Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent

Dating back to 1717, this imposing locally listed
country house is set within approximately three
acres and enjoys an enviable position within the
picturesque village of Downe. Trowmers was once
owned by Sarah Wedgwood, a member of the
renowned Wedgwood chinaware family and sister
of Emma Wedgwood, Charles Darwin’s wife.

The ground floor has six elegant and comfortable reception rooms, including the stunning, spacious sitting room, which provides a grand entrance. The room measures more than 33ft and features wooden flooring, panelled walls and beautiful wood panelled fireplaces at either end. Off the sitting room there is a private study, while to the rear, double doors open to the sunny conservatory with its views across the garden. There is also a drawing room with an ornate fireplace and French doors opening onto the rear garden, as well as a dining room adjoining the kitchen in an open-plan layout. The kitchen itself features shaker-style fitted units to base and wall level, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, while the utility room and cellar offer further storage and space for home appliances.

Two staircases lead to the first floor, where there are seven well-presented double bedrooms. These include the generous principal bedroom with its bay window, dressing room with extensive built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower unit. The second bedroom has Jack and Jill access to the principal bedroom’s en suite bathroom, while one further bedroom has an en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. The main staircase continues to the attic, where there is substantial storage, with the potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Further accommodation to the rear of the house includes a separate office/studio and a home gym, both of which are accessed via the garden.

All mains services are understood to be connected to the property.

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At the front of the property, an in/out driveway with wrought-iron gates at either entrance provides access, parking and turning space, as well as leading to the detached garage.

The delightful gardens to the rear of the house enjoy a southeast-facing aspect and include formal lawns with an array of mature trees and extends to more than 250ft. There are paved seating areas for al fresco dining and entertaining and attractive borders well stocked with a variety of ground covering plants, flowering plants, and shrubbery. To the side is a substantial timber-framed greenhouse beyond which is a stable block and associated storage.

To the rear of the garden a gate gives access to a furhter enclosed paddock, ideal grazing for horses or livestock.

The property is in a peaceful setting in the sought-after village of Downe. The village is set in a highly convenient position within the M25 and close to Orpington and Bromley, yet with the beautiful rolling Kent countryside on its doorstep.

Downe has several everyday amenities, including a village hall, a local pub and a primary school. The town of Biggin Hill provides various further everyday amenities, including supermarkets and the closest state secondary school.

Bromley town centre, just six miles away, provides excellent shopping and leisure facilities, with large supermarkets and extensive high street shops at The Glades shopping mall. Orpington’s mainline station is around four miles away, providing excellent commuter links to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street, while by road, the M25 is just six miles away.