Manor Drive | Hartley | Kent | DA3 8AU
Aldingham
Step inside Aldingham
Aldingham is situated in a secluded location on a prestigious road, set behind high hedges and a gated entrance. This outstanding 3615 sq ft family home surrounded by mature gardens and woodlands approaching three acres. Being one of Hartley’s best kept secrets, this abode was subject to a two year reconfiguration and renovation by the current owner over twenty years ago to make it this impressive well-proportioned family home.
The central hallway opens into multiple living spaces which includes the formal sitting room, dining room, family room, drawing room, study and kitchen breakfast room with adjoining conservatory. To the first floor there is a gallery landing that leads to four bedrooms and family bathroom, the principal bedroom has an ample dressing room which is like a room in itself and spacious ensuite bathroom. There is a balcony roof terrace that leads off the principal bedroom which is an ideal location to start your day and overlook the mature and established gardens and grounds.
Outside to the front of the property the driveway has space for multiple cars with double detached garage and store above. Whilst the house is impressive, the garden and grounds do not disappoint and is made up of two titles approaching three acres, which is subtly divided into three main sections, the formal landscaped garden with summerhouse and playhouse, a more natural area and a wildlife wooded sanctuary, which the current owner has affectionately named ‘the traditional garden’, ‘Middle Earth’ and ‘Backlands’. This beautiful space is ideal for entertaining family and friends with garden parties and is a dream for children to explore. This family home is a true haven of peace and quiet and a place to unwind from busy lives and make as a forever home.
Location
Hartley lies in the northern side of the North Downs between Sevenoaks and Dartford/ Gravesend. The thriving village offers local shops including a co-op, post office and two outstanding primary schools. Hartley Country Club is set in 10 acres of glorious Kent countryside and offers a unique combination of sporting and social attractions. The village of Longfield offers comprehensive shopping facilities, including Waitrose, doctors surgery, a local bakery and butchers to name a few and a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria. Ebbsfleet international provides fast services to St Pancras and is within 5.5 miles. The Bluewater shopping centre with its varied range of shops and recreational facilities is approximately 5 miles from Hartley village.
Directions
From our Fine & Country Hartley office proceed along Church Road and take sixth turning on the left into Manor Lane and bear right into Manor Drive where the property can be found on the right hand side.
Seller Insight
I have to admit that I was in no way the driving force behind our purchase of this house twenty-four years ago, it was my husband who fell in love with it,” says the owner. “Back then we were living just two roads down in a lovely property that we’d recently had beautifully refurbished, and Aldingham was essentially a multi-generational home – two staircases, two kitchens etc. – that was crying out for an awful lot of TLC. My husband was adamant that this was the house for us so we bought it in 2000, he spent the next two years having it renovated – I barely laid eyes on it during that period – and when it was finally finished I had to admit he was right all along, I loved it!”
“From the outside it’s a beautiful building, which is framed by the most lovely gardens and grounds, and inside it’s a wonderfully spacious and very comfortable family home. The layout is superb, every room in this house boasts really good proportions. There are areas that are ideal for family time and big get-togethers, but you also have the ability to take yourself off to a quiet space if you need that bit of separation. When it’s just me here it doesn’t feel overwhelming, but the size of the house means that over the years we’ve been able to host wonderful family Christmases, my daughter and her family came to live with me while her house was being built… It’s a home that we’ve always been able to share with family and friends, and that’s what I’ve always loved about it.”
“One of the standout elements of the property has to be the huge garden, which is subtly divided into three main sections – which we affectionately call ‘the traditional garden’, ‘Middle Earth’ and ‘Backlands’. It was another feature that my husband fell in love with when he first found the property. Back then it was so overgrown that you couldn’t see the house, but it was cut back and thinned out, and over the past two decades it has evolved into a really beautiful space – I have a fantastic gardener so all credit to him! It’s also very peaceful and private, and during the summer months we can follow the sun all day long.”
“This really has been the most wonderful family home, but the time has come for me to downsize. I don’t intend to leave Hartley, I’ve lived here for over forty years and I can’t imagine living anywhere else, but I’ll be sad to leave Aldingham. My husband built it for me so it has always been a very special place; I’ve no doubt that whoever is lucky enough to own it next will be very happy here too.*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Transport Information
Train Stations:
Longfield 1.2 miles
Meopham 1.7 miles
Sole Street 2.6 miles
The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools
Primary Schools:
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles
Hartley Primary Academy 0.7 miles
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.8 miles
Rowhill School 0.8 miles
Milestone Academy 0.8 miles
Secondary Schools:
Rowhill School 0.8 miles
Milestone Academy 0.8 miles
Longfield Academy 1 mile
Helen Allison School 1.8 miles
Meopham School 2.1 miles
Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country for verification.
Tenure
The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Council Tax
We are informed this property is in band G. For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks Borough Council.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing via Fine & Country.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the
