Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

Attractive detached character property, excellently positioned for Sevenoaks amenities & set within lovely gardens with a swimming pool & outbuildings of about 0.4 acres

Description

Jesters is a most attractive character property, combining period features and modern living, excellently positioned for Sevenoaks amenities and set in lovely gardens with a swimming pool and outbuildings. Salient points of note include attractive period fireplaces, wall panelling, some exposed ceiling beams and wood flooring.

Principal reception rooms comprise a dining room with wall panelling and a period fireplace, a drawing room enjoying a bay window with window seat, a fireplace, fitted shelving and cupboards and double doors leading out to the charming loggia, and the library also with an attractive fireplace and fitted book shelves. Two further reception rooms include a conservatory located off the dining room and a study adjoining the library.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor units, with some integrated appliances and a dining area. An adjoining utility room provides outside access and space for additional appliances.

To the impressive reception hall there is a cloakroom and understairs storage cupboard completing the ground floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor and the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom and dressing room with further storage and which can also be accessed from the landing. There are three further bedrooms to this floor, served by two bathrooms and a cloakroom. Arranged over the second floor is a further bedroom with eaves storage and a dressing room with basin.

The property is approached over a driveway with parking for several vehicles and leading to the outbuilding which comprises two garages (one over 32ft long), workshop, garden room and basement wine store. There is also a greenhouse.

The gardens are beautifully maintained and wrap round three sides of the property. A pedestrian gate from the driveway leads to an area of lawn with established beds and a terrace for al fresco dining.

A pathway leads a further terrace and loggia, adorned with climbing plants, both providing an ideal setting for al fresco dining and overlooking the swimming pool which is fence enclosed and accessed via a set of steps.

The gardens continue round to rear where an expanse of lawn is bordered by mature trees providing a high degree of privacy. The total plot amounts to 0.4 acres.

Location

Jesters is situated in a sought after residential road and is conveniently located for Sevenoaks School, Knole House and Park, Sevenoaks station and town centre with its multitude of shops, supermarkets, pubs & restaurants.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (0.6 miles), Tunbridge Wells (13.9 miles) and Bluewater (17.4 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (1.4 miles via car / 1.2 miles via footpath) to Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Lady Boswell’s CEP, St Thomas’s RCP, Sevenoaks and St John’s CEP schools in Sevenoaks. Weald Primary School.

Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several state and grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks (0.4 miles), Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall and Sackville Secondary Schools. Solefields, New Beacon Sevenoaks and The Granville Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge.

Sporting Facilities: National Trust Knole House and Park (0.5 miles). Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Cricket, football, hockey and rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre with swimming pool. The Stag Theatre and Cinema in Sevenoaks.

All distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,834 sq ft


Acreage: 0.4 Acres

Directions

From our office in Sevenoaks proceed in a southerly direction towards Sevenoaks School. Turn right just after the pedestrian crossing into Oak Lane. After passing Grassy Lane on your left and Oakhill Road and Kippington Road on your right, the driveway to Jesters can be found a short distance along on left hand side.

Additional Info

All mains services connected. Air conditioning to principal bedroom and conservatory. CCTV.

H+S: There is a swimming pool in the garden.

Agents note: The neighbouring house has a right of way over part of Jesters driveway from Oak Lane.