No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
Skip to main content
Premium Display

This property is no longer on the market

5 bedroom detached house

Study
Sold STC
Save
Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: F*
4,693 sq ft / 436 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
Discover more information

Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 reception rooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Outbuildings
  • Period
  • Detached
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Village
Situated at the head of a long driveway, Vinesgate is a very attractive Victorian house surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds that provide the most stunning views. Vinesgate is constructed of stone under a tile-hung roof. The accommodation extends to over 5,100 sq ft arranged over three floors; the space is well balanced between formal and informal living. Vinesgate is a beautifully presented property. The main reception rooms are accessed off the reception hall and comprise a spectacular sitting and dining room, which benefit from exceptional ceiling heights, large bay sash windows with window seats to enjoy the views over the gardens and grounds and impressive fireplaces. There is also a comfortable family room complete with fireplaces.

Vinesgate is a superb family home that enjoys the character of a historic property combined with the modern amenities required for family living in the country. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a central work island, fitted appliances, and oil-fired AGA. Double doors from the kitchen lead out to the rear terrace and garden. Accessed off the kitchen is the breakfast room, which provides an ideal seating and dining area.

The addition of the Marston & Langinger conservatory provides an impressive central core to the house, being triple aspect and with access to the outside, connecting the house to the garden and grounds. Also on the ground floor are the utility room, boot room, study and downstairs WC. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to the vast cellar, that provides extremely versatile space.

The first floor is well served with excellent bedroom accommodation accessed off the grand galleried landing, comprising a generous principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, dressing room and wonderful views over the gardens from the stunning bay window seats. There are four further bedrooms and two newly decorated family bathrooms. All of the rooms are light and bright with great ceiling heights and benefit from views over the gardens and grounds. There is also a large office, and laundry cupboard and a secondary staircase on the first floor.

Sitting within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the gardens and grounds are an important feature of Vinesgate, complementing the house extremely well. The property enjoys well-maintained southeast-facing gardens and grounds with many mature specimen trees, shrub and flower beds and a magnificent topiary.

The gardens and grounds encircle the property and include a tennis court, swimming pool, summer house, greenhouse and kitchen garden. There is also a paved terrace wrapping around the rear of the house with a charming pagoda, providing excellent settings for alfresco dining.

Beyond the paved terrace are the immaculately landscaped formal gardens, which lead to the heated swimming pool, ideally positioned for the sun and incredible views over the valley beyond. Past the immediate gardens, the land is mainly laid to lawn, with so much usable space.

Vinesgate is approached via an impressive gated winding driveway that leads to the front of the house with a large parking area and triple bay garage, providing ample parking for a number of cars.

In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 12 acres.

Sitting within the grounds of Vinesgate is the charming Barn. The accommodation extends to 570 sq ft, comprising a kitchen/dining room, bathroom, and spacious double-aspect sitting room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Next to the barn is a secure double garage.


Vinesgate is positioned in a highly accessible location to the south of Brasted Chart, with facilities to provide for everyday needs. A more comprehensive range of shopping facilities is available in Sevenoaks, 5 miles to the east and Westerham, 2.5 miles to the west.

The M25 (Junction 5) is a short drive away providing access to the national motorway network, the A21, as well as the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow. Biggin Hill is within a short drive, approximately 6 miles to the north. Fast train services are available from Sevenoaks to London Bridge and London Charing Cross, taking approximately 20 and 30 minutes, respectively.

There are numerous schools in the area, including preparatory schools of Laverock, Hazelwood, Brambletye, Stoke Brunswick, Ashdown House, Holmewood House, New Beacon and Michael Hall, as well as public schools of Woldingham, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Worth and Whitgift. There are also grammar schools at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the areas include; racing at Lingfield, Plumpton, Fontwell, Brighton and Goodwood; Polo at Cowdray Park; Golf at Royal Ashdown, Hever, Holtye and Westerham. Sailing and watersports are available at the Bough Beech and Wierwood Reservoirs and all along the south coast. There is a leisure centre at Edenbridge and a country club at Lingfield.

Property information from this agent

Places of interest

    We are passionate about property. Our foundations are built on supporting clients in one of the most significant decisions they’ll make in their lifetime. As your partners in property, we act with integrity and are here to help you achieve the very best price for your home in the quickest possible time. We offer a range of services for your property requirements. If you are selling, buying or letting a home, or you need some frank advice and insight on the current property market from our team, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

    See more properties like this:

    *DISCLAIMER

    Property reference CHO012208448. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. OnTheMarket.com makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and OnTheMarket.com has no control over the content provided by the agent or developer. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Knight Frank - Country Houses Department.

    OnTheMarket may have applied supplementary data to this property listing, including:

    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 7, 2022

    Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, with the number returned showing how fast the connection is. Each reading is based on the highest predicted speed of any major broadband network for services that deliver the download speeds. The following are the different readings that we may display:

    Basic: Up to 30 Mbit/s
    Super-fast: Between 30 Mbit/s and 300 Mbit/s
    Ultra-fast: Over 300 Mbit/s

    The data is updated three times a year. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. For more information, see: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/about-checker#Answer_0_2

    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 7, 2022

    Mobile signal predictions are provided by the four UK mobile network operators: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Predictions can vary significantly from the coverage you may actually experience as a result of local factors (especially terrain). Ofcom has tested the actual coverage provided in various locations around the UK to help ensure that these predictions are reasonable. The values shown against a property can be broken down as follows:

    Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on November 29, 2023 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

    Any supplementary data should not be relied upon as forming part of any property particulars and OnTheMarket cannot be held responsible for any incorrectness in this data. See here for more information.

    *Call rate information

    Calls to 0843 numbers will be charged at 4p/min from BT landlines. Calls from other networks may vary, and calls from mobiles and outside the UK will be higher. Calls to local numbers beginning with 01, 02 and 03 numbers will incur standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles.