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A beautifully presented semi-detached cottage set in a delightful rural location with far reaching views over the valley. Entrance hall, Cloakroom, Sitting room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility area. Landing, Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, Family shower room. Garden with summerhouse, terrace and lawn. Garage with workshop, Parking, Stable block, Paddock. Just under 1 acre Property A covered porch with front door opening into the hall, which has a tiled floor and under stair cupboard. The sitting room has a boarded floor and a fireplace with a wood burning stove flanked by cupboards. The kitchen/breakfast room has modern fitted units including woodblock worktops, a peninsular, tiled floor and French doors to the garden. The kitchen is open to a utility area with a back door. Also on this floor is a cloakroom. On the first floor the landing has a cupboard. The principal bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room. There are 2 further bedrooms and a well appointed family shower room. Gardens and Grounds Double gates open to a gravel drive for parking in front of the garage and workshop. A brick path, flanked by lawn, leads up to the cottage. A separate path leads to the stable yard with 2 loose boxes, feed room, tack room and gym. Beyond is the paddock with 3 apple trees. There is an attractive garden with lawn, terracing with pergola clad with wisteria and vine, overlooked by the summer house. Directions From East Grinstead head east on the A264. Having left the town take the first left into Hollow Lane. Then take the first right into Smither’s Lane towards Cowden. Continue along this road past the grass triangle and farm building and the cottage is the first on the left. Tenure, Local Authorities and Services Freehold. Kent County Council: 03000414141. Sevenoaks District Council: 01732227000. Council tax band E. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil heating. Fibre to the property. The stables, summerhouse and garage all have electricity. Local Amenities The property is well placed in a quiet rural setting not far from the historic village of Cowden with facilities available in Lingfield, Edenbridge and East Grinstead. Ashdown Forest, which is the largest free public access space in the south east and Lingfield Racecourse are also nearby. There are railway stations at Dormans, Lingfield, and East Grinstead, all of which offer a service to London Bridge/Victoria. There are excellent educational facilities throughout the area both in the state and private sectors.
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In Cowden and Hever, Sevenoaks, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £272 a month for a couple and £204 for a single person; the most common band is G (£4,204 a year).
Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band
| Band A | £1,682 / year |
| Band B | £1,962 / year |
| Band C | £2,242 / year |
| Band D | £2,522 / year |
| Band E | £3,083 / year |
| Band F | £3,643 / year |
| Band G | £4,204 / year |
| Band H | £5,045 / year |
Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.
Based on the property’s Energy Performance Certificate.
| Lighting | £68 / year |
| Hot water | £362 / year |
| Heating | £958 / year |
| Total annual energy | £1,388 |
From the property's Energy Performance Certificate. Actual costs will vary.