High Street, Sevenoaks, TN13

In an extraordinary location historically linked to Jane Austen and her family, enjoying wonderful views over National Trust land towards Knole Park in one direction and of the North Downs in another, a most rare opportunity to acquire a detached house with potential – subject to required planning permissions. Tucked away at the head of a small private drive, yet only a few steps from the historic High Street and Sevenoaks School, as well as being a short walk to Knole Park, at present the property is formed of a partly Colt construction house that has been extended to approximately 2,245 square feet of accommodation, together with garaging of about 247 square feet. The potential here is fabulous but equally the existing property is beautifully presented and has been maintained very well indeed. Double glazed windows are oversized picture windows, some with wide bays and some sliding doors, all of which allow for a fabulous amount of natural light and perfectly frame the views. Most of the accommodation is laid out over the ground floor with two large reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, study area and two bedrooms, supported by a shower room, guest cloakroom and utility room. The first floor has the principal bedroom with wall to wall fitted wardrobes and French doors opening to a private balcony, as well as a bathroom.

Outside

The house is set at the head of a quiet, private access lane and approached by a pair of electric gates that open on to a drive that sweeps to a parking and turning area and the detached garage. The gardens are delightful. Areas of lawn have colourful herbaceous borders and there is terracing for outdoor entertaining. A ‘secret’ walled garden is charming and has stone walls, winding paths and a wide variety of trees and shrubs – a wonderful place to just sit and contemplate.

Situation

One of just a few properties on Austens Drive, the house has particularly fine views and yet is only a few steps from all that the historic market town of Sevenoaks has to offer. The thriving and popular town has a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets together with sporting, leisure and arts facilities including the Stag Theatre. Fast train services into the City of London and the West End as well as to the ports can be found at Sevenoaks Station under a mile away, whilst the national motorway network can be accessed at Junction 5 of the M25. The area is renowned for an excellent selection of schools, at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors, including the nearby local primary schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, noted independent schools including Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools, Radnor House, as well as prep schools such as The New Beacon, Granville, Solefields and Sevenoaks Prep.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-63106

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity. Private drainage.
Private Road: Maintenance contributions as and when works are required.
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax Band G