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ESTATE Wildernesse House is a collection of 19 twobedroom apartments on the upper floors of the original house, 4 one- and two-bedroom legacy apartments on the ground floor, and 8 two-bedroom mews houses in the newly built stable block. The leafy, southern part of the grounds will also host a collection of 39 apartments that will benefit from all the estate has to offer. The way of life here is in keeping with that of a traditional English country house, with several areas designed to benefit the health, relaxation and social lives of those who live on the estate. The spa has treatment rooms and a swimming pool, while the restaurant serves some of the best food in Kent. All this is set within the estate's extensive and varied grounds, with smart lawns, inspiring gardens and ancient trees.

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THROUGH THE YEARS Since as far back as the 14th century, the Wildernesse estate has played a vital role in local and national history. It has witnessed important events and welcomed famous figures, the details of which can be found today in the main house and its grounds. It is this history that will inform the future of the house and see the estate flourish in the 21st century.

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1433 William Stidulfe sells the estate to local landowner William Quintin

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The row of Spanish chestnut trees along the drive at the eastern end of Woodland Rise is planted to commemorate Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

The first mention of the Wildernesse estate, then ‘Stidulfe’s Place’, is made in public records.

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1705 The estate is purchased by John Pratt, who goes on to become Lord Camden.

Wildernesse House is transformed into a convalescent hospital for soldiers returning from the front line in WWII.

1815 The lime trees along the boundary of the grounds are planted to celebrate a visit from the Duke of Wellington.

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2015

A glebe terrier first references Wildernesse by name.

Wildernesse House enters its next chapter as a collection of apartments in the restored main house and a series of mews houses set in the grounds.

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1669

Lord Hillingdon buys the estate and significantly expands and improves the house. Lord Hillingdon's daughter-in-law, Alice, is believed to have coined the phrase ‘lie back and think of England’.

The estate is purchased by Sir Charles Bickerstaffe, Clerk of the Privy Seal. He establishes a deer park here and gives the estate the name “Wilderness”.

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RESTORATION Wherever you look at Wildernesse House, you'll notice the authentic details of the original house. Restoration experts at Purcell have preserved as many of the original features as possible. As heritage experts, leading architects and conservation consultants who have worked on many high-profile projects, including Kew Palace and Tower Bridge, their work has brought the history of Wildernesse House safely into the present day. The hardwood doors have been repaired and revarnished and the parquet and mosaic-tiled floors have been restored to their gleaming best. The light fittings have been removed by hand, protected and refitted. Modern materials have been stripped from every ceiling, wall and column so that the original finishes can be seen wherever possible. The house is still heated by the cast-iron radiators in the main hall and the original grand fireplaces have been carefully refurbished.

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Key historical elements of the main house have been faithfully refurbished and returned to their rightful place in the building.

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SERVICE Wildernesse House offers service in keeping with that of traditional country estates. Your General Manager keeps everything on the estate running smoothly and can assist with any requests you have, from booking a taxi to organising a dinner party in the restaurant. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a summer croquet tournament on the lawn or afternoon tea at the weekend, Wildernesse House brings people together to enjoy all the estate has to offer.

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ARRIVAL At the end of the driveway, you'll find the main house reception. This area is fully staffed, so there's always a friendly face to greet you as you come into the house. This is where you'll find the General Manager, who will be happy to deal with any queries you have.

Mailboxes and a comfortable seating area are also provided in the reception area.

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MAIN HALL The striking and welcoming main hall brings people together over a drink.

The reception area leads through to the main hall, with its lounge area and central staircase. Credenzas section the lounge into cosy clusters of armchairs and sofas. Inside one of the credenzas, there's a secret bar, so those in the know can enjoy an after-dinner drink with good company. Beyond the lounge is the historic central staircase. The restored bookshelves line the walls in this part of the room, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always find a good book to settle down with in the lounge.

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SPA A bespoke spa covers the lower ground floor of the main house and is designed to relax and invigorate. For those looking to work out, there's the lap pool, gym and stretch studio. Or, if you simply want to unwind, you'll find a sauna, treatment rooms, a salt and steam room, and a wellness lounge. The rooms are positioned around a green central courtyard, so the space is light, quiet and refreshing. The spa has its own welcoming reception, which sets the tone for a focus on health and wellbeing. The staff there can advise you about the treatments and classes on offer, and tell you about the benefits of the different areas of the spa.

