Downe Hall, Cudham Road, Downe, Kent | £7500 pcm | 6 bedroom Detached  

Situation

Downe Hall is situated within approximately 3 acres of established gardens in the heart of the village of Downe. The property is ideally located for the village life style yet conveniently positioned to offer excellent access to Orpington, Bromley, Hayes and Chelsfield train stations. COMPREHENSIVE SHOPPING: Farnborough Village, the Glades in Bromley, Locksbottom, Sevenoaks and the Bluewater Shopping Centre. SCHOOLS: Primary Schools: Downe Primary, Keston Primary, Cudham CE Primary School Secondary Schools: St Olaves, Charles Darwin, Newstead Wood and Ravenswood Private Schools: Eltham Cottage, Trinity College, Bickley Park, Sevenoaks School, Dulwich College RAIL SERVICES: Orpington – London Bridge from 15 minutes, Orpington to Charing Cross from 25 minutes, also Chelsfield station and Bromley South – Victoria. 146 bus service direct to Bromley and R8 service to Orpington station. LEISURE FACILITIES: Activities in the area include riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. High Elms Country Park and Golf Course, The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley Golf Course, West Kent Golf Course, West Wickham Pool. MOTORWAY LINKS: A21 to Junction 4 of the M25 leading to the M20 and M2 for London and the coast.

Description

Downe Hall is a distinctive Victorian family home which has been the subject of careful refurbishment over recent years, resulting in a stunning combination of period charm and contemporary living. The accommodation is beautifully presented, generously proportioned and has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR A welcoming reception hall leads to a large drawing room with a beautiful marble fireplace, wide bay window and double aspect windows overlooking the garden. Doors open onto a stunning new conservatory designed for use throughout the year. The kitchen is light and spacious, with a central marble-topped island and a black, four oven Aga with mantle above. There is a breakfast area with fireplace, leading to a garden room and gym. The dining room is magnificent, with views over the garden, while there are 2 more reception rooms – a well-proportioned sitting room and a comfortable study. There is a useful utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, plus a large cellar including a wine store. FIRST FLOOR The master bedroom is light and sunny with exceptional views over the surrounding gardens. There is a large dressing room and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. There are 3 further good-sized bedrooms on the first floor plus 2 excellent bathrooms. An exceptionally spacious games room recently refurbished to an excellent standard completes the first floor accommodation. SECOND FLOOR There are 2 further bedrooms on the second floor, plus an additional bathroom. OUTSIDE The property is approached through electrically operated wrought iron gates, with a paved parking area and access to a double garage. The mature garden is beautifully maintained and includes sweet chestnut, horse chestnut, beech, holly and monkey puzzle trees. A path leads through to a swimming pool with paved surround, adjacent to a changing room/summerhouse. The garden is divided into a number of different areas including a small orchard. There is also a tennis court.

Directions

From Sevenoaks, head north along the A224 London Road and Morants Court Road through Riverhead and Dunton Green. Go over the M25 and at the roundabout continue forward onto Starhill Road. Bear left on Old London Road and keep left on Main Road, following signs to Knockholt. Follow Main Road through Knockholt then turn right onto Cudham Lane South. Go through Cudham, then bear left onto Downe Road, which becomes Cudham Road, following signs to Downe. Downe Hall is on the right hand side as you reach the village.