6 bedroom detached house for sale

Set down a long private lane, this attached 6-bedroom unlisted character home, believed to date back to the late 1800s, has been sympathetically modernised and extended by the current owners to create a beautiful family home. The versatile layout, with its split levels, adds to the charm of this quirky residence. The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a sitting room with a log burner and bi-folding doors opening to the garden, a study off the sitting room, and a cloakroom on the entrance level. A few steps lead up to the hallway with doors to the dining room, which also features a fireplace, and in turn leads to the beautiful country-style kitchen-breakfast room with a conservatory off it. Two bedrooms and a bathroom complete this floor. The first floor boasts a double-aspect main bedroom with an en-suite on a mid-level, with a few steps up to the remaining three bedrooms and a cloakroom. The overall plot is around a third of an acre and boasts a beautifully planted and maintained garden to the rear, which is extremely private and offers plenty of shady spots to escape the sun. There is also a small area of garden to the side and front, screened with mature hedging. Additionally, there is an extensive driveway and a single garage.

Nestled in an idyllic countryside setting high up on the North Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & located in Green Belt, this home instantly enchants as you drive down the long private track leading to it and the few neighbouring properties, immersing you in the magic of this peaceful location. Offering the best of both worlds, this location combines a tranquil, rural atmosphere with convenient access to amenities. For commuters, Ebbsfleet station is approximately 23 minutes (11 miles) away by car and provides high-speed trains to London St Pancras in just 19 minutes. Borough Green station is a mere 7 minutes (2.7 miles) away by car, with trains to London Bridge and Victoria taking from 37 minutes and 44 minutes respectively.

The nearby villages of Borough Green and Vigo offer numerous local shops and schools, whilst St George's Primary School in Wrotham is 6 minutes (2 miles) and Trottiscliffe CoE Primary School is 10 minutes (3.3 miles) drive & and both rated Ofsted 'Good'. For private schools, St Michaels Prep School is just 16 minutes away (7 miles) and the array of Grammar schools in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Gravesend & Dartford provide great options for the next level of education. For the golf enthusiast, The London Golf Club is a 12 minute drive (3.8 miles) and has hosted an array of golfing events including the PGA Seniors Championship.

Additionally, the M20 and M26 motorways are conveniently close for those needing to travel further afield. After a busy week, you'll relish the serene countryside surrounding this home, with numerous lovely elevated walks to enjoy, including the North Downs Way.

"This house has given us the flexibility we wanted in all aspects. Allowing us an oasis of calm & the benefits of a rural lifestyle, whilst being an easy commute to London for work and leisure activities. We have raised our family here for 18 years in this tight knit community, from babies to teenagers giving them an idyllic childhood, in a safe & secure environment allowing them to really be children."