6 bed detached house for sale

Alice Dene, Swanley Village BR8

For over 22 years, Alice Dene has been a much-loved family home, rich with laughter, memories, and a warmth that is felt from the moment you arrive. Stepping into the impressive reception hall, there is an immediate sense of care, character, and understated elegance that runs throughout this exceptional Georgian home.

One of Alice Dene’s most charming and unusual features is its “back-to-front” design, the true glory of the house is reserved exclusively for family and invited guests. The principal living spaces are positioned to enjoy the privacy and beauty of the rear gardens, creating a peaceful, secluded atmosphere where daily life and entertaining unfold away from passing eyes — a thoughtful and increasingly rare arrangement in village homes of this calibre.

The ground floor offers a series of generous and versatile reception rooms, each with its own distinct character. A cosy snug provides the perfect retreat for quiet moments, while the main sitting room, with French doors opening directly onto the garden, creates a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. A formal dining room, adorned with elegant period detailing, has hosted decades of family celebrations and memorable gatherings. The kitchen and utility areas combine timeless style with modern practicality, featuring granite work surfaces, high-quality integrated appliances, and a well-considered layout ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.

Upstairs, the principal suite forms a tranquil sanctuary, complete with a luxurious ensuite bathroom incorporating a bath, separate shower, bidet, and double basins. The remaining bedrooms have been thoughtfully arranged to adapt to the family’s evolving needs, with several benefitting from ensuite facilities. A first-floor kitchenette provides further flexibility, easily converted into a seventh bedroom or retained as a practical additional living space. Every room reflects years of careful stewardship, from quiet weekday mornings to lively festive occasions.

The rear garden is a particular highlight — a private haven that has been lovingly landscaped and maintained. Sweeping lawns are framed by mature planting, while multiple patio and decking areas offer ideal spaces for summer barbecues, garden parties, or moments of quiet reflection. A double garage, greenhouse, and timber shed provide excellent storage and scope for hobbies, all set within established greenery that ensures both privacy and tranquillity.

Swanley Village has played an integral role in the story of Alice Dene. This hidden gem within the Sevenoaks District of Kent offers a true village atmosphere, with historic buildings, a village green, two welcoming pubs, and the picturesque St Paul’s Church. Surrounded by open farmland and woodland, the area is threaded with footpaths ideal for walking, running, or dog-walking straight from the doorstep. Nearby Swanley Park provides a boating lake, playground, café, and a miniature steam railway during the summer months — perfect for family days out.

Despite its peaceful, semi-rural setting, Alice Dene is exceptionally well connected. Swanley Station lies just over a mile away, offering direct services into central London in approximately 30 minutes. Farningham Road and St Mary Cray stations are also close by, while Ebbsfleet International provides high-speed domestic services and Eurostar connections. Excellent road links include the M25, M2, M20, and A20, giving easy access to London, Bluewater, Lakeside, and the O2 Arena, with Gatwick and London City airports both within comfortable reach.

The area is renowned for its strong educational offering, with St Paul’s CE Primary located just moments away, alongside respected secondary options including Orchards Academy and the Wilmington Grammar Schools. Leisure facilities are plentiful, with several highly regarded golf courses nearby, including Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club, as well as local fitness and leisure centres offering a wide range of activities.

Alice Dene presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional Georgian home in one of Kent’s most desirable village locations. With elegant period charm, flexible living accommodation, beautifully established grounds, and outstanding transport connections, it has been a home where generations have thrived. Now, it stands ready for its next chapter and a new family to continue its story.

This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.