4 bed detached house for sale

Ismays Road, Ightham, Kent TN15

A characterful detached thatched country cottage set within mature gardens of approximately 1⁄2 an acre and conveniently located for local amenities.
Description


A charming detached thatched cottage, rich in period features with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms. Set in a peaceful rural location with a mature, private garden, yet conveniently positioned just over two miles from Borough Green, with its local amenities and mainline station.
Features


- Enter through the open porch into the entrance hall, where period flagstone flooring immediately sets the tone for this characterful home.

- To one side, the kitchen enjoys dual-aspect views over both the front and rear gardens and retains its original tiled flooring. Fitted with a range of wooden units, an integrated fridge, and space for dining, with space for a range cooker and dishwasher. A practical adjoining porch provides coat storage and offers direct access to the garden and outbuildings.

- On the opposite side of the hallway the spacious formal dining room features exposed beams, wooden floorboards, and a striking inglenook fireplace with open fire. Natural light floods the room through a large bay window to the front and an additional window overlooking the rear garden.

- Leading off the dining room is a bright and airy family room, enjoying triple-aspect views that make the most of the surrounding gardens, with doors opening directly onto the patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor living.

- At the rear of the property, the sitting room features a brick fireplace and enjoys peaceful garden views. There is direct access to the outside.

- A cloakroom and a recessed area, currently used as a home office, completes the ground floor accommodation.

- Upstairs, the principal bedroom overlooks the garden and benefits from built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room.

- A second generous double bedroom is accessed via a dressing room and enjoys triple-aspect views.

- Two further double bedrooms both positioned at the front and fitted with wardrobes, are served by a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

- The loft, accessed via a ladder, has been partially boarded and includes a window, offering excellent potential for conversion into additional living space, subject to the necessary permissions.

- Externally, a utility room is conveniently located behind the garage, complete with storage, a sink and ample space for a washer and dryer. Additional outbuildings include a shed, log store and greenhouse.

- The beautifully maintained private garden provides a variety of areas for relaxing and entertaining, enhanced by mature hedging, established trees, fruit trees and vibrant flowering borders.

- To the front, an in-and-out driveway offers ample parking for multiple cars along with a detached garage and an additional carport.
Situation


Bewley Cottage occupies a rural position close to the popular and picturesque hamlet of Ivy Hatch with its Public House/Restaurant and Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust.

Local facilities are available in the nearby villages of Plaxtol, Ightham and Borough Green. Wider shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Town Centres.

Borough Green railway station (2.1 miles) has serves to London Victoria and London Charing Cross (37 mins to London Bridge). Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has serves Charing Cross/Cannon Street (22 mins to London Bridge).
The M25 is easily accessible via Sevenoaks (jct. 5 - 6.8 miles) and the M20 is accessible at Wrotham (3.4 miles).

There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Ightham primary schools. There are highly regarded Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks as well as many Independent senior and Preparatory schools in the area.
Directions


From Sevenoaks head in an easterly direction along the A25 over Seal Chart. Just after passing the Pig and Pickle public house turn right into Coach Road and continue Ivy Hatch. At the Plough Public House turn left into Ismays Road. Bewley cottage will be found after approximately 0.7 of a mile on the right-hand side.
Property information


- Services: Mains gas, electricity water and drains.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Council Tax band: G (£4,151.64 for 2026/27)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Bewley Cottage occupies a rural position close to the popular and picturesque hamlet of Ivy Hatch with its Public House/Restaurant and Ightham Mote, a 14th Century Manor House owned by the National Trust.

Local facilities are available in the nearby villages of Plaxtol, Ightham and Borough Green. Wider shopping facilities are available in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Town Centres.

Borough Green railway station (2.1 miles) has serves to London Victoria and London Charing Cross (37 mins to London Bridge). Sevenoaks station (5.5 miles) has serves Charing Cross/Cannon Street (22 mins to London Bridge).
The M25 is easily accessible via Sevenoaks (jct. 5 - 6.8 miles) and the M20 is accessible at Wrotham ( 3.4 miles).

There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Shipbourne, Plaxtol and Ightham primary schools. There are highly regarded Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks as well as many Independent senior and Preparatory schools in the area.