Listed for £1,500,000
October 2, 2024
Sold for £985,000
2012
Sold for £860,000
2007
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There are four further bedrooms, three of which have built in wardrobes, one incorporating a bespoke set of Sharps wardrobes, all served by a family bathroom, and a contemporary shower room completes the first floor accommodation.
The delightful, established gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and are principally laid to lawn, interspersed by a variety of mature trees and shrub beds together with a terrace ideal for al fresco dining. There is a vegetable garden comprising a number of raised beds, a flint dome shaped Ice House and an outbuilding comprising a garage, workshop and potting shed. A tree house overlooks the front of the property.
There is an adjacent parcel of land of about 1.83 acres, comprising lawn, grass tennis court, a barn, woodland with bluebells and an orchard bearing an array of fruits including apples, plums, pears, cherries and redcurrants. The total plot measures about 2.38 acres. Knockmill is approached via an in and out driveway with electronic gates and parking for several vehicles.
Agents Note: Listed Building consent has been granted 24/01904/LBCALT for Internal reconfiguration, relocating staircase, opening kitchen and dining room, re-arranging existing bathroom to create a shower room. Plans are available to view on Sevenoaks District Council planning portal.
Location
Knockmill is situated approximately 2.5 miles from Otford station and 7.2 miles from Sevenoaks station. The village of Otford has local shopping facilities, public houses and village pond.
Shopping: Sevenoaks (6.7 miles), Bromley (15.5 miles), Tunbridge Wells (20.6 miles) and Bluewater (12.5 miles).
Mainline Rail Services: Otford to London Victoria / Blackfriars / Charing Cross (from 40 minutes). Sevenoaks to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross (from 25 minutes).
Primary Schools: Otford and Kemsing.
Secondary Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford.
Private Schools: St Michaels & Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Solefields, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall and New Beacon Prep Schools in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall and Sackville Senior Schools. Radnor House in Sundridge.
Sporting Facilities: Golf clubs include The London Club, Wildernesse, Knole and Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. The Stag Theatre and Cinema in Sevenoaks.
Motorway Links: Chevening interchange gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel. The Wrotham interchange gives access to the M20 and M26.
All distances and journey times are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,494 sq ft
Acreage: 2.38 Acres
Directions
From Sevenoaks proceed along the A225 to Otford and turn right at the duckpond. Pass Otford Station on the right and take the next right into Pilgrims Way and then the first left on to Row Dow. Proceed up the hill, past St Michaels School, and after 0.4 miles at the top of the hill, bear right at sharp bend continuing along Birchin Cross Road for 0.5 miles. Turn right into Clarkes Green Road, continue for 0.3 miles over a crossroads and straight ahead on to Tinkerpot Lane. After about a mile, turn left into an unmarked lane on the outside of a 90 degree right hand bend. The entrance to Knockmill will be found 100m along on the left.
Additional Info
Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Solar panels.
Agents note: The bluebell wood & tennis court photos were taken in May and June 2023 respectively.