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.
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).
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An excellent house with great proportions and in a lovely location on the south side of Sevenoaks.
David JohnstonProperty agent