5 bed detached house for sale

Huntsman Lane, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15

Huntsman's Lodge represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful period home in the sought-after village of Wrotham Heath. This impressive property is being offered for sale at a reduced price for a limited period over the summer, in order to secure a prompt transaction. Should a sale not be agreed within this timeframe, the property will be withdrawn from the market and made available for rental. Originally constructed in the 1850s and sympathetically extended by the current owners, Huntsman's Lodge combines elegant period detailing with contemporary design across more than 4,000 sq ft of living space. The accommodation includes a magnificent open-plan reception area, a versatile detached outbuilding currently used as a gym, and mature gardens extending to approximately 0.8 acre, with a detached garage and generous private parking.

Conveniently located with excellent road connections, Huntsman's Lodge is close to the villages of Platt, Offham, and Addington, while Borough Green, with its fast train services to London, is just 2 miles away.

The entrance opens into a spacious reception hall with a fireplace and a staircase leading to the first floor. To the side, there is a study and a ground-floor bedroom. A few steps down lead to an inner hall, which connects to the expansive principal reception rooms formed by the modern extension.

The open-plan reception area is perfect for entertaining, featuring a dining room, contemporary kitchen, and large sitting/family room with a striking centrally positioned fireplace and skylights. Large sliding doors open to the terrace, while full-height windows flood the space with natural light. A cosy snug, with its own feature fireplace, is situated just off the sitting room.

The kitchen boasts a sleek range of high-gloss white cabinetry, Corian work surfaces, integrated appliances, and a range-style cooker. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with space for laundry appliances, providing access to the garden, as well as a cloakroom.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with a spacious bespoke dressing room directly across the landing, offering open shelving, drawers, and hanging rails.

There are two additional double bedrooms, a study/bedroom, and two further bath/shower rooms. All bedrooms feature built-in storage.

The property is approached via a private driveway with parking for several vehicles, leading to a detached tandem garage surrounded by mature trees. A versatile detached outbuilding with vaulted ceilings is used as a gym and includes a kitchen area, shower room, and mezzanine storage space.

The beautifully landscaped rear garden features areas of lawn, decked terraces spanning the width of the house, and generous spaces ideal for entertaining. The garden is fully enclosed, with a mix of established trees and evergreen shrubs along the perimeter, covering a total of approximately 0.8 acres.

Local shopping and everyday amenities are available in nearby Borough Green (2 miles) and West Malling (3.8 miles), with more extensive shopping in Sevenoaks (8.6 miles), Tonbridge, Maidstone, and Bluewater.

Borough Green & Wrotham station, just 1.9 miles away, offers direct services to London Victoria, Charing Cross and London Bridge (from 37 minutes). Sevenoaks station, 8.5 miles away, provides fast and frequent trains to Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Bridge (from 22 minutes).

For education, local primary schools include Offham, Platt, Borough Green, and Ryarsh, with secondary schools in Wrotham as well as Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Secondary Schools in Sevenoaks. Further options are available in Maidstone, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells, including numerous grammar schools.

Private schooling options include prestigious institutions such as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall, as well as Sevenoaks Prep, Solefields, The Granville, and New Beacon Prep School, plus Sutton Valence Senior and Prep School.

The area offers a variety of leisure facilities, including the Holiday Inn Spirit Health Club in Wrotham Heath, Reynolds Country Club & Fitness Spa in Borough Green, David Lloyd in Kings Hill, and Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Golf enthusiasts are well-served with West Malling Golf Club, Wrotham Heath Golf Club, and Knole Park and Wildernesse golf clubs in Sevenoaks.