London Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16

Impressive Victorian family home of excellent proportions, set within stunning landscaped gardens on the edge of the historic town of Westerham

Description

Eversleigh is an impressive Victorian detached house offering bright, versatile and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. This immaculate property is beautifully presented throughout and retains some character features including striking fireplaces, solid oak doors, wood and limestone flooring and high ceilings, together with bespoke fitted cabinetry throughout the property and a superb kitchen, all by Great British Interiors, five bedrooms, stylish bathroom suites and a study. Also of note are the spectacular landscaped gardens, which have a westerly aspect at the rear, driveway parking for multiple vehicles and the property’s proximity to the historic town of Westerham, being approx. 0.6 miles by footpath.

The principal reception rooms all benefit from fitted solid oak furniture and provide generous areas for formal and informal entertaining, comprising a sitting room and a dining room with square bay windows and striking fireplaces, and a snug/family room with doors to the kitchen.

The superb kitchen/breakfast room is an excellent space for family living, with a striking vaulted glass ceiling and doors to the rear terrace, providing wonderful views over the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke wall and base cabinetry, solid granite countertops, an island incorporating a breakfast bar, integral appliances, a Quooker tap, two larders, a wine cooler, double warming drawer and a waste disposal unit.

A well-appointed utility room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor, with a set of stairs in the entrance hall leading to a large cellar.

Arranged over the first floor is the principal bedroom suite featuring bespoke fitted furniture and a working open fireplace, served by a stylish en suite shower room.

There are two further double bedrooms on this floor both with fitted furniture and a modern family bathroom.

A staircase ascends to the second floor and an office fitted with Neville Johnston cabinetry and two bedrooms, served by a well-appointed shower room.

The superb, west-facing rear garden was designed by an award winning gardener and creates a wonderful backdrop, with a wide variety of planting providing year round colour and a high degree of privacy. A paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining, with a path continuing to a shed, arbour and log store. There are also two delightful water features, a bespoke copper moongate with bench, remote controlled lighting and an automatic watering system.

Eversleigh is approached over a bonded gravel drive with a remote operated gate, providing parking for a number of vehicles. To the boundaries there are borders of mixed evergreen hedging and gated access to both sides of the property.

Location

Local amenities: Westerham town with its pretty village green, period properties, good range of shopping, a gym with excellent facilities, antique shops and superb restaurants. Sevenoaks (6.4 miles). Bluewater (18.4 miles).

Rail services: Oxted (4.3 miles) to Victoria and London Bridge. Sevenoaks (5.7 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street/London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Westerham, Oxted and Limpsfield.

State Schools: Oxted, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Private Schools: Hazelwood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Radnor House in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Caterham. Independent girls secondary schools in Woldingham and Sevenoaks.

Leisure Facilities: Limpsfield Tennis and Squash Club, health centre and pool complex in Oxted. Public and private golf course, including Westerham, Limpsfield Chart and Tandridge Golf Club. National Trust properties including Chartwell and Emmetts.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,820 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed on the London Road, passing the station on the right. At the Riverhead roundabout, take the first exit on to the A25/Worships Hill. Continue on this road towards Westerham for approx. 3.5 miles before turning right on to Beggars Lane. At the roundabout, take the first exit on to London Road and follow the road for approx. 0.5 miles. The entrance to Eversleigh is found on the right, directly opposite Madan Road.

Additional Info

All mains services connected.