5 bed detached house for sale

The Old Dairy, Chart Lane, Brasted, Westerham, Kent TN16

The former coach house, originally constructed around 1750, is distinguished by its charming stone construction and striking clock tower. Having benefited from a comprehensive refurbishment, the property is finished to a very high standard throughout. Its presentation blends period character with contemporary finishes, featuring neutral décor and well-appointed fitted furniture.

The ground floor opens with a welcoming entrance hall with variable width, variable length solid wood flooring, leading to a vaulted sitting room complete with a log burner and a study area. The generous kitchen/dining room by Chamber Furniture, is well-equipped with a large larder cupboard, two ovens, a large fridge, under counter drinks fridge and separate freezer all of which are fitted within hand made painted shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops and a central island which has created a highly functional family space.

Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility with fitted cupboard and playroom. Upstairs, the galleried landing has a library area and leads to two bedrooms that share a family bathroom (shower and bath) and a spacious principal suite featuring fitted wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite with walk in shower.

The snooker room, gym and large indoor fully fitted storage room are accessed via a separate entrance. From here a staircase leads to a home office and studio bedroom, ideal for flexible living, work-from-home arrangements or a separate annex for potential multi-generational living.

The property benefits from an elegant south facing courtyard garden, laid out in a parterre style which provides a private and tranquil setting for entertainment, complemented by a pergola-covered terrace. An additional garden space, accessed directly from the courtyard extending to approximately a quarter of an acre lies to the western side of the house.

The house also benefits from a large garage accessed directly from the entrance driveway as well as a several stables and storerooms, which could be used for storage or converted into additional accommodation or leisure amenities, subject to any necessary consents.

Situated in a rural location yet less than half a mile from the historic village of Brasted with its village store, pub and café. Toys Hill and the surrounding area include some 200 acres of National Trust owned woodland dotted with established foot and bridle paths - a popular choice for hikers, cyclists and riders alike.

Nearby Sevenoaks benefits from The Stag theatre/cinema, a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S together with sporting facilities including a leisure centre, golf at Westerham, Knole and Wildernesse, as well as various football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs.

Sevenoaks station (4.2 miles) offers exceptionally swift and frequent direct services to London Bridge (from 22 minutes), Cannon Street (33 minutes) and London Charing Cross (from 31 minutes). The A21 and J5 of the M25 are 2.2 miles distant providing access to London, Dover and the national motorway network.

The Sevenoaks area is renowned for the excellent schooling. Local primary schools include Westerham, Sundridge and Brasted. Grammar schools are available in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, together with Independent schools such as Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools, Walthamstow Hall, The New Beacon, Radnor House and Sevenoaks Prep to name a few.