House For Sale £1,695,000
A stylishly designed & versatile detached family home of excellent proportions within an exclusive gated development with south facing gardens backing onto Westerham golf course
Description
The Chestnut is situated between Brasted and Westerham and is a stylishly designed, versatile detached family house that forms part of an exclusive gated development of 14 homes built in 2013 by Ward Homes. The property is well proportioned and the configuration creates an excellent flow throughout. Set back with an enviable position adjacent to Westerham Golf Club, the property also benefits from an attractive south-east facing landscaped garden which offers seclusion and privacy with a woodland area to the rear, which has fantastic views over the North Downs.
The entire plot extends to 0.84 of an acre.
Features
- The property has been maintained to a high standard and benefits from plantation style shutters to all windows at the front of the house. All reception rooms have French doors opening on to the terrace.
- The front door opens to a spacious reception hall with a stunning imperial oak staircase that leads to a galleried landing. From the hallway you can access the cloakroom and spacious understairs storage/coat cupboard. Two sets of double doors lead to the dining room and sitting room.
- Well-proportioned dual aspect sitting room has a limestone fireplace surround with wood burning stove.
- Bright and elegant dining room is at the heart of the house and is adjacent to the kitchen.
- The generous kitchen/breakfast room benefits from underfloor heating. It is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor cabinets and large central island with composite stone work surfaces. AEG integrated appliances include a double oven, 5-ring gas hob, chimney hood and microwave as well as a Miele dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer.
- There is a useful utility room leading from the kitchen with sink and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine.
- The principal suite comprises a double bedroom with French doors leading to a private balcony overlooking the garden, walk-in dressing room and well-appointed en suite bathroom with two basins, a separate shower cubicle and freestanding double ended bath.
- Guest bedroom with garden views and en suite shower room.
- Spacious family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and in-set bath.
- There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor with one currently being used as a study.
- The second floor has a double bedroom and a large shower room, both with dormer windows overlooking the garden.
- Detached double garage with two electric up/over doors, providing space for two cars. The driveway provides off-road parking a further two vehicles.
- The south east facing garden can be accessed via the French doors in any of the reception rooms or alternatively, a gate to the side of the house leads to the rear garden which has been cleverly landscaped, incorporating a generous paved terrace and pergola, perfect for al fresco dining.
- There are two useful storage sheds and a log store to the side of the terrace.
- The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and trees with the woodland area to the rear.
Situation
The village of Brasted is about 0.6 miles and has a convenience store, pub and delightful antique shops. Westerham is about 1.3 miles distant which has a range of local shopping facilities, independent shops and a variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Sevenoaks (4.8 miles) provides more substantial shopping and supermarkets as well as The Stag Theatre and Cinema.
There are rail services at Sevenoaks (4.2 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge (about 23 mins) and Oxted (5.2 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria (about 38 mins)
The area has an excellent selection of primary schools nearby including Chevening, Ide Hill, Sundridge, Amherst Juniors and Riverhead Infants. There are several Preparatory schools including The New Beacon School, Radnor House and Walthamstow Hall. At Sevenoaks you have Knole Academy and the Grammar annexes as well as Sevenoaks School. Further distant, in Tonbridge and Tunbridge wells there is Judd, togs, Weald and Skinners grammar schools as well as Tonbridge School which can all be easily reached by train or bus.
The A21 at Chipstead (3 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, as well as Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Ebbsfleet International, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and the port at Dover.
Leisure Facilities include Westerham Golf Club, Limpsfield Tennis & Squash club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. There is sailing at Chipstead and Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
Directions
From Junction 5 of the M25 take the A21 and head west at the second exit onto the A25 towards Westerham. Continue along the A25 passing through the villages of Sundridge and Brasted. Continue ahead where the gated entrance for Horizon Close will be found on the left-hand side just past Brasted Recreation Ground and Tennis club (which are on the right), follow the close around to the left and The Chestnut can be found to the rear on the left.
Property information
- Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage.
- Annual service charge: £800 2022/23
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3418.43 2022/23)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
The picturesque town of Westerham is within 1.3 miles and has historic connections with both Winston Churchill, who lived locally at Chartwell, and General Wolfe. The high street has a comprehensive range of local shopping facilities, which include many interesting independent shops, together with a variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Westerham is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Kent which provides many picturesque countryside walks.
Further shopping facilities with more substantial shops and supermarkets can be found at Sevenoaks and Oxted. A wider range of cultural attractions can also be found in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
There are rail services at Sevenoaks (4.2 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge (about 23 mins) and Oxted (5.2 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria (about 38 mins)
The area has an excellent selection of primary schools nearby including Chevening, Ide Hill, Sundridge, Westerham, Amherst Juniors and Riverhead Infants. There are several Preparatory schools including The New Beacon School, Radnor House and Walthamstow Hall. At Sevenoaks you have Knole Acadmey and the Grammar annexes as well as Sevenoaks School. Further distant, in Tonbridge and Tunbridge wells there is Judd, togs, Weald and Skinners grammar schools as well as Tonbridge School which can all be easily reached by train or bus.
The A21 at Chipstead (3 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, as well as Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Ebbsfleet International, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports at Dover and Folkestone.
