Oakhill Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

Imposing character home of impressive proportions on this highly regarded private road

Description

Principal reception rooms comprise a magnificent reception hall with an attractive feature fireplace and a sweeping oak staircase, double aspect drawing room and connecting double aspect dining room, and a sitting room with doors to the rear garden.

From the breakfast room, a staircase leads to the cinema room and games room arranged over the lower ground floor, the latter with doors to the rear terrace.

The superb kitchen/breakfast room has a striking triple aspect over the rear garden, and is comprehensively fitted with bespoke cabinetry, matching island/breakfast bar, larder and integral appliances.

A study, boot room, shower room and separate cloakroom complete these floors, with ground floor access to the double garage.

Arranged over the first floor is the impressive principal suite, served by a luxurious en suite bathroom with a separate shower, walk-in wardrobe and a dressing room with fitted wardrobes.

There is an additional well-appointed shower room and three further bedrooms, one with a stylish en suite shower room.

An artists studio of excellent proportions has multiple windows allowing natural light to flood the room, and offers a variety of alternative uses.

A staircase rises to the second floor and three bedrooms, all with fitted storage, one with a contemporary en suite shower room and another connecting to a large study.

A useful laundry room is fitted with a double butler sink with storage under, counter tops and space for appliances, and connects to a modern bathroom.

An expansive terrace spans the width and southerly side of the property, creating several spaces for al fresco entertaining. A set of steps flanked by attractive balustrading leads to a further terrace and then on to the garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn enclosed by a variety of mature specimen trees, creating privacy.

Wood Dene is approached via a set of electrically operated gates and a bonded gravel drive which leads to the integral double garage and provides parking for multiple vehicles. A deep border is well-stocked with mature hedging and trees, providing privacy.

Location

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (1.1 miles) and Bluewater (17 miles).

Rail Services: Sevenoaks (0.4 miles) to London Bridge (from 22 mins)/Cannon Street/Charing Cross/Waterloo.

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

Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Sevenoaks. Campus at Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks comprising Weald of Kent Grammar, annex of Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar and Trinity Secondary Schools. Several in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. St Michael’s and Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Radnor House School in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough, which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket, rugby and hockey on the Vine. Tennis at St Julians and Hollybush. The Stag cinema and theatre.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 7,467 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks proceed past the station on the left and take the first turning on the left on to Oakhill Road. Pass the turning for Holyoake Terrace on the left and Chestnuts can be found on the right shortly thereafter.

Additional Info

Wood Dene sits within a Conservation Area.

Wood Dene has a right of way over part of a shared drive with 19 and 21 Oakhill Road.

There are trees within the plot that have Tree Preservation Orders attached.

Annual service charge of £200 for the maintenance of the private road.

All mains services. Solar panels.