WybournesKEMSING, SEVENOAKS

WybournesHEAVERHAM ROAD, KEMSING, SEVENOAKS

KENT, TN15 6NE

An impressive 8,723 sq.ft. country house in need of modernisation.

Kemsing, Sevenoaks 4 miles, London 23 miles

Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Library Kitchen Domestic offices Cellar

Master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom and dressing room 6 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms

First floor flat with bedroom bathroom kitchen sitting room

Second floor flat with 2 bedrooms bathroom kitchen sitting room

Garaging for 5 cars further outbuildings including greenhouse tennis court in need of refurbishment extensive gardens and grounds

In all, approximately 4.91 acres

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Situation Wybournes is positioned on the eastern edge of the village of Kemsing, which together with Otford and Seal, provides for day to day needs. Further shopping and recreational facilities can be found in nearby Sevenoaks, or further afield in Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater near Dartford. Sevenoaks is renowned for its excellent communications by road and rail. Mainline services are available from Sevenoaks to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (Sevenoaks to Cannon Street in 39 minutes). Victoria and Blackfriars are served by Kemsing and Otford stations. Of particular note in the area are the excellent selection of schools. Primary schools include Kemsing, Sevenoaks and Seal, Grammar schools include Weald of Kent Girls, Tonbridge Girls and Judd Boys in Tonbridge. Private schools include Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall and Preparatory schools of note are Sevenoaks, Solefields, Granville and New Beacon in Sevenoaks, St. Michaels, and Russell House in Otford and Radnor House School in Sundridge.

There is a wide range of sporting facilities available in the area. Golf clubs include nearby Woodlands Manor, Wildernesse, Knole and Nizels, which also has a private health club/fitness centre. Kemsing Sports Club is very close by with its squash and tennis court and in Sevenoaks there is a sports and leisure centre.

Wybournes The house was constructed in 1906, replacing a previous house on the site which was burnt down. The earlier house was formerly the home of Randolph Caldecott, the renowned artist and illustrator. Caldecott was famous for his humorous sketches and his illustrations of nursery rhymes including The House that Jack Built. Wybournes features in a number of these illustrations.

In the early 1900’s an impressive replacement house was constructed of red brick under a tile roof in an attractive Queen Anne style. The house occupies a lovely position, commanding far reaching views to the east, south and west. The house extends to approximately 8,723 sq. ft. with accommodation arranged over three floors, which can be seen in the floor plans.

Ground FloorThere are a series of well-proportioned and elegant reception rooms arranged around the spacious reception hall. These include the library, drawing room and dining room. They all have delightful views over the gardens and are lovely, light and ideal for formal entertaining. The remainder of the ground floor is made up of the kitchen/breakfast room, a nursery/office, the former kitchen, two larders and a scullery. These rooms are ideally suited for conversion into informal modern family living areas. There are also two WCs on this floor.

First FloorThe first floor is accessed via two staircases. The principal staircase rises from the reception hall and leads to a spacious first floor landing, around which the principal bedrooms are arranged. There is a generous master bedroom suite with bedroom, bathroom and dressing room. Like the principal ground floor rooms, these are both light and spacious and enjoy glorious views south over the gardens and beyond. There are two further bedroom suites, together with a flat, currently comprising a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and a separate WC. This area could easily be incorporated within the principal accommodation to provide further bedroom suites.

Second Floor On the second floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom, one of the bedrooms previously being used as a play room/games room. There is also a flat comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area8723 sq ft/810.4 sq m

(Excluding Green House)

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Recreation

First Floor

Ground Floor

Cellar

Second Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaGarden Shed: 275 sq ft/25.6 sq m Old Garage: 248 sq ft/23.1 sq m

Garage: 912 sq ft/84.8 sq m Green Houses: 726 sq ft/67.5 sq m

Outside The house is set back from the Heaverham Road with a large gravelled parking area to the front of the house. To the eastern side is a large garage building with space for up to 5 cars. Behind this is a further outbuilding constructed of brick under a tile roof and beyond lies a substantial greenhouse in need of refurbishment. The gardens and grounds are beautifully laid out, providing a lovely setting for the house. There is a terrace to the west and south of the house. The formal gardens principally stretch to the west of the house, accessed by a stone path, flanked on either side by Yew hedging beyond which are specimen trees and

shrubs. In the south west corner is an orchard and a tennis court, now in need of some restoration. The boundaries are clearly defined on the ground and are made up of a series of hedges and trees, providing a high degree of privacy and protection. There are large areas of level lawn stretching out from the south of the house to the southernmost boundary. All in all, the gardens and ground extend to 4.91 acres. This includes an area of approximately 0.7 acre on the northern side of the Heaverham Road, principally made up of a belt of woodland, as seen on the enclosed boundary plan.

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Photographs: June 2017 Particulars: March 2018 Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

WYBOURNES

Services Mains drainage, oil fired central heating, solar panels and an additional telephone line dedicated for broadband use.

Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All other items, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Local AuthoritySevenoaks District Council – 01732 227 000

Viewings All viewings must be made strictly be appointment only through the vendors Sole Agents.

Directions (Postcode: TN15 6NE)From the A25, go into Seal and turn left in Childsbridge Lane . Continue on Childsbridge Lane over the M26 then turn right into West End, heading towards Kemsing High Street. Go through the High Street on Heaverham Road and after passing St. Mary’s Church on your left, continue for approximately 200 yards and the entrance to Wybournes will be seen on your right. This is approximately 0.75 mile from Childsbridge Lane.