 miles, take the first right turn onto Vines Lane. Whispers can be found approximately 0.3 miles along on the right hand side.

Additional Info
Services: All mains services connected.