Sevenoaks, Kent

OAKWOOD HOUSE

Oakwood House is an impressive imposing country property set within established park-like grounds providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Internally, the house is well presented throughout with well-proportioned accommodation providing both formal and informal living. The property has a superb indoor pool complex and a self-contained apartment above the triple garage. The delightful gardens and grounds are a particular feature and in total the area amounts to about 14.3 acres. The property is approached by electrically operated wrought iron gates with an entry system which provides access to the long gravel driveway flanked by lawn, mature trees and shrubs, culminating at the front of the house. The property has fantastic transport links into London and the South East and is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Main House

Features of particular merit include superb joinery including a magnificent staircase, polished porcelain tiled flooring to some ground floor areas, decorative ceiling coving and brass light fittings. The well-proportioned reception rooms are arranged over the ground floor providing excellent areas for formal entertaining. The property comprises of a large reception hall with sweeping staircase, the very impressive drawing room enjoys garden views and features a most attractive working fireplace. The generous office is superbly fitted with a range of bespoke furniture including two desks. The formal dining room captures the view from the front of the house. The kitchen/breakfast/family room is double aspect with views over the garden and double doors open onto the rear terrace. Comprising of a comprehensive range of high white gloss and ash fitted floor and wall units and a central island unit with extensive granite work surfaces incorporate a double butler sink and preparation sink. Appliances include a Siemens wall mounted double oven, steam oven and plate warming drawer, Borac induction 4 ring hob with an integrated extractor fan, Siemens integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer and a Quooker hot water tap. The adjacent utility room is fully fitted with the same style units as the kitchen and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with further access to the rear terrace. A cloakroom and plant room complete the ground floor.

On approaching the first floor there are two galleried landings accessed via two independent staircases including features of vaulted ceiling with a wealth of exposed timbers. The spacious master suite comprises a triple aspect bedroom with a Juliette balcony, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a variety of built in cupboards. The luxurious appointed ensuite bathroom comprises his and hers vanity units, corner bath and separate shower cubicle, also benefitting from underfloor heating and heated mirrors. There are five further bedrooms, three have ensuite bath or shower rooms and the remaining two share a bathroom. All of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and one is currently being used as a dressing room.

Seller Insight

Magnificent throughout, this elegant house offers luxury living at its very best. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Beauty it has over fourteen acres of park and woodland, its tranquility and total privacy is only a mile from local amenities and a short distance from various other nearby riverside villages with some popular eateries and attractions including Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford and Stansted; with nearby Sevenoak s offering a wide range of shops and excellent restaurants.

The house has a sophisticated but relaxed ambience combined with abun dant space, and the present owner explains that any changes made have emphasi sed these qualities. She has a stunning pool complex, a media wall in the main lounge and master bedroom whilst the kitchen is now chic and well equippe d for the keen cook.

It is a home where every room is a collection of visual treats, but the owner’s favourite place is the Master bedroom suite. Very large but cosy, it has a Juli et balcony overlooking the woodland, and she explains that on early summer mornings you open the doors to be greeted by loud and harmonious bird song. It is a lovely way to start the day and a room which is the perfect adult sanctuary.

Daily life revolves around the light flooded kitchen where you can cook or settle in the family area with the garden as a pretty background. The house is a perfect party pad and guests generally gather in the kitchen but for more formal entertaining the main lounge is ideal with its inglenook brick fireplace and triple aspect, it has a calming ambience and is ideal for relaxing after a busy day working in the home office.

Oakwood House is probably at its best when full of people and there have been parties of up to three hundred guests, who have the option of the pool, sauna, steam room, and probably the highlight is the ability to walk through the woodland, which in Spring has an enchanting bluebell carpet. The owner takes great pleasure in strolling through the grounds and says a most beautiful green and undisturbed walk. It is a private oasis of calm.

The village has an active community life and there are excellent schools in t he area. There is a good rail services into London from various stations with the closest being Eynsford, Otford and Borough Green whilst the M20 and M25 are within easy reach. The beautiful Kent countryside offers myriad walks and villages to explore. It is where you can enjoy the best of town and country living. The owner will miss the house but most of all the garden and woodland which have provided so much joy. Oakwood House is a very special property and sh e takes a way many happy memories.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Indoor Swimming Pool Complex

The superb pool complex comprises a mosaic tiled swimming pool with tiled flooring and eight pairs of double doors opening to the outside terraces, a spa pool, two shower rooms, W.C., store room, sauna and steam room.

Triple Garage and Apartment

Comprising a triple garage with three sets of doors, two electrically operated. A separate door to the side leads to a staircase to the first floor self-contained apartment which comprises a living area with space for a kitchenette, plus bedroom and a shower room.

