The Square, Hadlow, Kent, TN11

Cherry Cottage is a delightful and elegant home in the heart of the village of Hadlow. With three good-sized bedrooms, walk-in shower room, spacious and sunny sitting room overlooking a south-facing walled courtyard garden.

The cottage is one of ten individually designed homes, known as The Square. Each home has its own parking spot, plus spaces for visitor's vehicles. In addition to each private garden there is a lovely shared and well-maintained garden with table and chairs.

The ten houses are all leasehold (long lease of over 970 years) and the freehold is owned by all the residents. There is a small management committee made up of the owners. Residents must be over fifty-five, however, this not like a normal retirement retreat in that currently the maintenance is ?125.00 per month. This covers buildings insurance, upkeep of the external buildings, including regular painting, gardening of the common areas and regular window cleaning.

Hadlow is a friendly village and is well served with a variety of local shops within a very short walk - bakery, pharmacy, general store, newsagent, hairdressers and beautician.

The medical centre, dentist, library and church are also very close by and there are regular buses that stop in the centre. On the edge of the village is a charming tea/coffee shop that sells antiques and a mile or so further is a well-known local farm shop with an excellent butcher.

Hadlow is conveniently positioned for visits to Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone where there are good connections to London. It is also handy for visits to France and is 20 minutes to the M25.

With a traditional exterior of brick and white weatherboard the cottage oozes character and charm. Set back at the rear of this tranquil, picture-perfect, gated development of just ten beautiful homes the property must be seen to fully appreciate how homely and welcoming this truly is.

Downstairs includes an appealing entrance hall with hardwearing quarry tiles, cloakroom with good storage, country style kitchen, dining/breakfast room and an excellent sized sitting room (17'2 x 15'6 max.) overlooking your own mature and pretty courtyard garden.

The kitchen consists of white base units and wall cupboards, electric double oven, 4 ring gas hob, ceramic sink with drainer, mixer tap, laminate worktops, integrated fridge freezer, slimline dishwasher, and a practical vinyl floor.

Just off the kitchen is a handy dining room leading into an airy, relaxing sitting room with a square bay window overlooking the rear garden. This room is delightful and bathed in sunlight when I visited.

Upstairs you will find three decent bedrooms. Bedroom 1 (15'6 x 11'4) with two fitted cupboards and two windows stretches the width of the cottage with views towards the front. Bedroom 2, also with a fitted wardrobe, is a great size and would make a comfortable guest room. Bedroom 3 is suitably sized for a single bed which was previously used as a handy study/office.

The bathroom (8'11 x 6'1) has a walk-in shower where you will find the washing machine and boiler housed in a cupboard.

When relaxing in the sitting room the courtyard garden acts as a captivating backdrop with a mass of tumbling roses and carefully planted shrubs and plants. A rear, wooden gate in the courtyard allows direct access to a private lane and on to the doctor's surgery, library or village shops.

In addition, there is one allocated parking space and a pleasant communal garden only a few metres from the house. This tranquil space, ideal for entertaining friends and family, provides a BBQ area with table and chairs.

The current owners bought the cottage twenty-four years ago because they were used to living in an attractive property but didn't want the worry of constant maintenance and updating. With this house the committee sort out all the boring jobs so you can get on and enjoy yourself.

Cherry Cottage has everything and more...

LOCATION

Situated in the Garden of England, Hadlow is a village in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent. The centre of the village is a conservation area and the parish has retained many of it's old buildings, most of them listed. Hadlow is surrounded by rural Kent countryside, however, it is only 35 minutes from the South Coast and Central London.

Hadlow is conveniently located for Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks with good access to the M26, M20, and M25 motorways. It's also handy for Gatwick and Heathrow international airports. Hadlow is served by around four buses per hour at peak times to Tonbridge or Maidstone.

The nearby town of Tonbridge is a well-known historic market town steeped in history. Kent has many historical points of interest, such as Hever Castle, Knole and Ightham Mote, gorgeous coasts and fabulous countryside only a short drive away.

If you're interested in activities, Hadlow has a wide range of clubs and societies. Hadlow College is renowned for it's horticultural activities.

Viewings are highly recommended! For further information please do not hesitate to contact Andrea at ChocolateBox - OPEN daily from 7am including evenings and weekends.

TENURE

Share of Freehold (with all the residents) plus a LONG lease of 971 years

A small management company, made up of some of the residents, oversees the upkeep of common areas. A monthly service charge of ?125.00 covers general building maintenance including regular painting, gardening, cleaning, exterior window cleaning, and building insurance.

GROUND RENT - ?0

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

Tax Band F

EPC RATING

71 | C

SERVICES

Gas central heating, mains electricity, water, BT and drainage are all connected to the property

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through the agents, ChocolateBox - OPEN everyday from 7am and including evenings.

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CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR)

We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.