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THERAPY ROOMS The spa has rooms that are tailored to providing specific treatments. The salt and steam inhalation room clears the airways with either natural salt or an infusion of aromatherapy oils. The sauna is the perfect spot to unwind after a swim, as it's infused with fresh, therapeutic herbs.

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TREATMENTS There are two treatment rooms in the spa where you can enjoy a wide range of therapeutic treatments, from massages to facials. The professionally trained staff will get you feeling at your best, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a special occasion or just a laid-back afternoon at home.

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GYM This state-of-the-art fitness space includes a fully equipped gym with a stretch studio. It offers you the opportunity to work out at your own pace, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking a stroll on the treadmill or training for an upcoming event.

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SWIMMING POOL The lap pool leads to the wellness lounge, the sauna and the salt and steam inhalation room. The lockers, changing rooms and a poolside shower are conveniently nearby.

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GUEST SUITES Should friends and family wish to stay overnight when they visit, two tastefully decorated guest suites are available on the second floor in the main house. Guests are welcome to make use of the spa, the restaurant and all that Wildernesse House has to offer. Guest suite bookings can be made with your General Manager.

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Across the sloping lawns from the main house, the restaurant is a new structure that is reminiscent of the Victorian glasshouse that once stood beside the main building. With a faรงade that mirrors the graceful Romanesque arches found in the original house, this open-plan space is the social hub of Wildernesse House. Friends and neighbours come together at any time of the day to enjoy a bite to eat in the convivial atmosphere.

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From the welcoming entrance lobby, you can see the informal café and kitchen. This is a casual dining area serving light meals and artisan products. The café serves delicious food for breakfast and lunch – you can also treat yourself to a classic afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and jam. Or grab an espresso from the barista coffee bar, where drinks and snacks are served from morning till early afternoon. The main restaurant is fitted with large tables that have been carved out of oak trees felled in the grounds. This is the place to enjoy a sit-down meal with table service. The seasonal dishes on offer source ingredients from local suppliers, from the kitchen garden just below the terrace, and from the orchard and fruit hedges further afield. A private dining area also provides an excellent space for entertaining friends and family.

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COUNTRYSIDE The Wildernesse estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic grounds cover hundreds of acres of the Kentish countryside. The Arcadian idyll that has influenced the area can still be seen today in the estate's landscaping. From the rose garden to the orchard, the inspiring grounds give you plenty to explore. Further afield, you'll find wildflower meadows, woodlands blooming with wild garlic and foxgloves, grasslands dotted with crocuses, and ancient trees that bring to mind the deer park that once stood here.

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TENNIS COURT The tennis court in the grounds is available should a sunny afternoon inspire a doubles tournament. If you simply want to practice your serve, feel free to book weekly lessons in preparation for summer.

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THE ROSE GARDEN

THE SUNDIAL FOLLY

The Lady Hillingdon Climbing Rose, named after the daughterin-law of Wildernesse Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner in the 19th century, Lord Hillingdon, is one of the highlights of this garden.

This sunny spot offers unrivalled views of the main house and the surrounding greenery. The traditional sundial is a charming addition to the gardens and is surrounded by comfortable seating.

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THE ORCHARD

Between the main house and the restaurant, a series of raised beds forms the kitchen garden. Homegrown herbs and vegetables are regularly used to make the fresh, seasonal meals on offer at the restaurant, and they are also available to take back to your own kitchen.

Bordered by wildflower meadows and fruit hedges, the orchard comes into its own from spring to autumn, offering many different fruits for jams, desserts and healthy snacks.

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The 1 9 two-bedroom apartments in the main house are spacious and light, with open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas. There are several styles of apartment, each with flexible spaces that can be used to provide an additional study or dressing room. One apartment occupies two floors in the tower of the house.

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THE LIVING AREAS

The open-plan living areas are designed to optimise the natural light, making for a bright and welcoming space.

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THE KITCHENS

The open-plan kitchens have fully integrated appliances and a pantry area, providing plenty of storage space.

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THE BEDROOMS

The bedrooms are light and airy, and the wardrobes have plenty of storage space.

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THE BATHROOMS

With extensive tiling, the bathrooms have mirrored cabinets and either a bath or a walk-in shower.

