Location
Impressive rural home of great character, set in wonderful grounds of about 0.73 acres, with a detached garden cabin, pool & detached garaging
This striking rural home is believed to date from circa 1890 and is situated in a rural location within the Green Belt, yet just 1 mile from Kemsing station with services to London Victoria/London Bridge. The property offers versatile, well-proportioned and beautifully presented living spaces, with character features seamlessly blended with contemporary finishes, creating wonderful areas for family living and entertaining.
Salient points include vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, a modern kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, established and secluded gardens amounting to about 0.73 acres, a detached, multi-use studio with an en suite and ample storage, parking for multiple vehicles and detached double garaging.
The impressive principal reception rooms are arranged over the first floor and comprise a superb triple aspect drawing room of excellent proportions, which features a vaulted ceiling and an old hop press, and a triple aspect dining room situated within one of the roundels.
The stylish kitchen is situated within a roundel and has access to an elevated deck enclosed by glass balustrading, perfect for al fresco entertaining. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with bespoke wall and base cabinetry and integral appliances, with an external wooden staircase descending to the garden.
Also on this floor is a suite of rooms, comprising a sitting room, a bedroom and a shower room, perfect as ancillary accommodation for multi-generational living.
Arranged over the ground floor is the principal suite, comprising a bedroom with access to the garden and a luxurious bathroom, both located in the roundels, and a separate dressing room with fitted wardrobes.
A guest suite comprises a bedroom with fitted storage, a well-appointed bathroom and a sitting room. Two further bedrooms, one currently utilised as a study and a modern bathroom complete the accommodation.
The attractive gardens form a wonderful backdrop and create a high degree of privacy, with a paved terrace spanning the width of the property. A level area of lawn is interspersed with mature trees and enclosed by established, well-stocked borders. Also within the garden is a charming pond, a heated swimming pool with paved surround, plant room and a versatile detached studio with an en suite and ample storage.
The Oast is approached via a paved driveway, providing substantial parking and leading to the detached double garage which has power and light connected. Adjoining the garage is a laundry room fitted with cupboards, space for appliances and houses the boiler. There is also a pool house. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.73 aces.
Agent note: Photographs taken June 2023.
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I love the views from the elevated terrace and the family garden.
Jamie WilliamsProperty agent