6 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive and substantial family home, with well-proportioned accommodation, set within delightful landscaped grounds of about 1.79 acres.

Description

Meadows is a most attractive six bedroom detached family home, set in about 1.79 acres and offering well-proportioned family living space. The core of the house is believed to date from 1930s with later additions. Salient points include attractive cornicing and ceiling roses, delightful established gardens of about 1.79 acres, featuring a swimming pool and detached garage. The property is conveniently located between the amenities of both Sevenoaks and Bromley.

The generous entrance hall leads to the principal reception rooms which altogether provide an excellent suite of rooms for formal and informal entertaining.

The reception rooms comprise an impressive drawing/dining room with a feature electric fire and cast iron fire surround and adjoining sun room. Double doors lead to the well-proportioned, dual aspect sitting room which benefits from doors opening onto the rear terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of attractive, hand painted wall and base units with integral appliances and space for American style fridge freezer. The adjoining utility provides further storage and space for appliances. From the utility is the family room with a delightful dual aspect to the front and side.

A bedroom with en suite shower room enjoys delightful views over the rear and side garden. A study with bespoke Chamber of Sevenoaks carpentry and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect, with views over the front and rear gardens, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.

There are three further double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, two of them with en suite shower rooms, a single bedroom with storage cupboards and a family bathroom.

The beautiful landscaped gardens are a wonderful feature of the property and provide year round interest. To the rear of the property is the swimming pool, rear terraces ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining all set within the established gardens.

To the front of the property, the focal point is the attractive fountain, bordered by beautifully manicured lawns and established beds stocked with a wide variety of shrubs, roses, perennials and mature trees.

Meadows is approached via electric gates over a sweeping driveway which offers access to the garage and ample parking. The property is set in approximately 1.79 acres.

Location

Meadows is located on the sought after Rushmore Hill, on the edge of the popular village of Knockholt. Knockholt is a picturesque village in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' set near the North Downs.

Comprehensive Shopping: Orpington (4.8 miles), Sevenoaks (5.8 miles), Bromley (8.2 miles) and Bluewater (13.9 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Knockholt (2.2 miles), Chelsfield (2.6 miles) and Orpington (4.6 miles) to London Cannon Street/London Bridge/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Halstead and Knockholt.

Grammar/State Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Sporting Facilities: Various local golf clubs. Halstead and Knockholt Cricket Clubs. Sevenoaks Sports and Leisure Centre. Hockey, football and rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,938 sq ft


Acreage: 1.79 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks proceed along London Road, continuing through Dunton Green. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Starhill Road, signposted Knockholt. Continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles and on entering the village of Knockholt the road will bear to the right, the Old London Road. At the T-junction, turn right onto Main Road and then take the next left onto Rushmore Hill continue following the road for approximately 0.7 miles and the entrance to Meadows can be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: All mains connected