School House Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

Commanding an elevated position with far-reaching panoramic views across the rolling landscape of The Weald to the North Downs, Great Baynden is an exceptional Grade II Listed country house offering an enviable combination of history, character, privacy and lifestyle.

Believed to date from the 16th century or earlier, this handsome residence has been thoughtfully preserved and beautifully enhanced by the current owners. Extending to over 6,700 sq ft (excluding outbuildings), the wonderfully light accommodation is rich in period detail, with exposed oak timbers, impressive fireplaces and sumptuously proportioned rooms with exceptionally high ceilings on all three floors. The immaculate presentation of this property creates a truly "turnkey" opportunity.

The principal reception spaces are both elegant and inviting, perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining on a grand scale. A magnificent reception hall leads to a series of beautifully presented reception rooms including a drawing room, formal dining room, library and charming music room, each enjoying delightful views over the gardens and grounds.

At the heart of the home lies an impressive and comprehensively fitted kitchen and breakfast room, beautifully appointed with bespoke cabinetry, honed granite worktops, central island, Miele appliances and Rangemaster cooker. There is a separate pantry and laundry room.

The impressive oak staircase and galleried landing provide a light and spacious focal point, featuring beautifully crafted balustrades, exposed oak timbers and leaded light windows, all combining to create a space rich in character and architectural interest. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with nine potential bedrooms arranged over the upper floors, including a superb principal suite and a collection of vaulted rooms full of character and charm. The flexible layout offers excellent space for family life, guests and home working.

Approached via electric gates, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of arrival. The grounds extend to 4.15 acres and have been beautifully designed to provide both formal and informal gardens with woodland, rare trees and a wildflower meadow. Wisteria-clad elevations, traditional parterres with tropical plants, expansive lawns, kitchen garden and handsome greenhouse combine to create a truly idyllic setting.

For those seeking an exceptional country lifestyle, the recreational facilities are outstanding. A heated outdoor swimming pool is complemented by a charming period tea house, providing the perfect setting for summer entertaining, while the all-weather tennis court offers year-round enjoyment.

A substantial timber-framed Kentish barn, believed to date from the 18th century, provides extensive garaging, workshop space and storage, complemented by a detached triple garage and additional outbuildings one of which is currently utilised as a golf simulator/gym and is also used as a cinema and could be a home office with super fast WiFi.

Horsmonden villages sits in an AONB centred around its picturesque village green. Amenities include a village store, traditional pub, church, highly regarded primary school and thriving tennis club.

For commuters, Paddock Wood mainline station provides services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross. Well regarded schooling includes the highly sought-after Cranbrook School, grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and renowned independent schools including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Benenden Schools.