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" In the Kent tradition of the grand country house, this stunning propertyis a fine example of contemporary architecture just 15 miles fromcentral London. Formerly part of the Lullingstone Estate, thissubstantial property sits on a south-facing ridge in approximately sixacres of land framed by ancient hedgerows and trees. Designed for thecurrent owners by Richard Reid, one of Britain’s most successfularchitects, this large house (approx. 3,350 sq ft) is light and spaciouswith spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Asidefrom the main six-bedroom house, there is a garage, swimming pool anddiscreet storage rooms recessed into garden walls. There is also a large, newly-built gated courtyard with various agricultural buildings ideal for equestrian use (shortly due for completion).

Situated in Old Chelsfield, the property isapproached by a glass and steel bridge into the main entrance.Accommodation in the main house comprises six bedrooms, four bathroomsand a cloakroom, kitchen with family room, utility room, double-heightdining hall with balcony, triple-aspect reception room, study andlaundry/plant room. The lower ground floor rooms could potentially beused as a gym or home cinema.

Extensiveglazing, projecting window bays, glass cupula and high ceilings (2.6m)make this a house that is flooded with light. Verandahs and terraces arealso designed to pick up the light at all times of the day as well asmaximizing enjoyment of the views. Full-height double glass doors sweepopen to reinforce Richard Reid’s ethos of inviting the countryside in.The interior of the house has been finished to a very high standard,with an exacting attention to detail. Materials used include marble,limestone and American Oak. The house is under NHBC warranty until July2016.

Please note that there is the possibility of purchasing a further 21.5 acres of adjoining land by separate negotiation.

Thehouse is located close to Chelsfield train station, which runs servicesto London Bridge in 17 minutes (direct connections also available toWaterloo East and Charing Cross). Orpington station (3 miles away) runssimilar services as well as direct services to Victoria, Cannon Streetand Blackfriars. If travelling by road, junction 4 of the M25 is closeby.

The area is well served by schools. Local primary schoolsinclude Green Street Green, Pratts Bottom, The Highway, Chelsfield andWarren Road. Secondary schools include St Olave's and St Saviour'sGrammar, Burwood, The Priory, Newstead Wood, Darrick Wood, Bishop JustusC of E and Charles Darwin. Private schools include Bromley High,Russell House, Bickley Park, Farringtons, Combe Bank and Sevenoaks.

AlthoughLondon is of course the best nearby place to shop and eat out, thereare also amenities more locally in Sevenoaks, Bromley and Bluewater.

Chelsfieldis an ancient Kent village that, although on the fringes of London, isstrongly rooted in the countryside. Country pursuits, most notably horseriding (there is a Chelsfield Equastrian Centre), are very popular andthere is a renowned annual village fair. The local pub, The Five Bells,is an award-winning country pub dating back to the 17th century. "