5 bed detached house for sale

Brasted Chart, Westerham, Kent TN16

Having undergone a programme of updating and reconfiguration from its original 1937 design this immaculate family home sits in approximately 2/3 of an acre of garden and in a popular hamlet just outside Sevenoaks.

Approached through gates from a country lane the house provides ample space for outside car parking alongside a large double garage. The entrance hallway sits in the middle of the house and opens into a large open plan living space that runs a majority of the rear of the building; A modern, light and bright living space, with wide wooden floorboards feature fireplace and large units, sits alongside a large open plan kitchen/dining area with tiled flooring excellent central L-shaped island. An additional snug area with wood burning fireplace sits on the eastern side of the house. Along the whole length of the living space, and opening out onto the garden, are floor to ceiling sliding doors which can open out entirely linking the interior living space with the outdoor terrace, tiled to match the interior design.

At one end of the house, accessed through the living space, sit two rooms, currently in use as studies, which could easily be used as additional snug areas, tv rooms or additional bedroom space. At the other end of the house a separate bedroom with en suite allows for guest accommodation or potential multi-generational living.

A floating staircase leads up to the first floor landing which leads to the master bedroom (with window seat overlooking the garden) with en suite bathroom and dressing area opening out onto a roof terrace overlooking wooded views. There are two additional bedrooms on the first floor, one with en suite bathroom together with an additional shower room.

A substantial loft space (lit and boarded and with robust electric wooden loft ladder), with excellent volume is accessed from the first floor landing.

Alongside the garage an excellent additional room (currently in use as a workroom) leads down to a large basement room; ideal for a gym, wine room or additional storage.

Outside a large tiled terrace extends the length of the house and provides a perfect place for outdoor entertaining whilst a separate, Mediterranean styled sun terrace has been built in the garden to catch the evening sun.

The property is positioned in a highly accessible location in Brasted Chart, with facilities to provide for everyday needs together with access to long walks through National Trust woodland. A more comprehensive range of shopping facilities is available in Sevenoaks, 5 miles to the east and Westerham, approximately 2.5 miles to the west.

The M25 (Junction 5) is a short drive away providing access to the national motorway network, the A21, as well as the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow. Biggin Hill is within a short drive, approximately 6 miles to the north. Fast train services are available from Sevenoaks to London Bridge and London Charing Cross, taking approximately 20 and 30 minutes, respectively.

There are numerous schools in the area, including preparatory schools such as The New Beacon, Sevenoaks Prep, Walthamstow Hall, Granville, Radnor House and Hazelwood as well as public schools at Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Caterham and Whitgift. There are also excellent grammar schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the areas include; racing at Lingfield, Plumpton, Fontwell, Brighton and Goodwood; Polo at Cowdray Park; Golf at Royal Ashdown, Hever, Holtye and Westerham. Sailing and watersports are available at the Bough Beech and Wierwood Reservoirs and all along the south coast. There is a leisure centre at Edenbridge and a country club at St. Julians together with Nizels golf course and gym.