Pine Tree Lane, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Extremely well presented, recently completed detached five bedroom home of over 3000 sq ft set in gardens of approx 1/2 acre, in a sought after rural hamlet on the outskirts of Sevenoaks

DESCRIPTION

Pinewood is an impressive, well presented detached family home, with Kentish ragstone front elevations, recently built to a very high specification and benefitting from a 10 year Buildzone warranty. Offering light, well proportioned accommodation over three floors, with the principal reception rooms arranged to maximise the views over the delightful south east facing garden.

Features include a bespoke kitchen by Woodworks of Brighton and bathroom suites by Crosswater as well as vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, Rako lighting, underfloor heating to the lower ground floor and bathrooms, engineered wood & Quorn stone limestone flooring and solid oak internal doors.

FEATURES

- Approached through a five-bar gate onto a gravel driveway, providing ample parking that leads to the detached double garage and adjoining workshop. The front garden has well-stocked borders, planted with a variety of herbaceous shrubs and colourful perennials.

- Enter the ground floor via the entrance hall and continue to the galleried landing with versatile study/seating area and stunning full height apex window overlooking the kitchen below and garden to the rear. Stairs lead to the lower ground floor's well-proportioned, versatile accommodation.

- The impressive open plan kitchen/family room is wonderful bright space, ideal for contemporary family living, with a large roof lantern, bifold doors and lovely views over the garden. There is ample space for dining and the family room, off the kitchen, has a wood burner for cosy winter evenings. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish hand painted cupboards with a mobile island unit complete with butcher’s block, breakfast bar and integrated appliances by Neff including a steam oven, microwave oven, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A delightful and unexpected feature is the fabulous walk-in larder with comprehensive shelving, and space for an additional fridge/freezer.

- The bright spacious sitting room has a set of sliding doors providing direct access to the rear garden.

- Utility room with space for laundry appliances and a central hub for all the utilities for the house.

- A well-appointed wet room completes the lower ground floor accommodation.

- Ascend the stairs to the first and second floors where there are five bedrooms. The principal suite is a spacious, dual aspect bedroom, with vaulted ceiling and Juliette balcony, including a dressing room with fitted storage and a stylish en suite shower room complete with walk in shower and twin basins.

- The guest bedroom is served by a contemporary ensuite shower room. There are three additional bedrooms with one benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe and skylights.

- A modern family bathroom with a stunning freestanding stone bath and separate shower completes the accommodation.

- The south east facing landscaped rear garden provides a wonderful backdrop to the property, with a large, paved terrace, ideal for entertaining. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with established shrubs, mixed evergreen hedging and specimen trees to the boundaries, providing a high degree of privacy. There is an adjoining paddock enclosed by hedging, accessed via two five bar gates. In total, the plot amounts to approximately 0.56 of an acre.

SITUATION

Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge.

The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks and in Seal Chart woods. The Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property and the popular Chaser Inn (2 miles) is in Shipbourne, which also hosts a weekly farmers market.

Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.

Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green station (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Wrotham School as well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools. There are Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes and Trinity school in Sevenoaks. There is an excellent selection of preparatory schools in the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area with Sevenoaks Preparatory school being the closest.

Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough and Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green.

The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Air Source Heat Pump Central Heating. Mains water, electricity and drains.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: H (£4,574.32 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS

From Sevenoaks head East on the A25 through Seal and over Seal Chart. Where the road widens with a central reservation, take the next turning right into Coach Road (towards Ivy Hatch). After about half a mile, just before the sign for Ivy Hatch, turn right into Pine Tree Lane. Pinewood can be found on the left hand side.



Ivy Hatch is a small hamlet located between the villages of Ightham and Shipbourne, about 5 miles East of Sevenoaks and 6 miles North of Tonbridge.

The area is best known for Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust. There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed locally along the Greensand Way from Ightham Mote to Knole Park in Sevenoaks and in Seal Chart woods. Footpaths are easily accessible from the property. The Plough pub/restaurant in Ivy Hatch, is about 1/3 mile from the property and the popular Chaser Inn (2 miles) is in Shipbourne, which also hosts a weekly farmers market.

Plaxtol (about 1.5 miles) has a local post office and convenience store and Borough Green (3 miles) has a selection of shops. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge town centres. Bluewater shopping centre is within 15 miles.

Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Borough Green (3 miles) offers services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross (London Bridge from 37 mins)

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Stone Street, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Ightham primary schools, Wrotham School, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the grammar annexes and Trinity school in Sevenoaks. There is also an excellent selection of preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks.

Leisure facilities in the area include Wildernesse and Knole Park golf clubs in Sevenoaks, Nizels Health and Golf club in Hildenborough and Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green.

The M20/M26 at Wrotham/Wrotham Heath (4.5 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Bluewater shopping centre.