Lyndhurst Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent

PROPERTY
This prominent character home is situated in the highly sought after and desirable Montreal Park, positioned a short walk from Sevenoaks mainline station. The house is believed to date back to the late Georgian era built from Kentish ragstone in a unique octagonal shape. It was originally the gatekeeper's lodge for the Montreal Estate and was later extended in the early 2000s to offer generous open-plan accommodation.

The front door opens into an entrance hall with high ceilings, brick paved flooring and an elegant staircase that rises to the first floor. On the right hand side is an impressive sitting room that is particularly bright thanks to numerous multi aspect sash windows. There is a substantial fireplace with log burner and an exposed oak beam adding further character. A separate snug provides further reception space and was previously used as a study. The amazing kitchen / dining / family room is located at the back of the property with a huge picture frame window overlooking the garden and a set of French doors leading out to the patio. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid in-frame cabinets from Rencraft with granite worktops, butler sink and a tiled splashback. There is plenty of space for a large dining table and further seating. An impressive Leisure range cooker is included in the sale along with a full range of appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a handy utility room, which has an additional sink and further cupboard space. A water softener is installed along with a filtered drinking tap. A door leads through to a downstairs shower room that has been recently upgraded with stylish chamfered wall tiles, corner shower with sliding glass screen and basin with vanity storage.   

Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to the master bedroom suite and a further bedroom. There are newly fitted carpets and plantation shutters on all the windows. The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom, which is finished in a period style. It includes a bath with shower attachment, pedestal basin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 can accommodate a double bed and has a hatch to access the loft.

OUTSIDE
The property is situated in a lovely residential setting at the entrance to Montreal Park. It enjoys an elevated position looking over a remarkable Blue Atlas Cedar tree. A set of steps leads up from Lyndhurst Drive to the entrance door via a timber gate. There is some delightful planting with numerous flowering plants providing colour with Roses and Wysteria adorning the frontage. A paved pathway continues around the side of the building and leads to the south facing back garden, which is completely private thanks to neat evergreen hedging. A paved patio, that leads from the kitchen provides a lovely spot for al fresco entertaining with a good sized are of lawn for children to play. At the very rear is a handy workshop which has power and lighting. 

The driveway and garage are separate from the property, located approximately 150 yards away on Brittains Lane. There is an unofficial area where a vehicle can be parked immediately to the front of the property but this does not form part of the title.

LOCATION
Lyndhurst Drive sits within Montreal Park an exclusive development of detached family homes, ideally placed within walking distance of Sevenoaks mainline station (0.5 miles away with fast rail service to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street in as little as 22 minutes). The area is renowned for its excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors and the property is within a short walk of the sought-after Riverhead Infants and Amherst Junior schools. Riverhead Parkland is situated a stones throw away and offers an idyllic woodland shortcut to the schools.

There are plenty of shops and amenities close by in Riverhead including a dentist, chemist, optician, barbers, butchers, a Tesco superstore and a number of food outlets. In the other direction by Sevenoaks Station there are further amenities including a Lidl Supermarket, Little Waitrose and doctor’s surgery. Sevenoaks High Street is just 1 mile away and has a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and shops as well as the Stag Theatre / Cinema and Sevenoaks leisure centre. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is within walking distance and the famous Knole Park with 1,000 acres of deer parkland and the stunning Knole House to explore is 1.4 miles away.

There are numerous top class private schools nearby including New Beacon and the internationally renowned Sevenoaks School. Knole Academy, Trinity School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar Annexe and the Weald of Kent Grammar Annexe are all within 2 miles and the outstanding grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are a short train ride away. For younger families, the property is also close to Busy Bees Day Nursery and Bright Horizons Nursery.

Access to the M25 (junction 5) and A21 can be found at the Chevening interchange 1 mile away which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast.

Further places of interest within the local area include Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden, Penshurst Place and Lullingstone Roman Villa to name just a few.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Energy Rating D.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council. Tax Band F.