<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong>, <strong>Blackmans</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>, <strong>Hadlow</strong>, <strong>Tonbridge</strong>, <strong>Kent</strong> TN11 0AX <strong>Savills</strong> Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk Page 2 of 8
<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong>, <strong>Blackmans</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>, <strong>Hadlow</strong>, <strong>Tonbridge</strong>, <strong>Kent</strong> TN11 0AX Situation <strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> is situated in a splendid rural location 0.4 of a mile from the local amenities of <strong>Hadlow</strong> village and only 3 miles from <strong>Tonbridge</strong> with its town centre and mainline station. Local Shopping: <strong>Hadlow</strong> (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: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> (3 miles), Tunbridge Wells (9 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford. Mainline Rail Services: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> mainline station (3.8 miles) with service to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross in about 45 minutes. Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol and <strong>Hadlow</strong>. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in <strong>Tonbridge</strong>, <strong>Tonbridge</strong> Girls Grammar in <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Weald of <strong>Kent</strong> Girls Grammar School. Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in <strong>Tonbridge</strong>. <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, <strong>Tonbridge</strong>. Also in <strong>Tonbridge</strong> 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 <strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> is a delightful character property believed to date from the 19th Century and located in an idyllic semi-rural setting on the edge of <strong>Hadlow</strong> 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 <strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> 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: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Malling Borough Council – 01732 844522. Directions From <strong>Tonbridge</strong> head north on the A26 towards <strong>Hadlow</strong> for about 2.5 miles and just before <strong>Hadlow</strong> College, turn right into <strong>Blackmans</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>. Continue along the lane for about 0.2 of a mile and the entrance to <strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> can be seen on the right hand side. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with <strong>Savills</strong> Important Notice: <strong>Savills</strong>, 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 <strong>Savills</strong> have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. <strong>Savills</strong> Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk Page 3 of 8