8 bedroom detached house for sale

Bell House is an impressive family property with separate Victorian cottage located in an extremely convenient position close to Sevenoaks School and town centre. The main property was built in the 1970s and has been extended by the present owners, providing spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over four floors extending to just over 5,000 sq ft.

Of particular note is the impressive and thoughtfully reimagined modern oast extension which incorporates superb living spaces to both the lower ground and ground floors. In addition there are a further three reception rooms with a variety of uses ideal for modern family living. On the first and second floors are six double bedrooms including three en suite bathrooms along with a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom.

In addition the attractive two bedroom Victorian cottage provides useful secondary accommodation extending to almost 1,000 sq ft.

The house and cottage are set back from the road and approached via a long shrubbery-lined drive, with parking for several cars along with a detached garage and a further garage attached to the cottage. The quiet and secluded west-facing rear garden is a particular feature of the property and enjoys delightful views. Part walled, the garden is principally laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. Central steps ascend to a paved terrace with adjacent decking area along with an attractive pergola with established vines. To the side there is an established rose garden and screen of black bamboo. There is also a summer house and gardener's shed. In all the plot extends to approximately 0.5 of an acre.

Sevenoaks High Street 0.2 miles
Sevenoaks Station 0.9 miles
Junction 5 M25 (A21) 2.5 miles
Tunbridge Wells 13.5 miles
London 35 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Bell House is located in a very quiet position set back from the Upper High Street in Sevenoaks, being well located on the south side of the town, 0.2 of a mile from Waitrose and 0.9 of a mile to the mainline station. Knole Park is practically on the doorstep providing a most convenient opportunity to walk, cycle or run across acres of deer-inhabited park and woodland.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (0.2 of a mile), Tunbridge Wells (13.5 miles) and Bluewater (18 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (0.9 miles) to Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Riverhead infant and Amherst junior schools. St Thomas’ RCP, St John’s CEP, Sevenoaks CP, and Lady Boswell’s CEP Schools.

Grammar/State Schools: Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.

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

Leisure Facilities: Cricket, Hockey, Football and Rugby in the Sevenoaks Vine area. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre.

The M25 can be accessed at the Chevening interchange which is about 2.5 miles away linking to other motorway networks and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.