Grounds and Gardens

Totalling approximately 14.3 acres the house is approached via a long driveway flanked by mature oak trees and rhododendrons. To the front of the house is a gravel parking area for a number of cars and leads to the triple garage. The established and secluded landscaped gardens are a majestic feature and comprise areas of sweeping lawns within landscaped gardens and grounds interspersed with well stocked borders and an abundance of mature and specimen trees. The house has a generous paved terrace to the rear and side which provides excellent areas for al fresco entertaining. A substantial decked area with a summerhouse equipped with power, light and wiring for outdoor speakers overlooks a woodland pond. On from here is an excellent children’s play area. The remaining land is deciduous woodland which is interspersed with a variety walkways.

Location

The property is located in West Kingsdown a Kentish village close to Sevenoaks and in easy reach of Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. Lullingstone Castle is within easy visiting distance, being only three miles away. The area offers everyday local facilities including doctors’ surgery, public house, local church, primary school and Birtley House Specialist School. With M20/M25 motorways within easy access providing links to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, Bluewater and Channel ports. Main line stations can be found in the adjoining villages of Farningham Road and Eynsford.

Directions

From our Fine & Country office in Otford village head south towards High Street, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Station Road A225. Turn right onto Pilgrims Way East, turn left onto Rowdow Lane and then take a slight right onto Birchin Cross Road. Follow the road until you arrive at Clarkes Green Road, a right fork in the road. Take the turning into Clarkes Green Road until you reach a cross roads and continue along the road ahead, into Tinkerpot Lane. Continue along Tinkerpot Lane until you arrive at a right hand fork at School Lane. The property is on your right hand side approximately 0.5 mile along.

Transport Information

Trains

Mainline trains to London from Eynsford (3.2 miles), Otford (3.2 miles), Borough Green (3.3 miles), Longfield (4.6 miles) Farningham Road (4.8 miles) Swanley (5.8 miles) and Fast trains (30 mins) to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street from Sevenoaks (5.3 miles) and London St. Pancras is 19 minutes by train from Ebbsfleet International (7.9 miles).

The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Air

Biggin Hill private airfield (9.6 miles), Gatwick Airport (22 miles). The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Schools

Nursery and Primary Schools: West Kingsdown, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and Otford.

Grammar Schools:

Dartford, Maidstone, Tonbridge Girls and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge.

Private Schools:

Sevenoaks (co-ed), Tonbridge (boys) and Walthamstow Hall (girls). Cobham Hall (girls) in Cobham, Sackville School (co-ed) in Hildenborough and Radnor House (coed) in Sundridge.

Preparatory Schools:

Sevenoaks (co-ed), Solefields (boys), New Beacon (boys), Walthamstow Hall (girls), The Granville (co-ed), Sevenoaks. St Michaels (co-ed), Russell House (co-ed) in Otford 5.5 miles; Radnor House (co-ed) in Sundridge; Steephill School (co-ed) in Hartley.

Eating and Drinking

The house is within walking distance of two pubs The Portobello Inn, The Gamecock, and slightly further on an Indian restaurant The Rajdhani. The Woodlands Garden Centre in Ash also has a restaurant café called the Twig & Spoon and close by in Stansted there is The Hilltop Restaurant and Blackhorse Pub & Restaurant. There are 3 more pubs in Farningham and a further 4 more pubs and tea room in Eynsford. The Mount Vineyard, Shoreham has its own wine shop and pizza restaurant. The owners have recently acquired and completely and sympathetically renovated The Samuel Palmer, the 15th century pub across the road from the vineyard.

Shopping

Bluewater main shopping centre (15 mins); John Lewis Food Hall in Bluewater. Waitrose in Longfield & Sevenoaks. Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Lidl & Aldi in Sevenoaks; Co-op in West Kingsdown (5 mins); Asda in Swanley.

Sport and Recreation

There are five golf courses nearby: London Club (Ash), Pedham Place inc. public driving range (Swanley), Lullingstone Park and Darenth Valley (Shoreham), Birchwood Park (Dartford). Plus Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks, and Brandshatch Place Spa in Fawkham, which also offers private health/fitness facilities as does The Mecure Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa.

Brands Hatch motor racing circuit is walkable in good boots. Eynsford Castle (English Heritage); Lullingstone Park; Lullingstone Castle & World Garden; Lullingstone Roman Villa (English Heritage); Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, Eynsford; Knole Park, Sevenoaks (NT). Darent Valley Path: The Darent Valley is one of Kent’s greatest hidden treasures with fine walking opportunities for all the family. The way-marked path is 19 miles (30.4km) long, following the meandering river from the banks of the busy River Thames at Dartford through the Kent Downs Area (truncated).

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Useful Information

We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.

Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country North West Kent for verification.

Council Tax

We are informed this property is in council tax band H, you should verify this with Sevenoaks Borough Council.

Tenure

The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.

Appliances/Services

The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.

Measurements

All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.

Viewing

Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Viewing via Fine & Country Sevenoaks

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.05.2023

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