5 bedroom detached house for sale

Dunmore is a wonderfully proportioned home located on the boundary of Sussex and Kent. Surrounded by mature gardens and paddocks this country house enjoys all the benefits of the countryside while being less than 30 miles from Central London.

Built in 1938, the property became the principal house of the old Dunmore Estate. The Estate was broken up in 2004 and since that time the house has had extensive internal and external works. The current owners have also completely redecorated Dunmore, and the quality of the work is evident as soon as you walk in.

The oversized front door opens into a welcoming Reception Hall. From this room all the main reception rooms are accessed. The triple aspect Dining Room has a large bay window overlooking the lawn, and a double door provides access to the rear terrace. There is a fireplace with stone mantel and the ceiling is adorned with rose mouldings. Across the hall is the Drawing Room which, like the dining room, has a bay window overlooking the lawn. Double doors lead to the rear hallway from which there is access to the West terrace.

The bespoke Smallbone kitchen/Breakfast Room is a superb space with a double height bay window over a built-in seating area. Appliances include a Wolf gas hob, Wolf oven with grill, Sub
Zero fridge and various Miele appliances. There is a central island preparation area with two stainless steel sinks. Integrated into the Kitchen is an informal seating area with fireplace, this leads through to the Orangery which has a polished marble floor and two sets of double doors giving access to the rose garden and West lawn. Beyond the kitchen are the Utility Room and Boot Room with access to the rear drive and garage.

The Principal Bedroom Suite comprises an impressive array of rooms including: The Principal Bedroom with bay window and seating area overlooking the gardens and a fireplace with marble mantel and surround. A door leads through to the En Suite Bathroom which includes two basins set in a marble surround, large walk-in shower, roll top bath, fireplace, marble
floor and balcony. A further door leads through to a Dressing Room which has built-in cupboards. In addition to the principal suite there are two Guest Bedroom Suites with En-Suite Bathrooms, two further Bedrooms and a
Family Bathroom. The first floor also benefits from air-conditioning. A staircase leads to the second floor. This floor comprises a cinema and play room.

To the rear of the main house is the garage complex. There are three bays all with
electric sliding doors. A set of stairs attached to the side of the garage lead to the first floor which is currently being used as a Gym.

Enclosed in an attractive building, the recently modernised and refurbished large indoor swimming pool and spa provide a wonderful entertaining and relaxation area, including a newly installed glass sauna.

The gardens are a particular feature of the house and are very well tended and stocked. They consist of two large lawns and a smaller lawn, herbaceous and shrub borders, rose beds, paths and mature azaleas. There is a charming orchard with apple and plum trees . There is also a Tennis Court. Beyond the main area of lawn is the vegetable patch which includes a green house and gardeners shed with WC.

Accessed through a separate set of decorative wrought iron gates and with its own drive,
the Stable Yard comprises five loose boxes. There is a feed room, tack room, Grooms flat with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. There are two further timber framed barns for storing machinery and a covered roof area for washing down horses. Beyond the yard is a full size floodlit Manège and a five bay horse walker with a roof and lighting. There are several paddocks
all enclosed by post and rail fencing with water supply.

Cottage
Meadowview Cottage is a semi-detached 3 bedroom cottage. NB. Occupation - this is subject to a Statutory Rent (agricultural) Act Tenancy.

Dunmore is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Four Elms which is located between Edenbridge and Sevenoaks. The vibrant village has many local amenities including a popular public house, butchers and grocers shop, garden centre, coffee shop, tack shop, church and an active cricket club. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Edenbridge, Westerham and Sevenoaks.

The area has exceptional road and rail communication from the M25, A21 and A25 which provide easy access to London and the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick. Mainline Rail services to London Victoria
operate from Edenbridge with journey times from 51 minutes, while trains to London Bridge/ Cannon Street and Charing Cross operate from Sevenoaks from 33 minutes.

There are many outstanding private and state schools in the area including Four Elms Primary School located in the village, Tonbridge School,
Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall, Wildernesse Boys School, Sevenoaks
Girls School and Judd Boys Grammar School.

The area is well served for leisure interests, including golf at Westerham, Wildernesse and Nizels Golf and Country Club. Polo at Hurtwood Park and Cowdray Park. Sailing and Fishing are available on Chipstead Lakes and racing at Lingfield Park, Plumpton and Epsom.

Walking and Riding is beautifully set in the surrounding countryside. Anne Boleyn's former residence, Hever Castle is just over two miles to the South.