• Characterful mid-century house adjoining Brasted Place +
• Accommodation over two floors +
• Detached studio annexe +
• Gardens and grounds in total 0.897 acres (0.363 h) +
• Central village location. +

In a tucked away position adjoining the park-like grounds of Brasted Place, yet in the heart of the village, a charming and evocative, detached house of character surrounded by just under an acre of gardens and light woodland. Constructed in the 1950s by the renowned local builder – Durtnell & Sons – the house was designed by an architect for his own occupation. With exteriors of mellow red brick and tile hanging to the first floor, under a pitched tiled roof, the house has been in the current ownership for over fifty years and now presents as an excellent opportunity for new owners to reimagine or create additions subject to any required building controls. Retaining many original features, the house has accommodation laid out over two floors, extending to 1682 square feet, together with an additional 400 square feet in the annexe. In the main, windows are the original Crittal multi-pane casements through which there is a fine prospect over the gardens and beyond, there are stripped pine floors to the first floor and beautiful Delft tiling within an ‘Adams’ style, painted fire surround in the drawing room. The kitchen/dining room has a walk-in pantry and a pretty splashback with French tiles, whilst the study has a stable door to the outside. Laid out over the upper level and set around a wide galleried landing, are three bedrooms each with storage along with a family bathroom and a separate WC.

Outside

The house is set back to one side of a private road that services Brasted Place, the neighbouring Grade I-listed country house (now converted into apartments) which was once a retreat for Emperor Napoleon III of France. Approached via a five-bar gate, the drive has ample space for parking and sweeps around to the detached garaging and the annexe. The annexe itself also requires a degree of renovation and provides an ideal space for a dependant relative, guests or working from home. The gardens surround the house and have views to the park-like grounds of Brasted Place. There are many mature trees, including fruit trees, as well as shrubs and herbaceous borders. Lawns are expansive and to one side is an area of light woodland. A terrace adjoins the rear of the house and is a marvellous spot to take in the very pleasant outlook.

Situation

The house is situated right in the heart of the popular village of Brasted on a private access road within the grounds of Brasted Place. The village has two public houses, various antique shops, a tearoom and a village shop. Sevenoaks, historic Westerham and Oxted offer further amenities, with the house located about 4 miles from Sevenoaks station which offers services to London from 30 minutes, and 1.7 miles from Westerham and 6 miles from Oxted which has connections to London Victoria. The area is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in both the private and state sectors, at primary and secondary levels including the Kent Grammar schools. HAM-61330