Location

Hilltop Cottage is set in a tranquil hamlet near Brenchley and just 1.5 miles from Matfield, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby villages offer a wealth of amenities:

Brenchley: Post office, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, doctors' surgery, village club

Matfield: Village green, butcher, and country pubs including The Poet (gastropub)

Sports & community: Shared tennis club, cricket and football teams, active local societies

Just under 3 miles away, Horsmonden offers additional shops and the award-winning Heath Stores.

For outdoor lovers, nearby attractions include Bewl Water, Scotney Castle, and Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, ideal for walking, cycling, sailing, and more.

The area is renowned for its high-quality education options, including Brenchley & Horsmonden village primary schools, grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and Maidstone and independent schools including Bethany, St Ronan's, Marlborough House, The Schools at Somerhill,Holmewood House, Kent College, Tonbridge School, and Sevenoaks School.

Paddock Wood Station, approximately 3.3 miles offers mainline services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Waterloo East, and Cannon Street in under 1 hour.

Road access: A21 links to the M25 and broader motorway network.

Airports: Conveniently located for Gatwick and Heathrow.

Description

The Main House:

Dating back to the early 1800s and carefully extended, Hilltop provides just under 2,500 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation. The heart of the home is the stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room, bathed in natural light from oak-framed windows overlooking the garden-ideal for both entertaining and family life.

The spacious sitting room features a striking brick inglenook fireplace and French doors opening to the south-facing terrace. A separate, flexible reception room serves well as a snug, study or playroom.

Upstairs, the principal suite offers countryside views and a private en suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms and a generous family bathroom complete the first floor. On the top floor, a versatile attic room provides additional space for a home office, teenager's den, or fifth bedroom.

The Cottage:

A rare advantage: two distinct homes under one title. Just steps from the main house, the detached, Grade II Listed annexe offers self-contained living with:

- Reception room
- Fitted kitchen
- Generous double bedroom
- Separate bathroom

Whether hosting guests, housing an au pair, or running a successful Airbnb, the cottage adds income potential and exceptional versatility.

Outside:

Enjoy the peaceful Kentish setting from your south-facing flagstone terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. The established gardens feature mature trees, lawns, and a hidden utility area with sheds and space for vegetable growing.

A gated gravel driveway provides ample parking, alongside a detached double garage.

Directions

Postcode TN12 7NA. From Matfield, take Brenchley Road, then Petteridge Lane. Turn right onto Tibbs Court Lane-Hilltop Cottage is the first driveway on the left.