Location

Artichoke Barn is located in a semi-rural position approximately 2.1 miles from Hadlow village which has a good range of local amenities.

Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (5.7 miles), Sevenoaks (8.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (12 miles) and Bluewater (20.5 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge mainline station (6 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Hadlow, Plaxtol, Shipbourne and Tonbridge.

Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammars in Tonbridge. Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Several state secondary schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge in Tonbridge; Sackville in Hildenborough; Sevenoaks Public School.

Colleges: Hadlow Agricultural College, West Kent College.

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.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Description

Artichoke Barn is a charming attached character property believed to date from the 1800s and converted to a residential home in the early 2000s. Situated in a semi-rural position, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. Salient points include character fireplaces, a wealth of exposed beams, tiled flooring to dining/garden room and kitchen, established gardens, ample parking and garaging.

The principal reception rooms comprise a sitting room with charming fireplace with wood burning stove and an adjoining south-facing dining/garden room with a delightful views and access to the terrace and garden.

The charming kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base cupboards with integral appliances and a range cooker. A useful larder provides additional storage and there is outside access via a rear lobby.

A bedroom together with a shower room completes the ground floor.

From the hallway stairs rise to the first floor where there are two bedrooms both with built-in storage cupboards and a well-appointed family bathroom.

Artichoke Barn is approached via a five bar gate to a generous driveway providing extensive parking and leading to the house and garage. The garage benefits from a utility room to the rear.

The attractive and established gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees providing a delightful back drop to the property. There is an established hedge which provides a high degree of privacy. A generous terrace adjoining the property, offers an ideal space for alfresco dining, and is covered by an attractive wood framed pergola with pitched glass roof.

Directions

On leaving Sevenoaks, proceed southwards on the A225 towards Hildenborough. Continue onto the London Road/B245, and on passing Teal Café on your right, take the first left hand turn into Bank Lane. Continue forward for 0.9 of a mile and take the right fork signposted Hildenborough/Tonbridge, and then at the next junction take the left fork signposted Shipbourne. After about 0.4 miles, take the first right turn into Hildenborough Road and continue forward for about 1.7 miles, and at the crossroads go straight over onto Back Lane. At the T-junction, turn right onto Reeds Lane and after approximately 1.5 miles, turn left into Park Road and Artichoke Barn can be found about 0.4 miles along on the right hand side.