Attractive detached home of character & charm, offering versatile accommodation with rural views in an idyllic spot, with established gardens & grounds, a garage, stables & about 2.75 acres.
Marchurst Oast is set down a sweeping private drive, shared with three neighbouring properties, on the outskirts of Shipbourne, which benefits a pub, church and village school. The nearby villages of Plaxtol and Hildenborough offer local shopping amenities with the larger towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge within reach.
The impressive primary reception rooms are located in the roundels and comprise a sitting room with a wood burning stove and a study.
The open plan kitchen/dining room is fitted with a comprehensive range of base units with space for appliances and an island unit incorporating further storage. The adjoining dining area opens to a paved terrace to the front.
An adjoining utility/boot room provides additional storage and space for appliances and coats/boots, and a cloakroom and china cupboard complete the ground floor.
A staircase ascends from the welcoming entrance hall to the first floor and principal bedroom suite, which is served by a dressing area and en suite shower room with separate W.C, and enjoys views over the paddock to the front.
There are three further bedrooms, one served by a stylish en suite shower room, and a well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation, with a door off the landing providing access to an external staircase.
Marchurst Oast is approached over a long, shared private driveway, leading through established woodland and culminating at the front of the property and garage.
A paved terrace to the front enjoys a southerly aspect with views over the paddock, ideal for al fresco dining.
The established rear garden is predominantly laid to landscaped lawn interspersed with specimen evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees, together with well-stocked vegetable and flower beds and a glasshouse. To the perimeter a variety of close board fencing, trees and mixed hedging provides a degree of privacy.
A separate paddock to the front of the property is predominantly laid to pasture with a number of majestic trees. A stable block comprises two loose boxes and a tack room.
Marchurst Oast also benefits from planning permission to convert the integral garage to create an additional reception room and larder (REF: 20/02596/FL) 'Conversion of existing garage to family room including the installation of 2no conservation skylights.'
In total the plot amounts to about 2.75 acres.
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I love this charming home & the setting is magnificent - a real hidden gem
Oliver HodgesProperty agent