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MAIN HOUSE FLOORPLANS

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Typical

TWO BEDROOM Apartment Area 1991sq ft

Living Room/ Kitchen Dining Area 42ft 1in x 21ft 11in

Master Bedroom 23ft 6in x 12ft 5in

Ensuite 8ft 1in x 7ft 3in

Bedroom Two 14ft 11in x 9ft 9in

Bathroom 8ft 2in x 7ft 3in

Coat Cupboard 1ft 10in x 12ft 4in

Utility Room 6ft 2in x 4ft 1in

Storage Cupboard 4ft 10in x 4ft 1in

Office/Library 18ft 6in x 9ft 8in

WC 11ft 2in x 4ft 4in

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FIXTURES & FITTINGS

BUILDING SPECIFICATION Main Structure

Balconies & Terraces

Management & Security

The private terraces have metal balustrades

The development has a video door-entry

with natural stone paving.

system and alarms are fitted in all ground-floor apartments. The infrastructure required for

The original structure is predominantly load-bearing masonry with pitched timber-

Roof Terraces

installing a Tunstall 24-hour telecare system

trussed roofs.

The private roof terraces have metal balustrades.

is available to use if needed.

Floors

Ceilings

Parking

The main house features timber-joisted

The ceilings are a combination of lath and

A parking space is provided for each apartment.

intermediate floors and a combination of

plaster and plasterboard, punctuated with

ground-bearing and suspended ground-floor

high-level recessed feature lighting. They

Lifts

constructions.

are finished with a smooth, painted plaster.

Within the main house, lifts serve all main

Flooring

Internal Doors

The apartments have engineered wood flooring

The main house has contemporary European-

in the living areas and fitted carpets in the

manufactured internal doors.

floors and provide level access to nearly all of the apartments. In-Apartment Storage Each apartment has built-in full-height

bedrooms. Decoration

storage.

Roof

The internal walls are painted with washable

The main house has a combination of pitched

emulsion.

Additional Storage Additional cage storage is available.

slate roofs and flat lead roofs. Wardrobes Windows

The master bedrooms are fitted with custom-

The historic single-glazed timber-framed

designed integrated wardrobes.

KITCHENS

Heating & Hot Water

Oven

windows have been refurbished and draughtproofed to improve energy efficiency.

The apartments are fitted with radiators.

The stainless-steel ovens are single-fan

External Doors

Hot water and heating are sourced from the

operated.

The historic single-glazed timber-framed doors

developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central plant. Each apartment

have been refurbished and draught-proofed.

has individual time controls and metering.

installed to complement the existing fittings.

Hob The ceramic four-ring-burner hobs

New hardwood double-glazed doors have been Electrics

have rotary controls.

The kitchens, halls, bathrooms and ensuites Stairs

are fitted with energy-efficient lighting. Switch

Integrated Dishwasher

The staircases are a combination of carpet-clad

plates and sockets are fitted in accordance

The stainless-steel dishwashers are

concrete and carpet-clad timber.

with IEE regulations. The bedrooms and living

fully integrated.

rooms include plug-in points for TV and Walls

radio, and telephone points for broadband

Integrated Fridge-Freezer

The solid-masonry historic party walls have

internet access. Smoke and heat detectors

The full-height 70/30 fridge-freezers

a smooth, painted plaster finish.

are fitted as standard.

are fully integrated.

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Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap

Cistern & Lever Flush

BATHROOMS

The single-side lever taps are finished in polished chrome.

The cisterns are concealed, with a chrome flush plate.

Basin Tap The deck-mounted taps are finished

Extractor

Vanity Washbasin

in polished chrome.

The extractors have silver-grey canopy hoods.

The white washbasins are semi-recessed. Shower Head

Kitchen Sink

The wall-mounted rain-effect shower head

Bath

The kitchen sinks are stainless steel and

is finished in polished chrome.

The pressed-steel white rectangular bathtubs

undermounted.

have an anti-slip finish. Bath Taps

Washing Machine

The polished chrome bath taps are

Bath Panel

The white free-standing washing machines

thermostatically controlled.

The bath panels are fully tiled.

