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There could be few more beautiful places to enjoy the rural idyll that this simply stunning country residence nestling in  9.45 acres of grounds and fields surrounded by a five hectare vineyard in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property was originally two barns and was built in the 1980’s and offers some stunning period features such as a Kent ragstone exterior and impressive exposed beams. However it was recently converted and extended by the current owners, so not only does it have the character of a bygone era but also incorporates a contemporary high end design, focusing on modern family life with leisure and pleasure in mind. It also includes a detached annex, additional outbuildings and a heated swimming pool.   The property is approached through a charming automated white wrought iron gate with the name emblazoned on the entrance. The gate opens onto a long private drive flanked by lawns interspersed with trees and shrubs that leads to a vast parking area and an attractive pitched roof three vehicle carport and to the front entrance. It is at this stage you can take in the house’s external appeal with its steep Kent peg tiled roof, delightful pitched roof dormers, high chimneystacks, multi-pane casement windows and impressive oak front door.   This opens into the awe-inspiring, partially double height 30ft reception hall where you need a minute to take in everything. There is the beautiful oak staircase, oak panelling and a galleried landing, attractive slate tiled flooring, a plethora of exposed beams, feature brick walls and a fireplace with a log burner. You will also find a cloakroom and a coat room as well as sliding doors to a walk-in wine cellar and double doors to an inner hall with a second cloakroom and also double doors opening into the superb triple aspect drawing room. Guests will be delighted to be entertained in this large and well-proportioned room with its historic beams, inglenook fireplace and delightful oak fitted cupboards and shelving as well as French doors to the wraparound terrace. Doors from the spacious inner hall open into a charming central courtyard that can also be accessed from the breathtaking 53ft L shaped garden style sitting/dining room. This has windows on all sides including to the inner courtyard and two sets of bi-fold doors to the terrace as well as a limestone fireplace with an open fire, engineered oak flooring and the original external stone walling. The dining area includes tall windows providing stunning views over the grounds, the vineyard and the countryside beyond.   In line with the emphasis on leisure and pleasure there is also a cinema room, while the superlatives continue when you see the kitchen/breakfast room. For anyone who enjoys catering and entertaining the kitchen has everything you might want including an enormous walk-in pantry, stainless steel units housing a Gaggenau built in oven and steam oven, an American style Subzero fridge, a dishwasher and a Quooker boiling water tap. There is also a large central island/breakfast bar with wood units and polished concrete worktops incorporating a Gaggenau induction hob, a built in grill and teppanyaki plate  with an impressive extractor system. You will never have to queue for the bathroom in this house since, as well as the two downstairs cloakrooms, upstairs there is a family shower room and four double bedrooms that surround the reception hall and the courtyard and three if these have ensuite facilities. Two have fitted cupboards and an ensuite bathroom with a bath and separate shower another includes an ensuite shower and a dressing room and a third has French doors to the fabulous roof terrace.  While the luxurious principal suite includes a very large dressing room and the ultimate in contemporary bathrooms with a superb stand-alone oval bath and a raised decked double shower as well as French doors to the roof terrace. Here you can enjoy your morning coffee revelling in the panoramic views across the grounds, the vineyard and the countryside as far as the eye can see.   A secondary driveway provides access to outbuildings and the detached annex. This was originally the stables and has been beautifully converted to provide a spacious single storey dwelling that includes two double bedrooms and a single that could make an excellent study, a shower room and a spacious living room/kitchen. It is currently in use as a successful air b and b but could be ideal for elderly relatives or adult children if you have multi-generational requirements. There is also a garage, storage facilities and a first floor studio. Much of the garden is laid to lawn and surrounds a delightful swimming pool with a decked terrace, ideal for enjoying the far-reaching views. There is also the main terrace that wraps around half the property and is just the place for outdoor entertaining and relaxing in the sunshine. Beyond the lawns the grounds create a park like atmosphere with impressive trees and a small lake bordered by two large fields.   What the owners say: We moved here about 10 years ago because we fell in love with the wonderful location and the character of the property. It is very quiet, peaceful and private with fabulous views. During our time here we have extended the property and completely refurbished and updated the house to provide everything needed for contemporary living. We also created the annex and built the swimming pool as well as planting the vineyard and developed a highly successful winery. Although we live in a country paradise, we are not far from the delightful Eridge village with a mainline station where the direct train to London Bridge takes just under an hour or you can drive to Tunbridge Wells for faster trains to London. There is also a gothic style church, a village hall with a variety of activities as well as two good pub/restaurants. The village grew up around the Grade II Listed  Eridge Park and mansion, which has been the seat of the Earl and Marquess of Abergevenny since 1448. We are also only 2.5 miles from the famous Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells as well as the town centre and the station where trains to London Bridge only take 44 minutes.    Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of hotels as well as retail parks. Entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre.      With regards to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School.  Claremont primary has also been judged Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school while in Tonbridge there is the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553. For sporting aficionados you have the Neville Golf Club and Tunbridge Wells rugby, tennis and cricket clubs as well as the indoor sports and tennis centre and a swimming pool.   Agent’s note: The Busi Jacobsohn vineyard and additional acreage is available by separate negotiation.

