The Pines

Positioned at the head of a sweeping drive behind an imposing set of entrance gates, The Pines is an extremely impressive and private country house. Built to the owners exacting specification in 1993 by traditional craftsmen R Durtnell and Sons with later extensions added over the years, allowing the property to evolve as a modern family home.

The accommodation extends to over 6,600 sq ft arranged over four floors. The space is well balanced between formal and informal living. The house is beautifully presented with some exquisite features and finished to an exceptional standard.

The principle reception rooms are arranged around a stunning reception hall with a bespoke curved hand carved staircase and balustrade. The reception rooms comprise a wood panelled drawing room, and sitting room with a spectacular full height window enjoying glorious views over the gardens and grounds. Also on the ground floor is the family room which features exposed brick work and beams.

All of the principal reception rooms have remarkable original fireplaces sourced from France. The expansive La Cornue kitchen with 16th century floorboards from Scotland is well equipped with a central work island, fitted appliances including multiple ovens and a Sub Zero fridge freezer. The high specification is evident throughout with the property being impeccably interior designed by Albrissi
design. The addition of the triple aspect orangery connects the house to the gardens and grounds seamlessly.

A spacious lower ground floor is the perfect entertainment space complete with bar and billiard room. The quality is consistent throughout being finished to the highest standards and enjoying the magnificent high ceilings.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors with four generous bedroom suites. There is a sumptuous principal suite with a dressing room and stunning bathroom with incredible views over the garden.

All of the bedrooms are en suite and of a consistently good size and there is ample storage throughout the property.

The gardens and grounds are an important feature of The Pines and complement the house extremely well. The house sits towards the center of it's 4.66 acres which provide a high degree of privacy and protection. The gardens are truly exceptional and have been
meticulously designed and planted by the current owners and are an absolute joy to behold.

The Pines is ideal for entertaining and offers an abundance of entertainment and sporting features. Additionally, there is superb secondary accommodation, outbuildings, formal gardens with magnificent mature specimen trees and shrubs. Stepping out through the orangery is a paved terrace that runs along the property and the outside seating area sheltered underneath a charming pagoda and complete with a large open fire, ideal for al fresco dining.
Beyond the paved terrace are the immaculately landscaped formal gardens containing the heated 20m pool and thatched pool house ideally positioned for the sun.

The gardens have been designed so that each section tells a different story with meandering paths connecting them. One path leads down to a cherry blossom and multiple mature specimen trees. There is also a floodlit padel tennis court situated to the rear of the garden. There is also a level area surrounded by mature beech hedging ideally sized for a tennis court.

Further outbuildings include the contemporary gym, and laundry room with separate wc. At the front of the house is a double garage building with storage at the rear.

Situated within the gardens and grounds is an attractive and spacious cottage. Constructed of brick under a tile roof, the cottage is similar in style to the main house. It extends to approximately 1,200 sq.ft. over two floors complete with spacious kitchen, dining and sitting room, downstairs wc and en suite bedroom upstairs. The cottage is ideal secondary accommodation for guests.

Located on the outskirts, and within walking distance

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Sevenoaks