3. Charming period cottage recently refurbished, set in an elevated
position with superb far reaching southerly views over
The Bourne Valley
Vaulted Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, Sitting Room, Study/Hall, 4 Bedrooms (2 En Suite), Shower Room
Attic Store Room
Home Office, Garaging
Gardens
Approx 0.6 of an acre
EPC = F
Savills Sevenoaks
74 High Street, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN13 1JR
01732 789700
sevenoaks@savills.com
ROUGHWAY • TONBRIDGE • KENT • TN11 9SN
The White Cottage
4. Description
The White Cottage is a charming period cottage of character which has undergone complete
refurbishment by the current owners. The property has well presented and versatile accommodation
arranged over two floors. Features include modern kitchen and bathroom suites, oak flooring with
under floor heating, and exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Of particular note is the elevated position
affording superb far reaching southerly views over The Bourne Valley. Also of benefit is the detached
home office and separate garaging. The total plot amounts to about 0.6 of an acre.
• The sitting room has beautiful views to the front and an attractive herringbone brick fireplace.
There is a staircase rising to the first floor and a separate storage cupboard.
• The impressive kitchen/dining/family room has a vaulted ceiling, bi-fold doors to the terrace
with far reaching views, double doors to one side and a door leading to the courtyard herb
garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with solid oak
work surfaces incorporating a 1½ bowl enamel sink. Appliances include two full-sized Lamona
ovens, ceramic hob with extractor fan, dishwasher, microwave and wine cooler.
• There are two bedrooms located on the ground floor. Both have views to the front, and one is
served by a well appointed en suite shower room.
• The study/ hall has stairs rising, a boiler cupboard and an attractive brick fireplace.
• Arranged on the first floor is a bedroom with painted wooden floor and far reaching views, the
en suite bathroom is stylishly presented with roll top bath, and has excellent southerly views.
• The second bedroom (accessed from a second staircase) has fitted wardrobes and is double aspect
with views to the south and west.
• Accessed via a fixed ladder is a generous attic room.
• The house is approached over a sweeping drive, which leads to the garaging and to the house
where there is additional parking.
• In the garden is a detached timber framed home office comprising three rooms with power and
lighting connected. There is a decked area to the front.
• The gardens are principally laid to lawn interspersed by trees and shrubs including holly, silver
birch and rhododendron. A paved path leads around to the front of the house to a terrace area
and on to a further decked area. Both are ideal for al fresco entertaining and to enjoy the
southerly views. To the rear of the property is a sheltered courtyard garden with a raised bed
which would make an ideal herb/vegetable bed. A further area of lawn is flanked by a wooded
area, and to one side is a bin store and a pedestrian gate to the lane. The gardens provide a high
degree of privacy and in total amount to about 0.6 of an acre.
Situation
• The White Cottage is situated in the rural hamlet of Roughway near to Dunks Green and Plaxtol
village, in a conservation area.
• Local Shopping: Plaxtol village has a public house, butchers and primary school and General
Store/Post Office. Kings Hill offers a Waitrose, Asda and other shops and restaurants. Hadlow
offers good local amenities catering for everyday needs including post office, greengrocers,
bakers and pharmacy; it also has a primary school, doctors, dentist, library and agricultural
college.
• Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge provides supermarkets and other high street retailers as
well as many Pubs and Restaurants, as does Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and
Bluewater Shopping Centre.
• Mainline Rail Services: Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks to London Bridge/Cannon
Street/Charing Cross. West Malling mainline station to London Victoria. Borough Green to
London Victoria.
• Primary Schools: Plaxtol, Shipbourne Kings Hill, Mereworth and Hadlow.
5. • Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls
Grammar in Tonbridge, Knole Academy in Sevenoaks.
• Private Schools: Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Secondary Schools. Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks.
Sommerhill in Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in
Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Combe Bank School in
Sundridge.
• Leisure Facilities: Bridlepaths and footpaths in the local area. Wildernesse Golf Club in Seal,
Knole Golf Club in Sevenoaks, Wrotham Heath Golf Club and Nizels Golf and Leisure Centre in
Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Swimming and Leisure Centre. David Lloyd Tennis & Fitness Club at
King’s Hill. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor
swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football,
baseball, swimming and sailing.
• Motorway Links: Excellent access to the motorway network at Wrotham Heath onto the M20,
linking to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. The adjoining road networks offer links
to London, Canary Wharf, the Dartford River Crossing, Bluewater Shopping Centre and the
South Coast. There is also convenient road access to Channel Tunnel Terminus at both Ashford
International Station and Ebbsfleet International Station with high speed rail services into central
London and Europe.
Directions
From Sevenoaks follow the A25 in an easterly direction passing through Seal Chart. Having passed
The Crown Point Inn turn right towards Ivy Hatch along Coach Road. Proceed through the village
towards Shipbourne and at the ‘T’ junction turn right onto the A227. Take the next left turning
signposted Plaxtol. At the Church and the War Memorial bear right, continue through the village for
one mile, turn left at the T junction, straight over Puttenden Manor crossroads and turn left up Park
Road. The White Cottage will be found in front of you after turning left at the top of Gover Hill.
Services LPG gas fired central heating. Private drainage, mains electricity and water.
Outgoings Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council – 01732 844522. Tax Band ‘G’ rates for
2015/2016 - £2,560.80
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01732 789700. 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/519070
7. 6.05 x 4.10
19'10'' x 13'5''
Approx.
Garage
8.07 x 2.53
26'6'' x 8'3''
Approx.
Garage
3.51 x 2.92
11'6'' x 9'7''
Office
3.56 x 3.51
11'8'' x 11'6''
Office
Store room
