Basted Lane, Sevenoaks, TN15

In a wonderful location in the centre of a charming Kentish hamlet, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, a handsome, detached house of quality, designed and constructed about five years ago to the exacting standards of the present owners. Positioned perfectly to take full advantage of the stunning views to the south, the house has elegant and sociable accommodation laid out over three floors extending to in excess of 5,400 square feet together with a spacious integral garage and a superb, detached studio of over 1240 square feet that has been constructed to the same standard as the main house ready for conversion to an annexe if required – subject to any necessary planning controls. Exteriors are a contemporary twist on traditional architecture with mellow brick elevations and tile hanging to the first floor under a pitched tiled roof with powder coated steel gutters and downpipes. The large, powder coated, aluminium double-glazed casement windows together with French, sliding and bi-folding doors along with the oversized atrium in the family area, allow for an abundance of natural light to flood throughout the whole house and of course for taking in the very pleasant outlook. Cat 6 wiring has been installed, the property is hard wired for WiFi, has fibre optic broadband connected which extends to the garden, whilst 3-phase electricity had been supplied to the Studio. The attention to detail is very acute as features include: under floor heating to the ground and first floor (radiators on the second level), Sonos integrated sound system, water softener, oak and tiled flooring to the ground floor, oversized ceiling heights, a ‘living roof’ above the family room, walnut internal doors and architraving, Italian sanitaryware, wall and floor tiles, Hans Grohe taps and a rather spectacular, bespoke design ‘unsupported’ sweeping staircase, also in oak. Styling is quietly elegant with a restrained sense of colour all the while the views being the focus. The primary living space on the ground floor is the free flowing, ‘L’ shaped, open plan living, dining and kitchen area that has glazing on three sides. The family room area has a gas effect fire with floor to ceiling porcelain tiling and a granite hearth, while the kitchen is superbly designed with cabinetry by Schroder featuring a large central island, quartz work surfaces and appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero and Quooker. The dining area has similar tiling to one wall and a pair of part-glazed double doors opening through to the drawing room where there is a wood-burning stove. Elsewhere on this level is a study and a very useful guest suite with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
As the staircase sweeps up to the first floor, a spectacular floor to ceiling picture window frames the extended views over the garden to the countryside beyond. This expanse forms the most marvellous sitting area, ideal for reading, chatting or quiet contemplation. The principal suite has French doors opening onto a private roof terrace overlooking the ‘living roof’, gardens and beyond, a fully fitted dressing room, spacious en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and eaves storage. Two further bedrooms - both with fitted wardrobes and one with an en-suite shower room and a Juliet balcony, along with the family bathroom complete this level. The second floor is given over to two bedrooms and a shower room as well as a walk-in eaves storage room.

Outside

To the front is a wide, paved drive with ample parking and turning space. The integral garaging provides covered parking for two large vehicles and storage. The studio was created from the nineteenth century stone used to construct a cottage that once stood on the site and is at present used as a workshop but has the potential to become guest/relative annexe accommodation subject to any required planning requirements. With a southerly aspect, the rear garden has been expertly landscaped to provide colourful herbaceous borders whilst at the same time keeping in mind the beauty of the natural surroundings and providing a fabulous place from which to entertain from the stone terracing that traverses the width of the house.

Situation

Surrounded by delightful Kentish countryside, the charming hamlet of Crouch lies approximately eight miles to the east of Sevenoaks and only a mile and a half from the popular Borough Green village. Here there are a range of everyday shops and small supermarkets, a fine bakery and a railway station with services to London Victoria and a new peak time service to London Charing Cross via London Bridge. Sevenoaks provides an excellent selection of nationally known stores such as M&S, Space NK and Waitrose, as well as local cafes, bars and restaurants. There is much opportunity for a large variety of sporting activity such as golf at Wilderness and Knole, many tennis, soccer, rugby and cricket clubs as well as lovely, meandering walks via a network of public footpaths. Schooling in the area is exceptional at both primary and secondary levels in the state and private sectors and includes local village primary schools at Borough Green Platt and Ightham, grammar schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Maidstone, preparatory and public schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-59624

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; LPG; Cat 6 wiring.
Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling District Council. Council Tax Band G
Agents’ Note: Build Zone guarantee for ten years from August 2020