A charming, well presented and spacious Grade II listed detached house dating from the 16th century, which has been significantly extended and rebuilt since world war two with the benefit of modern insulation and gas central heating; a wealth of period features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, windows, and high ceilings for the period, set in beautiful, established and secluded gardens (including some garden maintenance) with a swimming pool, a large driveway and garage/barn; over looking Pigeons Green.

Located in the highly sought-after and picturesque village of St Mary’s Platt, the property enjoys a charming semi-rural setting with a village pub, historic church, primary school, two recreation grounds, and access to woodland and scenic countryside walks. The nearby village of Borough Green, just 1.3 miles away, offers a wide range of amenities, including a railway station with services to London Bridge from only 38 minutes. Access to the M20 and M26 can be found within 2.5 miles. Ideally situated for excellent private and state schooling, including the renowned Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge School, and highly sought-after grammar schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Maidstone, making it a perfect choice for families seeking both convenience and quality education.

Accommodation

Ground floor: entrance hall, cloakroom with WC and washbasin; drawing room with Inglenook fireplace and wood burner; dining/sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and wood burner, stairs to first floor and door to the rear garden; family room with French doors leading to the garden; kitchen/breakfast room with a Shaker style fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base cupboards and drawers, sink with mixer tap, Aga with cooker hood above, built-in electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and a door and French doors to the rear garden.

Lower ground floor: cellar.

First Floor: landing with built-in cupboard and stairs to second floor; principal bedroom with two fitted wardrobes/cupboards and a stunning ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath, shower cubicle, two washbasins, three built-in cupboards and door to a WC; bedroom three, bedroom five with built-in cupboard; and a stunning bathroom with a freestanding bath, shower cubicle, two wash basins and WC; and a separate WC with washbasin.

Second Floor: bedroom two with a door to the loft; bedroom four with a built-in cupboard, and a small room with a washbasin.

Outside

Front garden with a large gravel driveway leading to a large garage/barn (however, the storeroom is not included), and a variety of flowering plants and shrubs and access to the rear garden. The beautiful secluded rear garden has a couple of lawns, an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees, including fruit trees; mature hedging, patios, a fenced-off heated swimming pool (heated via an air-heat source pump; the opening and closing of the pool to be discussed) and a shed housing the pool equipment. The Landlord will arrange for a gardener to cut and maintain the hedges and trees, and to prune the shrubs at the end of autumn each year. The Landlord will also arrange periodic maintenance of the garden beds. The Tenant will be responsible for all other general garden upkeep, including regular lawn care and keeping the garden tidy throughout the tenancy. The Tenant must inform the Landlord’s agent if the beds or any shrubs, hedges, or trees require attention.

Location

St Mary's Platt benefits from a popular primary school, the Blue Anchor pub, St Mary’s Church, a village hall, King George's Field recreation ground, Stonehouse Field recreation ground with a playground and cricket pitch, allotments, Platt Woods and beautiful countryside walks.

The popular village of Borough Green, with its wide range of amenities including a variety of shops, restaurants, takeaways, pub, bar, cafe, coffee shops, primary school, churches, doctors, dentist, Reynolds Retreat (gym, country club and spa), park with playground, tennis courts and basketball court; skate park, football pitches, bowls club, and railway station with services to London Bridge (from 38 minutes), Charing Cross (from 49 minutes), Victoria (from 49 minutes), Maidstone and Ashford, is approximately 1.3 miles away.

The historic market town of West Malling, with its range of shopping and leisure facilities and mainline station, is approximately 4 miles away.

The historic market town of Sevenoaks, with its comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and state and private schooling, including Grammar schools and Sevenoaks School, and mainline station with services to London Bridge (from 24 minutes), is approximately 7.5 miles away.

The historic market town of Tonbridge, with its comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and state and private schooling, including Grammar schools and Tonbridge School, and mainline station, is approximately 7 miles away.

The M26 and the M20 can both be accessed within approximately 2.5 miles.

Agents Notes

Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling District Council.

Council Tax Band: G

Services: mains gas, electric, water and drains.

All utility bills are in addition to the rent.

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The Landlord will arrange for a gardener to cut and maintain the hedges and trees, and to prune the shrubs at the end of autumn each year. The Landlord will also arrange periodic maintenance of the garden beds. The Tenant will be responsible for all other general garden upkeep, including regular lawn care and keeping the garden tidy throughout the tenancy. The Tenant must inform the Landlord’s agent if the beds or any shrubs, hedges, or trees require attention.

Unfurnished.

Available: Mid September.

Holding Deposit if unfurnished: £1038.46 (one week's rent).

Deposit Payable if unfurnished: £6,230.76 (six weeks' rent); however, the holding deposit contributes to this.

Rent must be paid monthly in advance.

Check the website for additional information on tenants’ fees.

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Detached House for rent in Sevenoaks, Potash Lane, Platt, Sevenoaks, 3395 m²