Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent ... - Savills

Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 0AX
Unusual country property with character benefiting from a detached office suite, stabling and
barns, all set in about 10.7 acres
Delightful character property
Excellent office suite
Stables, 2 substantial barns
Grounds of about 10.7 acres
Semi-rural location
Guide price £1,350,000
Freehold
Savills Sevenoaks
74 High Street,
Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JR
Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com
+44 (0) 1732 789 700
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Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 0AX
Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk
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Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 0AX
Situation
Bourne Nursery is situated in a splendid rural location 0.4 of a
mile from the local amenities of Hadlow village and only 3 miles
from Tonbridge with its town centre and mainline station.
Local Shopping: Hadlow (0.4 of a mile) with shops catering for
everyday needs including a primary school, post office,
greengrocers, bakers, doctors, library and agricultural college.
Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3 miles), Tunbridge Wells
(9 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford.
Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (3.8 miles) with
service to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross in about
45 minutes.
Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Hadlow.
Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge,
Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls
Grammar School.
Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden
Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks
Public Schools.
Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough.
Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor
& indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range
of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming & sailing.
Motorway Links: The A21 can be joined at Hildenborough which
gives access to the M25, other motorway networks, Gatwick and
Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
Description
Bourne Nursery is a delightful character property believed to date
from the 19th Century and located in an idyllic semi-rural setting
on the edge of Hadlow village. The property offers a unique
opportunity for potential purchasers to fulfil individual
requirements with the excellent range of outbuildings which
include an office suite, stabling and two substantial barns
together with the extensive grounds which amount to
approximately 10.7 acres.
Accommodation
Three principal reception rooms comprising a triple aspect
drawing room with impressive brick fireplace with canopy and
exposed beams, a sitting room also with exposed beams and an
open brick fireplace with canopy over, and a bright and light
family room overlooking the delightful gardens and with access to
the terrace.
Triple aspect farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room with a
range of wood fronted wall and floor units with work surfaces over
and incorporating a 1½ bowl sink. Integrated appliances include a
range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, electric warming plate and
three gas ovens, 4 ring halogen hob and wall mounted oven.
Quarry tiled flooring.
A cosy snug/study has an outlook to the front, pretty period style
fireplace with tiled slips and built in storage cupboard.
A boot room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor
accommodation.
To the first floor there are five bedrooms, two with modern en
suite shower rooms and three have fitted wardrobe cupboards,
and a family bathroom. Two bedrooms enjoy views over the
gardens and paddocks beyond.
Grounds and Outbuildings
Bourne Nursery is approached via a graveled driveway which
curves past the stable block and office suite and culminates at the
side of the property providing parking for several cars. The
driveway is flanked on one side by an area of lawned garden with
some mature shrubs.
The office suite comprises three rooms, two being of excellent
proportions that could be utilised as offices/workshops/studios, a
walk-through kitchenette, cloakroom and a substantial utility room
which offers an extensive range of storage cupboards and space
and plumbing for various white goods.
The stable and garage block incorporates two single garages with
up/over doors, three stables, a tack room and a feed/store room.
Power and light connected.
Situated directly behind the stable block is a substantial closed
barn currently used for general garden storage and offers
potential purchasers many possibilities for use (subject to
necessary planning consents).
The attractive established south westerly rear gardens feature an
expanse of lawn interspersed with mature trees, a delightful
arched walkway clad with climbing clematis/wisteria and a tennis
court. A paved terrace can be accessed directly from the family
room and is partially covered by a pergola festooned with
climbing plants.
The land is made up of 4 fields, one of which is open to the
gardens, the other three with post and rail fencing. To one field
there is a substantial open barn.
The gardens and land measure about 10.7 acres in total.
Tenure: Freehold
Outgoings: Tax Band 'F' - Rate for 2012/2013 - £2,141.03
Services: Mains gas, water and electricity. Private drainage.
Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy
Performance Certificate is available on request.
Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council –
01732 844522.
Directions
From Tonbridge head north on the A26 towards Hadlow for about
2.5 miles and just before Hadlow College, turn right into
Blackmans Lane. Continue along the lane for about 0.2 of a mile
and the entrance to Bourne Nursery can be seen on the right
hand side.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills
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.
Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk
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Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 0AX
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TN11 0AX
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TN11 0AX
Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk
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TN11 0AX
Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk
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Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 0AX
Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk
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