Kingscote is an attractive red brick and part tile-hung property converted from a nursing home into luxury apartments in 2003. Flat 5 offers more than 1,600 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over a single floor. The accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and comprises a spacious L-shaped garden room and study area, bespoke storage and feature picture glazing and a large dual aspect open plan drawing room and dining room with large sky lantern, bespoke shelving and walk-in storage, both with full-height glazing incorporating French doors to a private 20 ft. roof terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar and modern integrated appliances.

The accommodation is completed by a two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom with built-in storage and a modern en suite the second bedroom being well-proportioned with a neighbouring modern family shower room.

There is additional locked storage/cupboard space owned by Flat 5 which is directly outside the flat door, on the stairwell and under the ground floor stairs.

General Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Services: All mains services, no gas Council Tax: Band G Tenure: Leasehold Service charge: Approximately £4,200 pa

Outside

Set behind red brick walling topped with mature hedging and having plenty of kerb appeal, Kingscote is approached through twin stone pillars and pedestrian gates and over a side tarmac driveway providing private resident and visitor parking. The well-maintained communal garden is laid mainly to lawn bordered by a wide variety of specimen trees and shrubs. Flat 5 benefits from a private 20 ft. paved roof terrace offering stunning far-reaching views over surrounding countryside, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Situation

Located to the east of Sevenoaks and north of Tonbridge, surrounded by countryside walks in the North Downs, the picturesque village of Plaxtol has a thriving community spirit and a good range of day-to-day amenities including a parish church, village store with Post Office, public house, cricket club and a popular primary school. The market town of Tonbridge offers a wider range of retail and leisure activities, with many High Street and independent stores together with banks and building societies, a selection of coffee shops, restaurants and public houses and sporting clubs. Nearby Sevenoaks offers a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including Waitrose, a mainline station with services to central London in around 30 minutes.

The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling together with Weald of Kent Grammar School and a good selection of independent schools including Sevenoaks Prep, Sackville, Hilden Oaks, Fosse Bank, Hilden Grange, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields, The New Beacon and Granville.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Sevenoaks office, turn left onto High Street (A225), then turn right onto Holly Bush Lane (B2019). After 1.4 miles turn right onto Seal Road (A25) then after 2.7 miles turn right onto Coach Road. Bear right onto Ismays Road, bear left onto High Cross Road, then turn right onto Ightham Road (A227). Turn left onto Plaxtol Lane, turn left to stay on Plaxtol Lane then turn left onto Tree Lane. Kingscote can be found on the right-hand side.