Leisure Facilities include Westerham Golf Club, Limpsfield Tennis & Squash club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. There is sailing at Chipstead and Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
Description
The Chestnut is situated between Brasted and Westerham and is a stylishly designed, versatile detached family house that forms part of an exclusive gated development of 14 homes built in 2013 by Ward Homes. The property is well proportioned and the configuration creates an excellent flow throughout. Set back with an enviable position adjacent to Westerham Golf Club, the property also benefits from an attractive south-east facing landscaped garden which offers seclusion and privacy with a woodland area to the rear, which has fantastic views over the North Downs.
The entire plot extends to 0.84 of an acre.
Features
- The property has been maintained to a high standard and benefits from plantation style shutters to all windows at the front of the house. All reception rooms have French doors opening on to the terrace.
- The front door opens to a spacious reception hall with a stunning imperial oak staircase that leads to a galleried landing. From the hallway you can access the cloakroom and spacious understairs storage/coat cupboard. Two sets of double doors lead to the dining room and sitting room.
- Well-proportioned dual aspect sitting room has a limestone fireplace surround with wood burning stove.
- Bright and elegant dining room is at the heart of the house and is adjacent to the kitchen.
- The generous kitchen/breakfast room benefits from underfloor heating. It is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor cabinets and large central island with composite stone work surfaces. AEG integrated appliances include a double oven, 5-ring gas hob, chimney hood and microwave as well as a Miele dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer.
- There is a useful utility room leading from the kitchen with sink and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine.
- The principal suite comprises a double bedroom with French doors leading to a private balcony overlooking the garden, walk-in dressing room and well-appointed en suite bathroom with two basins, a separate shower cubicle and freestanding double ended bath.
- Guest bedroom with garden views and en suite shower room.
- Spacious family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and in-set bath.
- There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor with one currently being used as a study.
- The second floor has a double bedroom and a large shower room, both with dormer windows overlooking the garden.
- Detached double garage with two electric up/over doors, providing space for two cars. The driveway provides off-road parking a further two vehicles.
- The south east facing garden can be accessed via the French doors in any of the reception rooms or alternatively, a gate to the side of the house leads to the rear garden which has been cleverly landscaped, incorporating a generous paved terrace and pergola, perfect for al fresco dining.
- There are two useful storage sheds and a log store to the side of the terrace.
- The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and trees with the woodland area to the rear.
Situation
The village of Brasted is about 0.6 miles and has a convenience store, pub and delightful antique shops. Westerham is about 1.3 miles distant which has a range of local shopping facilities, independent shops and a variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Sevenoaks (4.8 miles) provides more substantial shopping and supermarkets as well as The Stag Theatre and Cinema.
There are rail services at Sevenoaks (4.2 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge (about 23 mins) and Oxted (5.2 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria (about 38 mins)
The area has an excellent selection of primary schools nearby including Chevening, Ide Hill, Sundridge, Amherst Juniors and Riverhead Infants. There are several Preparatory schools including The New Beacon School, Radnor House and Walthamstow Hall. At Sevenoaks you have Knole Academy and the Grammar annexes as well as Sevenoaks School. Further distant, in Tonbridge and Tunbridge wells there is Judd, togs, Weald and Skinners grammar schools as well as Tonbridge School which can all be easily reached by train or bus.
The A21 at Chipstead (3 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, as well as Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Ebbsfleet International, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and the port at Dover.
Leisure Facilities include Westerham Golf Club, Limpsfield Tennis & Squash club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. There is sailing at Chipstead and Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
Directions
From Junction 5 of the M25 take the A21 and head west at the second exit onto the A25 towards Westerham. Continue along the A25 passing through the villages of Sundridge and Brasted. Continue ahead where the gated entrance for Horizon Close will be found on the left-hand side just past Brasted Recreation Ground and Tennis club (which are on the right), follow the close around to the left and The Chestnut can be found to the rear on the left.
Property information
- Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage.
- Annual service charge: £800 2022/23
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3418.43 2022/23)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
The picturesque town of Westerham is within 1.3 miles and has historic connections with both Winston Churchill, who lived locally at Chartwell, and General Wolfe. The high street has a comprehensive range of local shopping facilities, which include many interesting independent shops, together with a variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Westerham is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Kent which provides many picturesque countryside walks.
Further shopping facilities with more substantial shops and supermarkets can be found at Sevenoaks and Oxted. A wider range of cultural attractions can also be found in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
There are rail services at Sevenoaks (4.2 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge (about 23 mins) and Oxted (5.2 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria (about 38 mins)
The area has an excellent selection of primary schools nearby including Chevening, Ide Hill, Sundridge, Westerham, Amherst Juniors and Riverhead Infants. There are several Preparatory schools including The New Beacon School, Radnor House and Walthamstow Hall. At Sevenoaks you have Knole Acadmey and the Grammar annexes as well as Sevenoaks School. Further distant, in Tonbridge and Tunbridge wells there is Judd, togs, Weald and Skinners grammar schools as well as Tonbridge School which can all be easily reached by train or bus.
The A21 at Chipstead (3 miles) gives access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, as well as Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Ebbsfleet International, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports at Dover and Folkestone.
Leisure Facilities include Westerham Golf Club, Limpsfield Tennis & Squash club, Wildernesse and Knole Golf clubs in Sevenoaks and Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. There is sailing at Chipstead and Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
