Bull Lane, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15, 7 bedroom detached house for sale -

Savills - Sevenoaks

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£2,995,000

Bull Lane, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15, 7 bedroom detached house for sale -

Price:

£2,995,000

Location:

Kemsing, Kent

Description:

Exceptional Grade II listed country residence of historical interest, set in gardens and grounds of about 6.41 acres. Description The Old Palace is an impressive Grade II listed home of excellent proportions and historical interest, dating from 1340 with later additions. The house has been the subject of a comprehensive refurbishment and provides versatile accommodation with period character features and contemporary embellishments. Features include high ceilings, exposed timbers, stone mullion windows, old and modern oak internal doors, ground source heat pump, Control4 home automation system, programmable lighting by Philips Dynalite together with a bespoke kitchen by Smallbone and bathroom suites by Villeroy and Boch. The house sits within beautiful established grounds with a two bedroom detached annexe and six bay garaging. In total, the plot amounts to about 6.41 acres. Historical note: The listing records the oldest part of the house to formally have been the kitchen wing to the long since demolished Archbishop’s Palace. The Palace was used by the Archbishops of Canterbury as a resting place whilst traveling to and from London but was demolished and the material used to build Maidstone Palace. The ruins were restored by the Byng family during the 16th century. The principal reception rooms provide versatile areas for both formal entertaining and family living. The drawing room, sitting room and family room all have feature fireplaces with wood/coal burning stoves. The drawing room has French doors to the front garden together with a hatch to the cellar. The games room is double aspect and has a fitted media cupboard to one wall. The impressive triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards by Smallbone, with a matching island unit and integral appliances. There is a door to the rear garden and steps lead down to a door to the garden and the spa and pool. The principal bedroom. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

February 21 on ListedBuy