Dartford Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SU | Property for sale | Savills
235.51 sq m(2,535 sq ft)
Guide price £2,750,000

Dartford RoadSevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SU

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in August 2023
  • Excellent central location
  • Immaculately presented throughout
  • Impressive views over The Vine
  • Attractive private garden with a westerly aspect
  • Lift serving all floors
  • Five double bedrooms, four bathrooms
  • Three covered parking spaces
  • High Street approx. 140 yards, with theatre, cinema, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and a multitude of shops and restaurants

Elegant, detached residence of classic design built in 2012 in a superb central location with impressive views to The Vine.

About this property

  • Dorset House is a most impressive, detached townhouse occupying a superb central position with outstanding views over The Vine, within 140 yards of the High Street. The property was built in 2012 to an exceptionally high standard and offers immaculately presented and versatile living space arranged over three floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining, and a lift serving all floors. Salient points include high ceilings, decorative ceiling rose, cornicing and coving, a feature fireplace, arched sash windows, a stylish kitchen, modern bathroom suites with Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, recessed lighting, a large lightwell, American oak timbers throughout, underfloor heating, and a lift serving all floors. Also of note is the attractive west facing garden, together with the ample off-road parking, superb central location and far-reaching views.

    The magnificent drawing room is of excellent proportions and benefits from a double aspect with a feature fireplace and French doors opening to the terrace, providing a delightful entertaining space.

    The stylish kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards, with Quartz work surfaces extending to include a deep peninsular and integral Miele appliances including two ovens and a wine cooler. Doors open to the rear terrace and an adjoining utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances, with access to the side of the property.

    A cloakroom, under stairs cupboard and entrance to the lift complete the ground floor.

    Stairs rise from the imposing entrance hall to the first floor and the well-appointed principal bedroom suite, comprising a dressing room with built-in storage cupboards and served by a stylish en suite bathroom equipped with a large freestanding shower, twin sinks and a contemporary bath. This room also benefits from spectacular views over The Vine.

    There is another double bedroom on this floor with built-in storage cupboards and served by an en suite shower room.

    A laundry cupboard completes the first floor.

    The bright and spacious second floor landing has a large lightwell and access to three double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and all with built-in storage cupboards. A well-proportioned family bathroom and two laundry cupboards complete the accommodation.

    To the front of the property a low brick wall with fitted wrought iron railings flank a pedestrian gate leading to the property with access to the rear garden. To one side there is vehicular access to the detached two space car port. In addition there is a secure third car space in the adjoining underground garage and a further storeroom with temperature controlled wine racks for 200 bottles.

    The charming rear garden is part walled, with an area of artificial lawn and a stone paved terrace spans the width of the property, providing an excellent space for al fresco entertaining.

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As the first detached home built over looking the Vine Cricket ground in the last 50+ years it's an amazing opportunity to be in the centre of town with modern facilities

David JohnstonProperty agent

Local information

  • Dorset House is set in a superb central Sevenoaks position opposite the historic Vine Cricket Ground. It is superbly located for both the station (approx. 0.4 miles) and High Street (140 yards).
  • Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks and Bluewater (16.5 miles).
  • Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
  • Primary Schools: Various in Sevenoaks, Seal, Sundridge and Otford.
  • Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls Grammars and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Several state secondary schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
  • Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall and Sackville Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields, Walthamstow Hall, the Granville and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge. Fosse Bank in Hildenborough. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge.
  • Sporting Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket and Rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.
  • All distances are approximate.

Additional information

  • Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Tax Band 'G'
  • Current Service Charge: Approx. £1,700 to cover the maintenance of the underground parking area and storage facility.
  • Directions: From Sevenoaks High Street proceed in a northerly direction heading towards the Vine Cricket Ground. Dorset House will be found on the left hand side opposite The Vine Cricket Ground.
  • EPC Rating: B
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G