If your dream home is a lovely oast house surrounded by stunning countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, then look no further than this gorgeous twin oast and barn conversion nestling in 1.19 acres of grounds and with no forward chain. This lovely residence was originally and sympathetically converted in the 1990s to a very high standard by the current owners including the installation of a heat pump, but it also retains many of its original features giving it such a unique character. However, it could be developed further as there is enormous scope to increase the residential accommodation by going into the attic for potential loft conversion subject to building regulations. The oast house is located on the outskirts of Langton Green village in a very rural environment but is less than three miles from the historic Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells. It is approached via a long private drive that leads to a spacious parking area with delightful shrub borders and is where you can begin to appreciate the property’s special charm. With its two oasts, mellow brickwork, traditional weatherboarding, diamond pane windows and French doors as well as an oak framed, pitched roof porch it has delightful external appeal, even before you cross the threshold. The front door opens directly in the characterful and well-proportioned dual aspect kitchen/dining room with its limestone tiled floor that flows through to the utility room, French doors to the rear terrace, a staircase to the first floor and exposed ceiling beams. The country style kitchen was created by London based and globally renowned kitchen designer Clive Christian and includes a three-oven electric Aga, hand crafted painted shaker style units housing with Nero worktops, a Miele fridge freezer and dishwasher, a larder and a bespoke central island/breakfast bar. While the spacious dining area is adjacent to the French doors that open onto a terrace and provides delightful views over the garden and beyond. Beautiful oak panelled doors lead from the kitchen/dining room into the sitting room and to the utility room that are situated in the two roundels. The impressive utility room includes a cloakroom and is designed like a second kitchen with a stove, hand-built wall cabinets and shaker style units with fossil shell worktops created by Chartwell kitchens, space for stand-alone laundry facilities and it also has a useful external door to the garden. The cosy and relaxing dual aspect circular sitting room is a delight with its central ceiling beam and wood flooring and is just the place for a quiet read or to watch television, while the fascinating triple aspect drawing room is ideal for entertaining friends and family. This charming room is accessed from the kitchen/dining room via a pair of French doors and is full of period character with its vertical, wall and ceiling beams as well as a spacious brick-built fireplace incorporating an impressive bressummer style beam and a log burner as well as two sets of French doors to the terraces. The beautiful staircase leads to a large galleried landing with enough room to create a study area, access to the loft and leads to the first-floor accommodation. This includes a family bathroom with a stand-alone claw foot bath and four delightful dual aspect double bedrooms with exposed ceiling beams, fitted cupboards and magnificent views over the garden and the countryside beyond as far as the eye can see. Two of the bedrooms are in the roundels including the principal suite with a stunning ensuite bathroom incorporating a circular bath, a separate shower and an attractive vanity basin. The gardens are another star feature of this very special property and back onto what was originally Groombridge Place. This is now being upgraded and will soon be opening as The Pig at Groombridge, an upmarket hotel and restaurant. There is a large, decked terrace and a gazebo surrounding the heated swimming pool, providing plenty of space for lounging in the sunshine and al fresco dining. There are also delightful specimen and mature trees, a lawn with shrub borders where the kids can play and, in order to be able to follow the sun all day and to enjoy every aspect of the garden, there are additional seating areas. These include another decked terrace with a small ‘jetty’ overlooking the very large wildlife pond framed by weeping willow trees.

