5 bed detached house for sale

Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home set within stunning landscaped gardens.This impressive residence has been superbly maintained throughout and offers an wonderful family retreat, combining generous living space with elegant design and a tranquil setting.

The property is approached via electrically operated gates, opening onto a sweeping gravel driveway that provides ample parking to the front of the house. Upon entering the property you are welcomed into a bright and inviting hallway featuring a limestone floor and a striking bifurcated staircase, rising gracefully beneath a double-height vaulted ceiling, creating an immediate sense of space and grandeur.

The triple-aspect sitting/dining room is a superb living and entertaining space, enhanced by solid oak flooring, a feature fireplace and French doors that open directly onto the garden. The spacious and well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room has a comprehensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances, including a microwave, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. A statement Smeg range cooker with hood serves as a focal point, perfect for those who enjoy cooking and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the family room offers a comfortable and versatile living area, complete with a built-in media wall and storage. A separate study, fitted with a desk and shelving, provides an ideal space for working from home.

The integrated garage has been thoughtfully upgraded with a clever modular storage system. From here, there is access to a generous utility room offering additional storage and space for laundry appliances. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The principal bedroom suite occupies one wing of the house, offering a private and restful retreat. It features a spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a dedicated dressing room, and a luxurious en suite bathroom complete with a bath, separate standalone shower, and elegant limestone tiling. On the opposite side of the house are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted wardrobes. One bedroom enjoys its own en suite, while the remaining two share a family bathroom. An additional room, currently used as a library, offers flexibility and could easily serve as a fifth bedroom if required. All bedrooms have engineered oak flooring.

Externally, the property is truly exceptional. The beautifully landscaped gardens are richly stocked with mature shrubs, flowering borders, and a variety of established trees, including a magnificent oak. A wildflower meadow lies to one side, while a large lily pond, thoughtfully fenced for safety, sits to the other side. The garden enjoys views over Hever Castle Golf Course, providing a peaceful and picturesque backdrop.

Ascot House is located on the edge of the grounds of the historic Hever Castle. The property offers good access to the local town of Edenbridge with a Waitrose, and further afield, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Oxted and East Grinstead, all of which have comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities. There are many picturesque country walks, bridle paths and village pubs as well as Hever golf course, sailing at Bough Beech resevoir and racing at Lingfield.

Mainline Rail Services are available at Hever and Hildenborough (6 miles) stations as well as at Edenbridge. The A21 provides access to the M25, London, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel and ports at Dover.

The area is well served by schools in the private and state sector with Primary schools nearby including Hever, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge and Four Elms as well as many secondary and Grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Preparatory schools include Holmewood House in Langton Green, numerous options in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge including New Beacon, Sevenoaks Prep, Somerfield Schools and Hilden Grange. Independent schools include, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Lingfield and Woldingham Girls School.