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" A detached well appointed family home set in 6.5 acres (*TBV) with stabling, riding arena and outbuildings and enjoying elevated views over its own gardens and pastureland. The property boasts deceptively spacious 4/5 bedrooms just under 3000sqft in total of accommodation offering a mix of contemporary and character with the interior arranged over three floors and designed to take full advantage of the lovely surrounding views. LOWER GROUND FLOOR games room, bar and further storage and WC (double bi-fold doors which open out to a paved patio on one aspect and a spacious sunken terrace to the other offering a great area for Alfresco dining). GROUND FLOOR: Large kitchen with central island open plan into a dining area, separate sitting room with fireplace and wood burner (both of these rooms have french doors out to a spacious double balcony offering elevated countryside views), family room/ dining room or 5th bedroom, study, utility room, bathroom, separate cloakroom. FIRST FLOOR: Galleried landing, 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite with juliet balcony) Family bathroom. The whole is approached from a long drive with electric gates leading to an attractive walled courtyard parking area with further double garage building and workshop. The Equestrian facilities comprise of: 3 Timber loose boxes with wide concrete hard standing (power/water connected), 40m x 20m post and rail riding arena and various fenced paddocks. For those with outdoor interests the location is renowned for the many surrounding bridleways, walks and off road cycle trails connecting to the Pilgrims Way/North Downs way. No Chain.

LOCATION & AREA AWARENESS Elevated and sitting proud in its own grounds with a long private drive off the lane the property is located in the popular North Downs with its walks and riding out ideal for those interested in the outdoor life.
COMMUTING - Rail Services: Otford to London Bridge, Victoria and St Pancras. Eynsford to London Victoria and London St Pancras. Sevenoaks to Cannon Street/ Charing Cross.
Preparatory Schools: Steephill School in Hartley, Fawkham House School in West Kingsdown, St Michaels and Russell House in Otford, Sevenoaks Prep, Walthamstow Hall, New Beacon and Solefields in Sevenoaks.
Primary/Junior Schools: Wrotham, Borough Green, Ightham, West Kingsdown, New Ash Green, Colverstone, Vigo Village and Trottiscliffe.
Public/Private Schools: Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School. Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks, Cobham Hall in Cobham, Sackville School in Hildenborough and Randor House in Sundridge.
Secondary Schools/Grammar: Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesend and Maidstone Grammar Schools.
Sporting Facilities: Golf Clubs at Woodlands in Otford, Darenth Valley in Shoreham, Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks plus Nizels in Hildenborough also offering private health/fitness facilities as does Sevenoaks Sports, Swimming and Leisure Centre.
Motorway Links: The Chevening (Junction 5 interchange) on the M25 gives access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports with Junction 4 giving access to the Dartford Crossing, Bluewater and Lakeside Shopping Centres. ACCOMMODATION - refer to the floor plan With a total of 2962sqft the property offers flexible accommodation to suit a large extended family if so desired with some minor alterations.The property also has a fully integrated vacuum system which is installed in every room.
GROUND FLOOR - From the drive into the HALLWAY with doors leading off into; KITCHEN large kitchen with central island , assorted fitted base and eye level units, space for range style cooker, deep Belfast sink, hardwood work surface throughout. To one end is the DINING AREA and then large glass doors onto the balcony overlooking the front grounds and valley. SITTING ROOM with double galls doors from the kitchen, a feature brick fireplace with Wood burning stove and large glass doors out onto the balcony overlooking the front grounds and valley. UTILITY ROOM - full size room with built in base and wall mounted units, wash basis and mixer taps, space for washing machine / tumble dryer, central heating boiler and hot water tanks. FAMILY BATHROOM with bath and shower over, fully fitted vanity unit and WC. BEDROOM 5 / FAMILY ROOM - usable for either a bedroom or further sitting room/children room etc. HOME OFFICE. CLOAKROOM with WC and wash hand bais.
FIRST FLOOR - vaulted large first floor landing with roof windows. FOUR BEDROOMS - Master Bedroom with built in wardrobes and EN-SUITE BATHROOM fully tiled and shower room. Further FAMILY BATHROOM - bath, WC and wash hand basin.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR - space for an assortment of uses. Currently use as an entertainment room with further storage rooms and WC. Historically the lower ground floor was going to be accessed internally from the center of the house; subsequent thoughts was to accesse the floor via an external stair case. Currently it is accessed via external steps from the front parking area. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES STABLE BLOCK - 16ft x 10ft x three stables constructed of timber. STEEL UNIT used as a tack room 12ft x 10ft. Located to the rear of the property along with the garage and workshop. It is accepted that the stable block, although perfectly serviceable, will at some stage require replacing. Water and power laid on with concrete floor and apron.
OUTDOOR ARENA - 20mx 40m post and railed riding arena with silica sand and rubber located at the start of the drive on the left on level ground. OUTBUILDINGS GARAGE/WORKSHOP - Located to the rear of the property. Refer to the floor plan for dimensions. Brick and timber constructed on concrete with power and water laid on. LAND & GROUNDS The whole site sits in approx 6-6.5 acres (*TBV) including the house, drive, parking, yard and small copse. The acreage stated at the property is 'TBV - *To Be Verified', which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients other than by obtaining the Title Plan from Land registry where available, with the boundary and acreage clearly stated/marked. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact size of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the boundary for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan. SERVICES & OUTGOINGS TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Sevenoaks district council
SERVICES: Private drainage. LPG gas hob.. Under floor heating (electric) in the kitchen. Oil central heating to the n]balance of the house.
TAX BAND: E
EPC RATING: C HELPFUL WEBSITES We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase: www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk - www.homecheck.co.uk
www.floodrisk.co.uk - www.environment-agency.gov.uk - www.landregistry.gov.uk, www.homeoffice.gov.uk, www.ukradon.org VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
T: 01892 829014
E: sales@equusproperty.co.uk
Prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use. DIRECTIONS From the London Road heading towards Brands Hatch take the turning on the left (opposite the Portabello Pub) into School Lane. Continue and then take the next right down Knatts Lane to the T junction. Turn left into Knatts Valley Road and the property will be on the right with its name on the gates . The gates are electric and operated from the house so buzz and await for the gates to open. "