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4 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 Bedroom 1920s Extended Detached House
- Recently Refurbished 3 Storey Home with Period Features
- Open Plan Kitchen/Family Room
- Family Bathroom and 2 En suites
- Plot Size approx. 20 Acres
- Double Garage, Tool Room and Barn
- Rural Location
- Stunning Formal Gardens and AONB views
- Gated Entrance
Dalhanna is a stunning country residence which epitomises the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern functionality. This beautiful family home is situated on an elevated position within grounds extending to approximately 20 acres offering amazing views over open countryside and the valley beyond.
A distinguished country home built in the 1920s, it has been thoughtfully renovated and extended by the current owners to create the truly stunning home it is today. Traditional features have been retained to create a light, spacious and elegant home with high ceilings, working fireplaces and everything required to suit the requirements of a modern family. The house offers probably one of the best far-reaching views in the area and affords tranquillity for those looking to enjoy the countryside at its best alongside landscaped borders and banks, lawns, woodland and a wildflower meadow.
To the front of the premises, an extensive gated gravel driveway leads you through park like gardens to the property providing ample parking and access to the double garage and barn.
When entering the property, you are welcomed by the traditional features and the aesthetics of a modern home. The hallway is a central hub for the house and leads to a light and airy south-facing formal living room. Its double aspect provides exceptional views and access to the wraparound garden through French doors. Both the downstairs cloakroom and further living areas are also accessed from the hallway. The kitchen/family room is substantial and well appointed, with an island and a full range of integrated appliances with the benefit of a separate pantry and a utility/boot room. There are both east and south-facing windows in the kitchen/family room together with rear bi-folding doors leading to the elevated terrace to the east and French doors with views to the south. Double doors open out to the spacious and sunny south facing dining room also with French doors and this completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, the magnificent principal bedroom suite includes a stunning en-suite shower room, luxury dressing room and bedroom, with parquet flooring & panelling throughout. Double aspect windows from the bedroom with south facing bay windows providing views cross the valley. Also on the first floor is the principal guest room with fabulous views of the garden, a balcony and a luxury en-suite shower room. A third bedroom has double aspect views of both garden and the valley via south facing bay windows and is large enough to allow for additional office space. The fourth bedroom offers flexibility for use; currently used as an office, it has a working fireplace and also south facing bay windows. On the top floor, accessed via a full staircase, you will find ample space and the potential option to extend this property with additional bedrooms or other usages if required.
The additional plot with an additional entrance is currently a wild flower meadow, and woodland but lends itself to multiple usages, including equestrian should this be a need of its future custodian.
Dalhanna is a beautifully proportioned elegant country house and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE: The property is made up of two titles K577352 and K845561.
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Location
The village of Shoreham sits beside the River Darent as it winds through the North Downs and is situated six miles north of Sevenoaks, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Reputed to be the most bombed village in Britain, the famous great white cross cut in the chalk hillside is a monument to commemorate the dead of the First World War. The fascinating Shoreham Aircraft Museum holds hundreds of aviation relics. The village has a primary school, recreation ground, several pubs serving food, an excellent village store and post office. The Mount in Shoreham is a boutique Vineyard producing award winning still and sparkling wines and holds regular wine tasting events. Darenth Valley golf course is located on the edge of the village. Shoreham railway station has trains on the Victoria line, Blackfriars, St Pancras, the line also goes direct to Sevenoaks in just 9 minutes, where there are a variety of trains into central London, taking approximately 40 minutes. For (truncated)
Directions
From our office, proceed to the roundabout and take the first exit onto Station Road/A225. Continue to follow A225 into Shoreham Road. Take the left turning into Station Road by Shoreham railway station. Station Rd becomes Church Street. Turn right onto High Street. Take the right turning onto Castle Farm Road. Turn left onto Cockerhurst Road and the property can be found up the hill, on the right hand side.
Seller Insight
Nestled beyond a sweeping driveway and secure gates and set within twenty acres of land comprising mature garden, wildflower meadows and woodland, this attractive Georgian-style property offers outstanding views and complete privacy. Built in the 1920s, it combines symmetrical design with large, airy rooms, high ceilings, and windows/ french doors placed to ensure that the views can be enjoyed from all main rooms. The property has been extended and fully renovated, retaining period features wherever possible, with updates carefully chosen to complement the property's historic character. The result is a respectful blend of modern styling that enhances the period nature of the home. The property features two main floors plus a full staircase leading to an extensive loft space with full head height. It boasts four large double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The principal bedroom suite includes an en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobes, and a large roll-top bath positioned (truncated)
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