Semi-detached house for sale in Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, Tonbridge TN11

Chain Free This handsome semi-detached three bedroom character stone cottage, former school house, built in 1886 is located in the heart of the village. The property has been updated by the current vendor with the addition of a modern kitchen and bathroom, new external oil boiler and double glazed windows. Beautiful well stocked cottage gardens, converted stone outbuilding ideal as a studio/hobby room or home office and far reaching countryside views.

Accommodation

•The property is approached over a driveway with cottage front garden having deep planted shrub borders and pathway and step to entrance gable porch and original arched wooden and glazed front door. A trap door to the right hand side leads to the original cellar.

•Entrance hallway having stairs rising to the first floor and attractive latch door to cloakroom comprising concealed cistern w.c, vanity basin and tiled flooring.

•Sitting room with aspect to front and delightful square bay window and lovely panoramic views over fields, fireplace with fitted shelving to recesses.

•Dining room also with aspect to front and lovely outlook, fireplace with wooded mantle and fitted display cabinet and cupboard to recess.

•Modern kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a comprehensive range of cream Magnet wall cabinets and base units of cupboards and drawers, including pan drawer and corner carousel with granite worktops and breakfast bar return. Appliances include an electric oven and hob and integrated Neff dishwasher. Additional utility area having space for freestanding fridge/freezer and washing machine. Windows affording a lovely aspect over the rear garden and door leading out onto the rear terrace.

•First floor landing having access to loft via hatch. Principal bedroom having attractive square bay window to front and countryside views, fireplace and fitted wardrobes. Second bedroom also with aspect to front, arched recess with fitted storage. Third bedroom with aspect to rear and lovely outlook over the rear garden, cast iron fireplace with mantle, fitted airing cupboard with tank and further fitted wardrobe.

•Contemporary refitted family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted thermostatic shower and rainfall head, tiled splashback and glazed screen. Close coupled w.c, pedestal sink, chrome heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor.

•Pretty cottage rear garden enjoying a terrace with space for table and chairs, level lawn surrounded by deep borders full of flowers/shrubs including and trees giving a variety of interest. In addition, there are raised vegetable plots, garden shed, arbour seat and greenhouse. Path to side with external Grant oil boiler, oil tank and wooden fence and gate giving access to front.

•Converted stone outbuilding providing a wonderful studio/hobby room or home office having skylight windows, laminate wood effect flooring, power and light.

Services & Points of Note: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating, new external Grant boiler installed in March 2024. Replaced double glazed windows, multi-paned to the front elevation.
Council Tax: E – Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
EPC: D

Situation
The Old School House is located on Stumble Hill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a Conservation Area in the centre of the sought after village of Shipbourne including The Chaser Inn, St Giles Church, Primary School, picturesque village green and weekly farmer’s market. Nearby Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust, together with some lovely local walks to be enjoyed up to Ightham, along the Greensand Way and on the Fairlawne Estate. Hildenborough village with local amenities and main line station to London (Charing Cross/Cannon Street line), with the A21 bypass linking to the M25 motorway network and subsequently to London, south coast and major airports. The nearby towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge both have an excellent selection of shopping and recreational facilities including restaurants, bars, cafes, leisure centres and sports clubs. There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Ightham primary schools. There are grammar schools in Tonbridge and annexes in Sevenoaks as well as many independent senior and Preparatory schools in the area. Golf courses locally include Poult Wood, Nizels in Hildenborough as well as Knole Park and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks. There are Leisure Centres in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks as well as many other sporting clubs including football, hockey, rugby and cricket.