Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent ... - Savills
Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent ... - Savills
Bourne Nursery, Blackmans Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent ... - Savills
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<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong>, <strong>Blackmans</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>, <strong>Hadlow</strong>, <strong>Tonbridge</strong>, <strong>Kent</strong><br />
TN11 0AX<br />
Situation<br />
<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> is situated in a splendid rural location 0.4 of a<br />
mile from the local amenities of <strong>Hadlow</strong> village and only 3 miles<br />
from <strong>Tonbridge</strong> with its town centre and mainline station.<br />
Local Shopping: <strong>Hadlow</strong> (0.4 of a mile) with shops catering for<br />
everyday needs including a primary school, post office,<br />
greengrocers, bakers, doctors, library and agricultural college.<br />
Comprehensive Shopping: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> (3 miles), Tunbridge Wells<br />
(9 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford.<br />
Mainline Rail Services: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> mainline station (3.8 miles) with<br />
service to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross in about<br />
45 minutes.<br />
Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol and <strong>Hadlow</strong>.<br />
Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in <strong>Tonbridge</strong>,<br />
<strong>Tonbridge</strong> Girls Grammar in <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Weald of <strong>Kent</strong> Girls<br />
Grammar School.<br />
Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden<br />
Oaks and Hilden Grange in <strong>Tonbridge</strong>. <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Sevenoaks<br />
Public Schools.<br />
Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf & Fitness centre, Hildenborough.<br />
Poult Wood Golf Club, <strong>Tonbridge</strong>. Also in <strong>Tonbridge</strong> are outdoor<br />
& indoor swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range<br />
of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming & sailing.<br />
Motorway Links: The A21 can be joined at Hildenborough which<br />
gives access to the M25, other motorway networks, Gatwick and<br />
Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.<br />
Description<br />
<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> is a delightful character property believed to date<br />
from the 19th Century and located in an idyllic semi-rural setting<br />
on the edge of <strong>Hadlow</strong> village. The property offers a unique<br />
opportunity for potential purchasers to fulfil individual<br />
requirements with the excellent range of outbuildings which<br />
include an office suite, stabling and two substantial barns<br />
together with the extensive grounds which amount to<br />
approximately 10.7 acres.<br />
Accommodation<br />
Three principal reception rooms comprising a triple aspect<br />
drawing room with impressive brick fireplace with canopy and<br />
exposed beams, a sitting room also with exposed beams and an<br />
open brick fireplace with canopy over, and a bright and light<br />
family room overlooking the delightful gardens and with access to<br />
the terrace.<br />
Triple aspect farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room with a<br />
range of wood fronted wall and floor units with work surfaces over<br />
and incorporating a 1½ bowl sink. Integrated appliances include a<br />
range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, electric warming plate and<br />
three gas ovens, 4 ring halogen hob and wall mounted oven.<br />
Quarry tiled flooring.<br />
A cosy snug/study has an outlook to the front, pretty period style<br />
fireplace with tiled slips and built in storage cupboard.<br />
A boot room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor<br />
accommodation.<br />
To the first floor there are five bedrooms, two with modern en<br />
suite shower rooms and three have fitted wardrobe cupboards,<br />
and a family bathroom. Two bedrooms enjoy views over the<br />
gardens and paddocks beyond.<br />
Grounds and Outbuildings<br />
<strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> is approached via a graveled driveway which<br />
curves past the stable block and office suite and culminates at the<br />
side of the property providing parking for several cars. The<br />
driveway is flanked on one side by an area of lawned garden with<br />
some mature shrubs.<br />
The office suite comprises three rooms, two being of excellent<br />
proportions that could be utilised as offices/workshops/studios, a<br />
walk-through kitchenette, cloakroom and a substantial utility room<br />
which offers an extensive range of storage cupboards and space<br />
and plumbing for various white goods.<br />
The stable and garage block incorporates two single garages with<br />
up/over doors, three stables, a tack room and a feed/store room.<br />
Power and light connected.<br />
Situated directly behind the stable block is a substantial closed<br />
barn currently used for general garden storage and offers<br />
potential purchasers many possibilities for use (subject to<br />
necessary planning consents).<br />
The attractive established south westerly rear gardens feature an<br />
expanse of lawn interspersed with mature trees, a delightful<br />
arched walkway clad with climbing clematis/wisteria and a tennis<br />
court. A paved terrace can be accessed directly from the family<br />
room and is partially covered by a pergola festooned with<br />
climbing plants.<br />
The land is made up of 4 fields, one of which is open to the<br />
gardens, the other three with post and rail fencing. To one field<br />
there is a substantial open barn.<br />
The gardens and land measure about 10.7 acres in total.<br />
Tenure: Freehold<br />
Outgoings: Tax Band 'F' - Rate for 2012/2013 - £2,141.03<br />
Services: Mains gas, water and electricity. Private drainage.<br />
Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy<br />
Performance Certificate is available on request.<br />
Local Authority: <strong>Tonbridge</strong> and Malling Borough Council –<br />
01732 844522.<br />
Directions<br />
From <strong>Tonbridge</strong> head north on the A26 towards <strong>Hadlow</strong> for about<br />
2.5 miles and just before <strong>Hadlow</strong> College, turn right into<br />
<strong>Blackmans</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>. Continue along the lane for about 0.2 of a mile<br />
and the entrance to <strong>Bourne</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> can be seen on the right<br />
hand side.<br />
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with <strong>Savills</strong><br />
Important Notice:<br />
<strong>Savills</strong>, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:<br />
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or<br />
warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere,<br />
either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.<br />
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be<br />
made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of<br />
any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements<br />
or representations of fact.<br />
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The<br />
text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not<br />
necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the<br />
property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other<br />
consents and <strong>Savills</strong> have not tested any services, equipment or<br />
facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or<br />
otherwise.<br />
<strong>Savills</strong> Sevenoaks Richard Smith +44 (0) 1732 789 700 rsmith@savills.com savills.co.uk<br />
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