French Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16

Attractive character home of charm set against a backdrop of magnificent countryside, with immaculately presented accommodation, off road parking & 0.22 acres of manicured grounds

Description

Understood to date from the late 1920s with a sympathetic side extension in recent times, Newlands is bright and well-proportioned, having been exceptionally well-maintained by the current owner, with living space exceeding 1,400 sq ft, to create perfect areas for informal entertaining and family living.

Also of note is the property's location, situated in the highly regarded hamlet of French Street, an idyllic rural spot surrounded by wooded hills situated just south of the historic market town of Westerham, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Green Belt.

A spacious entrance hall with understairs storage leads to an impressive open plan reception rooms, comprising a sitting room with doors out to the rear terrace and a fireplace inset with a multi-fuel burning stove, together with a dining room with a bay window.

The triple aspect modern kitchen/breakfast room has a set of doors to the rear terrace, and is comprehensively fitted with high gloss cabinetry and integral appliances.

A utility room with an integral cloakroom completes the ground floor, providing further storage and space for appliances.

To the first floor, a principal bedroom suite of excellent proportions is served by a luxurious and well-appointed en suite bathroom with separate shower, and a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and doors to a Juliet balcony, affording wonderful views across the valley.

There are two further bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and another with lovely views.

A stylish family bathroom with a separate shower completes the accommodation.

From the landing there is access to a fully boarded and insulated loft space via a retractable ladder.

The garden is a real feature of the property, providing a superb backdrop, with the total plot amounting to about 0.22 of an acre.

An expansive Indian sandstone terrace is ideal for al fresco entertaining. A set of steps leads to the landscaped garden, which has varied, abundantly planted borders and mature beech hedging to the boundaries.

There is also a summerhouse, fruit and vegetable patches and fruit trees including apple and damson. A pedestrian gate leads to the front of the house where a gravel driveway provides parking, with an adjacent area of lawn accompanied by well-stocked borders.

The property is approached via a gravel drive, providing parking with an adjacent area of lawn with well-stocked borders.

Location

Newlands is set in a rural hamlet with direct access to footpaths over the adjoining countryside, just over a mile from the historic town of Westerham with The Green & the statue of Winston Churchill, with whom Westerham & the surrounding area has many associations. Chartwell is 1.8 miles away via vehicle, with a more direct route via footpath.

Shopping: Oxted (4.8 miles) & Sevenoaks (7 miles).

Rail services: Oxted (5.4 miles) to Victoria. Sevenoaks (6.5 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Crockham Hill, Westerham, Brasted, Oxted & Limpsfield.

Secondary Schools: Oxted School. Knole Academy, Trinity & WoK & Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Judd, Weald of Kent & Tonbridge Girls Grammars in Tonbridge. Various in Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks, Woldingham and Tonbridge Schools. Sevenoaks, New Beacon, The Granville & Solefields. Hazelwood Prep in Limpsfield Chart. Radnor House.

Leisure Facilities: Limpsfield Tennis Club, health centre & pool complex in Oxted. Westerham, Limpsfield Chart & Tandridge Golf Club. National Trust properties including Chartwell & Emmetts.

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

Square Footage: 1,486 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Directions

From the M25 junction 5, signposted Westerham/Riverhead, take the A25 to Westerham and upon reaching Westerham, on a sharp right hand bend, turn immediately left sign posted Edenbridge on to Hosey Hill B2026. Proceed for approx. 0.5 miles turning left on to French Street by a red post box. Continue for approx. 0.6 miles keeping right and Newlands is on the left just before the hill descends.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. LPG gas. Private drainage - septic tank used by three other neighbouring properties.

Agent's Note: Some photos taken March 2025.