Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8

A beautiful character barn conversion offering almost 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, set down a private lane in the countryside between Hever and Edenbridge, with about 12.73 acres DESCRIPTION The Great Barn forms part of a unique farm development of just seven properties that were converted in the early 1990's from Delaware Farm, which dates back to at least 1679. Tucked away down a private lane, the property benefits from a rural but not isolated position, with a handful of neighbours all surrounded by peaceful countryside. The Great Barn is a substantial barn displaying an abundance of oak beams and offering spacious, unique and versatile accommodation. The property comes with its own gated gravel driveway providing parking for several cars and leading to an open double bay garage. Within the immediate gardens is a serene private pond that attracts wildlife throughout the year and provides a delightful outlook for the barn. The gardens wrap around the barn and pond with various seating areas, including a paved dining terrace to the side of the barn. In addition to the immediate gardens, located across the lane, there are two parcels of land totalling about 12.73 acres. Both paddocks are fenced, well maintained and include orchards of cobnuts, apple, pear, cherry, walnut and quince trees. The nearest paddock has a fully equipped hen house and run and animal shelters. The second paddock is bordered by the River Eden, allowing for coarse fishing. FEATURES - Vaulted ceilings. - An abundance of beautiful mellow oak, from exposed ceiling, wall and tie beams to solid oak flooring throughout the ground floor, internal doors, window frames and sills, kitchen units and a solid oak staircase. - Contemporary Dovre woodburning stove in the drawing room. - Open plan double aspect kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling, granite topped oak kitchen units, large pull-out larder cupboard, electric AGA, two under counter fridges and a dishwasher. Separate utility room with space for additional appliances. - Four bedrooms including three generous double bedrooms, two with en suite bath/shower rooms and built-in wardrobes. - Three stylish bathrooms, all with power showers. SITUATION The Great Barn is located on the edge of the historic village of Hever, famous for its 13th Century Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. There are many picturesque country walks, village pubs and historic places of interest to visit. Edenbridge town (about 1.3 miles) offers local shops and restaurants and a Waitrose supermarket. Westerham (approx. 7 miles), Oxted (approx. 8 miles), Sevenoaks (approx. 11 miles), and Tunbridge Wells (approx. 12 miles) all offer further facilities a little further out. The rail network can be accessed at Hever and Edenbridge stations, both have services to London Bridge (about 45 mins) and London Victoria. Hildenborough Station is a 20 minute drive, services to Cannon Street/Charing Cross stations (about 40 minutes) or Lingfield is a 16 minute drive (London Blackfriars in 58 mins). The area has a wide selection of schools at both primary and secondary levels. Primary schools in Edenbridge and Four Elms, Hazelwood Prep School in Oxted, Sommerhill schools in Tonbridge, New Beacon and Walthamstow school in Sevenoaks, Lingfield College, Tonbridge school, Sevenoaks School as well as grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to name just a few. There are sports and leisure centres in Edenbridge, Oxted, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, and many golf clubs including Hever, Limpsfield Chart, Tandridge, Lingfield, Knole Park and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks as well as Nizels Golf and fitness in Hildenborough. There is horse racing at Lingfield Park, tennis clubs in various locations including Limpsfield, as well as football, rugby, cricket and hockey clubs in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and sailing at Bough Beech Reservoir. DIRECTIONS Viewings strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. From London and M25 exit at Jct 6. From Kent and the M25, exit at Jct 5, towards Westerham on the A25. Proceed through Sundridge and Brasted. Upon entering Westerham, turn left onto Hosey Hill/B2026. At the end of the road turn left on the B269 to Edenbridge. Continue through Crockham Hill and into Edenbridge, over two roundabouts. After the second roundabout by The Old Eden pub, turn left onto Hever Road. Continue along this road for about one mile, going over a railway bridge. After a pair of cottages on the left take the next driveway on the left to Delaware Farm. Continue up this drive and turn left by the pond. The entrance to The Great Barn will be found on the right around the pond. What3words: ///remark.gear.leader PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: G (£3446.50 for 2022/23) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.