Detached house for sale in Pinkham, East Peckham, Tonbridge TN12

Lying on the bank of a millstream tributary of the River Medway, tucked away down a private lane, this cleverly designed detached house offers two double bedrooms, a bathroom, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and downstairs WC. Fully fence enclosed, the property comes with gated parking and a level rear garden that backs on to the stream. In addition, there is a plot of about 1.57 acres with stables and stores directly opposite the house (not available separate from the house). EPC Rating: C

Built by the present owners about 15 years ago, this chalet style property is built up on brick plinths to afford it this delightful position on the bank of the millstream.

The property is approached down a private lane with gated access to a parking area at the front of the house.

Steps lead up to the front door, which opens into a spacious hallway leading to the ground floor accommodation.

The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units with granite worktops and upstands. There is a peninsular breakfast bar with wooden worktop, a freestanding duel fuel Rangemaster cooker (gas hob and electric oven), ceramic sink and drainer, plus space for a freestanding dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine.

Adjoining the kitchen is a generous dining room with fitted wooden display/library unit with cupboards below.

To the rear of the house is a spacious sitting room with a brick fireplace at one end housing a woodburning stove. French doors lead out to the rear decked terrace.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study and a ground floor WC.

Arranged over the first floor are two double bedrooms, including one with Juliet balcony overlooking the garden, and a bathroom comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, WC and washbasin. There are storage cupboards/ wardrobes accessed off the landing, and additional storage space in the eaves.

To the rear of the house is a raised decked terrace, ideal for summer dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to the garden, which is primarily laid to lawn. There is a paved patio that wraps around the back and sides of the house with space for a garden shed and barbequing. Along one side of the rear garden is a planted shrub bed and to the rear of the garden is a further circular paved patio and a decked jetty sticking out into the millstream behind. Other than the river side, the boundaries of the property have high close-board fencing, providing a good degree of privacy and security.

The house can be purchased on its own (oieo £500,000) or with an additional plot of about 1.57 acres, which is located directly opposite September Cottage across the lane. This plot also has gated access and is fence enclosed. The land comes with two former stable blocks. The first was a block of three boxes but has been converted into two store rooms. The second is an L shaped block comprising 6 boxes plus a hay store and tack store. This sits in a separately fenced and gated yard at the far corner of the paddock. There is also a car port/tractor store. This plot also borders the millstream and backs on to farmland, which is currently screened with high trees.

The land will only be sold with the house and is not available separately to purchase without the house.

The amenities of East Peckham village are only about a third of a mile away including a Co-op convenience store, village butcher, pharmacy, coffee and wine bar, library, Pam’s Pantry (a popular breakfast/lunch bar) and post office. Within a mile is a good primary school and well-equipped village hall that hosts a number of classes, groups and private functions. There are also two pubs about 1.3 miles from the property, one to the North and one to the West.

Further amenities can be found in nearby Paddock Wood (3 miles) and in the larger towns of Tonbridge (7 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (9 miles).

Paddock Wood station is about 3.3 miles away with services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge in about 45 minutes).

There is a footpath directly accessible from this property leading to the main River Medway, which in turn leads to a complex of footpaths through the surrounding countryside and along the river.

In addition to the local primary, there is a good secondary school in Paddock Wood and grammar options for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, plus the renowned Tonbridge (Public) School and various preparatory schools in Tonbridge.

Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Council Tax Band: E