In a wonderful, slightly elevated position towards the edge of a charming Kentish hamlet, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, an impressively handsome, detached house of quality with exceptional accommodation of expansive proportions. With origins dating to the early years of the twentieth century, the house has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and extension under the exacting eye of the current owner. Mindful of retaining the grace of the Edwardian era, the brief was to ensure contemporary and luxurious living was incorporated into the project, whilst at the same time providing a warm and welcoming family atmosphere. With large windows and glazed doors allowing for maximum natural light penetration, that also frame the fabulous outlook, the house has elegant and sociable accommodation laid out over two floors extending to in just over 14,200 square feet – including the leisure suite and indoor pool - together with detached garaging and a detached garden studio. The elegant reception rooms are arranged around a handsome and impressive, circular, pillared reception hall with fine wood panelling to the walls and a coloured glass cupola. The formality of this space blends seamlessly with the extraordinary family living areas where there is a wonderful orangery with glass vaulted ceiling and is connected to the family room and superb kitchen/breakfast room by open arches. Fitted by Rencraft, the cabinetry within the kitchen is extensive and includes a large central island, marble worksurfaces and fitted appliances by Miele and an electric Aga with companion. Glazed French doors open through to the stunning indoor pool with hot tub, sauna and steam rooms, and changing facilities. The gym has mirrored walls and the billiard/snooker room oak flooring. Elsewhere is an excellent cinema, ground floor guest/relative suite with large bedroom, kitchenette and en-suite shower room, laundry and plant rooms.
To the first floor, the curved, galleried landing has bespoke oak balustrading and leads to seven bedrooms supported by five bath/shower rooms – four of which are en-suite, The principal suit commands lovely views over the grounds and beyond and has a fitted dressing room, as well as an en-suite shower room.

Outside

Approximately five acres of park-like grounds surround the house and have some magnificent trees, colourful shrubs, swathes of well-tended lawn and herbaceous borders. Decked terracing adjoins the house and is ideal for taking in the views while entertaining. The tennis court has lighting for evening play and the garden studio could provide a variety of uses. Approached via a pair of ornate, electric gates, the gravel drive sweeps through the grounds to the house and on to the garaging courtyard area where there is covered parking for a number of vehicles. A fun touch is a winding track installed for children’s bike or mini battery play vehicles.

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-61782

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity and water; Oil CH/HW; Private drainage.
Local Authority: Tonbridge and Malling District Council. Council Tax Band H