The Limes SPRINGWOOD PARK SHIPBOURNE KENT

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1 The Limes SPRINGWOOD PARK SHIPBOURNE KENT

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3 The Limes SPRINGWOOD PARK SHIPBOURNE KENT TN11 9LZ Imposing and substantial property, superbly presented with well proportioned accommodation and located within an exclusive secure private location Entrance Vestibule, Octagonal Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study with first floor Hobbies Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Boiler Room, 2 Cloakrooms Galleried Landing, Master Suite with Balcony and 2 dressing rooms, 2 Guest Bedrooms with En Suite Facilities 3 Double Bedrooms (1 En Suite), Family Bathroom Triple Garage, Wine Cellar Established Gardens and Woodland Tennis court, Heated swimming pool Savills Sevenoaks 74 High Street Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1JR sevenoaks@savills.com Total area about 3.5 acres EPC = C

4 Description The Limes is an imposing and substantial house set within established gardens and grounds of about 3.5 acres. The property is generously proportioned with high ceilings and offers versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Features include a central octagonal reception hall with stairs rising to all floors with roof lantern over the second floor landing, decorative cornice, ceiling roses and panelled doors with decorative architraves and radiator covers. The gardens and grounds provide an attractive backdrop to the house with a tennis court and swimming pool together with an area of woodland. In total the area amount to about 3.5 acres. The principal reception rooms together with the octagonal reception hall provide elegant area for entertaining. The drawing room is triple aspect with double door to the south facing rear terrace and features an attractive open stone fireplace. The octagonal dining room has three pairs of double door to the rear terrace and double doors to the kitchen and drawing room. The generous sitting room has double door to the gardens and an attractive outlook and provides family entertaining space. The study is triple aspect with double doors to the rear terrace. Stairs lead to a first floor hobbies room. The well proportioned kitchen has an outlook to the south with direct access to the terrace. There is a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards by Smallbone, together with a matching island unit and dresser style cupboard. Extensive work surfaces incorporate a double sink and a preparation sink. Appliances include a range style cooker with extractor fan over, AEG microwave, Miele dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Adjoining the kitchen is a breakfast room with an outlook to the front. The utility room has a range of wall and base cupboards, a double sink and space for appliances. There is a boiler room, a number of generous storage cupboards and two cloakrooms completing this floor. The first floor landing has an airing and linen cupboard, with stair rising to the second floor. The master suite is an impressive room with southerly views over the garden and beyond. The bedroom is double aspect with an adjoining dressing area fitted with a range of wardrobes. Double doors lead out to the balcony. The stylish and generous en suite bathroom has under floor heating, together with his and hers wash stands, a bath and separate walk-in shower. There is an adjoining dressing room to the master suite which has a door to the main landing and could be used as an additional bedroom. There are two guest bedrooms on the first floor both with well appointed en suite bathrooms (one has a separate shower). The second floor landing features a galleried area with far reaching southerly views and a roof lantern with electrically operated windows. There is a generously proportioned double aspect bedroom with eaves storage and well appointed en suite bathroom.

5 Completing this floor are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Approached from a secondary staircase is the generous games/cinema room with black out blinds. Adjoining this room is a gym with a connecting door to the master en suite. The house is approached via electrically operated elegant wrought iron gates over a gravel drive which provides ample parking and leads to the triple garage with electrically operated up and over doors. The wine cellar is located beneath a hatch door in the garage. The established gardens provide a delightful backdrop to the house with sweeping lawns and specimen trees which are under planted with spring bulbs. There is post and rail fencing planted with rosa rugosa hedging to the front, and laurel and conifer hedging running along the remaining perimeter. To the south side of the house is a paved terrace providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining, together with four box edged beds. Within the gardens is a pool area flanked by decked terrace with a summer house connected power and lighting. There is a pool house which is flanked by shrub borders and clipped yew arches provide screening. On the west side of the gardens is a hard tennis court with external lighting. An orchard with a number of fruit trees, 3 raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and compost area. There is an irrigation system within the gardens. An area of woodland in the grounds has paths leading through the trees and where a pond and tree house by Pear Tree is located. The gardens and grounds provide a high degree of privacy and in total amount to about 3.5 acres. Situation Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (8 miles) and Tonbridge (3 miles) provide supermarkets and other high street retailers as well as a multitude of pubs and restaurants. Tunbridge Wells (8.5 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford (20 miles). Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough (5 miles), Sevenoaks (8 miles) and Tonbridge (4 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Borough Green (5 miles) London Victoria. Primary Schools: Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Tonbridge Primary Schools. Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School. Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill, Sevenoaks, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Leisure Facilities: Bridle paths and walks in the local area. Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge, Wildernesse Golf Club in Seal, Knole Golf Club in Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf and Leisure Centre in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Swimming and Leisure Centre. Motorway Links: The M20 at Wrotham Heath (6 miles) gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

6 DIRECTIONS From junction 5 of the M25 with the A21, turn off onto the A25 heading east through Sevenoaks and Seal. After passing the Crown Point, turn right signposted Ivy Hatch. Continue through the village and at the T junction, turn right onto the A227. Continue through Shipbourne village for about 1.5 miles. The entrance to Springwood Park will be found on the right hand side after a sharp right hand bend. Once inside, bear left then follow the driveway right, then bear left where the drive to The Limes will be found on the right. From junction 2 of the M20 turn onto the A227 and continue through Borough Green, Ightham and Shipbourne. Proceed out of Shipbourne for about 1.5 miles where the entrance to Springwood Park will be found on the right. Once inside, bear left then follow the driveway right, then bear left where the drive to The Limes will be found on the right. GENERAL REMARKS Outgoings Tonbridge and Malling District Council: Tax band H Services Gas fired central heating via radiators. Mains drainage, gas, water (metered) and electricity. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. AB/ Brochure prepared April 2016

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8 Dining room 5.63 x '5'' x 18'3'' Kitchen Drawing room Study Sitting room 8.41 x '7'' x 14'7'' Utility room 6.14 x '1'' x 19'4'' Breakfast room 5.15 x '10'' x 9'5'' Entrance hall 9.14 x '0'' x 19'5'' 4.72 x '6'' x 13'9'' Garage x '2'' x 22'4'' The Limes, Shipbourne Gross internal area (approx.) House sq m (7961 sq ft) Garage sq m (891 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Measurements are approximate Trueplan (UK) Limited Ground floor

9 Balcony Restricted height Master bedroom 6.25 x '6'' x 19'8'' Dressing area Bedroom 6.02 x '9'' x 19'0'' Hobbies room Gym 7.30 x '11'' x 21'4'' Bedroom 5.12 x '9'' x 9'8'' Bedroom 5.80 x '0'' x 12'6'' Games / Cinema room x '2'' x 15'10'' The Limes, Shipbourne For identification only - Not to scale Measurements are approximate Trueplan (UK) Limited Bedroom 8.09 x '6'' x 19'11'' Gallery Bedroom 6.11 x '0'' x 13'0'' Bedroom 4.93 x '2'' x 12'11'' Second floor First floor

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12 Savills Sevenoaks 74 High Street Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1JR