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"Handsome period property situated in a semi rural position on the edge of Sevenoaks, set in delightful gardens of about an acre and ideally situated for Sevenoaks School.

Description

Salient points include wood framed leaded light windows, solid wood flooring to the majority of the ground floor, exposed ceiling beams, well proportioned rooms, landscaped gardens and countryside views to the front.

The reception hall is of excellent proportions and together with the principal reception rooms, create an ideal space for formal and informal entertaining and family living. Double doors from the hall lead to the sitting and dining rooms, both with double doors leading out to the gardens. The sitting room enjoys a south westerly aspect with a bay window and striking open fireplace with curved chimney breast of exposed stone and brickwork. Adjoining the sitting room is the triple aspect study.

The kitchen breakfast room is well fitted with a range of solid wood and painted wall and base units together with a central island, all with work surfaces over. There are some integral appliances and space for freestanding appliances. Double doors provide outside access and there are fitted cupboards to the family area.

A side lobby leading off of the kitchen provides access to the integral double garage and a staircase which leads to a playroom located over the garage. A utility room provides further storage and space for appliances and two cloakrooms complete the ground floor.

To the first floor the principal bedroom suite comprises a dual aspect bedroom enjoying views over the surrounding countryside to the front, fitted storage cupboards and a stylish en suite bathroom with separate walk in shower.

There are five further bedrooms to this floor, two enjoying views to the front and three with en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom with freestanding bath and shower cubicle.

To the second floor, there are two further rooms, suitable for a variety of uses together with a bathroom, completing the living accommodation.

Five Wents is approached via a five bar gate over a sweeping driveway which leads to the front of the house and provides parking for several vehicles and leading to the integral garage.

The landscaped gardens provide a wonderful back drop to the property, affording far reaching views over adjoining fields to the front. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed and bordered with many varieties of specimen trees and shrubs, together with a decorative sunken flower bed enclosed by a paved pathway. There is a terrace to one side and an enclosed courtyard terrace to the rear both providing ideal areas for al fresco entertaining. There is also a greenhouse. The total plot amounts to about one acre.

Agents note Five Wents has a right of way over part of the drive for the neighbouring property Tophill .

Location

Five Wents is located in a semi rural position within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Metropolitan Green Belt.

Shopping Sevenoaks 1.1 miles , Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Rail Services Sevenoaks 1.9 miles to Cannon Street Charing Cross London Bridge.

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

Secondary Schools Knole Academy, Weald of Kent girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools Sevenoaks 0.9 miles , Walthamstow Hall, Sackville and Tonbridge Senior Schools. Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, The Granville, 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 leisure centre. Tennis at Hollybush. St Julians Members Club. Cricket, football, hockey and rugby on the Vine. The Stag Theatre and Cinema.

All distances and timings are approximate.

Square Footage 4,255 sq ft


Acreage 0.97 Acres

Directions

From our office on the High Street, proceed in a southerly direction and turn right on to Oak Lane. Continue for approx. 0.8 miles and after passing the crossroads with Brittains Lane Ashgrove Road, turn right onto the drive for Tophill and Five Wents shortly after. Five Wents is the first property on the right.

Additional Info

All mains services connected."