For Sale5 Bedroom House in Church Road, Sundridge, TN14£2,295,000

At the edge of the village and in an area surrounded by protected National Trust land, a fine, major portion of a handsome Victorian mansion, meticulously updated with style and set amongst private, landscaped gardens. In a wonderful location, at the edge of a village to the west of Sevenoaks, a gloriously handsome, central portion of an imposing Victorian mansion. Built around 1874, the house displays many original external architectural features such as stone and brick elevations, stone mullioned windows with leaded-light detailing, and a castellated parapet under a tall, tiled roofline. Restored and reimagined to a high standard, this wonderfully evocative property has been designed to respect and complement the nineteenth century origins whilst at the same time injecting twenty-first century styling and technologies. Features such as the majestic central oak staircase, oak panelled doors, tall ceilings with decorative ceiling roses and oak flooring, sit alongside beautifully crafted, handmade furniture by Chambers in the cinema room, principal bedroom suite and kitchen/breakfast room, which also has a marvellous orangery extension. The superbly proportioned drawing room has oak wall panelling, an imposing fireplace with stone surround, brick hearth and a wood burning stove. The study is fully fitted and the dining room also has a fireplace with stairs leading to the TV/cinema room, while a further room on a lower level has an external door and can be used as a guest bedroom or gym. The kitchen/breakfast room is a stylishly presented space seamlessly adjoined by the wonderful orangery with a large atrium and double doors opening through to the garden terracing. Cabinetry has been expertly designed to create smart storage solutions and features an island with integrated appliances including a range cooker. The elegant, easy rising staircase leads to the upper levels where there are four bedrooms supported by three bath/shower rooms – one en-suite to the sumptuously appointed principal suite. Outside The property is approached via a gravel driveway, providing ample parking and turning, leading on to the detached garage with wood store. The gardens have been landscaped to provide interest year round, with three terraces creating ideal areas for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the views over the gardens. Herbaceous borders are filled with colourful and interesting perennials, there are varieties of mature shrubs and tall specimen trees, water features and external lighting. Lawns are well tended and lead to a summerhouse that has power connected, as well as a raised putting green. Situation Sundridge is a small village set to the west of Sevenoaks and close to many areas protected by the National Trust such as Brasted Chart and Toys Hill. The thriving town of Sevenoaks is just less than four miles away with its excellent selection of supermarkets, high street stores, cafés, bars and restaurants, leisure centre and Stag Theatre. The locality is renowned for its choice of schooling, with primary and secondary levels at both the state and private sectors, including primaries in Seal and Borough Green, Sevenoaks Prep School, New Beacon, Walthamstow Hall and Solefield School in Sevenoaks along with St Michael’s and Russell House in Otford, Trinity School, Weald of Kent Grammar School for girls, Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge Public School and the grammar schools in Sevenoaks., Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For commuters, there are fast train services I to the West End and City of London as well as to the ports on the Kent coast. Property Ref Number: HAM-14684 Additional Information Services - All mains services. Local Authority - Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax - Band H Additional information - Exceptionally styled major portion of a stunning Victorian mansion - Outstanding combination of modern day requirements with wonderful period features - Elegant reception rooms - Contemporary kitchen opening through to a wonderful orangery - Landscaped gardens of just under an acre. Key information Council Tax Band: H Tenure: Freehold