SUPERB DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH A CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN Leathercote House, Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9JD
set within landscaped gardens in the heart of Ightham village Leathercote House, Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9JD Entrance Hall 4 Reception Rooms & Conservatory Kitchen Utility Room Cloakroom Master Bedroom with En Suite 4 further Bedrooms Family Bathroom Landscaped Gardens Ample Parking & Double Garage Situation Leathercote House is set in the heart of the historic and picturesque village of Ightham, with its Norman Church, ancient inns and medieval houses. It benefits from a village hall, primary school, recreation ground, farm shop and three country pubs in the area. There are also National Trust areas within the vicinity including the medieval Ightham Mote and Oldbury Woods, where remnants of a Neolithic cave and the largest stone age fort in England resides. Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (5.3 miles), Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green & Wrotham (1.1 miles) to London Victoria. Sevenoaks (5.7 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street. Primary Schools: Ightham, Plaxtol and Borough Green. Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Wrotham School. A number in Tonbridge, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Leisure Facilities: Extensive network of bridlepaths and footpaths in the area. Ightham Recreation Ground, Tennis Club and Football Club. Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf & Country Club in Hildenborough. Description Leathercote House is an impressive detached family house that has been considerably remodelled and extended by the current owners to a meticulously high standard. Internally, the property combines light, open plan and flexible living spaces with a stylish interior design. The house is set back within delightful landscaped gardens, together with the benefit of a detached double garage and driveway providing ample parking. Features include oak flooring to the entrance hall and reception rooms. Integral ceiling speakers to the sitting room and dining room. Contemporary radiators. Double glazing throughout.
The entrance hall has a staircase rising to the first floor and provides access to the well-appointed cloakroom. The sitting room has built in media storage shelves and links with the formal dining room to create a superb open plan living space for entertaining. The adjoining conservatory brings the garden in and provides access to the terrace via double doors. The family room has an outlook to the front and is ideal for everyday living. The contemporary style kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards, including an island with a breakfast bar and low level lights. Quartz work surfaces incorporate a Franke stainless steel sink. Integral appliances include Siemens twin ovens, induction hob (with AEG extractor fan over), combi microwave oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Liebherr wine fridge. There is also a useful understairs wine cupboard with fitted shelving. Double doors open to the rear garden. The adjoining and double aspect breakfast room provides a free flowing suite of rooms for everyday dining occasions. The utility room is fitted with matching wall and base cupboards. Work surfaces incorporate a sink. Integral appliances include a fridge/freezer, washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer. The master bedroom is located on the first floor with built in wardrobes and an outlook over the rear garden. The accompanying en suite comprises a generous walk-in shower, vanity unit, W.C. and heated towel rail. There are four further bedrooms, two of which include fitted wardrobes. The stylish family bathroom comprises a fitted L-shaped bath with a digital Aqualisa shower over, vanity unit, W.C. and heated towel rail. There is also an extensive boarded loft. The property is approached over a generous driveway flanked by areas of lawn with shrubs, mature trees and hedging providing a high degree of privacy. There is a detached double garage with an electric roller door and access to the rear garden. A further brick paved parking area is to the front of the house with a pathway leading to the portico entrance and a side gate to the rear garden. The landscaped rear garden comprises a substantial paved terrace, providing an excellent area for al fresco entertaining. Timbers and brick retaining walls enclose the terrace, with steps leading up to an area of lawn bound by mature laurel hedging, providing a high degree of privacy. There is also a shed to one side of the house. Outside lighting and water point. Agents Notes Property to be sold is owned by an employee of Savills. The neighbouring properties have right of way over the driveway of Leathercote House. Services All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating. Water softener. Outgoings Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522. Tax band G. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.
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