Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks

A beautifully presented family home with swimming pool, set behind electric gates within delightful gardens nestled in a sought after picturesque village in Sevenoaks.

An impressive six bedroom detached family home in an enviable location, residing on 1.8 acres of wonderful gardens with swimming pool, secured by electronically operated gates.

The house occupies almost a central position within the landscaped grounds and is surrounded by manicured lawns offering views of the gardens from every room.

In addition to the extensive accommodation already offered at Meadows approaching 6,000 sq ft, including the garage building, permitted development has been granted for two outbuildings, further enhancing the property. To the left of the house, a proposed home cinema room in excess of 300 sq ft and in the gardens to the right of the house about 900 sq ft games room/gym complex.

Internally, the house is immaculately presented with elegantly proportioned, versatile accommodation in a traditional layout over two floors.

Opening to a light and airy entrance hall, the ground floor offers plentiful reception space comprising grand open plan formal dining room, drawing room featuring a beautiful fireplace with cast iron surround and sun room with panoramic views of the grounds.

Additionally, there is a further sitting room, a large guest bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room (annex potential), family room or play/games room, plus a study fitted with bespoke oak furniture by Chamber Furniture. The principal reception rooms together with the sitting room provide excellent space for formal entertaining.

The spacious and bright kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with an extensive range of bespoke hand painted furniture and granite worktops offering a pleasant aspect over both front and rear gardens with French doors opening to the patio and access to a fully fitted utility room. The ground floor is completed by a guest WC/cloakroom.

On the first floor the master suite offers dual-aspect large double bedroom with bespoke fitted furniture and a spacious en-suite with separate bath and shower cubicle. There are four further bedrooms, three of them doubles with fitted wardrobes and two have en-suite facilities while the fifth bedroom has a built in cupboard. There is also a well appointed family bathroom.

Outside, the house is set behind wrought iron electronic security gates and is approached via a sweeping driveway that leads to an ample parking area and provides access to the detached double garage with electric door and storage above. A notable feature is an impressive large Italian marble fountain in the front garden. To the rear is an extensive walled patio area perfect for alfresco dining. Additionally, there is a well secluded pool area with sun decks and terracing as well as a changing room and WC. The 10 metre pool is heated and has a winter cover.

There is also potential to add a tennis court and under permitted development rights add further outbuildings such as additional garaging. Other benefits include double glazing throughout.

Meadows is located on the sought after Rushmore Hill, on the edge of the popular village of Knockholt just outside Sevenoaks.

Knockholt is a picturesque village in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' set near the North Downs within the London Area Greenbelt overlooking London. Situated in the beautiful Kent countryside but being so close to London make it a unique real estate location.

Local rail links to London can be found at Knockholt Station (1.3 miles), Chelsfield Station (2 miles) and Orpington Station (3.4 miles) all Zone 6, providing direct services into London Bridge, Cannon Street, London Victoria, Blackfriars and Charing Cross. There is a regular fast service from Orpington to London Bridge in 15 minutes.

The M25 is easily accessible at junction 4 (2.5 miles) providing links to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, South Coast and Channel Tunnel Terminal. Gatwick Airport is accessible within 30 minutes.

The area is renowned for its walks, bridle paths and nearby golf clubs. The village boasts several pubs serving traditional food and a Michelin starred restaurant can be found within 10 minutes’ drive into Locksbottom. Local shops including Waitrose supermarket are available for basic shopping, whilst Sevenoaks (5 miles), Bromley (7 miles) and Bluewater (11 miles) offer a wide range of shops, restaurants bars, cafes and cinemas.

The property is well located for highly regarded schools in both state and private sectors including:

Preshool: Rushmore House Montessori.
Primary Schools: St. Katherine's Knockholt Church of England School, Pratts Bottom Primary School.

Preparatory Schools: Sevenoaks preparatory School (co-ed), St Michaels, Otford (co-ed), Russell House, Otford (co-ed), New Beacon for boys in Sevenoaks, The Granville for girls in Sevenoaks, Solefields School for boys in Sevenoaks.

Private/Public Schools: Internationally renowned Sevenoaks School (co-ed), Radnor House School in Sevenoaks (co-ed), Walthamstow Hall for girls in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge School for boys, Bromley High School for girls.

Grammar/State Schools: Knole Academy in Sevenoaks (co-ed), Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School in Sevenoaks, Trinity School in Sevenoaks (co-ed), Tonbridge Grammar School for girls, The Judd School in Tonbridge for boys, Newstead Wood girls school in Orpington, St Olaves Grammar School for boys in Orpington.

Council Tax - Local Authority Sevenoaks, Band H
Tenure - Freehold
Services - all mains connected
Energy Efficiency Rating D