Stone Street, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Set down a quiet country lane and approached via electrically operated gates, this beautifully presented period home enjoys a secluded position within just over one acre of landscaped, south-facing gardens. Blending centuries of history with thoughtful modernisation, the property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a character home that has been lovingly updated for modern family living.

The front portion of the house dates back to the 1600s, originally two cottages that were combined many years ago to create a substantial and characterful residence. Today, it showcases elegant period features such as exposed beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace with wood burner and high-quality modern finishes.

The current owners undertook a comprehensive programme of renovation and reconfiguration in 2008 and more recently, bathrooms have been updated to an excellent standard.

A formal sitting room focuses around the striking inglenook fireplace, while the adjoining dining room benefits from a bespoke wine store. The impressive kitchen/breakfast room by Rencraft, is superbly appointed with extensive cabinetry including larder and appliance cupboards, a large central island with marble worktops, twin dishwasher and fridge drawers, integrated fridge/freezer and microwave, and an electric two-oven AGA complemented by a companion double oven and electric hob. The breakfast area has bifold doors which open directly to the terrace and pool. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generous utiltiy room with space for laundry appliances and direct access outside. The family room also enjoys bifold doors to the garden whilst the study has fitted furniture by Rencraft.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite features a luxurious ensuite bathroom and excellent fitted storage including a walk-in wardrobe. Two further bedrooms share a stylish family bathroom, while two additional bedrooms each benefit from their own ensuite facilities. All bedrooms include fitted wardrobes or cupboards.

The south-facing gardens are a particular highlight and have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a mixture of beautifully planted mature borders and recreational spaces. The swimming pool, renovated three years ago sits next to the kitchen/breakfast room and is discreetly fenced in for safety, the pool also benefits from an air source heat pump. A tennis court has been cleverly positioned to take advantage of the topography of the garden. A superb garden room with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, is currently used as a gym, offering a versatile additional space for work or leisure. The property also benefits from an EV charging point at the front of the driveway and ultrafast Gigaclear broadband connectivity.

Surrounded by outstanding countryside, the property enjoys easy access to extensive bridleways and walking routes through the Fairlawne Estate, Ightham Mote and Seal Woods, making it an ideal setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle without isolation.

The property is ideally located in the Kent countryside yet within easy reach of transport links including the mainline stations at Sevenoaks (5.3 miles) with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge from 22 minutes. The motorway network is close at hand providing an easy link to the M25, London and the rest of the UK, whilst the M20 gives easy access to Maidstone and to the channel ports.

Whilst Stone Street has its own primary school, there are numerous prepartory schools nearby including Sevenoaks Prep, Granville School and New Beacon as well as St. Michaels and Russell House in Otford. Independent schools include Walthamstow Hall School, Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge School. Well regarded grammar schools include The Judd School, TOGS, Skinners and The Weald of Kent and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, both of which also have annexes in Sevenoaks

There is a wide range of amenities and historical properties in the area, from Ightam Mote to Winston Churchill's Chartwell to Knole Park. Golf enthusiats are well catered for with a wide range of golf courses and sporting clubs in the area including the Open qualifying course at Wildernesse and the well respected Knole Park course as well as Nizels Golf and Health Club is at Hildenborough.