5 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning Grade II listed detached country home with mature gardens, steeped in history dating from the 1600s with later additions and sensitive modernisation.

This fine example of a charming English period home is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nestled in a small hamlet amongst the Otford Hills in the Kent countryside whilst offering easy access to London, excellent local schools and the motorway network.

The house is set behind twin electric gates with comfortable accommodation arranged over two floors offering spacious rooms with many original period features including exposed wall timbers / beams, oak internal doors / floors, fireplaces and brimming with character.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming traditional oak framed porch and hallway with a dual aspect study with a small wood-burning stove located to the right.

Immediately upon entering the main reception area you are greeted with a stunning vaulted ceiling with original galleried balcony and an abundance of exposed timber beams which continue to run through the principal reception room. The main drawing room is the heart of the original building and the impressive brick inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove (and Bressummer beam above) exudes a homely welcoming ambiance.

The bespoke Rencraft kitchen / breakfast room features a comprehensive range of wooden units with granite work surfaces and a ceramic butler sink. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a range cooker.

A dining room with a double set of French windows opening onto the outside patio, which forms an attractive summer entertaining space, a good sized utility room and a second entrance hall with cloakroom and under stairs storage space complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs can be accessed via two staircases and comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms, four of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

The master bedroom features an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, built in wardrobe and cupboard, book shelves, along with an en-suite bathroom and views over the garden. Two bedrooms with exposed timbers and original features, along with two contemporarily decorated bedrooms make up the sleeping accommodation. A family bathroom, separate shower room and two further storage cupboards complete the first floor.

A striking feature of this property is the beautiful gardens, wrapping around the house and enjoying a sunny aspect, mostly laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees and shrubs. An old dome shaped Ice House is located partly underground, and makes a perfect den for children – in addition to this is a bell tower and a large tree house overlooking the garden. The vegetable garden has raised beds and a potting shed.

The garage and workshop provide excellent storage and could be upgraded and renovated to provide a more substantial space, usable as an office or for other activities, subject to relevant consents.

Directly opposite the property is an adjacent parcel of land of approximately 1.83 acres (making a combined garden of approximately 2.37 acres in total), comprising a lawn tennis court, a timber barn, bluebell woodland and a fruit orchard.

Otford Train Station (35 mins to Victoria) and Sevenoaks Train Station (22 mins to London Bridge) 2.5 miles and 7.2 miles respectively. The pretty village of Otford has local shopping facilities, public houses, a doctors’ surgery and picturesque village pond.

More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found at Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater shopping centre is 20 minutes’ drive away.

The area is well served with an excellent selection of both private and state schools including Grammar and Independent Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and Preparatory Schools in Otford and Sevenoaks.

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Sevenoaks District Council Band G