Wall-Mounted Shower Set

Shower Tray

Tumble Dryer

Shower sets include a polished chrome wall

The white shower trays are low level with

The white free-standing tumble dryers

fitting with a hose and hand attachment.

an anti-slip finish.

are manufactured in Europe.

are manufactured in Europe. Shower Control

Bathroom Cabinet

Kitchen Units

The showers are controlled by a thermostatic

The wall-mounted, mirror-fronted cabinets

Custom-designed from modular cabinets,

three-way diverter finished in polished chrome.

have built-in lighting and an integrated

the fully fitted kitchens have lacquered cabinetry and contemporary handles. Worktop

shaver socket. Shower Screen The shower screen is a fully glazed panel

Tiling

made from toughened glass.

All walls and floors are generously tiled.

Heated Towel Rail

Grab Rail

The heated ladder-style towel rail is finished

The shower handle is finished in polished

in polished chrome.

chrome.

The worktops are made from quartz composite stone. Worktop Lighting Concealed LED lighting is fitted underneath the overhead cabinets.

Toilet-Roll Holder The toilet-roll holder is wall-mounted

Microwave

and chrome-plated.

The integrated microwaves are finished in stainless steel.

WC The toilet is made from white porcelain.

Splashback The kitchen worktops have a contemporary tiled splashback.

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Near to the main house, the site of the old stable block now hosts a charming collection of newly built two-bedroom mews houses. These two- and three-storey houses have open-plan living areas and the bedrooms are filled with natural light. The three-storey houses also benefit from a dressing room attached to the master bedroom, as well as a private terrace.

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THE LIVING AREAS

Intelligently designed to optimise storage space and embrace natural light, the open-plan living areas include a kitchen, a living room and a dining area.

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THE BEDROOMS

Located on the lower ground and first floors, the large bedrooms contain plenty of wardrobe space.

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THE BATHROOMS

Each apartment has either an ensuite or a family bathroom, with porcelain floor tiling and a bath or shower.

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MEWS HOUSE FLOORPLANS

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TWO BEDROOM across two storeys

House Area 960sq ft

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Living Room

Shower Room

16ft 4in x 12ft

6ft 3in x 8ft 6in

Kitchen

Cupboard

9ft 1in x 12ft 2in

3ft 7in x 5ft 7in

Master Bedroom

6ft x 6ft 2in

8ft 10in x 16ft

Cupboard

Bedroom Two

3ft 3in x 4ft 11in

9ft 1in x 13ft

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First Floor

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Lower Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

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TWO BEDROOM across three storeys

House Area 1687sq ft

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Cupboard

Living Room

Master Bedroom

6ft 10in x 3ft 3in

11ft 2in x 20ft 1in

13ft 2in x 17ft 1in

Bedroom Two

Kitchen

Ensuite

13ft 1in x 12ft 6in

25ft 2in x 8ft 11in

11ft 8in x 5ft 7in

Ensuite

Shower Room

13ft 11in x 6ft 6in

6ft x 5ft 5in

Dressing Room 11ft 3in x 9ft 2in

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FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Ceilings

Lifts

The suspended plasterboard ceilings have a

All houses have been designed to allow

Main Structure

smooth painted plaster finish and are punctuated

for a private lift to be installed if needed.

The structure is load-bearing masonry

with high-level recessed feature lighting.

BUILDING SPECIFICATION

In-Apartment Storage

with pitched timber roofs. Internal Doors

Each apartment has built-in full-height

Floors

The mews houses have contemporary

storage.

With timber-joisted intermediate floors,

European-manufactured internal doors. Additional Storage

the mews houses have a combination of ground-bearing and suspended ground-floor

Decoration

Additional cage storage is available.

constructions.

Internal walls are painted with washable emulsion.

KITCHENS

Flooring The houses have engineered wood flooring in

Wardrobes

the living areas and fitted carpets in the bedrooms.

The master bedrooms are fitted with custom-

Oven

designed integrated wardrobes.

The stainless-steel ovens are single-fan operated.

Roof The mews houses have a combination of

Heating & Hot Water

pitched slate roofs and high-performance

All the mews houses have underfloor heating

Hob

three-layer-felt dormer roofs.

throughout and have private boilers that

The ceramic four-ring-burner hobs have

provide heating and hot water.

rotary controls.

The double-glazed windows have high-

Electrics

Integrated Dishwasher

performance hardwood frames.

The kitchens, halls, bathrooms and ensuites

The stainless-steel dishwashers are fully

are fitted with energy-efficient lighting. Switch

integrated.

