6 bed detached house for sale

Manor Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15

Willington Manor represents a rare opportunity to acquire a refined and substantial country house, combining architectural character, privacy, and modern comfort within one of Kent's most discreet and desirable private estates. Occupying a commanding and private position at the head of a picturesque tree-lined avenue within a unique collection of just six individually designed homes built in the late twentieth century to reflect the gradual development of a traditional manorial estate. Each property within Manor Road showcases its own distinctive heritage style.

Willington Manor itself is an elegant interpretation of Edwardian architecture, displaying handsome red brick elevations beneath a tall pitched tiled roof. Large, leaded-light double-glazed sash windows and French doors allow for excellent natural light throughout, while framing delightful views over the gardens and far-reaching countryside beyond. Lovingly maintained by the current owners since new, the house offers immaculately presented accommodation extending to approximately 6,370 sq ft across three floors. The property has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with generous proportions, tall ceilings, and a natural flow between formal and informal living spaces.

A striking Gothic-style brick entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall featuring polished oak flooring and a fine central staircase. The ground floor offers a versatile range of reception rooms designed for both entertaining and everyday living. The elegant drawing room enjoys a triple aspect, with two large bay windows and French doors opening directly onto the rear terrace, alongside an attractive stone fireplace with gas fire. The dining room provides a refined formal setting and benefits from a dedicated walk-in wine store and oak flooring. A study, cloakroom, utility room, and an additional sitting room further enhance the ground floor accommodation.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with contemporary white cabinetry, black granite work surfaces, and integrated appliances by Siemens, Smeg, and Neff. It offers excellent potential to enlarge or combine with adjoining reception rooms if desired, subject to the usual consents. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a stunning hexagonal garden room, creating an exceptional informal sitting and dining space with panoramic views across the gardens.

The upper floors provide highly flexible bedroom accommodation. The principal suite is particularly impressive, featuring a large bay window with far-reaching views, extending as far as London, along with a fully fitted dressing room and a spacious en-suite bathroom with separate shower. There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, three of which benefit from en-suite facilities, while another includes a walk-in dressing room. The second floor offers two substantial rooms, ideal for recreational use, hobbies, or home working, served by a Jack and Jill bathroom.

The gardens are a particular feature and have been beautifully landscaped and meticulously maintained with a large lawn complemented by mature trees, well-stocked herbaceous borders, and colourful shrubs. A stone terrace spans the rear of the house, providing an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining while enjoying the tranquillity of this exceptional setting.

The wider private estate extends to approximately 17 acres, with Willington Manor enjoying just under 2.5 acres of private, landscaped gardens. The estate is accessed via electrically operated entrance gates and a sweeping driveway bordered by traditional estate railings, with the property further secured by its own private gated driveway leading to a detached triple garage.

Manor Road is set within a manicured private estate, approximately seven miles to the northeast of Sevenoaks, which is a thriving, vibrant town with excellent shopping, entertainment and sporting facilities, as well as fast trains to Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge from 22 minutes.

There are local shops in West Kingsdown just over 1 mile from the house, whilst the charming village of Otford is about 4 miles away, with its fast train service into London Bridge in 29 minutes. The nearby A20 at West Kingsdown provides swift access to the M20 and M25, offering excellent connections to central London, the Dartford Crossing, Bluewater, the South Coast, Gatwick and Heathrow airports as well as the Channel Tunnel terminus.

The area is well served by an excellent selection of schools. Primary schools are in Wrotham, West Kingsdown, Eynsford and Otford. Highly regarded secondary and independent schools include Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School and Walthamstow Hall, along with a wide range of preparatory schools in Sevenoaks and Otford. Grammar schools are available in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend and Maidstone.

Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf clubs at The London Club, Darenth Valley, Wildernesse, Knole and Nizels, the latter also offering private health and fitness facilities. Additional leisure amenities are available at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and Reynolds Retreat in Borough Green, while Brands Hatch motor racing circuit is close by.