5 bedroom detached house for sale

A sympathetically refurbished Victorian property combining modern embellishments with retained character features. The well-appointed accommodation is set over 4 floors and is ideal for family living and formal entertaining. Features include a contemporary kitchen by Leicht, stylish bathroom suites with Lefroy Brooks accessories, charming box bay windows with original leaded lights and ornate archways, attractive fireplaces, original column radiators, an original crested stained glass window panel, air conditioning, sash windows with plantation style shutters, high ceilings, Velux windows, oak flooring to the principal reception rooms, and an attractive crafted wooden staircase. Also of note are the impressive landscaped gardens, heated swimming pool, outbuildings and garaging with a guest suite.

The principal reception rooms comprise an elegant drawing room with feature fireplace and a charming bay window with an attractive outlook to the garden, a dining room (also with an attractive fireplace) and bay window with French doors opening to the side terrace. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units with integrated Miele appliances with a matching island incorporating a Siemens cooker and breakfast bar. The adjoining double aspect breakfast room/playroom has recently installed Window Sanctuary doors leading to the terrace. A well-appointed utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances. A boot room with a cloakroom off has a door to the garden whilst the basement is accessed from the hall and provides further storage space and houses the boiler.

From the impressive entrance hall the attractive, period staircase rises to the first floor and principal suite; with a walk-in wardrobe, air conditioning, and a stylish en suite featuring a freestanding bath and separate shower with charming nickel Lefroy Brooks accessories. There are four further double bedrooms, one currently set as a study, two served by en suite Hansgrohe shower rooms, three with air conditioning and all with built-in wardrobes. A well-appointed family bathroom with a traditional roll top bath and separate shower with Lefroy Brooks furnishings completes the first floor. Arranged over the entirety of the second floor is a playroom/snug with an adjoining en suite.

The property is approached via wooden electric gates over a tree lined gravel driveway culminating at the house and garaging and providing ample off road parking. Immediately to the left of the gates is a separate area of driveway. The magnificent landscaped gardens wrap around the property providing areas of lawn interspersed with a variety of established trees including a majestic eucalyptus, birch, sequoia and a cob nut orchard, with an abundance of shrubs including rhododendrons and azaleas. The grounds are adorned with climbing roses and wisteria, and there is an impressive pergola with a variety of climbing plants which leads through the centre of impressive well-stocked flowerbeds. There is a wonderful heated, recently installed Compass one-piece ceramic swimming pool with an electric roll cover, surrounded by a porcelain paved lounge area with an adjoining double aspect garden office/pool room with a Cat 6 internet cable connected, together with a timber framed gazebo by Crown Pavilions and a raised patio ideal for al fresco entertaining, and a timber summerhouse/shed provides a further seating area/garden implement storage.

To the side of the house and above the double garage, is a fabulous studio with a living area, kitchenette and shower room with air conditioning. Below sits a gym and at the rear of the garage is a low level warm water dog shower. An additional open 2 bay outbuilding provides further space with adjoining workshop. The grounds are fenced to the perimeter with a variety of established evergreen and deciduous trees providing a high level of colour, interest and privacy. The plot amounts to about 2.05 acres in total.

The property is about 0.3 of a mile from the centre of the historical and picturesque village of Ightham with a well-regarded primary school, public
house and local delicatessen, set in the heart of Kent, and the beautiful manor house of Ightham Mote, now owned by the National Trust, is just a few miles to the south of the village. Borough Green (1.3 miles) has a good range of local shops, amenities and a station, and Sevenoaks is just over 5 miles away.

Leisure Facilities: Footpaths in the local area. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. The London Golf Club. Nizels Golf Club with
private health/fitness centre in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Reynolds Retreat.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (5.1 miles), Tonbridge and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (5.5 miles) to London Bridge/ Waterloo East/Charing Cross. Borough Green & Wrotham (1.5 miles) to London
Bridge/ Waterloo East/Charing Cross/Victoria.

Schools: Primary schools include Ightham, Plaxtol & Shipbourne. Grammar/state schools include Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.
Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks Prep, Solefields, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.