Price changed to £4,250,000
December 4, 2024
Listed for £5,000,000
August 2, 2024
Sold for £2,250,000
2008
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From the kitchen, a lobby leads to an annexe with a kitchenette, access to outside and an adjoining shower room. On from here is a garage with access to outside and an adjoining car port.
From the reception hall, a staircase descends to the basement leisure complex, comprising a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, with a cinema/billiards room with a cloakroom, separate shower room, several storage rooms and a boiler/plant room.
Arranged over the first floor is the principal suite, comprising a well-proportioned, double aspect bedroom, served by a dressing room with a balcony to enjoy the superb valley views and a luxurious en suite bathroom, featuring a double walk-in shower and freestanding bath.
There are three further bedrooms, two with well-appointed en suite bathrooms and one with a WC and wash basin.
Arranged over the second floor are four bedrooms, two with en suite facilities and three with access to balconies. There is also a large dressing room with two balconies, one with a set of doors.
Highfield is accessed via electric wrought iron gates and a long driveway, flanked on both sides by swathes of mature woodland, with one spur leading to the stable block and the other continuing to a courtyard area with ample parking and extensive garaging.
The extensive landscaped gardens and grounds wrap around the property, creating a superb backdrop and a high degree of privacy. A paved terrace spans the width of the property, providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining and taking in the glorious, southerly countryside views. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with an area of formal planting and with a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees.
Also within the grounds is a stable block, comprising two bays and an adjoining tack room.
In total, the plot amounts to about 5.8 acres.
Location
Highfield is positioned within two miles of the small historic town of Westerham, situated between the larger towns of Oxted and Sevenoaks, with an excellent range of local amenities including shops, restaurants and public houses, together with a church, library and primary school.
Comprehensive Shopping: Westerham (2 miles), Oxted (4.5 miles) and Sevenoaks (6 miles).
Mainline rail services: Oxted (4.8 miles) to London Victoria. Sevenoaks (6.6 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
Primary Schools: Westerham, Brasted, Oxted and Limpsfield.
Secondary Schools: Oxted. Judd Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls Grammars. Knole Academy, Trinity and Weald of Kent Grammer in Sevenoaks.
Private Schools: Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, New Beacon, The Granville and Walthamstow Hall Prep. Hazlewood Prep in Limpsfield Chart. Radnor House in Sundridge. Lingfield Notre Dame.
Leisure Facilities: Limpsfield Tennis and Squash Club, health centre and pool complex in Oxted. Public and private golf course, including Westerham, Limpsfield Chart and Tandridge Golf Club. National Trust properties including Chartwell and Emmetts.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 12,152 sq ft
Acreage: 5.8 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks take the A25 west towards Westerham. Pass through Sundridge and Brasted villages, before turning right onto Beggars Lane/A233. At the roundabout, take the second exit and continue onto London Road for approx. 1 mile, before turning left onto The Avenue. The gated entrance to Highfield can be found on the right shortly thereafter.
Additional Info
Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Solar panels.
Oil fired central heating.