Orchard House Crittenden Road, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7EN
Orchard House Crittenden Road Matfield Kent TN12 7EN Matfield village 1.3 miles, Paddock Wood MLS 3.4 miles, Tonbridge 5.5 miles, Tunbridge Wells 6.0 miles, City of London 41 miles, Ashford International Station 38 miles, Gatwick Airport 39 miles (all mileages are approximate) Impressive country home set in an elevated semi-rural position, well placed for schools and stations, together with grounds of about 11.5 acres reception hall 2 reception rooms kitchen/dining room/family room utility room cinema room gym/leisure room cloakroom master bedroom suite 4 further double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, 2 with balconies family bathroom detached studio/games room with bathroom and store machinery store all weather tennis court heated swimming pool gardens fields and woodland pond about 11.52 acres in total EPC = D DESCRIPTION Extensively remodelled to a high standard by the current owners, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully designed with well proportioned and adaptable family accommodation, with a quality presentation. Reclaimed materials have been carefully incorporated throughout the property for an interesting traditional style, including mellow old brickwork to the external walls and aged oak ship s timbers. The property enjoys a South Easterly aspect with a lovely outlook over private grounds to all sides, and is well-located to fulfil the daily demands of modern family life with an excellent choice of state and private schools in the area, including Kent grammars, and a popular mainline station with regular services to London Bridge from 52 minutes about 3 miles away. Further points of note include: leaded light double glazed windows, air source heat and water system, under floor heating on the ground floor and wood burning stoves; 6 highly specified contemporary-style bathrooms, including bespoke Italian fittings; impressively proportioned reception hall with full height windows, oak balustrade staircase and walk way over, wide oak flooring and a wood burning stove; open plan kitchen/dining/family room with big windows framing views over the garden to the rear and double doors out to the side. Fittings include a 4-oven electric Aga with painted cupboards and pan drawers around, an island unit/breakfast bar with oak and granite surfaces, twin Butler sinks, a dishwasher, wine fridge and storage. Walk-in larder, and space for an American-style fridge freezer; separate utility/laundry room on the North East side of the house; 2 further reception rooms comprising a drawing room with brick fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove and a more informal study/family room with built-in shelving and cupboards; leisure rooms include a 25 gym and a cinema room with tiered floor and a wall screen; the bedroom accommodation is arranged over 2 wings of the property with a master bedroom suite, 2 further en suite double rooms and a family bathroom on the North East side, and 2 individual en suite double rooms on the East side, both enjoying a pretty balcony with an outlook over the woodland to the side.
OUTSIDE The land around Orchard House amounts to about 11.52 acres in total, comprising grassland, woodland and a wildlife pond. An area of landscaped garden lies to the front creating an attractive approach, and the property is set well back from the road. There is scope for further improvements and landscaping, especially to the back of the property around the swimming pool and tennis court area. The fields to the North East and North West offer enviable open space for the enjoyment of the lovely views and an area of mixed woodland interspersed with paths bordered by azaleas and wildflowers lies over the other side of the pond on the South East side, accessed via a delightful stone bridge. Detached studio/games room: Located privately behind the main house is a substantial outbuilding which has been refurbished to accommodate a games room with bathroom and store room. The building offers the potential to create secondary accommodation if required, subject to any necessary planning/buildings regulations. SITUATION Orchard House enjoys an elevated and private semi-rural position, about 1.3 miles from the centre of the popular village of Matfield, in the heart of the Garden of England with its quintessential village green, shop, public houses and surrounding countryside. For more comprehensive shopping Paddock Wood (3.8 miles), Tonbridge (5.5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (6 miles) offer excellent facilities. State and private schools: primary schools in Brenchley and Horsmonden, grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Cranbrook. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, Kent College, Pembury. preparatory schools at Somerhill and Hilden Grange (Tonbridge), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St Ronan s (Hawkhurst) and Dulwich Prep (Cranbrook). Mainline rail: Paddock Wood (3.4 miles). Fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street, with journey times from 42 minutes. Tonbridge station is a good alternative, just 5.5 miles, via Tudeley. Communications: The M25 can be accessed via the A21 (3.7 miles), linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel/ports. DIRECTIONS From the North travel South on the A21. Pass the exits for Tonbridge and, at the end of the single carriageway section, go straight over the first roundabout. At the second roundabout (Kippings Cross) take the first exit (left) to Matfield village. Continue through the village, turning left at The Poet Public House into Chestnut Lane. Continue straight on into Crittenden Road, down the hill, and the stone pillars designating the entrance to Orchard House will be found on the right-hand side, after about 1.2 miles. If approaching Crittenden Road from the Maidstone Road (A228) the property will be found on the left-hand side after about 0.3 of a mile. If you reach the zig zag road sign, you have gone too far. Services: air source heat and water system, mains water, private drainage. Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: 01892 526121. Tax Band G. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. 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.
Orchard House, Matfield Gross internal area (approx.) House - 532.8 sq m (5735 sq ft) (of which 23 sq ft is restricted height) Studio / Games Room - 68.0 sq m (731 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Kitchen / Dining / Family room 9.05 x 7.50 29'8'' x 24'7'' Store room Studio / Games room Cinema room 9.62 x 5.42 31'6'' x 17'9'' 6.43 x 2.35 21'1'' x 7'8'' Utility room Gym / Leisure room 7.88 x 3.90 25'10'' x 12'9'' Study / Family room 5.22 x 4.51 17'1'' x 14'9'' Reception hall / Dining hall Drawing room 7.22 x 6.42 23'4'' x 21'0'' Ground floor Restricted height 5.04 x 4.40 16'6'' x 14'5'' Dressing room 3.95 x 3.36 12'11'' x 11'0'' Master bedroom 5.07 x 4.42 16'7'' x 14'6'' First floor 4.57 x 4.04 14'11'' x 13'3'' 4.52 x 4.33 14'10'' x 14'2'' Void Void 3.96 x 2.93 12'11'' x 9'7'' Dressing room 5.14 x 2.11 16'10'' x 6'11'' 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, images 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. SK/414011 Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XU tunbridgewells@savills.com 01892 507000 savills.co.uk