Heaverham Road, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

Spacious Grade II listed oast of character and charm, superbly located in the heart of this popular hamlet.

Description

Nearly Corner Oast is situated within the popular hamlet of Heaverham at the foot of the North Downs, sitting within a conservation area and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding National Beauty. There are plenty of walks over the surrounding countryside, including the charming St Clere Estate. The highly regarded Chequers Inn is also located about 150m away.

The property is believed to date from the mid 19th century and features a wealth of period features combined with modern embellishments, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient features include a stylish kitchen and bathroom suites, exposed brick, stone and timbers, and some vaulted ceilings. Also of note are the established gardens and grounds, together with the detached double garage and ample off road parking.

The superb reception rooms on the ground floor comprise a spacious sitting/dining room with French doors opening to the rear terrace and a charming snug in one of the roundels.

The impressive and stylish kitchen is located in the second roundel and is equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with space for appliances.

A utility room provides further storage and space for appliances, with an adjoining cloakroom.

There is a well-appointed study and a shower room completes the ground floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor and an excellent reception area, currently utilised as a family room.

The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and is served by a dressing room.

There are three further bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes and double aspects and one with a stable door leading out to a wooden staircase and providing independent access.

A stylish family bathroom with a roll top bath with clawed feet, a separate shower cubicle and twin basins completes the accommodation.

Nearly Corner Oast is approached via electronically operated gates opening to a gravelled driveway leading to the detached double garage and providing ample off road parking.

The attractive gardens and grounds are predominantly laid to landscaped lawn interspersed with well-stocked flowerbeds, specimen shrubs and trees, and a number of terraces which provide excellent spots for al fresco entertaining. Post and rail fencing to the perimeter affords far reaching scenic views over the surrounding farmland. There are also several garden implement stores.

Location

Local Shopping: Kemsing (1.2 mile) & Seal (2 miles) both offer local shopping facilities & eateries. Otford (2.8 miles).

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (4.9 miles) offering supermarkets & high street shops.

Primary Schools: Kemsing, Sevenoaks & Seal.

Secondary: Weald of Kent Girls, Tonbridge Girls & Judd Boys Grammars in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls & Boys Grammars & the Skinners Boys Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Knole & Trinity Academy schools in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells Boys & Weald of Kent Girls Grammar annexes in Sevenoaks.

Private: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall & Sackville Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields & New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Rail: Kemsing to London Bridge/Victoria & Ashford International (0.8 miles) Otford (2.9 miles - London Bridge from 29 minutes) & Sevenoaks (5.5 miles - London Bridge from 23 minutes) /Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Eurotunnel (45 miles).

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,444 sq ft



Directions

From junction 5 of the M25, take the A21 turn off and proceed onto the A25 heading East through the traffic lights and after passing through Seal, continue up the hill and take the second left signposted Heaverham and Kemsing. Continue to the centre of Heaverham and turn right at the T-junction on to Heaverham Road where Nearly Corner Oast can be found immediately on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.