7 bed detached house for sale

Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14

Located just outside the village of Knockholt to the north of Sevenoaks and in the popular Rushmore Hill area, this well set out family home is approached along a long driveway with a large parking area with turning circle outside the house. The house is full of rooms with excellent size and volumes and provides an excellent balance between living and entertaining space. The main entrance opens into a large entrance hallway which acts as a hub to the house. The large main reception room, with feature fireplace and fitted cabinetry, has windows on three sides and looks out over the southern side of the garden. A large games room with two bayed windows (with seating areas) is set alongside and holds a full sized snooker table. A dining room, guest WC and dual aspect study with parquet flooring then complete the ensemble on the ground floor whilst doorways lead through into the large kitchen/dining/breakfast room and out towards the swimming pool.

On the swimming pool side a conservatory, with existing bar area, links the main house with the swimming pool complex. Space for a gym or seating fills the entrance alongside a sheltered outdoor seating area, perfect for al-fresco dining. A changing area, sauna and WC are found on the right hand side whilst the pool area has a number of large sliding doors that open out onto the garden. There is also a jacuzzi located in the swimming pool area. On the south side of the roof are found numerous solar panels, as are found on the roof of the main house.

On the kitchen side of the house the large kitchen with integrated appliances and ample storage links to a side entrance and utility room/storage. A door links to the large double garage and to a staircase that heads up to the separate room/annex above the garage which is set as a large room and adjoining WC.

The main staircase leads up to a large, well-lit landing and on the south west side of the house is found the principal suite, composing of a large dual aspect bedroom with views over the garden, lots of clothes storage and an en suite shower room. A guest room with en suite overlooks the garden whilst four additional bedrooms (two on the east side, two on the west) then share a family bathroom.

The grounds and gardens combine to 2.4 acres and are a mix of well-tended garden, ponds, trees and shrubs and long cultivated flower beds (including one with a hidden slide) together with a well wooded area on the south western boundary. Numerous green houses, sheds and summer houses are found throughout the garden along with an additional single garage.

Knockholt station 2.2 mile (London Bridge from 24 minutes), Chelsfield 2.7 miles, Orpington 4.1 miles (London Bridge from 15 minutes), Sevenoaks 5.8 miles, Tunbridge Wells 24 miles, Central London 30 miles (All distances and times are approximate).

Located on the outskirts, and within walking distance of the village of Knockholt, which is a thriving and well served village with a several shops and businesses, village hall, pubs and restaurants. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

The area has excellent road and rail links from the M25, A21 and A22 which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Mainline rail services to London Charing Cross operate from Knockholt station (2.3 miles). Direct services also operate from Chelsfield (2.7 miles), Orpington (4.4 miles) and Sevenoaks (5.1 miles) to both London Bridge and London Charing Cross.