4 bed country house for sale

Kent Hatch Road, Crockham Hill, Kent TN8

Handsome Victorian wing with far-reaching, elevated views over surrounding counties.

Idyllically positioned on the edge of Crockham Hill and Limpsfield Chart, with elevated far reaching views over the Kent Downs and Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kent Hatch Cottage is within easy reach of neighbouring Oxted and Edenbridge towns and mainline rail stations.

The cottage is a wing of a handsome Victorian mansion. The traditional elevations are of mellow red brick with white render and timber, all under a clay tile roof. Typical of the period, features include multi paned windows and high ceilings with decorative cornices to the upper floor rooms.

Beautifully maintained and upgraded by the current owners, recent improvements ensure that the stunning views remain the dominant feature. Now, the front door opens into the new reception hall/garden room, immediately revealing the view and running all the way to the back of the house, where French doors open onto the deck and garden beyond.

From the hall the stylish kitchen has been reconfigured and refitted with a range of attractive burr oak cabinets and drawers with marble work tops and a breakfast bar. The matching dresser has shelves and cupboards below and further storage is provided with fitted shelving to the side of this. Ideal for entertaining, there is plenty of space for a table and chairs. Appliances are Neff and include an induction hob, dishwasher, double oven and a full height fridge.

At the back of the house, the main sitting room is flooded with natural light from a large picture window and French doors to the deck, drawing the eye once again to the view. Fitted bookcases offer useful storage and display areas and there is a cosy wood burner for the cooler months..

From the kitchen is a study and storage area, together with the utility room which has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer. There is also a large storage cupboard.

A half landing leads to the first shower room which has a W.C and hand basin. Stairs rise to the main landing where there are four good size bedrooms. A short flight of stairs lead to the family bathroom which has a corner bath and a traditional style W.C and hand basin.

Outside, the property is approached over a gravel drive, where there is allocated parking for two vehicles and a garage. The oil tank is located on the drive.

At the back of the house, the deck has steps down to the remainder of the garden which is attractively landscaped with a series of gentle terraces and lawns interspaced with rockery borders and pretty planted beds. The main terrace is attractively paved with room for a swing seat and additional seating, offering the perfect place to enjoy the views with family and friends.

Reception Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Study, Utility Room, Shower Room, Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Single Garage, Two Parking Spaces, Terraced Garden With Superb Views. EPC Rating E.

Set on the border of Crockham Hill and Limpsfield Chart where the Kent Downs and Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty meet, Kent Hatch Cottage is on the doorstep of the most beautiful countryside. Elevated, far reaching views, take in the counties, overlooking National Trust woods and parkland. There are many historic stately homes in the area, possibly the most famous of which is Chartwell, former home of Winston Churchill. The market town of Westerham (about 2 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities, antique shops and excellent restaurants. There is also an excellent local store in Limpsfield village for day to day needs (also about 2 miles). Both Limpsfield and Crockham Hill have public houses. The larger, nearby towns of Oxted (3 miles) and Sevenoaks (7.5 miles) both have a comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities together with mainline stations (Oxted to London Bridge from about 33 minutes). Locally, there are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors, with primary schools in Crockham Hill, Four Elms and Limpsfield. Hazelwood Prep School in Limpsfield. Tunbridge and Tunbridge Wells have grammar schools for both boys and girls and Sevenoaks now has the Weald of Kent grammar annexe. The M25 is accessible at nearby junctions 5 or 6 with good connections to the national motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, the Channel Tunnel, Ebbsfleet International station and Bluewater shopping centre.