Nestling in 12.96 acres of delightful grounds within the High Weald National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is this impressive early Edwardian residence with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. As you sweep onto the forecourt with its ornate circular central flower bed you can begin to appreciate the appeal of this lovely family home with its imposing chimneystacks, variable roof lines and bargeboards as well as bay and casement windows. The covered porch leads to the stunning reception hall that sets the tone for this charming home with a log burning stove that heats the downstairs and immediately surrounds you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that continues as you move throughout the house.   Although the property has been sensitively modernised to create a contemporary environment it still retains superb period features including wood flooring, the original oak staircase, coved ceilings, dado rails, panelled doors and original fireplaces in many of the rooms. No where is this better illustrated than in the almost 36ft lounge/dining room with its angled box bay window and stone fireplace with a second log burner and is ideal for entertaining. This elegant room has a glazed door to the large, wood framed conservatory that has slate tiled flooring, lovely views over the swimming pool and the garden and is big enough room to provide additional seating and dining areas. There is also a large reception room with a curved glass extension that is currently in use as a ‘snug’ and is ideal for the kids to have their own space. The excellent dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is more than 29ft long with sufficient room for a large breakfast table and chairs for informal family meals. It includes a range cooker, a store cupboard and charming white units housing an upmarket American fridge freezer and stand-alone appliances. There is a fascinating fitted cloakroom just inside the front door and a secondary hallway where you will find an additional cloakroom, the plant machine room and a utility area/boot room as well as French doors to a small patio area. A second staircase leads up to a 30ft bedroom with an ensuite shower and a balcony overlooking the grounds that is currently in use as a well-equipped gym. It is over the two double garages and this whole area could be converted into a large separate annex, subject to the necessary permissions.   The other five double bedrooms are accessed via the main staircase that leads to a spacious galleried landing with skylights and an airing cupboard as well as to the modern family bathroom with a stand-alone oval bath, a walk-in shower and a vanity basin. Adjacent to the family bathroom is a large dual aspect double bedroom with far reaching views and direct access to another double bedroom with a wall of fitted cupboards and a basin so could become an excellent dressing room or a pair of bedrooms for kids. There is also a well-proportioned bedroom with an angled box bay window and a guest room with a spa inspired ensuite shower and underfloor heating as well as the principal suite. This calm and peaceful space includes glass fronted fitted cupboards, lovely views over the woodland and a trendy ensuite with a walk-in shower and a pair of contemporary vanity basins. A separate driveway leads to the two garages, one of which is also used as a games room. A high curved wall discreetly separates the forecourt from the swimming pool complex and is bordered  by a terrace, providing an ideal space for lounging in the sunshine. Beyond the conservatory there is a large workshop/garden shed and steps down to another spacious terrace creating a charming area for outdoor entertaining. It leads to well-manicured level lawns and to the rest of the grounds that features an orchard with about 30 fruit trees, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse surrounded by six acres of woodland where children can play hide and seek, make camp or enjoy the charming tree house. For anyone with equestrian interests there is a wild meadow that could accommodate horses and it also includes a large barn that could be converted to stables or it would also make an excellent workshop/studio or office complex for anyone working from home who needs a quiet and peaceful working environment.   What the owners say: As soon as we saw the house we fell in love with the spacious rooms, the warm and friendly atmosphere and the grounds as well as the far-reaching views. While we are surrounded by more than 12 acres of grounds and woodland we are not far from the main road for very easy access to Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead, but we hardly notice any noise and when we are in the garden and the swimming pool, we just enjoy the sound of the birds and the sight of the deer wandering through the grounds. We shall be very sad to leave our wonderful family home but a change in circumstances mean we have to pass the baton on to new owners. The village of Ashurst is only a couple of minutes away and includes a mainline station with commuter access to London, a church and a village hall with a sports ground while it is just over a mile to the good Fordcombe primary school or a little further afield is Speldhurst primary school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.   It is only about four miles to the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells which became famous in Regency times when frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. It developed during that time to include the famous colonnaded Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and hotels as well as retail parks. Entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. With regard to education there are various primary and secondary schools in and around Tunbridge Wells rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School while Claremont primary is considered Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school and in Tonbridge there is the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553. For sporting aficionados there is the Neville Golf Club and Tunbridge Wells rugby, tennis and cricket clubs as well as the indoor sports and tennis centre and a swimming pool.