Windows

External Doors

plates and sockets are fitted in accordance

The external doors are double-glazed and

with IEE regulations. The bedrooms and living

Integrated Fridge-Freezer

made with high-performance hardwood.

rooms include plug-in points for TV and radio,

The full-height 70/30 fridge-freezers

and telephone points for broadband internet

are fully integrated.

Stairs

access. Smoke and heat detectors are fitted

The timber private staircases are clad

as standard.

Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap The single-side lever taps are finished

with engineered wood flooring. Management & Security

in polished chrome.

Walls

Alarms are fitted in all the houses. The

The party walls are formed of two independent

infrastructure required for installing a Tunstall

Extractor

blockwork walls with insulation between them.

24-hour telecare system is available to use

The extractors have silver-grey

They are plastered and have a smooth paint finish.

if needed.

canopy hoods.

General Balconies & Terraces

Parking

Kitchen Sink

Private terraces have metal balustrades

Each house benefits from its own reserved

The kitchen sinks are stainless steel

with brick paving.

parking space.

and undermounted.

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Washing Machine

Bath Taps

Bath Panel

The white free-standing washing machines

The polished chrome bath taps

The bath panels are fully tiled.

are manufactured in Europe.

are thermostatically controlled. Shower Tray

Tumble Dryer

Wall-Mounted Shower Set

The white shower trays are low

The white free-standing tumble dryers

Shower sets include a polished chrome wall

level with an anti-slip finish.

are manufactured in Europe.

fitting with a hose and hand attachment.

Kitchen Units

Shower Control

The wall-mounted, mirror-fronted

Custom-designed from modular cabinets,

The showers are controlled by a

cabinets have built-in lighting and

the fully fitted kitchens have lacquered

thermostatic three-way diverter finished

an integrated shaver socket.

cabinetry and contemporary handles.

in polished chrome.

Worktop

Shower Screen

The worktops are made from quartz

The shower screen is a fully glazed panel

composite stone.

made from toughened glass.

Worktop Lighting

Heated Towel Rail

Concealed LED lighting is fitted underneath

The heated ladder-style towel rail

the overhead cabinets.

is finished in polished chrome.

Microwave

Toilet-Roll Holder

The integrated microwaves are finished

The toilet-roll holder is wall-mounted

in stainless steel.

and chrome-plated.

Splashback

Kitchen worktops have a contemporary

The toilet is made from white porcelain.

Bathroom Cabinet

Tiling All walls and floors are generously tiled. Grab Rail The shower handle is finished in polished chrome.

tiled splashback. Cistern & Lever Flush The cisterns are concealed, with a chrome

BATHROOMS

flush plate.

Basin Tap

Vanity Washbasin

The deck-mounted taps are finished

The white washbasins are semi-recessed.

in polished chrome. Bath Shower Head

The pressed-steel white rectangular

The wall-mounted rain-effect shower head

bathtubs have an anti-slip finish.

is finished in polished chrome.

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SEAL The village of Seal is a 10-minute walk from Wildernesse House. This charming village has a general store, an independent, family-run butcher and a delicatessen, as well as several pubs. A convenience store and a post office can also be found further along Seal Road, about a five-minute drive away. A doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgery, dental practice and hospital are all less than 1.5 miles away from the development. Always a popular destination in the summer, the Wildernesse Golf Course, with its dining room, club room and bar, is less than a 15-minute walk. There are some lovely walks to do in the area, particularly in Millpond Wood. You can find the wood just off Hillingdon Avenue, which is less than 25 minutes' walk away along Wildernesse Avenue.

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

H I G H ST R E E T

Stefano Italian Delicatessen

Five Bells Pub

Tandoori Nights

SERVICES 4

Seal Library

H W Coldbreath Butchers

General Store

PLACES OF INTEREST 7

C hurch of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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SEVENOAKS For all its glorious seclusion, the Wildernesse estate has always been an important part of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lively local community. The bustling town of Sevenoaks is less than two miles away to the west and has much to offer all year round.

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CULTURAL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS A thriving town that's home to about 18,000 people, Sevenoaks plays host to numerous cultural events throughout the year. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the wide selection of music, comedy and dance events, as well as the talks at the popular annual Sevenoaks Summer Festival. Art lovers can check out the Sevenoaks Art Club’s annual exhibition and the Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival.

