Hildenborough Road, Leigh, TN11 3 bedroom detached house For Sale in Leigh

Introduction

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed cottage dating back to 1855, with a wealth of period features blended with the comforts of modern living, located on the outskirts of the popular village of Leigh.

Description

A beautiful Grade II Listed cottage, located on the outskirts of the popular village of Leigh, within the boundary wall of Hall Place. Originally built as a bakery, the property was later converted into a laundry before being turned into a residential house. The property is approached through a period porch with bench seats and entrance door leading through to the living room. This room is dual aspect and has attractive feature fireplace with wood burning stove and display shelves in alcove. Double doors lead through to the dining room which, again, is dual aspect with a fireplace and door through to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room forms an impressive feature of the property and is triple aspect with an additional stable door to the rear out to the garden. It has composite stone work tops with a range of cupboards and drawers beneath incorporating a porcelain sink. There is a wealth of exposed beams, underfloor heating and a range style cooker with extractor hood above, integrated fridge and freezer, two dishwashers and a wine fridge. There is a larder cupboard, concealed wall mounted boiler and a staircase rising to the first floor. Off the kitchen there is a utility/cloakroom with work surfaces with space and plumbing for washing machine beneath, low level WC and wash hand basin.

To the first floor, the landing has a range of storage cupboards, access to the loft and doors to the principal bedrooms. Bedrooms one and two are both double bedrooms, which are dual aspect enjoying far reaching views. The third bedroom/study is a small single and, like bedroom two, has a built in cupboard. The bathroom has suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and airing cupboard.

Externally, the property is screened from the road by a mature hedge and is approached via a gravel driveway providing off road parking. There is a patio area which extends around the house with gardens to either side which are laid to lawn with well stocked flower beds stocked with shrubs, flowering plants and a variety of mature trees. To the front, there is a historic working well and large outbuilding approx. 8m x 3m.

Council Tax Band F - £3,414.76 (2025/26).

Directions

Leave Sevenoaks in a southerly direction and at the bottom of River Hill keep left towards Hildenborough. Take the second turning on the right into Watts Cross Road and at the end of the road turn right onto Hildenborough Road. Follow the road along and the property will be found on the right shortly before the bend.