This visually gorgeous and architecturally stunning country home is totally unique, successfully combining that often sought after and rarely achieved blend of practical family home with attractive design and inspiring spaces. Upon entering via automatic five-bar gate, along a tree-lined driveway, itself a spur off a farm lane you are immediately struck by its beautiful, private setting. Lush green lawns, full country flower beds and a natural meadow frame the house and are themselves set in the bucolic local rolling landscape. A shaded silver birch copse close to the kitchen hosts a big family table reflecting a scene straight from the south of France and rewards the lucky revellers with far reaching views of some of the most delightful countryside in England. After lunch, you can stroll around to another side of the garden and reward yourself with a cooling dip in the pool or a relaxing sundowner. Back in the house, thick stone walls keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, in a space, which is one of the unique qualities of converted agricultural buildings, that is both cosy and traditional, yet at the same time vast and modern. The architectural heart of the home is an astonishing open plan double height, atrium topped living space replete with whitewashed gallery walls, exposed steel structures and engineered oak floors that would be quite at home in a Thameside warehouse apartment. A room so capacious that you could entertain a large number of guests for seasonal dinner gatherings or festive parties. A more classic living space and dining area links up the rest of the downstairs space including on one side the gorgeous walnut kitchen with its adjacent boot room and utility room, whilst on the other side, a professional grade air-conditioned 7 seat Dolby Vision/Atmos cinema room. As a nice example of the flexibility of the house which equates to over 6000 square feet, there is a downstairs air-conditioned bedroom with en-suite that would make a fine principal bedroom, or equally the perfect room for guests, elderly parents, au pair or teenager.  The upstairs space is equally flexible and stylish and could easily yield another bedroom, making 5 in total. The current use is as follows; a superb principal bedroom with luxurious en-suite bathroom and a dressing room with a long run of wardrobe space; another bedroom with en-suite; a home office with separate access from the living area; another huge office with en-suite also with its own independent access from the living space.  What the Owner Says We set out looking for what felt like the impossible: a stylish, creative home that could also function effortlessly for family life while offering the outdoor lifestyle we loved in places such as Tuscany and the South of France. We wanted privacy without isolation, space for classic cars, proper live-work accommodation for two creatives, and excellent access to London, Gatwick and Heathrow. Remarkably, this house delivers on every requirement. It continues to amaze us how perfectly it combines practicality, inspiration and lifestyle, and we hope its next owners feel the same. It is also a wonderful house for entertaining. The indoor and outdoor spaces offer countless options for gathering with family and friends, while guest bedrooms provide comfortable overnight accommodation. Summer days revolve around the pool and the large outdoor dining table, perfect for memorable family celebrations. In winter, those same gatherings can continue indoors, perhaps with a classic film enjoyed together in the cinema room.

Approached across a stone bridge that spans its medieval moat, Old Surrey Hall is one of Surrey’s most extraordinary country houses. Originally dating from the 15th century and comprehensively restored and enlarged by renowned architects George Crowley and Joseph Emberton in 1937, this Grade I-listed estate extends to more than 18,000 sq ft, combining centuries of architectural history with the comforts of modern family living. At the heart of the house lies the spectacular Great Hall, a soaring triple-height space framed by magnificent timber arches and oak panelling. Rich in character and scale, it serves as the centrepiece of a home that balances grand entertaining rooms with intimate family spaces. Throughout the house, original architectural details sit alongside carefully considered interventions commissioned by the current owner, who reunited the previously divided property and engaged architect Anthony Hackett and interior designer Kelly Hoppen to restore it as a single residence. Arranged around a central courtyard, the accommodation includes a series of elegant reception rooms, a formal dining room, a substantial family kitchen, ancillary service areas and a striking stone-floored ballroom currently used as an art studio. The principal bedroom suite enjoys far-reaching views across the gardens and croquet lawn and features a dressing room and generous bathroom. In total, the house offers 14 bedrooms and numerous bathrooms arranged across two wings, making it exceptionally well suited to large families, multigenerational living or entertaining on a significant scale. Beyond the main house, a separate three-bedroom residence provides flexible guest or staff accommodation. Formerly squash courts, it has been transformed into a charming standalone home with vaulted ceilings and a basement games room. Additional barns and outbuildings contribute a further 2,100 sq ft of ancillary space, including two remarkable Normandy barns that were dismantled in France and painstakingly rebuilt on the estate. The grounds are as impressive as the house itself. Extending to approximately 34 acres, they encompass formal gardens, a croquet lawn, an orchard, kitchen gardens, a lake, a heated swimming pool with pool house, a tennis court and extensive parkland. Mature trees frame long views across the surrounding countryside, while the moat and white garden lend a rare sense of romance and seclusion. Occupying an exceptional position on the Surrey and Sussex border, Old Surrey Hall is surrounded by some of the South East's most beautiful countryside. The estate lies within easy reach of the High Weald National Landscape and Ashdown Forest, with miles of walking, riding and cycling routes weaving through ancient woodland and rolling farmland. Nearby East Grinstead provides a comprehensive range of amenities, while Lingfield's racecourse, championship golf courses and a number of highly regarded schools are all within easy reach.

The position of this delightful, detached period home is quite superb and offers the best of both worlds in that it is tucked away and yet provides good access into the village and to the popular station to London with the additional benefit of backing onto open fields.   A long driveway from the Tonbridge Road leads up hill to the large block paved parking and turning area and a detached double garage and your first glimpse of this delightful home surrounded by gardens that lend a feeling of calm that comes with being far from the madding crowded. A few steps up past a fabulous pond takes you to the terrace which makes the most of its elevated position and affords you far reaching views beyond the village to the distant horizon.   In order to make use of this sunny aspect and delightful view a large conservatory has been added to the front elevation of the house to create a much used and much-loved space for sitting or entertaining whilst maximising the benefit of the view. From here a large reception hall makes a superb study area or reading nook with its pretty bay window, brick fireplace and parquet floor.   A large single storey addition has created a very generous living room, maximising the natural light with its triple aspect and views out over the gardens. The charming kitchen is linked to the dining room via a conservatory that currently serves as a utility area and would make a fine breakfast room. A doorway leads past the wine store to a traditional dining room with a fireplace and pretty side bay window. This is another large room and is ideal for seating large gatherings and makes a superb entertaining space.   Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite to shower rooms, with a family bathroom and separate toilet.    A formal garden fronts the property with a large terrace, a pond garden and lawn. A further large lawn wraps around the house and is ideal for garden sports or if you prefer to be left as a natural wildflower garden. To the rear of the house is a pretty little painted brick outbuilding under a pitched tiled roof that has plenty of scope to be your home office, children’s den summerhouse or potting shed.     This has been an amazing house in a brilliant location. We always loved the fact that you come up a long driveway before you get to the house, so you feel like you are so tucked away and as the driveway is uphill you have a lovely, elevated position with superb far-reaching views. Having said that you are perfectly situated for easy access to Hildenborough village, the station with services into London, as well as to Tonbridge Town and Sevenoaks.   The village has two state primary schools, Stocks Green School, and Hildenborough cep school as well as the independent Fosse Bank, and the independent Sackville school. Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks offer a brilliant choice of schooling in both the state sector including superb grammar schools like The Judd School and TOGGS, and the private sector including Tonbridge and Sevenoaks schools, Hilden Grange and the schools at Somerhill.

