For Sale8 Bedroom Detached House in Bessels Green Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13£1,995,000

An exquisite period property with many original features overlooking the village green, offering over 6260 sq ft of living space, including an attic apartment, cellar and garden annexe. <br/><br/><br/>DESCRIPTION<br/><br/>An exceptional opportunity to acquire a grand period residence overlooking the village green. offering 6260 sq ft of beautifully restored living space. The property radiates history and romance with original features such as floorboards, stunning Williams De Morgan fireplaces, high ceilings, wood panelling, decorative ceilings and a magnificent former ballroom.<br/><br/>With eight bedrooms and six refined bathrooms, this home offers a wealth of versatile space for both family living and entertaining, from the light-filled contemporary kitchen/breakfast room to the chic garden annexe and self-contained second floor flat.<br/><br/>This property combines heritage with modern flair and is set within 0.66 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.<br/><br/>FEATURES<br/><br/>- Step into this exceptional house through a glazed porch into the impressive entrance hall, offering a view of the landscaped garden and a galleried landing. A cloakroom and built-in storage complete this welcoming space.<br/><br/>- Formerly the property's ballroom, the expansive formal dining and drawing room is a stunning dual-aspect space, overlooking both the front green and the rear garden. Featuring two period fireplaces, this room is perfect for entertaining on a grand scale.<br/><br/>- A beautifully panelled second sitting room offers a cosy retreat, complete with fireplace and views to the front garden.<br/><br/>- The heart of the home is the light-filled kitchen/breakfast room with a glazed roof, garden views and direct access outdoors. Fitted with a range of high-quality units, solid wood worktops, integral Smeg double oven, gas hob and space for a dishwasher and American-style fridge/freezer. A central island and ample dining space make it ideal for family living. <br/><br/>- A separate utility room provides space for appliances, along with a second cloakroom and a shower.<br/><br/>- Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious and versatile family room, ideal for living, working or relaxing with garden access. A dramatic glass floor panel opens to give access to the cellar below and a secondary staircase leads to the first floor.<br/><br/>- To the first floor the principal bedroom is triple-aspect with garden views, period floorboards, original fireplace and doors to the roof terrace. With a luxurious ensuite with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and generous fitted wardrobes. <br/><br/>- This wing of the house also includes two further double bedrooms to the front, each with built-in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms.<br/><br/>- In the East wing, you will find two additional grand double bedrooms, one with garden views, the other overlooking the green, sharing a Jack & Jill bathroom. <br/><br/>- A study/bedroom with sweeping views of the green, a galleried landing and access to the roof terrace overlooking the garden.<br/><br/>- A self-contained flat occupies the second floor comprising a bedroom, sitting room/bedroom, kitchen and a modern shower room, ideal for guests, extended family or live-in staff.<br/><br/>- The delightful secluded, walled rear garden has an expansive area laid to lawn, mature planting, multiple seating areas, a pond, fruit trees and a productive vegetable garden. <br/><br/>- At the far end of the garden, a contemporary garden pod (910 sq ft) offers two rooms, one with doors to a private patio the other with bifold doors to the garden, a cloakroom and a shower room, perfect as a studio, gym, or remote workspace.<br/><br/>- To the front, a charming walled garden with gated gravel driveway provides parking for at least four vehicles.<br/><br/>SITUATION<br/><br/>The property is in the heart of Bessels Green, a small village with its own church, village green and pub on the edge of Riverhead. Riverhead, 0.7 miles, which forms part of Sevenoaks has its own collection of facilities including a high-quality butcher, pharmacy, convenience store, steakhouse, hairdresser, barber, dry cleaners and a number of boutique shops and cafes. There is also a nursery/pre-school. The ever-popular Amherst and Riverhead Schools are both just under 0.4 mile away.<br/><br/>Sevenoaks mainline rail station 1.4 miles (shorter if walking via footpaths) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 24 minutes). <br/><br/>Sevenoaks town centre (2 miles) offers a wider selection of shops and facilities including a theatre/cinema, sports centre and numerous restaurants.<br/><br/>There is some lovely parkland, a wildlife reserve and Chipstead Lake all within half a mile of the property as well providing some delightful walking opportunities. There are also sports and social clubs to get involved with in the village and the town.<br/><br/>Sevenoaks and other nearby villages also offer an excellent selection of schools. There are grammar schools in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells plus the Kent grammar annexe in Sevenoaks.<br/><br/>Junction 5 of the M25 0.5 miles provides excellent road links to London, the airports, ports and Bluewater shopping centre.<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS<br/><br/>From Sevenoaks Station head North on London Road towards Riverhead at the first roundabout turn left onto the A25 continue for 0.9 miles. Turn right immediately after the Green onto Bessels Green Road and the property is the second house in the road.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION<br/><br/>- Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drains<br/>- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council<br/>- Council Tax band: H (£4,716.34 for 2025/26)<br/>- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.