Wildernesse Avenue, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Substantial 1930s period property with later additions, set in delightful gardens of about 1.33 acres, enjoying guest accommodation and located in the prestigious Wildernesse Estate.

Description

Substantial period property believed to date from the 1930s with later additions, set in delightful gardens of about 1.33 acres, enjoying ancillary accommodation and located in the prestigious Wildernesse Estate.

Reception rooms comprise an excellently proportioned sitting room with bay window, feature fireplace and pocket doors leading to a dining room with three sets of doors opening to the rear terrace. Both enjoy a south-westerly aspect overlooking the gardens.

A delightful garden room creates a feeling of bringing the outside in with full height sliding doors to three sides opening to the gardens, skylights and a contemporary fireplace of striking design. There is also a family room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned with a stylish range of wall and floor units, a bespoke curved peninsula breakfast bar and integral appliances. From the dining area double doors lead to the terrace.

A utility room fitted with further storage, an excellent wet room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

To the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a bay window overlooking the gardens, fitted furniture and an en-suite shower room. There are five further bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and dressing rooms, and a family bathroom.

The ancillary accommodation is accessed from the ground floor and comprises a study/bedroom with a shower room, concealed kitchenette and views over the gardens.

The grounds are a particular feature of the property providing a wonderful backdrop and amounting to just over 1.3 acres in total.

Beechwood is set well back in its gated grounds, approached via a sweeping driveway, flanked by swathes of lawn to either side which are interspersed with established shrubs and trees.

The generous lawned areas wrap round the property predominantly to three sides with mature borders providing seclusion and privacy. There is a paved terrace adjoining the property providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining, which accumulates in an amphitheatre with tiered seating and a central focal point, which can be utilised as a fountain or firepit.

There is parking for several vehicles together with a triple garage.

Location

Beechwood is situated in an enviable position within the exclusive Wildernesse Estate and a Conservation Area, with the hamlet of Godden Green just 1 mile away with footpaths leading into Knole Park.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (2 miles), Tunbridge Wells (13 miles) and Bluewater (18.3 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (2.6 miles) to London Bridge (from 22 minutes)/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Sackville Secondary Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge. Walthamstow Hall School for Girls. Sevenoaks, New Beacon, Solefields and The Granville Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michael's and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford.

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

Primary Schools: Sevenoaks, St John’s CEP, St Thomas’ RCP, and Lady Boswell’s CEP in Sevenoaks. Seal and Seal St Lawrence.

Leisure Facilities: Excellently located for Knole and Wildernesse Golf clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks. The Stag Cinema and Theatre, Knole House and Park, Riverhill Himalayan Gardens and Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve. Footpaths providing access into Knole Park (approx. 1.5 miles) and an array of scenic walks.

Please note that all timings, measurements and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,429 sq ft


Acreage: 1.33 Acres

Directions

Proceed in a northerly direction along Sevenoaks High Street continuing straight over the Pembroke Road traffic lights and take the right fork into Seal Hollow Road. Wildernesse Avenue is the second turning on the right. Continue along the Avenue for approx. 0.6 miles, and as the road forks, take the right turn continuing on Wildernesse Avenue and the entrance to Beechwood is found on your right just before Park Lane.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and gas connected. Private drainage via Klargester septic tank.

Agents note: approx. £850 pa for private road charges (subject to change and reviewed every year).

The property is within a Conservation Area and the Metropolitan Greenbelt.