Spacious and well located detached family home with excellent detached 2 bedroom annexe, situated in a semi-rural position just 1 mile from Hildenborough village.
Whispers is a detached property situated in a pretty rural spot situated between the popular villages of Hildenborough and Shipbourne. Hildenborough provides a mainline station just 1.5 miles away, primary schools and local amenities, whilst Shipbourne has the popular Chaser Inn, a weekly Farmers' Market, church, primary school and common. The property was built in the 1930s, with later extensions and renovations, and benefits from excellent detached two bedroom ancillary accommodation in the grounds, amounting to about 0.27 acres in total.
The principal reception rooms comprise a substantial sitting room with central fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, and a triple aspect garden room overlooking and with access to the garden. There is an adjoining study area. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted in January 2023, has an extensive range of base and wall cupboards with integrated appliances and access to the integral double garage and outside. Two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom (fitted April 2024) complete this floor.
From the hallway stairs rise to the first floor and the principal suite comprising a bedroom with built in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room, as well as access to eaves storage. A fourth bedroom/study completes the internal accommodation.
Whispers is approached via a generous driveway leading to the house and garage, providing extensive parking for a number of vehicles, with close board fencing to either side and hedging with low level shrubs to the front.
The established rear gardens are laid to lawn with a paved terrace adjoining the rear of the property and are fully fenced enclosed.
The detached ancillary accommodation is situated within the garden, was added in 2022 and comprises an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with wood burning stove, two bedrooms, shower room and a cloakroom. The accommodation is fully insulated with underfloor heating, and offers an excellent space for multi-generational living.
In total, the plot amounts to about 0.27 acres.
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I love the location of this house and it is perfect for multi-generational living.
Jamie WilliamsProperty agent