Grade II Listed Country House and Garden

A beautifully presented Grade II country house set in a lovely 1 acre garden with a cob orchard. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is the perfect location for large gatherings with great transport links to the M25 and fast trains to London. There are 5 double bedrooms, 4 reception rooms with exposed beams and period features dating from 1550. The house also benefits from 2 inglenook fireplaces, dining room for 14, kids playroom and patio. The house is a short stroll to the village pub. Arranged over three floors there are 4 reception rooms; the main sitting room with an attractive inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, the dining room which also has an inglenook fireplace with an open fire and original wood flooring, the snug is currently used as a study/library and has a Chesterfield sofa-bed and pretty brick fireplace. The well fitted and equipped, vaulted kitchen/breakfast room runs along the rear of the property overlooking the garden. This has several exposed beams, painted cabinets with long wooden worktops, a dresser, double Butlers sink with bi-fold windows above with outlooks of the garden, Rangemaster cooker, Smeg fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is an adjoining garden room with French doors opening to the garden, which can also be used as a children’s playroom and there is also separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, the spacious master has a separate dressing area and a well fitted en suite bathroom with a roll top bath and large walk-in shower cubicle. The top floor of the house has a bright and open landing with a sofa bed and writing desk, with two double bedrooms situated either side of it. The gardens are a real feature of the property with a wide expanse of lawn to the rear, a paved terrace wraps around the house for outdoor dining/seating and usage of the Webber BBQ. To the side is a path leading to the large parking area.There is a beautiful magnolia tree to the front of the property. Although we do have central heating, open fires and blankets, it is an old property so please bring layers. A host will be here to welcome you during your stay we will be accessible by phone and text. Surrounded by farmland and orchards, the house is situated in an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the idyllic rural walks Kent has to offer with the stunning countryside of the Fairlawne estate, the Roughway, Plaxtol and Shipbourne nearby. The ending point for many ramblers is the Kentish Rifleman pub which is a stones throw from our front door. The neighbouring villages of Plaxtol (The Papermakers) and Shipbourne (The Chaser) also have village pubs serving homemade food with produce from local butchers and suppliers as well as ales from local brewers. There is a village shop/post office in Plaxtol with more comprehensive shopping to be be found in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. If you have children to entertain, there are several National Trust options and playgrounds a short drive away, whilst the neighborhood gin distillery (Greensand Ridge) runs gin experiences for the adults to enjoy. The property is located in Dunks Green which is a small hamlet between the villages of Plaxtol and Shipbourne - a one hour car journey from London. The mainline stations of Hildenborough, Borough Green and Tonbridge are all within approximately 4 miles away with frequent fast trains to London.