WOODSIDE HEVER EDENBRIDGE KENT

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3 WOODSIDE UCKFIELD LANE HEVER EDENBRIDGE KENT TN8 7LR Attractive Arts and Crafts house with excellent family accommodation set in a superb landscaped garden with woodland and pastureland, located on the edge of Hever village Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Playroom, Study, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility/Boot Room, Two Cloakrooms Master Bedroom with En Suite, Guest Bedroom with En Suite, Three further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom Superb Landscaped Gardens, Woodland, Pastureland, Double Garage and Car Port, Further Garaging with Workshop and Storage, Heated Greenhouse Total area about 18 acres EPC = E Savills Sevenoaks 74 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1JR sevenoaks@savills.com savills.co.uk

4 Description Woodside is a charming and attractive Arts and Crafts house dating from the 1920s which has been extended by the present owners. The property is stylishly presented throughout with well proportioned accommodation providing both formal and informal entertaining areas. Of particular note are the superb landscaped gardens designed by Roger Platts Garden Designer which surround the house and provide a wonderful backdrop. The grounds comprise two paddock areas and woodland with a former stable block now providing secure garaging and storage. Oak thumb latch doors, oak framed windows with tilled sills, oak flooring, tiled flooring, some ceiling timbers, The principal reception rooms comprise a triple aspect drawing room with an attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove, and double doors opening to the rear terrace. The conservatory adjoins the drawing room and has double doors to the side terrace, and the sitting room is double aspect and all have delightful views over the gardens. The study has a range of fitted bespoke office furniture and the playroom has fitted storage and bookshelves. Both rooms are double aspect. The stylish bespoke kitchen/breakfast room by Interiors of Distinction comprise a range of oak and painted wall and base cupboards with a matching island unit and dresser style furniture. Stone work surfaces incorporate a butler sink and separate preparation sink. Appliances include an oil fired Aga, Miele oven, hob, extractor fan and dishwasher, and space for an American style fridge freezer. The breakfast area has double doors opening to the wonderful kitchen garden. The utility/boot room provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer with a butler sink, a door to outside, and a generous area for coats and boots, ideal for country living. There are two stylish cloakrooms completing the ground floor accommodation. The master bedroom, located on the first floor, has full height windows and a Juliette balcony to the front and a range of fitted wardrobes. The en suite bathroom is well appointed and has a contemporary stylish Catchpole & Rye roll top bath and separate large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom has an attractive brick fireplace, a wardrobe and an outlook to the rear, served by a well appointed en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and all have attractive views over the gardens and field. The stylish and well appointed family bathroom with separate shower cubicle completes the accommodation. The house is approached via automatic wooden gates over a gravel drive which provides parking and leads to the garaging with a double garage and car port, with power and lighting connected. The former stable block is located in the field, which has two separate road accesses, and provides additional garaging, workshop and storage. Power, lighting and water connected. The exceptional established landscaped gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the house with well stocked beds and borders with a variety of plants. Brick paths lead around the house to the side where a flagstone terrace is located, adjacent to the conservatory. This area provides an ideal area for al fresco entertaining and where views over part of the garden can be enjoyed. The path continues to a formal area of garden flanked by roses under planted with lavender and leads to a circular area enclosed by an attractive wrought iron fence and yew hedging with an ornamental pond and water feature. Wide swathes of lawn interspersed with specimen trees continue around the garden. There is a second pond planted with aquatic planting and a gunnera and enclosed by a picket fence. To the rear of the house is a wonderful kitchen garden with a number of raise beds, fruit cages, gravel paths box balls, privet and yew hedging. There is also a heated greenhouse with cold frames, and a water irrigation system for the garden feed from two underground tanks.

5 The pastureland is arranged as two fields, the top field is fenced to the road and from the garden with a stand of oak trees dividing the two fields. In the bottom field are two timber sheds providing storage. The remainder of land is made up of woodland with a mix of deciduous trees. Situation Woodside is located on the edge of the Historic village of Hever, famous for its Castle with its historical connections with Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry the VIII and mother of Elizabeth I of England. The property also offers good access to the local town of Edenbridge and further afield, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Oxted and East Grinstead. There are many picturesque country walks, village pubs and local leisure. Comprehensive Shopping: Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Mainline Rail Services: Hever (1.3 miles) and Edenbridge stations (4.5 miles) have a fast service to London Bridge/Victoria. Hildenborough (8.4 miles)and Sevenoaks (10.8 miles) stations have fast services to Cannon St/Charing Cross. Primary Schools: Hever, Chiddingstone, Crockham Hill, Oxted, Limpsfield, Edenbridge, Four Elms and Westerham. Secondary/Grammar Schools: Oxted County. Various Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Lingfield School Notre Dame. Hazlewood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Laverock girl s preparatory school in Oxted. Combe Bank School for Girls in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Woldingham Girls School. Sporting Facilities: Edenbridge Leisure Centre. Racing at Lingfield Park, Plumpton and Brighton, and show jumping at Hickstead and Ardingly. Golf at Hever Castle Golf Club, Holtye and Sweetwoods Golf Clubs in Cowden and also at the two Royal Ashdown courses (Forest Row), Piltdown, Paxhill Park and East Sussex National (Uckfield). Sailing at Bough Beech. The National Trust owns a large amount of land in the general vicinity which provides excellent walks and places of interest including the quaint village of Chiddingstone. Motorway Links: The A22 provides access to the M25 and thus London and the suburbs, the south coast, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus. 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 through the village of Leigh. Proceed on the B2027, signed to Edenbridge. Continue through Chiddingstone Causeway and continue for about 1.8 miles. When the road bears to the right over a bridge continue straight onto Hever Road towards Hever passing the former public house The Wheatsheaf. Proceed through the village of Hever and at the T-junction turn left. Continue up Uckfield Lane, passing The Greyhound public house. On passing a left turning, Dyehurst Lane, Woodside will be found on the right hand side. Services Oil fired central heating via under floor heating and radiators. Private drainage. Mains electricity and water. Outgoings Sevenoaks District Council Tax band G rate for 2014/2015-2,

6 Woodside, Hever Gross internal area (approx.) House sq m (2901 sq ft) Garage sq m (556 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Open garage 5.48 x '0'' x 12'9'' Garage 5.48 x '0'' x 17'10'' Study 4.59 x '0'' x 11'11'' Drawing room 7.68 x '2'' x 12'2'' Utility room Conservatory 4.58 x '0'' x 11'9'' Kitchen / Breakfast room 7.49 x '7'' x 13'9'' Playroom 4.15 x '7'' x 8'0'' Sitting room 4.24 x '11'' x 12'6'' Ground floor Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. AB/410101

7 Woodside, Hever Gross internal area (approx.) Stables sq m (692 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Store room 7.11 x '4'' x 15'5'' Stable 3.53 x '7'' x 11'3'' Store room x '6'' x 9'2'' Bedroom 4.26 x '11'' x 12'3'' Bedroom 3.45 x '3'' x 10'7'' Bedroom 3.16 x '4'' x 9'8'' Master bedroom 4.70 x '5'' x 13'8'' Bedroom 4.25 x '11'' x 12'6'' First floor

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