Otford Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14

An architectural masterpiece with stunning views, situated in a popular semi-rural location with superb equestrian facilities.

Description

Parkside is a most impressive, contemporary property completed in 2022 to create an architectural masterpiece with impressive and versatile accommodation arranged over one level, ideal for entertaining. Salient points include a bespoke kitchen, contemporary bathroom suites, an abundance of framed glass walls, Poliform furnishings, high ceilings, bespoke joinery by Bulgaro Interiors, lightwells, a built-in sound system, Italian porcelain tiled flooring with under floor heating, recessed lighting, an impressive indoor hydro pool complex with adjoining gym, a cinema room and bar. Also of note are the impressive equestrian facilities, delightful landscaped gardens and scenic outlook.

The primary reception room comprises a framed glass living area open plan to the kitchen, with triple aspect views over the grounds and doors opening to the terrace. There is an adjoining bar with doors also opening to the terrace.

A well-appointed cinema room provides an additional, versatile reception room.

The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with a range of integral appliances and an impressive central island incorporating a breakfast bar.

The exceptional principal bedroom suite is served by a stylish en suite bathroom with a free standing bath, twin basins and separate shower cubicle, and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with fitted furnishings, with doors leading to a delightful canopied terrace.

There are three further bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms and built-in wardrobes, and one with doors leading to a terrace with an easterly aspect.

The impressive pool complex features a steam room and hydro pool with doors opening to the terrace and a tiled surround provides an additional reception area. There is an adjoining gym set beyond a glass partitioning wall, and a dressing area and shower room.

A well-appointed utility room and separate storeroom provide additional storage and space for appliances, and a cloakroom completes the accommodation.

Parkside is approached over a gated gravel driveway with immaculate lawns to either side and culminating at the front of the property in a turning circle, providing ample off road parking.

The gardens and grounds are a real feature and are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with specimen trees with underlighting and established beds stocked with a variety of shrubs, with paving and terraces spanning the entirety of the property, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

The impressive equestrian facilities comprise a detached stable block with a yard linking to a sand school. The paddocks are bound by post and rail fencing and the plot amounts to about 6.64 acres in total.

Location

Parkside is situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the popular village of Halstead which has an active village community and local facilities include a village shop, post office, public houses, a village hall, primary school and church.

Comprehensive Shopping: There are additional local shopping facilities in Green Street Green, whilst more comprehensive shopping can be found in Sevenoaks (4.8 miles), Bromley (10 miles) and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Knockholt station (2.3 miles) or more
frequently from Orpington (5.4 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary School: Halstead & Knockholt

State/Grammar Schools: Bromley High School for girls, The Judd School in Tonbridge for boys, Tonbridge Grammar School for girls, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School and Skinners in Tunbridge Wells. Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar & Tunbridge Boys Grammar Annexes and Trinity Secondary in Sevenoaks.

Private Schools: Bromley High School for Girls, Bickley Park Boys School, Baston School, Eltham College, Farringtons & Babington House in Chislehurst. Tonbridge School in Tonbridge. Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall for Girls, New Beacon & Solefields Preparatory Schools, all in Sevenoaks.

Leisure Facilities: A variety of golf and tennis clubs, motor racing at Brands Hatch and horse racing at Lingfield. The surrounding countryside offers delightful walks and riding.

Communications: M25 motorway is easily accessible at both junctions 4 & 5 providing access to the national motorway network. Biggin Hill private airport is approximately 5 miles away and there is easy access via the M25 to Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,215 sq ft


Acreage: 6.64 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks proceed along the London Road to Dunton Green and continue over the motorway to the roundabout. Take the third exit (A224) up Polhill and continue forward for about 1.4 miles, then turn left into Otford Lane. After approximately 350 yards Parkside can be found on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Sevenoaks Council. Tax Band 'H'

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Ground source heat pump. Additional bore hole drilled water supply providing filtered water for inside and the automated irrigation system throughout the gardens.