5 bedroom house

Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet less than a mile from the charming Brasted village, a handsome, detached house of character enjoying fine views to the rear over local woodland. Possibly originally dating from the 1920s/30s and set back from the lane, the house is approached via a carriage driveway and has external elevations of painted render with tile hanging and double-glazed leaded light windows, under a pitched tiled roof, while internally the property retains some period features such as oak windowsills and some decorative oak beams but in general has been updated and reimagined to create a modern family home. There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor, except for the carpeting in the drawing room and tiles in the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, whilst the large windows or French doors allow for an abundance of natural light and views of the gardens and beyond. There are three gracious reception rooms, including the drawing room, which enjoys a triple aspect and an open fire with timber surround and stone hearth. The kitchen/breakfast/dining room is a wonderfully bright and airy, open plan living space, comprehensively furnished with wooden cabinetry and granite work surfaces by Mark Wilkinson and integrated appliances including a range cooker by Falcon. From the kitchen, a door leads though to the garage where there is also a utility/laundry area. Elsewhere there are stairs up to the guest suite/studio where there is also an en-suite shower room – making an ideal au-pair/relative suite or a gym. The first floor is given over to four good size bedrooms – all enjoying the views - supported by three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite, including the principal suite, which also has a fitted dressing area.
Outside

The property is approached via a carriage driveway and is surrounded by colourful, well-established gardens. There are tall, mature trees and hedges, rhododendrons, azaleas and acres, well-stocked herbaceous borders and large swathes of lush lawn and an excellent tennis court has recently been re surfaced. The double garage is integral to the house.

Situation

Situated in a peaceful, yet highly convenient, semi-rural location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only 0.8 miles from the historic village of Brasted with its village store, pub, café and interiors boutiques. Toys Hill and the surrounding Chart, comprising some 200 acres of National Trust owned woodland dotted with established foot and bridle paths, is a popular choice for hikers, cyclists and riders alike
Nearby Sevenoaks boasts a theatre, comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S together with sporting facilities including a leisure centre, golf at Westerham, Knole and Wildernesse, as well as various football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs. Road and rail communications links are excellent with trains from Sevenoaks station offering excellent and speedy connections to London and connections to the national motorway network and airports via the A21 and M25 J5.
The Sevenoaks area is renowned for the excellent schooling available at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and primary sectors, including primary schools in Westerham and Sundridge & Brasted, grammar schools in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, together with independent schools such as Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools, Walthamstow Hall, The New Beacon, Radnor House and Sevenoaks Prep.

Additional Information

Services: Main electricty, water; oil central heating and hot water
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council; Tax Band H

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Sevenoaks