Detached house for sale in Clenches Farm Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

Offered with no onward chain. Seven bedroom detached house of over 6000 sq ft with a beautiful landscaped garden. Approximately 1 mile to Sevenoaks station and the town centre

Description

A spacious, seven bedroom detached house, offering luxury, versatile accommodation in a highly sought after location. The property includes a double garage with a games room above and meticulously landscaped gardens.

Approached through an electrically operated sliding gate, providing ample parking for several cars, the front door to the house is framed by elegant sandstone fluted pillars, enhancing the home's impressive facade. Benefitting from high ceilings and double-glazed sash windows throughout, herringbone wood flooring in the majority of rooms and underfloor heating to the ground and first floors. All rooms facing the garden have French doors, offering direct access to the secluded rear garden.

Features

- Step into the elegant and bright, double height entrance hall featuring limestone flooring and a curved stone staircase complemented by iron railings and a galleried landing. This impressive space leads to all the main reception rooms and cloakroom.

- Study fitted with a range of cupboard and a built-in desk, perfect for use as a home office.

- Dual aspect drawing room with a set of French doors that open to the rear garden. Enjoy cosy evenings by the feature open fireplace with stone mantel.

- Relax in the sitting room with feature gas fireplace and a set of French doors to the rear garden.

- The generous kitchen, crafted by Potts of East Malling, boasts two sets of French doors to the garden and pocket doors leading to the dining room allowing for a versatile layout. The kitchen comprises a large central island with marble top, and a comprehensive range of kitchen cabinets. Key features include a Subzero fridge/freezer with water dispenser and Miele appliances including a steam oven, microwave oven, double oven, and warming drawers. A matching table and chairs, included in the sale, complete the space. The adjacent utility room is equipped with granite worktops, a range of cupboards, butler sink, washing machine, and tumble dryer.

- A door leads through from the kitchen to an inner hallway with a suite of rooms and its own front entrance that could be used as an annexe. It features a walk in larder cupboard with shelving and a marble work surface, a second utility room (formerly a shower room), and a wooden staircase leading to a large open-plan room above the double garage. Ideal as a nanny annexe or games room.

- On the first floor has a bright galleried landing with large picture window to the front.

- Overlooking the rear garden, the well appointed principal bedroom suite includes a built-in dressing table, walk-in wardrobe, and ensuite bathroom with a large corner shower and marble-surrounded bath, plus double basins over a marble top.

- In addition, the first floor comprises a guest bedroom with built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom and two further bedrooms, connected by a jack & jill bathroom.

- The spacious second floor landing features built-in cupboards, shelves, and a seating area. There are three bedrooms on the second floor. One is of a generous size with adjoining seating area, ideal for a teenager or nanny and looks out over the rear garden. The other two bedrooms both benefit from built-in wardrobes and all three bedrooms share a well appointed bathroom situated on this floor with walk in shower and separate bath.

- The integrated double garage features electric doors and a boiler room housing two recently installed Vaillant boilers and Megaflows, ensuring ample hot water throughout the house.

- The beautifully landscaped rear garden features a generous terrace offering ample space for outdoor dining. Highlights include a Victorian-style greenhouse, pond with sculptures and koi carp, mature shrubs and trees including acers, magnolia, a wisteria clad walkway, gazebo and water feature. The garden is very private and is enclosed by high, mature hedging. Additional features include a shed for storage and two wrought iron side gates. The front of the house is adorned with rose climbers and borders of topiary balls.

Situation

Clenches Farm Lane is a highly sought after private road in Sevenoaks and is part of the Kippington Estate. It provides a safe walk to Sevenoaks mainline station (about 1.1 miles on foot from the property).

Sevenoaks station serves London Charing Cross/Cannon Street in around 35 minutes (via London Bridge from 22 minutes).

Sevenoaks town centre, easily reached via footpaths (about 0.6 miles) offers a good selection of independent and high street shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and facilities including the Stag theatre/cinema, library and sports centre.

Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole Park, as well as Nizels Golf & Health club in Hildenborough. There is cricket at The Vine and several sports clubs in the Hollybush area including rugby, hockey and tennis. Knole Park is under a mile away and offers wonderful countryside walks through its 1000 acre deer park.

The town has an excellent selection of highly regarded schools including the renowned Sevenoaks School and Walthamstow Hall. Preparatory schools include New Beacon, Granville and Sevenoaks Preparatory School. In addition, there is Trinity School and the grammar annexes in Seal. There are grammar schools in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, easily reached by bus or train.

Directions

From Sevenoaks town centre, head south on the A225, turn into Oak Lane on the right. Continue on Oak Lane for 0.8 miles and turn right into Clenches Farm Road. After a short distance turn left into Clenches Farm Lane. Beechdene is the 3rd house on the right.

Property information

- Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
- £250 per anum service charge for private road.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: H (£4,691.86 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Clenches Farm Lane is a highly sought after private road in Sevenoaks within the Kippington Estate, with 20mph speed limit, road wardens and restricted access for residents. It provides a safe walk to Sevenoaks mainline station (about 1.1 miles on foot from the property).

Sevenoaks station serves London Charing Cross/Cannon Street in around 35 minutes (via London Bridge from 22 minutes).

Sevenoaks town centre, esily reached via footpaths (about 0.6 miles) offers a good selection of independent and high street shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and facilities including the Stag theatre/cinema, library and sports centre.

Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole Park, as well as Nizels Golf & Health club in Hildenborough. There is cricket at The Vine and several sports clubs in the Hollybush area including rugby, hockey and tennis. Knole Park is under a mile away and offers wonderful countryside walks through its 1000 acre deer park.

The town has an excellent selection of highly regarded schools including the renowned Sevenoaks School and Walthamstow Hall. Preparatory schools include New Beacon, Granville and Sevenoaks Preparatory School. In addition there is Trinity School and the grammar annexes in Seal. There are grammar schools in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, easily reached by bus or train.