SHOPPING & LOCAL SERVICES Sevenoaks is home to several independent retailers and boutiques, which offer everything from antiques and jewellery to designer clothing and artisan food. Bligh’s Meadow, the town’s shopping centre, has a range of cafés, hairdressers and clothing stores, while the popular weekly market hosts many stalls selling clothing, ceramics, cakes and fresh bread. A post office and medical services, including a doctor’s, a dental surgery and a hospital, are also nearby.

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DINING Famous for its local produce, including apples, pears, plums and cherries, freshly caught fish and seafood, Kent is home to some excellent pubs, cafĂŠs and restaurants. Try The Vine, with its private dining rooms, and Valentina Fine Foods, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find daily specials and store cupboard essentials. There are five Michelinstarred restaurants in the county, and you'll find plenty of prize-winning restaurants nearby, including The Three Mariners at Oare near Faversham and The West House at Biddenden.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Golf enthusiasts will relish Wildernesse Golf Course, a prestigious 18-hole club established over a century ago by the owner of the estate, Lord Hillingdon. The grounds of the estate are part of the green belt and a protected conservation area. They feature a tennis court and swathes of countryside, with pathways and grand vistas that you can enjoy all year round. The wider local area is replete with stately homes and gardens to visit. You can also see Roman ruins and walk on the rippling hills of the High Weald and the North Downs.

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A walk around Sevenoaks will take you on a tour of Kentish architecture that spans six centuries, yet

this market town has all the everyday conveniences

needed in the 21st century. Every year, the summer festival brings the town to life with comedy, art

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and theatre. The area has several restaurants and charming cafés, and a choice of walking trails through the surrounding greenery.

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

SPORTS AND LEISURE

evenoaks Rugby S Club

Nonna Cappuccini’s

evenoaks Leisure S Centre

Malabar Coffee Shop

Loch Fyne Restaurant

The Zed Music Café

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Valentina Fine Foods

evenoaks Vine S Cricket Club

Knole Park Golf Club

The Vine Restaurant

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Sevenoaks Library

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Railway

Station 10

The Royal Oak Hotel

Dental surgery

The Moorings Hotel

Bank

Waitrose

B ligh’s Meadow Shopping Centre

Chemist

Doctor's surgery

Post office Optician's

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The Stag Theatre

Claremont Antiques and Modern Art

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Knole House

40 S evenoaks

The Chocolate Shop

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

River Hill Gardens

Millpond Wood

The Mount Vineyard

Toys Hill

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Hospital

Mote

T he Hop Shop

24 Penshurst

Place and Gardens 21

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Wildernesse House is ideally situated for those who want to make the most of local and international destinations. Gatwick Airport is just over half an hour away if you wish to travel abroad, while the bustle of London is easily accessible by train. Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south coast isn't far away, with its beaches, long stretches of countryside and charming seaside towns to explore.

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Retirement living, but not as you know it

Introducing PegasusLife PegasusLife is a business on a mission to fundamentally rethink and reinvent the places and ways in which we live as we get older. The company is currently in the process of developing 30 sites across the UK.

Howard Phillips, Chief Executive Officer

John Nordon, Design Director

Our central idea is that everyone shares an aspiration to live independently within an intelligently designed, socially inclusive environment, supported by an intuitive service offer and an efficient and ethical approach to property management.

In the design team, our work is about creating imaginative places that foster natural interactions between neighbours.

Working in collaboration with the country’s leading designers, academics, creative thinkers and producers, we ensure that the highest level of detail and quality is brought to all aspects of our developments.

Our approach doesn’t follow a ‘cookie cutter’ style. No two PegasusLife developments are the same. Each one carefully conceptualises the history, architectural character, culture and personality of its location and, most critically, embodies the spirit of the people we believe will want to live in it. We make use of the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship – not just to create beautiful places for people to live, but to protect the future of our customers’ homes and investments. We take the architectural legacy of cities and towns seriously, and we prioritise developing sustainable buildings that are sympathetic to their surroundings.

Lorena Brown, Sales & Marketing Director

Clare Bacchus, Customer Experience Director

Our approach to selling is based very much on our core value of transparency. Many of our customers are moving from more traditional freehold family homes and won’t have lived in modern apartments set within communal developments before. There are significant advantages to this way of living; however, it is different. We see it as our responsibility to make sure not only that we’ve communicated what it’s about but also that our audience has understood it.

