"An opportunity to acquire this stunning Grade II listed barn conversion dating back to the 17th century, which forms part of Caxton Place, a small private hamlet, formerly a brewery which enjoys a rural setting amongst glorious countryside. The Shires is presented in excellent order throughout with an abundance of character and charm enjoying just shy of three acres of land, formed of formal part walled gardens, two paddocks each with field shelters, and a stable block.

As you enter, you are immediately greeted by the bespoke Mereway Lincoln kitchen, fitted with a range of contrasting wall and base units, cupboards and drawers, granite worktops and a tall triple pantry. Appliances include Neff induction hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher and a Liebherr fridge. The kitchen also benefits from a bespoke seating area around the breakfast table with storage and underfloor heating.

Heading through to the entrance hallway, which opens up to the formal dining hall, benefits from a beautiful flagstone floor, exposed and feature brick wall and a large picture window with privacy film bringing natural light to the dining and hallway area. The triple aspect sitting room also boasts ample charm from exposed beams, oak flooring and an inglenook fireplace with fitted with a Nestor Martin Harmony multi fuel stove.

At the other end of the house, the family snug music room enjoys a lovely, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and solid oak flooring with a trap door latch leading down to an impressive spiral wine cellar. French doors lead out to the patio area and garden. Adjoining the family room is a downstairs cloakroom and shower, fitted with an Aqualisa power shower and modern fixtures and fittings. The family room could also be used as additional accommodation for family or guests. The addition of a utility room cupboard currently contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, and a fridge freezer completes this space.

Ascending upstairs, the first floor landing boasts beautiful vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and solid timber floor. The dual aspect principal bedroom, offers spacious accommodation as well benefiting from a smart contemporary en suite shower room, fitted with modern fittings, Aqualisa power shower, vanity unit and electric underfloor heating. Three further bedrooms offer further accommodation for family and guests all of which share the family bathroom fitted with a Utopia suite comprising of a bath, vanity unit with basin, w.c, metro tiled splashback and wood effect tiled flooring.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.75 acres and are comprised of formal part walled gardens, predominately laid to lawn with stone terrace patio area perfect for outside entertaining. There is an abundance of mature shrub flower borders, fruit trees, security shed, bike shed and a greenhouse. A further two paddocks, both having mobile field shelters and water troughs and a vegetable garden, complete the plot.

The stable block comprises three working stables, a concrete yard, tack and store room, and a dry lined stable that has been converted into a useful workshop hobbies room. Power, light and water have all been connected to this area.

Services & Points of Note Mains electricity and water. Conventional LPG heating system and electric heating. LPG metered from shared estate tank by Flogas. Drainage by estate communal biodigester. Construction solid brick and timber framed. Mainly single glazed windows with secondary glazed removable panels. Broadband fibre to house. Security alarm system. The property owns a share in Caxton Place Heritage Ltd with a service charge of £864 p a in 2024 which covers maintenance of drainage system, driveway, hedge trimming, mowing front lawns and communal land.

Council Tax Band G Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
EPC Exempt Grade II Listed

Caxton Place is a private hamlet of mostly Grade II listed buildings, situated on the rural outskirts of the village of Hadlow on the A26 between Tonbridge and Maidstone and provides local shops, pubs and restaurants, primary school, library, medical centre and pharmacy. The town of Tonbridge is approx 5 miles away offering comprehensive shops, educational and recreational facilities and mainline station to London with fast services to London Bridge and Charing Cross. The M20 and M25 Motorways are accessed via the A26 and A21. The area is well served with primary and secondary schools in the state and private sectors. The village is situated within a conservation area, surrounded by countryside and with many buildings of interest including the historic St Mary s church and the Hadlow Tower.