7 bedroom detached house for sale

The bright, well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors with wonderful features including magnificent fireplaces, exposed ceiling timbers and multi-pane sash windows. The south west facing gardens have far reaching views and include glorious walled gardens, in all about 1.1 acres.

The ground floor features a trio of principal reception rooms. The dining hall is distinguished by a striking inglenook fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers, while the bright, double-aspect drawing room boasts an attractive fireplace and wood-burning stove, with access to the terrace. Additionally, there is the dual aspect family room with its own fireplace.

The charming kitchen/breakfast room offers lovely views over the garden and is well-appointed with Shaker-style cupboards, an Aga, and integrated appliances. An adjoining utility/boot room provides extra storage, space for laundry appliances, and a cloakroom.

From the entrance hall, a staircase descends to the cellar, comprising a wine cellar and boiler room.

The first floor comprises six bedrooms, five with fitted wardrobes, and one with access to the attic, along with two well-appointed shower rooms and a family bathroom. A further staircase leads to the second floor with two additional bedrooms, each offering access to attic rooms that provide excellent storage space.

Lower Roughway is approached via a private shared drive that leads to a parking area with space for multiple vehicles. The property is surrounded by lawns and mature evergreen hedging, ensuring privacy, and the gardens of approximately 1.1 acres are beautifully landscaped. The southwest-facing rear features manicured lawns, fruit trees, and a variety of deciduous, specimen, and evergreen trees along the boundaries. The wisteria-clad rear elevation and terrace offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and a great entertaining space.

Lower Roughway is located in a charming, peaceful rural hamlet, nestled close to the popular Plaxtol village, yet just 5 miles from Tonbridge with its mainline station.

Plaxtol village, located 2 miles away, offers day to day amenities such as a village shop, public house, primary school, and general store/Post Office. Hadlow, nearby, provides further convenience with a post office, greengrocer, bakery, pharmacy, primary school, doctor's surgery, dentist, and library. Other local villages West Malling and Borough Green also offer everyday amenities, with more extensive shopping options found in Tonbridge (5 miles), Sevenoaks (8.6 miles), Tunbridge Wells (12.2 miles), and Bluewater (22.3 miles).

The area offers a wide range of leisure facilities, including Knole Park and Wildernesse gold clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Tonbridge has its own Leisure Centre with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and nearby sporting clubs cater to rugby, football, swimming, and sailing enthusiasts. Additionally, there is a David Lloyd Tennis & Fitness Club at Kings Hill.

For commuters, mainline railway services are available at Hildenborough, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks, offering direct routes to London Bridge, Cannon Street, and Charing Cross. West Malling and Borough Green stations serve London Victoria, London Bridge, and Charing Cross.

The area is well-served with schools, including primary schools in Plaxtol, Shipbourne, and Mereworth. Secondary schools include highly regarded grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, along with grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Private school options include preparatory schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks, and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge, as well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools.