Warren Wood EastSeven Mile Lane | Wrotham Heath | Sevenoaks | Kent | TN15 7SA

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Warren Wood EastWarren Wood East is a seven-bedroom property comprising the major portion of a fine Edwardian country manor house at Wrotham Heath. Renovated to a high specification with modern finishes, the property is set within park-like gardens and grounds extending to approximately seven acres.

“We were attracted both by the beautiful grounds and by the scale of the accommodation in this lovely Edwardian house, which retained wonderful period features such as its oak staircase and grand fireplaces,” remembers Dawn. “Built around 1910, the house had been an army officers’ hospital during World War Two, but it was finally converted into two separate properties in the 1960s. When we came here it needed totally refurbishing but we could see it would make a superb family home.”

“We’ve replaced the wiring, ceilings, walls and floors throughout, but kept the original windows and the cast iron radiators,” explains Mark. “We’ve refurbished the kitchen and all the bathrooms, and put log-burning stoves in the fireplaces of the reception hall and the lounge. A utility room links the house to the former double garage, which now has a ground floor TV and cinema ‘garden room’ with a bar, and games room with a kitchen, while on the first floor it has an annexe bedroom with a shower room; it could be reinstated as a garage if required, but there’s plenty of space to build a new garage alongside it.”

“The garden room has bi-folding doors opening to a decked area, so it’s good for barbecues,” continues Dawn. “Indeed, the whole house is great for entertaining as the reception rooms in the main house link in a big circle from the reception hall, which has seating, through to the lounge, the dining room, the kitchen and back to the reception hall again; the latter three all have French doors opening onto the south-facing patio. The grounds provide oceans of space for entertaining and a safe environment for a growing family to roam and play games in. There’s also access on the south side of the grounds to Wrotham Heath Golf Club.”

“The house is well located for transport links, being close to the M26 and the M20,” adds Mark. “I used to commute into London from Birmingham, so a door-to-door commute to Cannon Street in just an hour was a great improvement; Sevenoaks station is a 20-minute drive away. Local amenities and mainline stations to Victoria and Ashford International can be found at West Malling and at Borough Green. West Malling is a nice historic town with a Tesco, while King’s Hill and Sevenoaks offer Waitrose stores. The area abounds with good state and private schools, including Tonbridge School and Kent College. “

“Now the family has grown up, we need to downsize and hope to relocate into London,” conclude Mark and Dawn. “However, we will particularly miss the quietness and the freedom of the space around us, as well as the lovely qualities of the house itself.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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MAIN DESCRIPTIONThis remarkable home sits proudly within parkland grounds of approximately seven acres and is within very easy reach of nearby West Malling and Sevenoaks. Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are also convenient and are found to the south. The capital is comfortably reached by road or rail with the motorway network and a choice of mainline stations are located within a short drive.

The property is ideally placed for schooling. Both primary and secondary schools are found nearby in Wrotham. Grammar schools can be accessed in Wilmington, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tonbridge Wells. Leisure facilities abound in the area with the property itself backing onto the Wrotham Heath Golf Course. Other nearby courses include those at West Malling and Kings Hill.

The property benefits from approximately 5000 square feet of accommodation and is considered to be amongst the finest examples of this style of home currently available within the region.

EntranceSolid oak entrance door opening into:

Entrance HallwayLeaded windows to front. Tiled walls. Cast iron radiator. Ceramic floor tiles. Glazed inner door to:

Reception HallOrnate ceiling. Fireplace opening with wood burning stove, over-mantle and surround. Oak flooring. Cast iron radiators.

LoungeLeaded windows to rear. Glazed door to garden. Ornate fireplace opening with wood burning stove. Cast iron radiators. Walnut flooring.

Dining RoomLeaded windows to rear. Leaded glazed door to garden. Ornate fireplace opening. Walnut floor. Cast iron radiator.

KitchenLeaded window to front. Leaded French doors and flank windows to rear. Twin stainless steel sink unit inset into stone work surfaces. Further stainless steel food preparation sink. Miele five zone electric hob. Range of walnut cupboard and drawer base units. Upright units housing Miele two electric ovens and Miele warming drawer. Shuttered storage cabinets with Miele coffee maker. Additional Miele integrated under counter fridge. Plumbing for dishwasher. Further upright units with space for large fridge freezer plus water supply for ice maker. Porcelain floor tiles.

Ground Floor WCLeaded window to side. Low level close coupled WC. Bidet. Circular marble wash hand basin. Cast iron radiator. Full Travertine wall tiling. Travertine tiled floor.

Laundry RoomLeaded windows to rear. Further windows to front and side. Doors to front and rear. Circular wash hand basin. Stainless steel counter tops. Extensive built-in storage solutions. Tiled walls and floor. Fluted upright radiators.

CellarBuilt-in storage cupboards housing boiler system and water cylinder. Tiled shower tray for pets.

Cinema Room/Annexe ReceptionBi-fold doors to garden. Wood effect flooring. Fluted radiators. Recessed bar area.

Gymnasium/Annexe Reception Room TwoWindows to front and side. Doors to garden. Kitchenette and breakfast bar. Electric radiators. Wooden flooring. Stairs to upper floor.

Guest/Annexe BedroomVelux window to rear. Built-in storage cupboard.

En suiteLow level close coupled WC. Tiled shower enclosure. Full slate wall tiling. Tiled floor.

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Main Staircase to First FloorOak staircase with ornate handrail and balustrade. Striped carpet runner. Leaded window to side.

LandingLeaded windows to front and side. Linen cupboard. Fitted carpet.

LibraryLeaded windows to front and side. Built-in book shelves.

Family BathroomLeaded window to front. Inset bath with mixer taps, hand shower and screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level close coupled WC. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled walls and floor.

Master BedroomLeaded windows to rear. Range of wardrobes. Cast iron radiator. Wooden floor.

En suiteLeaded window to side. Twin stone wash hand basins. Stone effect freestanding bath. Large shower enclosure. Separate built-in low level WC. and bidet. Cast iron radiator. Antico floor. Travertine tiled walls.

BedroomLeaded window to rear. Fireplace and surround. Built-in storage cupboard. Cast iron radiators. Fitted carpet.

BedroomLeaded window to rear. Fireplace and surround. Built-in storage cupboard. Cast iron radiator. Wooden floor.

Staircase to Second FloorHand rail and balustrade. Leaded windows to front.

LandingWooden floor. Cast iron radiator.

Bedroom/StudyLeaded window to side. Currently fitted with study furniture. Fireplace and surround. Wooden floor.

En suiteLeaded window to front. Low level WC. Bidet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Circular shower enclosure. Cast iron radiator. Tiled walls and floor.

BedroomLeaded window to rear. Built-in storage cupboards. Cast iron radiators. Wooden floor. Door to:

BedroomLeaded window to side. Fireplace and surround. Cast iron radiator. Fitted carpet.

BedroomLeaded window to rear. Fireplace and surround. Cast iron radiator. Wooden floor.

Grounds and Gardens The property is approached via a long winding driveway that passes through stunning parkland grounds laid to grass and interspersed with mature trees and shrubbery. A more formal family garden area is found directly to the rear of the property and can be accessed via the reception rooms, main kitchen and the annexe garden room.

Properties offering such high quality and on such an impressive scale are quite unique and as such should command attention. We would advise that all prospective viewers allow enough time to fully embrace all that is on offer.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 01.04.2015

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