Location

Shopping: Knockholt village (1.7 miles) provides local amenities including a recreation ground, primary school, public houses, village hall and church. Orpington (6.5 miles), Sevenoaks (7 miles), Bromley and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Knockholt (4.4 miles) and Orpington (6.2 miles) to London Cannon Street/London Bridge/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Halstead, Pratts Bottom and Knockholt.

Grammar/State Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in Tonbridge, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, The Granville, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Various local golf clubs. Halstead and Knockholt Cricket Clubs. Hockey, football and rugby on the Vine, Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Description

With accommodation of over 4,300 sq ft, Highmans Wick is a striking 'Colonial-style' family home with six original fireplaces, set in spectacular grounds & with planning for a replacement two bedroom dwelling on the site of the equestrian facilities. Knockholt village (1.7 miles) provides local amenities including two public houses, community hall, primary school and a family-owned garden centre, which hosts a monthly farmers market.

23/03309/FUL - Change of use of existing stables to create a two bedroom dwelling, provision of parking spaces and hard and soft landscaping.

The immaculately presented principal reception rooms are versatile and well-proportioned spaces, ideal for entertaining and family living.

A double aspect sitting room has a fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and doors to the rear terrace, an adjoining dining room with a feature fireplace and access to the charming Colonial-style front porch and a family room with views over the grounds. There is also an orangery of excellent proportions, measuring over 34 ft in length and affords access to and lovely views over the grounds.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke cabinetry, a double butler sink, breakfast bar and some integral appliances including a four oven gas Aga plus space for other appliances.

There is also a well appointed utility room/cloakroom, a study with a feature fireplace and a stylish shower room accessed from the orangery.

Arranged over the first floor are five bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes and two with a feature fireplaces. There is a dressing room with fitted storage and adjacent cloakroom, and two modern bathrooms both with separate showers.

The spectacular landscaped grounds are a real feature and create a superb backdrop to the property, with a wide variety of deciduous and evergreen trees providing a high degree of privacy and year round interest.

Within the grounds is a swimming pool, various outbuildings, a studio/summerhouse, a gym, greenhouse and a large pond with aquatic planting.

An adjacent paddock is separated from the garden by white picket fencing and includes a three bay stable with adjoining feed store and tack room.

The property is approached via electrically operated gates and a sweeping carriage driveway, flanked on each side by areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees and leading to the detached double garage. In total, the plot amounts to about 8.35 acres.

Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed along the London Road through Riverhead and Dunton Green. Proceed up Starhill Road towards Knockholt, turning left into Harrow Road. At the junction turn left onto Main Road and proceed along for approx. 1.9 miles. Pass the turning on the left signposted Stoneings Lane and the gated entrance to Highmans Wick will be found on the right, shortly thereafter.