Brasted Chart, Westerham, Kent, TN16

Impressive Arts & Crafts Country House, set in wonderful secluded gardens of about 2 acres

Description

This imposing character home of excellent proportions has undergone a complete renovation guided by renowned architects Yiangou Architects, achieving the highest contemporary standards whilst maintaining the property’s original charm and features.

Built in the early 1920s, designed by celebrated architects of the time Oswald P Milne & Paul Phipps and featured in a 1924 edition of Country Life magazine as well as international architecture books, Quietways has been the subject of a meticulous renovation by the current owners, with the living space designed by the renowned Yiangou Architects, seamlessly blending bespoke modern embellishments with the original character features.

The accommodation is arranged across three floors and exceeds 4,400 sq ft, with the principal reception rooms affording lovely views over the established, terraced gardens.

Salient points include a bespoke kitchen by Tom Howley, bath/shower suites by Porcelanosa, bespoke fitted wardrobes, new windows throughout including handcrafted Crittal windows, a striking double sided Spartatherm fireplace and Swedish tile wood burning stove, internal reclaimed brick feature walls, reclaimed roof tiles, refurbished original radiators and internal doors, a roof terrace adjoining the principal bedroom, two Juliet balconies and a Galeria balcony.

Quietways is located within an excellent and private semi-rural position set back from the road and approached via electrically operated gates, with the gardens creating a superb backdrop with a high degree of privacy and amounting in total to about 2 acres.

A double aspect drawing room of excellent proportions has multiple sets of doors to the rear terrace and a striking Swedish tile wood burning stove (kakelugn), an exact replica of an 1880 original, which provides cosy warmth for up to 24 hours.

An adjoining study also has doors to the garden and features a double sided fireplace, while a sitting room accessed from the reception hall also opens to the garden.

The open plan kitchen/dining room is a superb space, perfect for entertaining and family living. The dining room has sets of handcrafted Crittal doors to the terrace and the adjoining snug is separated from the kitchen by a striking bespoke Crittal wall and enjoys access to the double sided fireplace.

The bespoke kitchen by Tom Howley is beautifully appointed with solid wood cabinetry, a reclaimed brick feature wall, matching island inset with a Miele induction hob, separate bespoke larder cupboard, integral appliances, Quooker
tap and a useful pantry.

An adjacent utility room provides further storage and space for appliances.

Within the kitchen, a fully tanked wine cellar is accessed via an electrically operated door.

A boot room provides access to the front of the house, and leads through to the integral garaging, and in turn, a studio/salon. There are also two storerooms, one housing the oil tank.

Accessed from the welcoming reception hall, there is a guest cloakroom and an original fully restored staircase ascending to the first floor.

Arranged over the first floor is the bright and spacious principal bedroom, featuring an original fireplace and served by a well-appointed dressing room with a Juliet balcony and bespoke fitted wardrobes.

A set of doors opens onto an elegant sun terrace, framed by wrought iron railings and linking to a superb bathroom with twin basins and a freestanding bath by Porcelanosa.

There are three further bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and a Juliet balcony. Three thoughtfully curated bath/shower rooms all with high-end Porcelanosa fittings complete this floor.

From one of the bedrooms, a staircase rises to the second floor and a further room, currently utilised as a fifth bedroom with an under eaves playroom and reading room, additional under eaves storage and an extending Galeria balcony.

Externally, the gardens form a wonderfully secluded backdrop and amount to over 2 acres. The rear terrace has been re-built to create a larger al fresco entertaining area, using reclaimed bricks for the feature roundel wall and terrace, with an original water feature to one end.

The lawns are enclosed by deep, well-stocked borders, planted with a variety of herbaceous shrubs including extremely rare Rhododendrons, with established trees and evergreen hedging to the perimeters. Extensive garden lighting has been added with differing wattages to create mood lighting to multiple areas.

The charming village of Brasted is within 1.5 miles, offering antique shops, public houses and a village shop. Sevenoaks (5.5 miles) and Westerham (2 miles) provide supermarkets and other high street retailers, pubs and restaurants.

Location

Shopping Facilities: Brasted High Street (1.5 miles).Sevenoaks (5.5 miles) provides supermarkets and other high street retailers as well as a multitude of pubs and restaurants. Westerham (2 miles) provides further
local shops and restaurants. Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (5 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Oxted (6 miles) to London Victoria.

Primary Schools: Westerham, Ide Hill and Sundridge.

Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge, Trinity School and Knole Academy in Sevenoaks.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Public Schools, Sevenoaks and New Beacon Preparatory Schools, Radnor House in Sundridge, Walthamstow Hall Girls School in Sevenoaks.

Leisure Facilities: Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers direct access to walks through the surrounding countryside, leading to several National Trust properties, including Emmetts Garden.Golf directly at Brasted Chart or Westerham, Wildernesse, Knole and Nizels. Sevenoaks Swimming and Leisure Centre. Cricket, hockey, football and rugby on the Sevenoaks Vine area. Oxted Leisure Centre.

Motorway Links: M25 at Chevening to the east, and Godstone to the west, gives access to other motorway networks, Gatwick/Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,429 sq ft


Acreage: 2.05 Acres

Directions

From junction 5 of the M25 take the A21 and head west at the second turn off on to the A25 towards Westerham. At Brasted village, turn left into Chart Lane signed Brasted Chart. Proceed up the lane for approx.1.25 miles and the entrance to Quietways will be found on the left just after a red post box also on the left.

Additional Info

Mains water. A water softener in the pantry feeds to all the bathrooms. Kitchen and utility room water is filtered by Quooker taps.

Mains drainage with two new pumps takes soil up to main drain on Chart Lane. Annually serviced.

New oil fired central (biofuel compatible) heating. Oil tank in store room; boiler and hot water tank in the garage.

Wet underfloor heating to entire ground floor. Refurbished radiators upstairs bedrooms, underfloor heating in bathrooms.

First floor fireplaces are currently closed but could be opened up and used if desired.

An external WIFI booster has been installed for good external coverage.

Design for an infinity swimming pool had been made and all the plumbing for an infinity swimming pool on the upper lawn has been put in place if required.

Solar panels could be put on the flat roof to service an air source heat pump.

Garden has been dog-wire electric fenced but no closed fencing between neighbouring properties.

French drainage channel by front door for excess rainwater.