Our starting point in everything we do is the people who choose to live in our developments. What will they want to do here? What type and style of service is appropriate? What kind of living environment do we need to create to generate the right atmosphere and give people the experience they’re looking for? This philosophy goes right down to the level of detail of considering which plants to include in the gardens and which furnishings to use in the development. It extends through to the type of attitude we look for in the team we recruit to deliver a personal, informal and efficient approach to service.

One of the major hallmarks of our approach is the way we’ve considered property management – which we run on behalf of our residents on a not-for-profit basis. Furthermore, when customers purchase a property with PegasusLife, they become shareholders of the development’s management company, guaranteeing them voting rights and a say in how their development is managed.

A unique approach to property management

When we talk about maintenance, we mean much more than a lick of paint or changing a light bulb (although we will, of course, take care of that too). Wildernesse House is a large estate with a Grade II listed building and additional outbuildings. Its restoration gives it specific requirements for maintenance, which we'll make sure are met. This ensures that your investment is secure and you can enjoy living in an environment that improves rather than deteriorates with age. From looking after the centuries-old timber panelling in the main house to maintaining the tennis court, the approach is tailormade and detail-oriented. The management company for Wildernesse House is run on a strict not-for-profit basis. This ensures that work is carried out solely for the purposes of caring for the building and maintaining the quality of the offer and experience of living here for the residents.

On purchasing a property on the Wildernesse estate, residents automatically become shareholders of the management company, together with PegasusLife, giving you voting rights and a say in how the company is managed and run. When it comes to the operation of the management company, we believe passionately that true transparency is fundamental to maintaining residents' peace of mind and the management companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity. For this reason, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested in creating our own digital tool for property management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an online members-only system, which is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of how your money is spent on servicing Wildernesse House and to enable you to keep track of expenditure on, and investment in, the building over time.

Other developments by PegasusLife

Steepleton Tetbury

Drawing inspiration from the Cotswold farmstead, Steepleton has a structured layout that brings the garden village aesthetic to life.

Architects Proctor and Matthews Architects

Chapter House Lichfield

Built on the site of the old Friary, Chapter House blends with the rich architectural history of Lichfield, while incorporating modern conveniences and aspirational gardens.

Architects Proctor and Matthews Architects

One Bayshill Rd Cheltenham

These two Grade II listed villas are linked by a new modern building in the heart of this Regency town.

Architects Glenn Howells Architects

Chapelwood

The Landing

Hampstead Green Place

This development of two striking red-brick pavilions is inspired by the Victorian mansion vernacular of Wilmslow and the surrounding area.

On the prestigious coastline between Sandbanks and Poole, The Landing is a development that has been designed with thoughtful consideration of its environment.

This new development is a landmark between the Royal Free Hospital and Haverstock Hill. It offers a contemporary response to the inspirational architecture of Hampstead.

Architects Glenn Howells Architects

Architects Snug Architects

Architects Duggan Morris Architects

Chimes

79 Fitzjohn’s Avenue

Woodlands

A stone’s throw from Vincent Square, this development of two buildings is made from green glazed brick and has unrivalled rooftop garden rooms.

Based on the mansion vernacular of this prestigious road, the two red-brick buildings are a short walk from Hampstead Village.

Innovatively designed to blend organically with its landscape, this development draws inspiration from the pines, sand and sea of Canford Cliffs.

Architects Mæ Architects

Architects Sergison Bates Architects

Architects Snug Architects

Wilmslow

Westminster

Sandbanks

Hampstead

Canford Cliffs

01732 510 160 wildernessehouse.co.uk

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Wildernesse House is available exclusively to people over sixty.

Retirement living, but not as you know it

PegasusLife abides by the Consumer Code for Home Builders (third edition), details of which can be found at www.consumercodeforhomebuilders.com This brochure and the information contained in it does not form part of any contract, and while reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this cannot be guaranteed and no representation of warranty is made in that regard. The specification of the apartments is the anticipated specification as at the date this brochure was prepared, but may be subject to change in accordance with permitted variances under the apartment sale contracts. Computer-generated images and photos are indicative only. All sales remain subject to contract. Furniture shown in computer-generated images and photos is not included in sales.