Backing onto glorious countryside next to the High Weald National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) stands this beautifully updated four-bedroom chalet bungalow. It is surrounded by 0.68 acres of ground and includes a heating swimming pool. The property is approached along a spacious drive providing plenty of off-road parking and bordered by a delightful front garden with a lawn, a rose bed and mature trees. The front door opens into a useful lobby and leads to the hallway with oak wood flooring that flows through to the impressive sitting room. This features a charming brick surround log burning stove that provides additional warmth on cold winter days, a very large multi-pane bay window with views over the front garden and it is open plan to a fitted study area with bespoke built in shelving and storage facilities, a separate multi-pane bay window and a staircase to the first floor. However, it is the kitchen/breakfast room that is the ‘heart of the household’. It was redesigned about three years and includes attractive units with high-end appliances such as a five-ring gas hob and extractor, a built-in double oven and microwave as well as an integrated dishwasher and full-height larder fridge while a freezer is in the adjacent utility. In the breakfast area there are patio doors opening out onto the rear terrace, additional storage cabinets and shelving as well as a boiler cupboard. There is a relaxing family room/snug with a very wide archway to the dual aspect dining room that has a door to the terrace and is ideal for more formal entertaining or family celebrations. The rest of the ground floor incorporates a family bathroom, a separate cloakroom and three double bedrooms including one with an ensuite toilet. The smallest bedroom is currently set up as an office with fitted shelving and a day/occasional bed. The delightful principal suite is on the first floor and features a walk-in dressing room as well as bespoke fitted cupboards, a trendy ensuite shower room with a contemporary vanity basin and French doors to a wide balcony with a glass and chrome balustrade. Here you can sit and sip your morning coffee reveling in the stunning views and sun rises across the rear garden and the superb countryside beyond. Outside this property provides something to enjoy wherever you look. There is a spacious terrace for barbecues and outdoor entertaining that continues through an arched pergola and around the heating swimming pool with its attractive pool house. Vast swathes of lawn are ideal for a game of cricket or football and are bordered by specimen trees and plenty of shrubs that provide a colourful display at varying times of the year. You will also find a charming summerhouse with a patio/bistro area, a large vegetable and herb garden, an orchard, fruit cages, a chicken run and bee hives. While solar panels on the roof provide economic water heating, separate PV panels provide electricity and cover the cost of running the swimming pool in the summer.   What the owners say: We bought this property some 19 years ago and it has been delightful. We have loved creating the garden and not only enjoying the swimming pool but also developing the ‘good life’ with our own fruit, chickens and bees. We have also taken great delight in updating the house to be the lovely home you see today. We like the space, the views and the countryside feel yet it is only eight minutes’ walk to the centre of Horsmonden This charming village is surrounded by farmland, orchards and vineyards. It is bordered by the River Teise and includes attractive artificial lakes for fishing and bird watching. There is a large village green, a convenience store, pharmacy and hairdresser as well as a doctor’s surgery, a good primary and kindergarten school and a village hall that offer a variety of activities to suit all age groups while popular pubs and restaurants nearby include The Halfway House and The Hopbine Inn.  We are also in the catchment area for the numerous excellent state and private schools around Cranbrook and in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Regular bus services, including school buses, connect the village with neighbouring towns and schools, providing convenient access for families and commuters alike. They go to Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge while the nearest station is Paddock Wood where trains can whisk you to Charing Cross in 52 minutes and Cannon Street in 48 minutes or Tonbridge station where the fast train to London Bridge takes just over half an hour.

A distinguished detached family residence of impressive proportions, positioned within one of Sevenoaks’ most desirable village settings. Set behind a private frontage in the heart of the picturesque village of Seal, Fir Trees is an elegant and substantial six-bedroom detached home offering beautifully balanced accommodation across an exceptional footprint. Combining classic family living with generous entertaining space, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of scale and presence within easy reach of Sevenoaks and central London connections. The property immediately impresses with its commanding appearance and well-proportioned layout, perfectly suited to modern family life. Internally, the home offers a wonderful sense of space and versatility, with three reception rooms providing the ideal arrangement for formal entertaining, relaxed family living and home working alike. At the heart of the house, the kitchen and family areas are designed for both everyday practicality and sociable gatherings, while large windows throughout ensure an abundance of natural light and a seamless connection to the surrounding grounds. The overall atmosphere is one of warmth, comfort and understated sophistication. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with six well-appointed bedrooms arranged to provide flexibility for growing families, guest accommodation or multi-generational living. The principal suite offers a peaceful retreat, complemented by three bath/shower rooms serving the home. Externally, Fir Trees enjoys mature surroundings and a private setting, creating an enviable environment for outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment. The grounds enhance the sense of seclusion while retaining the convenience of village life quite literally on the doorstep. Seal remains one of the area’s most sought-after villages, appreciated for its charming character, community feel and excellent accessibility. The nearby town of Sevenoaks provides an outstanding selection of boutique shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors. Fast and frequent rail services from Sevenoaks Station offer direct links into London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, making the property particularly attractive for commuters. Fir Trees represents a rare combination of substantial accommodation, village charm and prime Sevenoaks accessibility — an exceptional family home designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Location    Seal remains one of the area’s most sought-after villages, appreciated for its charming character, community feel and excellent accessibility. The nearby town of Sevenoaks provides an outstanding selection of boutique shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors. Fast and frequent rail services from Sevenoaks Station offer direct links into London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, making the property particularly attractive for commuters. Seller Insight    Fir Trees has been a much-loved family home for many years, and from the moment we first arrived, it was the sense of space and calm that drew us in. Set within a wonderfully large plot, with generous gardens to both the front and rear, the house feels private, peaceful and beautifully established — not overlooked, and framed by mature trees, including a magnificent ancient oak that has stood here for centuries. Inside, the house is solidly built, exceptionally spacious, and filled with natural light throughout the day. We have invested significantly in modernising the property, including new carpets, repainting, updated bathrooms, and extensive rewiring, plumbing and lighting upgrades. .    The layout of the house is ideal for family life and entertaining alike. Day to day, one of our favourite things has been waking in the double-aspect bedroom, where the morning sun pours in and the garden feels like an extension of the room. Downstairs, the Mark Wilkinson kitchen is a particular highlight — timeless, elegant and functional for everyday and special occasions. We have hosted countless gatherings over the years, and the welcoming lounge — with its fireplace, space for bookshelves and ample space for family and friends — has always been at the heart of the home. The dining room is equally generous, and both rooms open directly onto the rear patio, creating a seamless flow to the garden. .    The patio and swimming pool have brought us so much joy, especially in summer. We have re-tiled the pool and installed an electric cover, making it safer for children and easier to enjoy year-round. There are also two double garages, incredibly useful for storage and everyday practicality. Fir Trees sits in the heart of Seal, with its charming high street of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a welcoming pub. The girls’ grammar school is just a short walk away, Trinity School is also within easy reach, and Sevenoaks station is only a 10-minute drive. Backing onto prestigious Wildernesse Avenue and set within a conservation area, this is a rare and protected setting we will truly miss. Entrance Hall 11'8 x 12'6 (3.56m x 3.8m). Wooden door to front. Double glazed leaded light window to front. Beamed ceiling with downlights. Wood effect laminate flooring. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Oak staircase to first floor. Cloakroom 4'5 x 4'3 (1.35m x 1.3m). Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling. Tiled flooring. Corner sink with mixer tap. Low level W.C. Radiator. Sitting Room 17'8 x 24'6 (5.38m x 7.47m). Double doors leading from the entrance hall to the sitting room. Double glazed leaded light window to front. Double glazed leaded light bay window to side. Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Plain coved ceiling. Original wooden flooring. Stone fireplace with gas stove. Two radiators. Dining Room 16'7 x 13' (5.05m x 3.96m). Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Plain coved ceiling. Original wooden flooring. Radiator. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'2 x 29'4 (4.32m x 8.94m). Kitchen area: Double glazed leaded light door to side. Triple aspect double glazed leaded light windows to front & sides. Stone flooring. Mark Wilkinson handmade kitchen with tall, wall & base units with granite worktops over. One & a half stainless-steel butler sinks with mixer taps. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Britannia gas range with bespoke extractor hood over. Spaces for washing machine, tumble drier and fridge freezer. Radiator. Dining area: Double aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain ceiling with downlights. Stone flooring. Mark Wilkinson handmade kitchen with base and wall display units with wooden worktops over. Built-in seating area. Radiator. Family Room 15'3 x 11'10 (4.65m x 3.6m). Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to side. Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain coved ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring. Radiator. First Floor Landing    Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Oak staircase to second floor. Storage cupboard with double glazed leaded light window to front. Main Bedroom 15'5 x 12' (4.7m x 3.66m). Dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Ensuite Bathroom    Double glazed leaded light window to side. Wooden ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Floating sink in vanity unit. Mirrored cabinet. Walk-in shower. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Radiator. Local tiling. Extractor fan. Dressing Room 6'4 x 11'5 (1.93m x 3.48m). Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Two 18'1 x 19'11 (5.5m x 6.07m). Dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Ensuite Wet Room    Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Sink in vanity unit. Open shower. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Extractor fan. Bedroom Three 14'10 x 11'5 (4.52m x 3.48m). Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Family Bathroom    Double glazed leaded light window to side. Plain ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Corner bath with mixer taps and shower. Sink in vanity unit. Shower cubicle. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Double door storage cupboard housing emersion heater. Fitted storage unit. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Second Floor Upper Landing    Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted storage units. Bedroom Four 16'8 x 10'6 (5.08m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front, side and rear. Apex ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring. Fitted storage units. Radiator. Bedroom Five 15'7 x 10'6 (4.75m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front and side. Apex ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes and unit. Radiator. Bedroom Six/Office 6'6 x 10'6 (1.98m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front and rear. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted storage and office unit. Eaves storage. Radiator. Dressing Room/Store 10'1 x 16' (3.07m x 4.88m). Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Apex ceiling. Carpet. Built-in unit housing water tank. Double Garage One 17'7 x 15'6 (5.36m x 4.72m). Up and over electric door to side. Windows to front. Personnel door to rear. Power and light. Tap. Plant Room 10' x 15'1 (3.05m x 4.6m). Door to rear. Housing pool equipment. Garage Double Two 15'7 x 18'4 (4.75m x 5.6m). Up and over electric door to front. Double glazed personnel door to rear. Window to side. Power and light. Shed 9' x 6'6 (2.74m x 1.98m). Grounds    Established, secluded gardens with mature trees, including a six-hundred-year-old oak tree, shrubs and flower beds. Patio leading to the lawn and swimming pool. Air source heat pump. Transport Information    Train Stations: Bat & Ball 1 mile Kemsing 1.4 miles Sevenoaks 1.7 miles Otford 1.9 miles Borough Green 3.8 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies. Local Schools    Primary Schools: Seal Primary School 0.3 miles Stone Street Primary School 2 miles Ightham Primary School 2.6 miles Borough Green Primary School 3.9 miles Plaxtol Primary School 4 miles Secondary Schools Weald of Kent Grammar School 0.4 miles Trinity School 0.5 miles Knole Academy 1.5 miles Sevenoaks School 1.8 miles Weald of Kent Grammar School Solefield School 2.2 miles Wrotham School 4 miles Private Schools Walthamstow Hall 1.5 miles St Michaels 1.8 miles Russel House 2 miles The New Beacon School 2.5 miles Radnor House 4.2 miles Tonbridge School 6.5 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. Useful Information    We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. 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